
Parisa Rouhani
Co-founder & Vice President
Populace
Boston, MA USA
“Just because it hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it can’t be done.”
Populace
Boston, MA USA
“Just because it hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it can’t be done.”
Co-founder & Vice President
I manage a think tank organization focused on creating a culture where individuality is the norm.
I start my days very early in the morning. When I get into the office, my partner and I will work together on a project for a few hours. After taking a short break to take my daughter to school, I'll get back to the office and go through a series of meetings. I'll then spend time either on the big ideas and research aspects of projects or on the very granular aspects, like budget. We have a long list of things that need to get done every day, so there's always plenty to do!
Here's the first step for college students
Look inwardly and try to figure out what you're actually passionate about and fulfilled by. If whatever you're studying doesn't align with that, then have courage to make a change. I recommend imagining what it is that you want to accomplish. Then, don't just think about the end goal, but think about the process and the steps it will take to get there. Then reflect on whether or not that imagined process feels right to you. That has been the best way for me to decide if a path is right for me.
"You can't change majors. You need to finish the path you're on. Work hard now and you'll be rewarded later."
Paths to fulfilling work for all learning styles