From a Rejection Letter to a Nike Brand Lead for 17 Years - Itır Eraslan Deep Thoughts by marketers

Itır Eraslan is a brand marketer who has worked for
Nike for over 17 years. She was rejected the first time she applied, but this
was not the end. She now runs her own brand strategy and marketing consultancy
in New York.     



In this episode we’re discussing her career at Nike, morning
routines, time management, and decision-making philosophy. You'll also hear
about Itir’s love for journaling and meditation, and how these habits help her
stay focused and productive throughout the day.


Talking Points:


Itir’s journey from an engineering to marketing
Morning routines and journaling
Meditation and its benefits for focus and productivity
Thoughts on the book "The Artist's Way"
Turning off all notifications except for calendar reminders - no distractions.
Treating failure with perspective
Importance of not sweating the small stuff
Not giving explanations when saying no
Favourite books
Hottest take on marketing: revolution in voice and audio



Connect with Itir on Linkedin.