Hello Beautiful People,
The Lunch Read began as a social experiment between two friends looking for good reads for their lunch breaks. New to their desk jobs, they found that when it became lunchtime, there was hardly ever anything good to read. The group quickly expanded to 9 and so The Lunch Read began. Six months into the project, the group thought others might find interest in a curated list of lunch reads so they started sending the weekly edition. Now, just over a month in, The Lunch Read delivers a weekly Wednesday edition and tweets out interesting finds, or “leftovers” for people to read during the week on their breaks. Get your daily dose of The Lunch Read by signing up here.
The nine founding members Michele Kory, Jori Bell, Sutton Kauss, Mathew Lasky, Adam London, Sam Goodman, Michael Hoffman, Alexa Rosenbloom, and Eric Stupnitsky, are all GEMS, who have so graciously participate in our Movers & Shakers Q&A Series. You’ve met Michele, Jori, Sutton, Mathew, and Adam. Next up – Michael Hoffman.
MM: What’s your day job?
MH: Social media and digital marketing coordinator at Bravo.
MM: What role do you play in the structure of TLR (The Lunch Read)?
MH: I am all things social.
MM: If you were stranded on a desert island, what movies, albums, and television shows would you want to have with you?
MH: Actually, I’m a reality TV show junkie. If I could have every season of The Real World I’d be a happy man. I wouldn’t mind having a good dance album either – an old usher album perhaps.
MM: If we were to walk into your home/apartment, what books would be on your bookshelf?
MH: I only read social business books – you would see a lot of Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuck and Eric Qualman. You may find The Hunger Games Trilogy, too. #TeamPeeta
MM: In today’s economy, arts programs are being cut in schools. What reasons would you give to a politician/school board for preserving the arts?
MH: Communication or expressing yourself in different ways is quintessential to any career. Knowing how to express thought and opinion in through various outlets is key to winning people over and making change, which is both helpful socially and professionally.
MM: What’s the best piece of advice that you would offer to college graduates entering the job market?
MH: Always have a “leave behind” ready after an interview. College graduates should think about what is going to make the interviewer think “Hey, this is an interesting kid who thinks in an interesting way.”
MM: We believe that art can be a tool for social change, that it can transform lives. How would you disagree or agree with this statement?
MH: All forms of art have the ability to move people – it is a fact. Whether it is watching a YouTube video or walking around a museum art has the ability to shape minds and in turn transform lives.
MM: Who is/was your greatest teacher?
MH: My greatest teacher was my high school theater teacher because taught me how to entertain and captivate an audience which has helped me in every aspect of my education and career development.
Thank you, Michael!
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