March 7, 2022
Welcome to My Media Life, where we chat with the movers and shakers in the world of business, marketing, and media to find out how they spend their days and what has influenced their lives. Here we speak to Atalanti Moquette, Founder, Giving Women.
What’s the first piece of media you remember?
The Cuban Missile Crisis – shows how old I am. Mind you I was 8 years old!
What are your most trusted media sources and where do you go to for inspiration?
The New York Times, The Economist, the New Humanitarian, The Times of London, BBC, HeidiNews.
How do you switch off from being ‘always on’?
I read fiction – it’s is my escape into other worlds, other lives,
How did you get to where you are today?
I am not sure where I am? Curiosity, a desire to give back, taking risks, always open to learning, working with young people putting myself in situations which are outside of my comfort zone, learning from others, being open and ready to share, passion.
What advice would you give to someone just starting out?
Get out of your comfort zone and find your passion
What’s the one source of media you’d take with you to a desert island?
A radio
Thank you!