One of my favorite parts of this industry is the people you get to learn from al
By Melissa Burdick · March 14, 2026 · Curated by George's Blog
One of my favorite parts of this industry is the people you get to learn from along the way.
Recently I had the chance to sit down with Paula Despins from Amazon Ads for a conversation about leadership, partnerships, and building in the advertising ecosystem. Paula has been an incredible partner to Pacvue over the years, and I always appreciate the chance to exchange ideas.
At one point she asked about advice I often give to people earlier in their careers. I realized I keep coming back to the same thing:
Raise your hand. Say yes.
Especially when something feels a little uncomfortable.
That feeling is often a signal that you’re stretching into something new. Sometimes you say yes and immediately wonder what you just signed up for... but those are often the moments where you grow the most.
You learn something. You build confidence. And the next time an opportunity comes along, it feels a little less intimidating.
Thanks again to Paula for the great conversation.
🎥 I'll link to the full discussion in the comments below.