August 3rd, 2010

Getting to Know the Summer Interns

Every summer, for a month-and-a-half, we at MSLO, open our doors to a group of college students and recent graduates who work as interns in various departments of the company.  I had the opportunity to meet them all last week at a lunch I attended at my offices in the Starrett Lehigh building in New York City.  I spoke informally to the group and tried to give them a bit of advice.  I talked about the importance of profitability, about quality of products, and about the need to maintain high standards.  I found the interns to be earnest, interested, interesting, with a good sense of humor.

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1 Because it was such a fun group, I turned the luncheon into a Q & A.

2 Carrie, an International Editorial Intern was first to ask me a question.

3 She wanted to know how it feels to see Living Magazine in different languages. I told her that as an educator, it thrills me to reach out to as many people as possible across the globe.

4 Art Intern, Rachel, asked if I ever imagined I would get to where I am today? I explained that it isn't about trying to get anywhere, but how to turn my ideas into reality.

5 Alexus, an Editorial Intern, wanted to know where I find inspiration. I explained that I have always made it a point to learn something new every day and inspiration comes to me from carefully observing and by reading.

6 Melanie, an Editorial Copy Intern, asked my views on MSLO's growth and where the Martha brand might be in the 10 years? I emphasized that to grow and prosper, you must always have fresh and exciting ideas.

7 Nick, Editorial and Home Decorating Intern, asked me how I built my empire. After lunch, all the interns received a copy of my book, The Martha Rules, which explains it all.

8 Sarah, an Art Intern, wanted to know if I preferred cookies or brownies. My answer? Cookies!

9 Andrew, a Law intern, asked me how to get candle wax off of his wool suit. I suggested that he take it to a really good dry cleaner.

10 Nina, an Editorial Intern for Living Magazine, asked me which facet of MSLO is most dear to me.

11 That would be my website www.marthastewart.com. We work hard to make it an online source of information that anyone can access from anywhere.

12 Melissa, Art Department intern for Living Magazine, asked how I would advise a college graduate launching a career. I responded by never taking the easy way out and to always seek a challenge.

13 Jessica, Intern in the Art Department for Whole Living, wondered how I handle the pressure of being involved in all aspects of the company. Answer - I focus my attention on one thing at a time.

14 This is Annick, a Photo Intern.

15 Holly and Maryanna, Interns in the Style department for Weddings Magazine, took lots of notes.

16 A nice group shot

17 Angelica, a Finance Intern and Amy, a Consumer Marketing Intern, have become good friends working together.

18 Nate and Kirk arrived in matching outfits.

19 Carly, a Product Design Intern, Andrew, a Retail Merchandising Intern, and Courtney, a Retail Marketing Intern became friendly with each other.

20 Jaime and Andrew, law interns

21 Christina and Emily, Executive Interns who have been working at my home in Bedford

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