Kelsey Page

Hours available for mentoring per month: 2-5

Degree(s): Major in Psychology and Latin American Literature, minor in French

Professional background, interests and expertise:

I have had an atypical journey. I entered CU loving storytelling, Spanish literature, and passionate about psychology. Somewhere along the way I had a crazy dream to move Paris to work in advertising. Being nearly unqualified, I discovered a social media advertising agency in Paris and bravely tweeted the founder. Three days later, I interviewed with her on Skype. Three months later, half-certain I had a work visa and barely able to a croissant in French, I packed my bags for Paris. Ten years later, and I’m still as passionate about storytelling, culture and languages as I was entering CU. I now work in the global teams at L’Oréal, developing international marketing strategies and advertising. I speak four languages and nationalized as a French citizen.

I believe in the importance of an entrepreneurial spirit and an impassioned dream, because I’ve lived it. And despite working in leading global corporations, I believe it’s very much possible and very much needed to lead with a entrepreneurial mindset and humbling self-awareness.

Aside from work, I’m a yogi, a voracious reader and semi-professional traveler. Ask me for career advice, life advice, or beauty advice! (seriously)

Best professional advice:  

Live with integrity.
Work hard, work fair.
Be respectful to be respected.
Get curious and show up engaged.
Go for it, even if it sounds crazy and you’re scared.
And accept that life is a subject on which nothing final can be known.