After Lizzy Okoro's first magazine venture failed, at age 11 she didn't give up. She went on to run a Pog pyramid scheme and eventually founded of BUNCH magazine. Lizzy went retro when she started her magazine. While most magazines go digital, she started on the digital side with a blog then learned how to publish a magazine to give her content some credibility. During our interview she shares some great advice on setting a time frame to pursue your dream, surviving burnout, and finding your community. Thanks for listening!
Lizzy Okoro On Social Media
Twitter: @bunchmag
Facebook: bunchmag
Instagram: bunchmagazine
Website: BUNCHmag.com
The Art of Inspiration
An art restorer with some Keith Haring and Jackson Pollock paintings of her own helped inspire Lizzy to start her own business and eventually BUNCH.
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Credit: jackson-pollock.org
“You’re putting this on paper. We should pay attention to why.”
Pog Mafia
Lizzy says her first business was a pyramid scheme involving Pogs. For those of you who may not be familiar with the most amazing moment of our childhood, checkout the video below.
“I knew that I was doing it not for the money, I was doing it for the love of it and there was finally something that clicked for me. ”
Lizzy says the Urban Outfitters and Squarespace Start-up contest win came at a critical time.
Streak and Asana
Two tools Lizzy says help make her life easier.
