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Gemma Styles: Looking For Your Big Break?

"I’m passionate about everyone having a chance."

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Monday, April 11, 2016 - 16:42

Taking a leap is a scary thing. A bit more extreme than ‘a step in the right direction’ it implies more of a throwing-yourself-into-the-unknown situation, where you can’t be certain of a successful outcome. Whether it’s a literal leap, bungee jump, skydive etc., or a metaphorical one, I think we can all agree that career leaps in particular can be pretty nerve wracking. Advances in your personal life are one thing, and can of course be devastating if they don’t work, but jumps in your job? If that goes wrong then there’s a whole lot of other stuff you’re going to have to worry about… For instance, will your landlord accept a lively show tune in lieu of actual money?

If you’re looking to make your own your own big leap then you might want to head to mtvbreaks.tv! The MTV Breaks team is highlighting famous faces to celebrate the act of taking a leap in their F**k It Friday features; so far we’ve heard celebrity stories from Iggy Azalea to Alfie Deyes all about how they gave fear the finger and made brave moves to get where they are today. As well as checking out the tales of people who’ve already become successful, MTV Breaks are giving you the chance to start your own story, by offering opportunities to get involved in some really cool creative projects and jobs.

I’m passionate about everyone having a chance. There are so many inequalities in the workplace, from gender to location to race to social background, and most of these differences can cause disadvantages for people when they’re looking for work. A thoroughly documented disadvantage is that which comes with being a woman; earlier this year I started working with some friends on a website called La Femme Collective, which shares personal stories from working women about how they got to where they are and what advice they can now share. Similarly to F**k It Fridays, we wanted to show what real people have accomplished, in order to inspire other people around the world to overcome their own barriers. We don’t know where this will go yet – but we’ve taken our own leap in putting ourselves out there and offering up a mission.

Sometimes seeing what somebody else has managed to do is enough to show you that great things are possible for you too. If you have big ambitions or even just one little idea, it can be really daunting to put yourself out there and pursue it – reading about others who’ve been in the same position and made it happen could be just the push you need to get you going.

We're live! So stoked to share this with everyone and can't wait to hear all of your stories and see how this amazing community grows! Go check out the site and tell us what you think! A huge thank you to Natalie & Molly from @blogzillastudio for creating this amazing website for us! Now let's start talking! 💙💻🎉 #entrefemmeur #womenaroundtheworld #womeninspiringwomen #LFC #community #internationalwomensday #launch #letstalk #iwd2016

We're live! So stoked to share this with everyone and can't wait to hear all of your stories and see how this amazing community grows! Go check out the site and tell us what you think! A huge thank you to Natalie & Molly from @blogzillastudio for creating this amazing website for us! Now let's start talking! 💙💻🎉 #entrefemmeur #womenaroundtheworld #womeninspiringwomen #LFC #community #internationalwomensday #launch #letstalk #iwd2016

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One of the hardest things about breaking into a creative or competitive industry is the cycle of experience. There are plenty of jobs and assisting opportunities that come up, but most seem to be looking for X amount of months or years prior work – so how can you get a foot in the door when even work experience requires work experience? The usual answer – work really bloody hard and persevere. But as a twist on the usual, MTV Breaks are also giving young people the opportunity to take part in some massive events; from DJing to directing and graphic designing to grooming, you could get real experience working on award shows, festivals and more – now there’s one for the CV.

If you’ve got your heart set on a career in the creative and music industries then keep an eye out for the next MTV Breaks openings. One of them might just be the start of your story...

who said data can't be hot?? thanks for being fabulous all 10,001 of you 👭👭👭👭

who said data can't be hot?? thanks for being fabulous all 10,001 of you 👭👭👭👭

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- Gemma Styles

Women Who Are Rocking Our World Right Now

  • J-Law said a big “f**k that” to sexism in Hollywood when she penned a powerful essay for pal Lena Dunham’s newsletter Lenny, talking frankly about her views on industry sexism, wage gaps and being too scared to speak up
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  • “As the first woman to win Album of the Year at the Grammys twice, I want to say to all the young women out there – there are going to be people along the way that try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments.”
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  • Ava DuVernay is the first black female director to have her film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, and last year she was chosen as one of Mattel’s ‘Sheroes” and turned into an ACTUAL BARBIE. It sold out in minutes
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  • Yes, she makes us lol on the regular, but Amy Schumer’s not afraid to get serious when necessary. In the last year we’ve seen her advocating for stricter gun control laws, and boldly posing nude for the 2016 Pirelli calendar
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  • From the moment she launched HeForShe at the UN, Emma Watson has been a woman on a mission. She got all of Hollywood talking, and now she’s taking a year off acting to focus on feminism. Check out her brand new Wired cover with Tom Hanks, too
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  • Where to start? Zendaya took a stand when E! News host Giuliana Rancic made some dodgy comments about her hair. She’s shared un-edited mag shoot pics on her Instagram. "Some people like to say the word bossy. I prefer the word leader, or just boss"
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  • Mya Taylor made history this year when she became the first transgender performer to win a major film acting award for Best Supporting Female in Tangerine. “There has been a shift,” she said. “Years ago we avoided the topic… it was an age of sexism."
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  • Sick of being judged for her dating history and past job as a stripper, Amber Rose fought back. Big time. She led LA’s first SlutWalk to protest sexual injustice, and turned up to the VMAs with BFF Blac Chyna in a bodysuit covered in insults
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  • Nicki Minaj has proved that feminism doesn’t mean losing your femininity – it’s totally possible to show off your buns (hun) and still be a campaigner for equality. Nicki is also passionate about encouraging her Barbz to stay in school and get educated
    9 of 13
  • Amandla Stenberg called out Instagram queen Kylie Jenner for misappropriating black culture, she shut down racist trolls who criticized her casting in The Hunger Games, she recently came out as bisexual… Oh, and she’s only 17-years-old
    10 of 13
  • Not content with being known as a Victoria’s Secret model, Karlie Kloss is also making a huge impact on the tech world. A keen coder, she launched the Kode with Karlie scholarship, offering young women the chance to attend a summer program
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  • When Viola Davis became the first African American to win a Best Actress Emmy for her role in How To Get Away With Murder she gave an acceptance speech that went straight into the history books: “You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there"
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  • YouTube royalty Tanya Burr is using her immense platform to do some serious good. She’s just announced the #TimeForGirls initiative, which sets out to “make our world more equal, more inclusive and as a result better in every way”. Amazing
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