“Here's the biggest thing people forget about their networks: Use it! Think about it this way: You've spent years cultivating relationships. You have a literal list of people who want to see you succeed and are ready to help you at the drop of a hat. Why wouldn't you reach out to them if you need help?”

American political advisor and spokesperson

Karine Jean-Pierre is an American political advisor and spokesperson. She served as the 35th White House press secretary from 2022 to 2025 and as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden from 2024 to 2025. Before becoming press secretary, she was deputy press secretary under Jen Psaki from 2021 to 2022. During the 2020 presidential campaign, she served as chief of staff for vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris. She is the first Black person and the first openly LGBTQ person to hold the White House press secretary role.