Office & Admin
Téa Ivanovic
Co-Founder & COO | Immigrant Food
Experience
2023 - 2023
Forbes 30 Under 30
Food & Drink
2021 - 2023
Commentator & Executive Producer
Altamar PodcastWashington, DC
2016 - 2020
Washington Correspondent
Oslobođenje Servisi Media GroupWashington, DC
2017 - 2019
Media Relations Associate
KanterWashington, DC
2016 - 2018
Fellow
Center for Transatlantic RelationsWashington, DC
2016 - 2018
Media Relations & External Affairs Coordinator
Center for Transatlantic RelationsWashington, DC
2016 - 2016
Assistant Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.Leesburg, VA
2016 - 2016
Investment Analyst
Capstone LLCWashington, DC
2015 - 2016
Global Business Development Intern
Institute of International FinanceWashington, DC
2015 - 2015
Showroom Assistant
VersaceMilan, Italy
2013 - 2013
Communications Intern
United Nations University - CRISBruges, Belgium
2010 - 2014
Children's Ambassador
Christiansburg Christmas StoreChristiansburg, VA
2011 - 2013
Tutor
Christiansburg Middle SchoolChristiansburg, VA
Education
2014 - 2016
Master's Degree, International Relations and Affairs
2012 - 2012
Study Abroad, International Relations and Affairs
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)London, United Kingdom
Advice from Téa Ivanovic
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
It takes a unique combination of skills to work and thrive in a food startup environment.
Whether you're on the operations side or in the corporate office, we look for employees who exhibit passion, ambition, drive, curiosity and consistency. You'll notice that all of these are character attributes, transferable skills even – they're not technical skills. Of course, for certain jobs you need someone with technical expertise, but I'm a huge believer that a desire to learn can overcome a lack of experience. I believe you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it.
I don't believe in the 'traditional' work/life balance.
As a business owner and entrepreneur, work/life balance remains a goal that is elusive. My schedule includes early mornings, late nights and working on weekends. At the same time, my schedule also has so many fun things that blur the lines between "work" and "life".
I have had to deal with burnout.
Can you imagine working 16-hour days for three years and not dealing with burnout? Finding inspiration every day, connecting with your team and friends who are not in the industry, creating a healthy routine, and taking breaks when you can, are the ways I've (somewhat!) kept my sanity during these unprecedented times.
One of the most important lessons I learned from my father is that you can be anything you want if you work hard enough.
I have played tennis since I was seven, and my goal was to become a professional tennis player. I traveled around the world to play tournaments, and I came to the US on a scholarship to play Division 1 tennis as a student-athlete. I grew up with a mindset that you have to be invested in your own progress. And I've applied that to my life post-tennis. I just know that no matter what, I can always fall back on my work ethic.
A big self-care regimen for me is working out and eating healthy.
I play squash, take barre classes, and do bootcamp workouts. A healthy diet is very important, especially when you're in the industry. Unfortunately, I have to admit I'm not always successful at balancing all of that in my schedule. But in the weeks I do, I feel a huge difference in my overall happiness.
I'm a commentator on the podcast, Altamar, with my Immigrant Food Co-Founder Peter Schechter, a popular independent foreign affairs podcast.
My background is in foreign affairs, so this is an important part of my life. We interview some of the greatest minds in politics and international relations, including secretaries of state, prime ministers, and journalists. I do like podcasts and always start my day with news podcasts, and also listen to hospitality programs.
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