Emerald-Jane Hunter says it’s sometimes the little things that make her feel like she’s “made it.” Of course, while all-access trips to Disney World are pretty envy worthy, Emerald-Jane says that her long lists of success — including an Emmy — as an African immigrant turned big-time television producer are those that really mean the most.
Arriving in America to attend college as a 19-year old, it took less than 10 years for her to have her own production company. While a little bit of good networking helped along the way, Emerald-Jane owes most of her success to a work ethic that doesn’t quit. In fact, she advises a level of dedication that even leaves rivals unable to deny how hard you work (though we doubt she has many). Just don’t think all that hard work means you’ll find her sleeping at the office — that won’t get you ahead either, she asserts. Read on and discover how she works hard, sleeps well and still fits in a glass of wine, too.