The Interview —

Lydia Fenet, Author of "The Most Powerful Woman In The Room Is You"

I began as an intern at Christie’s twenty years ago. It took an hour for me to decide that the auction world was the place for me. I was hired out of my internship and twenty years later... the rest is history (and you can read about it in my book!) 

Women were always asking me how I had the confidence on stage to sell to other people. Five years ago, I realized that spending so much time as an auctioneer had taught me a lot of valuable life lessons that I could pass along to others. Once I started writing, the book poured out of me. I had been waiting to write it for so long that my fingers couldn’t type fast enough to keep up with my thoughts. 

Stop waiting around for someone else to fulfill your dreams. You are the only one who can make it happen. And don’t think that you have to do it alone. Bring people along with your vision and ultimately your success will feel richer because you not only achieved your dreams, but you helped other people achieve their dreams too.

My peers. I am in constant contact with my peers and friends about business decisions, salary negotiations, mom questions. I couldn’t be where I am without them. 

Be less concerned with what other people think about what you are doing. Trust your gut. Even if it doesn’t work out at least you tried (and learned something in the process).

In an ideal world, I could lace up my running shoes and head outside for a run. 

Looking at travel websites and Instagram accounts

Always a dress, typically in bright red.  

It isn't Netflix, it’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime Video.

The book launch on April 9th is beyond exciting, but in the past week a number of agencies have reached out about acquiring film/TV rights for the book. Going back to what I said earlier, you are the only person who can fulfill your dreams. I have wanted to write a book that was adapted into a film or TV show my entire adult life.