Tova Diamond

tova diamond

Current job: Head of Brand Creative / The Washington Post

3 things you can’t live without: A support system that grounds me, people and places that energize and inspire me, and work that makes an impact (big or small) for those that see or consume it. 

What’s your superpower? Identifying superpowers in others. I’m a dot connector, bringing creatives together in a way that has them play to their strengths. 

What do you listen to while creating? When I need to just slow my swirling thoughts to focus, it's almost always Bon Iver. For a changeup, it might be something smooth and sultry like Leon Bridges or Olivia Dean. When I'm nearing deadline, however, it's a vibe shift: something chaotic and high-speed. Lately, that's been the main track off Justin Hurwitz' Babylon movie soundtrack or any Beyoncé' set list.

Favorite TV show: Of all-time? Veep. Some of the smartest, comedic writing and just an all-star cast of characters. I love rewatching with subtitles so I can catch every last line.

What (or who) inspires you? Visiting a new city in a new country always brings lots of new inspiration: the architecture, the art, the culture, the flavors, the lifestyle…!

Advice for young creatives? Sketch on paper. Print out your work. Touch grass. Live out loud!

What’s on your bucket list for the next year? Create something in a new medium.