In between speaking sessions at a client conference in Tampa, my coworker and I checked email and scrolled through social media feeds to kill time. We talked about how banal our lives were at that moment, sitting in this empty warehouse listening to a man with a strong Long Island accent speak about truck fleet… Continue reading I am basic, hear me roar.
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10 things every confident woman has
An article I often refer back to is 8 things every happy woman should have on Thought Catalog. Not because I’m questioning my happiness, but because it’s kind of fun to check back periodically and see if/how my answers have changed. While the article states that “happy” women have these 8 simple things, I think that… Continue reading 10 things every confident woman has
The ultimate Charlotte food tour for out-of-town guests
I’m not one of those girls who’s ashamed to eat. I acknowledge when I’m hungry, I believe in dessert, and I unapologetically do not order the salad when what I really want is the burger. As a result, I’m no longer a size four, but my soul is nourished and my life is so much… Continue reading The ultimate Charlotte food tour for out-of-town guests
A step-by-step guide to planning a ribbon cutting ceremony
In my last post, ribbon cutting ceremony planning worksheet, I listed all of the questions you need to ask at the beginning of the planning process to ensure no detail of your event is overlooked. Now that you have gathered all of the information you need, here is a step-by-step guide to throw a successful… Continue reading A step-by-step guide to planning a ribbon cutting ceremony
Ribbon cutting ceremony planning worksheet
At some point in your PR career, you will probably be tasked with organizing a ribbon cutting ceremony, whether it be for a client, your agency, or your company. Compared to other events, these can actually be quite simple, as long as you are organized and cover all of the details. Here is the list… Continue reading Ribbon cutting ceremony planning worksheet
Wedding budget planning tips from a PR account manager
Working at agencies, I’ve managed multimillion-dollar budgets for clients, so the thought of tackling our wedding budget didn’t make me flinch. I’ve become the Excel spreadsheet queen armed with tips and formulas to get through any financial puzzle. When MPR & I first got engaged, I read through the budgeting sections on wedding blogs and magazines,… Continue reading Wedding budget planning tips from a PR account manager
5 pieces of wearable tech that are actually cute
Wearable tech is one of those things that I want, but I’m not so sure if I need. It reminds me of when the iPod came out back when I was in high school. I remember saying, “Well, it would be nice to have all of my music on one device, but I don’t need… Continue reading 5 pieces of wearable tech that are actually cute
Work flow playlist: Autumn 2016
This past Thursday marked the beginning of Autumn, and that means it’s time to buckle down, put your hair in a messy bun, and pound out work until we break for Thanksgiving. One of my favorite things to do while writing blog posts and news articles is to put on a random Spotify playlist to… Continue reading Work flow playlist: Autumn 2016
10 tips to grow your savings
I used to refer to MPR as painfully practical. He likes things that are black & white, he asked for underwear & a bookshelf for Christmas, and he purchases everything he can from Aldi. I’m convinced that if he won the lottery, he’d spend his winnings on student loans, a modest townhouse, and vinyl records.… Continue reading 10 tips to grow your savings
How to kill it on Instagram
Obsession with all of the social media platforms and learning how to master them comes with the territory as a PR girl. Some are immediate hits, and some fade into oblivion (looking at you, peach 🍑), but one that’s here to stay is Instagram. It’s easily my favorite app to check throughout the day –… Continue reading How to kill it on Instagram
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