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There’s Magic in the DMs

12/22/2021 by Deanna +

Instagram DM

Direct messages a.k.a. DMs can be a scary place sometimes. Lots of odd robotic "collab" requests. Weird men saying "hello, beautiful," and much more. For influencers, I am sure there are a lot of hateful messages as well. I once DMd an influencer because she said "um" before every frame in her story and it drove me nuts. But then I realized there is no good to come of that and quickly deleted

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Filed Under: PR & Marketing Insights Tagged With: direct messages, instagram, social media

The Skills Every New Graduate Should Have When They Are Applying For Jobs

10/26/2021 by Deanna +

Last week, some of us on the PRSA Pittsburgh board spoke with Waynesburg University's PRSSA chapter for an informal meet and greet. I am always so impressed with their chapter for being go-getters. Speaking of go-getting: one of the questions that came up was in regards to skills every new graduate should have when they are applying for jobs, so it inspired me to write a blog post on the topic

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Filed Under: PR & Marketing Insights Tagged With: Communications industry, new graduates, New PR grads, PR skills

Thoughts on Motherhood, Maternity Leave and Becoming a Working Mom

09/22/2021 by Deanna +

I am three months into this whole mom thing and now officially a working mom. What a whirlwind few months it's been!   I've been nervous about how I am going to handle it all - working full time, caring for my daughter Carmen, and taking care of our dog and home. But today, I am no longer nervous. Maybe that's because I am privileged in having help. And having a job and boss that's not

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Filed Under: Life & Such Tagged With: maternity leave, motherhood, paid leave, working mom

Tackling the To-Dos: Tips on Not Letting Things Pile Up

06/02/2021 by Deanna +

Inbox

The great 50 Cent once said, "If they hate then let them hate and watch the money pile up." Yes to that. But other things piling up? Hard no. Lately, I've noticed a pattern of piles. Emails (I have 4 accounts). DMs. BOXES. OMG the boxes. Snail mail. Dishes in the sink if I still need to unload the dishwasher. And then random papers that I get through receipts, the doctor, things I have to print,

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Filed Under: Life & Such Tagged With: organization, to do list, work pile

Everyday I’m Side Hustlin’: Side Hustle Starter Kit

05/17/2021 by Deanna +

I'm very excited to write this post today because I've teamed up with Emily Bezak Writes to share her brand new Side Hustle Starter Kit! But before I reveal what's inside, here is some background on my own side hustles. I've written this blog for 12 years. I cannot believe it. I look back at some earlier posts and cringe. This has been a fun side project for so many years. I even quit once

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Filed Under: PR & Marketing Insights Tagged With: Emily bezak writes, freelance, freelance pittsburgh, side hustle, side hustle pittsburgh

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