The solstice has come and gone, and we’re left in the Fresno heat looking for ways to spice things up. Some days, popsicles just don’t cut the cool down, and lucky for you, we’ve got you covered. Fire up the BBQ and invite the squad over because we’re dishing up our sacred summer recipes.
Read MoreOkay, so while I may not have a compelling story of wisdom from lessons I’ve learned over a long-standing career in the industry, I have known that I’ve wanted to be in PR since 2012 (as I was eagerly driving the streets of Fresno with my learner’s permit), when ABC’s Scandal premiered. Bear with me. Watching Olivia Pope, crisis manager and “fixer” for political scandals, inspired me - I realized that I could share people’s stories and support something that I really believed in through PR. I was in.
Read MoreAs I sit here writing this blog, it is impossible not to reflect on the past year. Last summer I was fortunate enough to join the RPM team as the PR intern. After deciding to come back to Fresno for this summer, I just could not stay away from this office and all the inspirational people who work here.
Read MoreIn 2010, I was on the cusp of embarking on my professional life after college. I was still living in my college town - the charming Oxford, Mississippi - and working a couple of day jobs (being a barista is something everyone should try once). It was the height of the Great Recession, and open positions at big companies were sparse.
Read MoreIf you asked me one year ago where I would be today, I would never have guessed that I’d be here, writing this post, as the Managing Director at RPM PR. I get to help brands craft their story, have fun while doing it, and be surrounded by encouraging/fun people? Pinch me. It took me a long while to get here, so I’ll give you a little scoop about my journey. Maybe it will help you with yours.
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I started out as an intern at RPM this semester and I’m not going to lie, I had my doubts about being part of an all-female team. It’s not like I haven’t worked with women before, and I do consider myself quite a gentleman, but I worried about not being able to relate to my coworkers and possibly feeling unheard. Gender for me is not a big deal - I want to get that out of the way right off the bat - but it is a very different experience to be a male in a female-dominant field.
Read MoreAnother one bites the dust.
Another month, that is. Maybe it felt shorter, well, because it was the shortest month of the year - but it definitely brought tons of great things with it. From new favorite finds to exploring local hot spots (oh, and did we mention some internal growth with our new team members?) we had lots to love. Here are a few of our picks.
Read MoreUpon much self-reflection, I have come to the understanding that this has shaped who I am and what I am passionate about, and has led my journey as an Agricultural Communications major at Fresno State (Go Dogs!).
Read MoreEveryone says that your college years are some of the best years of your life - and they’re right. But for some of the best years of your life, they can quickly become some of the most stressful when that one tiny word becomes the hottest topic on campus… internships.
Read More‘Tis the season, peeps. The one and only Oprah recently released her Favorite Things for 2018, and it definitely got us in the mood to shop for the most wonderful time of the year.
Read MoreOkay, friends. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and we’re beyond grateful(l) for friends, family, and of course, good food.
Read MoreAre you itching for fall yet? We sure are. The RPM team can’t stop thinking about all of the excitement that comes along with the upcoming change of colors. Getting out of the heat and into the crisp air isn’t the only thing on our minds: We’ve been chatting all about what we are looking forward to the most with this change of seasons. We’ve rounded up our fall must-haves here because you’re just dying to know what they are, right?!
Read MoreAs a Fresno native who grew up and went to school in Fresno through high school, moving to LA for college was a big, scary leap. Surrounded by the Hollywood lifestyle while attending USC, I dreamed about being a journalist for the stars and being “in” on the latest news and trends.
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