Category: Personal Journey
What Your Resumé Says About Your Communication Skills
After spending a year applying for communications jobs, I’ve realized that your resumé isn’t just a list of what you’ve done—it shows how well you communicate. These skills are especially…
Navigating Depression: My Struggles with Bipolar II and Finding My Way Back
It’s taken me a while to find the words for this, and even now, I’m not sure I have the perfect ones. But I’m going to try. For over a…
Finding My Footing Again in the Communications Industry Post Workplace-Trauma
In my previous article about workplace harassment, I was moved by the number of messages I received from my friends, acquaintances and even strangers who shared similar experiences. Many, prominently…
Navigating Workplace Adversity: My Journey as an Immigrant Facing Discrimination in the PR Industry
Choosing to immigrate to a new country is a multifaceted decision, often driven by personal and professional aspirations. In my case, as a communications professional who transitioned from journalism to…
Saying NO Does Not Make You Difficult
No, no, thank you, absolutely not, hard pass. *aggressive head shake* Oh my goodness, how I have grown to love that one small word in all of its iterations. Last…
The Art of Self-Growth
We all hope that we will be the best versions of ourselves one day. But most of us do not realize that personal growth does not happen by just living.…
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While scrolling through THREADS on Instagram a while back, I came upon a post that caught my attention. It asked people to share things they have heard that have changed…
Website Coming Soon…I think
My first article for PR & Lattes was released on June 11, 2023. At the time of writing, I was also working on building an extensive writing portfolio and had…
Non-profit vs. Corporate: What’s the Difference?
Before I started studying public relations and strategic communications at Durham College, I didn’t ever consider what sector I wanted to work in. Maybe that sounds shocking, but maybe it’ll…
Navigating the Professional Playground: Three Tips for Developing your Confidence as a New Grad in the Workplace
Joining the workforce was one of the most intimidating experiences of my life. While positive feelings like excitement and anticipation accompanied the intimidation, I can most definitely say that I…
Making a Career Change to Communications
A career change is always scary and comes with so many doubts and fears, but sometimes, when you take the leap, it can be a great move and allow you…
PR Life Hacks: A Quick Survival Guide
It’s challenging in any field to find that perfect work-life balance. Having this balance would allow you to recharge, take care of yourself, and avoid the burnout many of us…
