Category: Blog
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Reflecting on My PR Journey: Growth, Gratitude & Career Highlights
As I prepare to step into my next role, I’ve been taking a moment to reflect — scrolling back through old posts, remembering the trade shows, media events, partnerships, and campaigns that have shaped my public relations (PR) career so far. Each milestone, big or small, reminds me just how much growth can happen when…
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The Answer Is Yes – Leave Your Small Town
In case the title of this post didn’t give it away – I grew up in a small town. From preschool all the way to high school graduation I knew everything about everyone – some a little too much. My first job was at our local McDonald’s and my free-time was spent driving up and…
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Top 10 Songs: Summer 2020 Edition
If you’re anything like me your taste in music changes… a lot. Besides my dedicated Russ and Mac Miller (may he rest in sweet peace) playlists, not one of my general playlists is home to just one genre of music. That being said, I’ve had a playlist for almost every era of my life, so…
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The Stress of Your Last Semester
College is fun. It really is. I have had some of the best days of my life within the Winona city limits. But along with that, college is equally as stressful. Especially as you reach the final days. It’s bittersweet to think that my college days are coming to an end in two short weeks.…
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New York City PR Scene: Spending Spring Break Touring PR Agencies
Because of Winona State, I’ve been able to do some really awesome things. I mean really awesome things. However, one of the most incredible experiences Winona State has provided me with was the opportunity to spend spring break 2019 in New York City touring various PR agencies. This trip was made possible by my amazing…
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Slay Being Single
My last relationship ended in early January 2017. The year started off with a bang when my ex-boyfriend of two years decided I just wasn’t the one for him anymore. It was difficult for me at first, but over the past couple of years I have been able to grow and learn from that relationship.…
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Introvert Insider: It’s Not All That Bad
Introverts get a bad rap. Introverts are naturally more on the quiet side, and because of this, most people believe they are just shy, unfriendly or lonely. Being an introvert myself, I’ve found that this is absolutely not the case. While I may be a little bit more quiet and enjoy some alone time, I…
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5 Things To Do Before Graduating in PR
My senior year of college came fast. It crept up especially fast for me because I will be graduating college in December of 2019, and I only graduated high school in June of 2017. This is because I was a part of the Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) program in high school. What this means…
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In My Head: Dealing With Loneliness
In life, there are times when things are really good and there are times when things are not so good. Some days, I feel like I’m on top of the world and can conquer anything I set my mind to. But there are other days where I question what my purpose is in life. I’ve…
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Why I Decided to Live in the Dorms as a Senior
Whenever I tell someone I’m living in the dorms this semester their first response is usually, “But, wait… you aren’t a freshman. Why would you want to live in the dorms?” I usually freeze up when asked this question, because honestly, I don’t really know. You see, when I first realized it would be possible…
Taylor Eck 