Why Being Positive Makes You a Target for Criticism

In the midst of so many horrific, unsettling and unnerving events going on worldwide – from Ebola to Isis and many wars and natural disasters in between – it can be hard to maintain a positive outlook on all the good that still exists. The media has done an excellent job of using all of […]

What I Learned From My Accident

About a week ago I was out for a morning run. This is pretty routine for me as I love starting my day with some form of physical activity. However, this particular run would be anything but a routine experience. About half way into my 10k, I tripped and fell just about face first onto … Continue reading What I Learned From My Accident

Book Smart vs. Street Smart: What I’ve Learned about PR Outside the Classroom

While I was earning my degrees in public relations and communication from Penn State University, I was already putting these skills into practice for some of my first clients. It’s amazing to look back and realize that real businesses put their trust in a young student who had really just “book smart” PR skills, and … Continue reading Book Smart vs. Street Smart: What I’ve Learned about PR Outside the Classroom

Life Lesson: Above the Clouds the Sun is Still Shining

Last month, I was flying from Orlando to Philadelphia after ending a weeklong “workcation.” As if it wasn’t hard enough coming back home after some relaxing time away, we also had to trade in the sunny skies of Florida for the thick layer of icy clouds above Philadelphia. I looked out the airplane window as … Continue reading Life Lesson: Above the Clouds the Sun is Still Shining

How Do an Introvert and Extrovert Live Together in Peace?

When I first met my husband, I immediately loved how effortless it was to be with him. I was content in his company because I could be myself and say whatever was on my mind. Some days we would pack a week’s worth of activities into a few hours and other days we would do … Continue reading How Do an Introvert and Extrovert Live Together in Peace?

Why Being Positive Makes You a Target for Criticism

In the midst of so many horrific, unsettling and unnerving events going on worldwide – from Ebola to Isis and many wars and natural disasters in between – it can be hard to maintain a positive outlook on all the good that still exists. The media has done an excellent job of using all of … Continue reading Why Being Positive Makes You a Target for Criticism