Tag Archives: Kelly Cutrone

12 Weeks: Why Interning Is A Good Thing

In public relations we’re often made to feel we each have to be doing certain things in a specific order to be successful. For me this included being told I should intern around throughout college instead of staying with one agency. Coming out of college, there was a lot of negative connotations and thoughts surroundingContinue reading “12 Weeks: Why Interning Is A Good Thing”

No Yellow Brick Road

As I look at my fellow public relations graduates and friends, I have to ask, Does everyone seem to know what they’re doing next with their career but me? But then, I’m reminded, no. We weren’t promised a yellow brick road when we graduated, but no one warned us the streets were so tough againstContinue reading “No Yellow Brick Road”

Wake-Up Call Wednesday: Normal Gets You Nowhere

This morning I landed in Chicago with below freezing temperatures embracing me, big name PR agencies filling the city, skyscrapers towering and people surrounding me. It’s easy to immediately feel lost and small, especially when a drive through Michigan Avenue will remind you of all the things you can’t afford. I wonder how did someContinue reading “Wake-Up Call Wednesday: Normal Gets You Nowhere”

“Miranda Priestly’s Office” – Lessons From The Devil Wears Prada

Last weekend I had a night in and toyed back and forth on what to watch. I decided to rent The Devil Wears Prada and realized it was full of PR boy and girl lessons no matter what specialty we’re in. Let’s discuss the lessons that come from quotes. “Who is that?” Sometimes you wantContinue reading ““Miranda Priestly’s Office” – Lessons From The Devil Wears Prada”

Working Boy Lessons

Eight months into working in the public relations world, I am learning these great lessons that apply to anyone, but especially those in the PR world. 1.) People Are Watching — I believe it is especially true in the PR world that people notice how you are doing and your attitude. If you’re working hardContinue reading “Working Boy Lessons”

Cruise Control

        When I was in high school I volunteered and was a member of a lot of things whether, Drama Club, Student Government, or Junior Civitan. I kept going and going every day with involvement in all these groups and I had fun. First semester of college was an adjustment period. Your world changes andContinue reading “Cruise Control”

The Light Behind the Closet Door

My one year anniversary of being out as gay was December 1st and it amazes me it has been that long. It feels like longer in so many ways! I grew to be comfortable with who I am with a peace and courage that wasn’t there before. There are certain questions and situations that came upContinue reading “The Light Behind the Closet Door”