On to the next one #PRLife
I guess that’s how the PR life rolls. I didn’t really know this, having started out my PR career in 2009 in television and ended up freelancing thanks to amazing friends and relationships. I knew I still had to do that ultimate PR girl thing though. You know, the reason I got into the biz; to host fashion shows and be surrounded by beautiful people. Well, didn’t your mama ever tell you the real world ain’t so pretty!
When I landed my first actual PR agency job last year, I needed a new beginning, new friends and new excitement. I had been a stay-at-home mom for two years and I was not ready to further my role of self employment (the tax thing alone is like whaaat). My social life was bruised and we had literally just had a house fire which put us out for months.
I was so thankful when the girls took me on. Everything was beautiful as planned! Free beauty products, beautiful women and 9-5 and beyond PR. I really thought I was the girl I used to be. Having been my own boss for years I was looking to learn and grow from inspiration and working with my newfound friends [ I mean colleagues ]. However the world of Beauty PR didn’t leave much time or interest for getting to know me or my insanely cute daughter, I was too busy trying to keep up.
I loveeeed my clients! Specifically Centura. They were kind, personal and the only ones who really got to know me. I was let go 8 months after joining this agency after what started out strong and then slowly left me gasping for air. (The company downsized and I was the weakest link although many beg to differ). Since then, I’ve been blessed to work with two other amazing lifestyle PR agencies so I know I have it in me. I was so crushed that my perfect PR plan failed. I started the year with a fire and ended up getting fired! I was so hard on myself and my family. I didn’t want to work agency hours (aka way past the 6pm deadline to pick up your kid at daycare). I was surrounded by people who didn’t understand that life.
I know it’s a blessing that I was freed and that I’ve been able to pursue other amazing and career shaping experiences. I did a wonderful holiday campaign with Charming Media and now I’m proud to say I work part-time PR with The PR Department. I’m blessed for the opportunity which is surely adaptable to my family needs.I’m a mom first but I am constantly breathing PR. I also work part-time at Rowe Farms, working the front and working toward educating on everyday healthy eating.
My time in 2014 felt like a waste but it really was necessary to give me the tools to succeed today. And for that, I make amends.
