I can’t tell you how many times I have started writing this “Letter to My Younger Self” only to stop, delete it all, get ticked and quit. I mean, does anyone want to know what I would say to my younger self? Doubt it. The hardest part in getting started was separating the personal from […]
As we move through January, this time of year holds different meanings for different people. For some it is a struggle to survive the cold Michigan winter, while others anxiously begin (and try to stick to) a long list of New Year’s resolutions. For those entering their final semester of college, one word rings truer […]
So about 2013… Where to start? Why 18? Because…why not 18?! The year in review: 834 style. New digs. We expanded into a new space on the west side of Grand Rapids in the old GR Furniture Campus building. The space fits 834’s culture – it is quirky, full of character and constantly changing. We […]
Woohoo! The first Your Biz, Your Town of the new year… how exciting. We are already over people saying “Happy New Year.” I mean, what does that even mean? Any who… we digress. During the holiday season, if you are like us, you are all gung-ho about giving back and volunteering at your favorite non-profit. […]
Hey younger self, I’ve been working in PR for well over a decade, even longer if I use my *real* age (which I won’t). I wanted to catch you up on a few things that you should be thinking about, especially when you are just starting out. I’ve been giving out this information to individuals […]
As an intern, it is never smart to be completely tuned out at the office. If you use music to get your brain in the right place, only stick one ear bud in the side of your head. You will be able to hear your supervisor ask you a question or request your presence in their […]
Stress sucks. We know it’s easy to become overwhelmed at work, causing you to be less productive and less happy. When stress hits, you have two choices: fly off the handle or take control by redirecting your scattered energy in a positive way. Here are a few techniques to help you de-stress when work gets […]
As most of you know, Your Biz Your Town is a monthly radio segment that our leading lady from 834 co-hosts with the always energetic Shelley Irwin on WGVU. The show airs the 4th Friday of the month on 88.5 FM. Each month we bring in some pretty great guests to share their story whether […]
When it comes to internship programs, 834 Design & Marketing is the Gru to a sea of not-so-yellow minions. Although their work responsibilities are a little different than Gru’s minions, we’re sure they could chase down villains or throw a killer dance party if we put it on their Basecamp to-do list. They’re still working […]
As a promising young professional, it’s going to shock you how easily you’ll be dismissed by hiring managers solely based on your age. You won’t see it coming until it smacks you square between the shoulder pads of your peach JCPenney blazer. But if you do what famous comedian Steve Martin once said, “Be so […]
