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Because I love this industry and believe strongly in the power of marketing and PR, not as a necessary evil to keep a brand alive, but as a integral part of the strategic communications mix, I get a great deal of satisfaction from assisting up-and-coming talent and peers in reaching their full potential. I am called on when a small entertainment business is in crisis, when a young account executive needs advice to help manage an issue at their agency and when a marketing executive is beginning a job search. Many professionals call on me to help guide their careers or talk them off the ledge when things go awry. It all goes back to those listening skills and the fact that I am genuinely interested in people and want to see those with real talent succeed in business and in life.

 

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Monica Cost: The Things I Used to do to Sneeze

Monica Cost: The Things I Used to do to Sneeze

On Sunday, January 1, I was feelin’ some kinda way, yet I couldn’t put my finger on exactly what this feeling was. Without question, I felt excited about the new year and the tremendous blessings God has provided. I felt and always feel surrounded by the love of my incredible family. I felt completely confident ...

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December Tip Off: Stuff Leslie Loves That You Absolutely Need to Know About

December Tip Off: Stuff Leslie Loves That You Absolutely Need to Know About

A Marketer’s Dream! Photographed by Ann Gordon I am a product junkie. I would be in eternal bliss if the consumption gods opened up the heavens and rained down on me with jeans, sweaters, dresses, handbags, shoes, athletic wear, jewelry, candles, specialty teas, cookware, facial products, body lotions and makeup every single day. My husband, ...

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The Exceptional Women of Runtellthis

The Exceptional Women of Runtellthis

                        Please allow me a moment of self indulgence here. It’s worth it really, because these women help make me better everyday and I am proud of the company I keep. Today I am paying homage to my longtime running group, runtellthis. Collectively, we ...

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Stick & Move. Bob & Weave.

Stick & Move. Bob & Weave.

I have counseled, mentored and advised many business professionals, young and old, through the years. I still do. Even today I can count at least ten people that look to me for career advice and guidance. I also have a few special entrepreneurs in my life with whom I collaborate and develop long-term growth strategies ...

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Truth Seekers: 3 Things You Must Convince Yourself

Truth Seekers: 3 Things You Must Convince Yourself

I started writing poetry and short stories in the sixth grade and felt an immediate connection to the written word. In fact, I fell in love with writing the moment I allowed myself to try. For reasons that I don’t entirely regret, I decided to pursue a degree in advertising instead of journalism and then ...