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In this episode, I’m talking about a topic that can make many people uncomfortable- death.  For thousands of years, reflecting on our own mortality and inevitable outcome has been used by philosophers and people of all kinds to be better, to do better, and to make the most of this short life. This week I […]

Episode 50: Finding Purpose & Peace in Grief & Death

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Everyone likes getting media coverage. But before you get in front of the mic, there are a few things you need to have in place first, in order to ensure you’re getting a good return on your PR investment. I put together a video sharing the top 3 things you need before getting press (hint: […]

Want Media Coverage? Make Sure You Have These 3 Things First

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*A version of this post is published on Elephant Journal. I would be so grateful if you gave it a read & comment if it resonates with you! My dad would have turned 60-years-old today. It’s fitting this milestone falls on Labor Day. He was the hardest worker I’ve ever known. Before retiring early due to disability, he put in […]

A Labor Day Tribute

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So you’ve crafted your elevator pitch, and you’re ready to pitch your business or idea for a local TV story.  I have more tips in my publicity guide and a thorough pitching section in my PR course, but here are a few quick tips to get you started! 1- Keep your subject line short & […]

I’ve got a great interview for you today. I’m chatting with Anthony Ongaro, author of Break The Twitch: a practical guide to minimalism, intentional living & doing more of what matters. From the moment I read the title of his book, I knew I had to read it. It put a name to something I […]

Episode 48: Break the Twitch And Live a More Intentional Life, With Anthony Ongaro

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This was originally written for my agency on gethappypr.com. To get in touch with HAPPY, head to our website.    It’s always a HAPPY day when Inc. Magazine announces its annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing businesses. Not only is our founder a columnist for Inc., but several of our clients make the coveted list, […]

HAPPY Clients Named on Inc. 500 List As Fastest-Growing Businesses

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It’s fun to look back on how much my business has grown and changed over the years, as well as how much *I* have grown and changed, too. I wrote this blog when my business was still in the toddler phase: like my real life toddler, my business very much depended on me for all […]

This was originally written for my agency at gethappypr.com in 2019. To get in touch with HAPPY, just head to our website! The wait for one of Grand Rapids’ largest ongoing developments is almost over. While team HAPPY PR is busy preparing for one of the most highly anticipated grand openings in West Michigan this […]

Five Reasons We’re Excited About One of Grand Rapids’ Biggest Grand Openings

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