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Work-life balance woes. What task ALWAYS bleeds into your personal time?

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It’s crazy that life has been hectic and on go mode that I didn’t even realize today was the first day of spring 😩. Any one else feeling like they have been on autopilot?

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We have two interns lined up for the summer. Often this is used as a gateway to our entry-level positions. Do you have an internship program? Is it design for them to gain experience? Get a job? Or both?

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Ultra 2024 is a major music festival this weekend and their marketing is always spot on. It’s such a big event that it doesn’t really NEED it, but still always a fantastic job.

What are some events th… more

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When 'quick chats' add up. A coffee here, a "can I pick your brain?" email there...all unpaid, on top of my actual workload.

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How have you implemented boundary setting at work?

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How big is your team and do you have enough staff to support the org?

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Is anyone else seeing the conversation around Advil’s “pain equity” marketing? There’s a sector online very angry that the brand is discussing differences in racial pain treatment and relief, and othe… more

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How prepared are you for the job hunt? If you had to present a resume, portfolio, etc. at this instant, would you be comfortable doing so?

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How do you think the upcoming US election is affecting marketing nationwide?

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What’s your go to lunch? I’m trying to save on eating out during my lunch break.

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Any exciting projects you are working on this quarter?

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A big portion of my work is event marketing. Looking around the industry I love to hear what other groups are doing to market their events, especially across different industries.

Please, share your i… more

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When someone is late to a meeting, how long do you wait on them? My rule is 5-10 minutes tops. After that, I decline the meeting and the onus is on you to reschedule.

Any thoughts?

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This month has been challenging for me, but last week I had some interesting conversations with people who just get it and it was a reminder of who I am and what I bring to the table. Have you ever ha… more

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It’s the start of a new week folks! Happy Monday.

How many of you travel often for work? I have three trips in the next three months and I find myself enjoying it a few times a year, but I understand … more

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So I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I’ve been in management/leadership positions since 2016 or so. I’ve been at the director level since 2020. I’ve noticed that or at least FELT that my voice is often i… more

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Weekend energy: are mimosas more of a Saturday thing, or a Sunday one?

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Want to support others, but also need to protect my own energy. How do you say "no" without feeling guilty?

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Any tricks for mentally leaving the workload behind on Friday afternoon, so as not to carry it into the weekend?

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Using PTO feels stressful when you're the only person who can authentically handle certain projects. Anyone else struggle with this?

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Is social media truly on the downward trend that will bring it all to an end?

Looking at social media metrics for two big platforms I manage it’s amazing watching how far engagement has dropped. We ha… more

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What’s the highest career position you truly want to achieve?

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What’s something about corporate life you wish you would have known sooner? For me, it’s that being likable is just as important, if not more important than working hard.

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Hey guys!

Does anyone in this bowl own a side business that provides services or products? I’m apart of an organization called Black Women in Marketing and we’re hosting a networking brunch event this summer and are looking for … more

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What do you do when the office 'vibe' isn't for you. Never invited to those 'team bonding' happy hours. Starting to think fitting in here is just not going to happen.

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What’s the latest research around racial/gender demographics in marketing? I sit on a lot of calls with marketing agencies doing pitches and presentations. Seems like the field is overwhelmingly white… more

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😬 Crazy Work Stories 😬 Share a funny story about a work blunder, mishap, or otherwise nonsensical goodness for laughs!

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Will the conversation around diversity always end up being better work/more profit?

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Called out for being 'too passionate' when a white colleague gets praised for the same thing. No idea how to handle this sort of thing if I'm being honest. What would you do?

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I was having my performance review and found myself praising my team and the experience working with them. I realized I’ve been lucky and have had great teams to work on and with during my career.

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How can I get experience in B2B SaaS marketing? I work in enterprise agency and there’s not one similar account in the company portfolio. All growth marketer jobs I’m looking for require previous expe… more

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