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3 Rules of Hard Conversations

I've had a number of really awkward, strained, panic-inducing conversations in the 20ish years since that first one. I've had them with clients (like the time I had to fire one for being abusive to our team), I've had them with direct reports (like the time I had to confront someone who had accepted a job on my team, hoping it would land her an immediate job on someone else's), I've had them with bosses (like the guy who thought it was cute I wanted to be paid more), and really there are just so many.

Career GrowthWintry MixFebruary 3, 2021advice, career advancement, advertising

6 Copywriting Lessons I’ve Learned From My Mentors

Like every other endeavor worth pursuing, learning to write well takes a village. I’m lucky to have an army of support and guidance to lean on as I figure out how to write words people actually want to read. The following are six copywriting lessons I’ve carried with me from high school into my professional career. Lessons I live, work and write by everyday.

Career GrowthWintry MixJuly 14, 2020advertising, mentorship, creativity

An Introvert’s Guide to Brainstorming

I quickly realized if I wanted to have any semblance of a career in this world, I’d have to figure out how to do it. It’s been a lot of trial and error and error and error over the years, but I’ve worked a few things out that have helped me bring my brilliance to the storms, or, you know, not be completely paralyzed by them.

Career GrowthWintry MixFebruary 20, 2020advice, advertising, creativity

4 Tangible Ways to Prioritize YOU During End-of-Year Chaos

The busy season is in full swing and it’s not slowing down any time before the holidays. And since you can’t stop time from ticking and deadlines from approaching, the best you can do to stay sane during end-of-year chaos is prioritize YOU.

Self-Care & EmpowermentWintry MixNovember 21, 2019advertising, work-life balance, mental health

7 Surprising Facts I’ve Learned About The Advertising Industry

I’ve worked in advertising for a few years now, but the fast-paced, cutthroat, always-changing industry still manages to surprise me. Here are eight of the most surprising things I’ve learned so far.

Career GrowthWintry MixSeptember 12, 2019advertising, work-life balance

I Was Black Before It Was Cool — Exploring Race Through The Lens Of Graphic Design

I’ve always been attracted to the minimalism of contemporary “white” brands — the understated brunch menu, the essential interior elements of buzzworthy coffee shops and breweries, etc. As a black graphic designer, I’ve often attempted to mask my blackness behind so-called white design aesthetics.

Better TogetherWintry MixJune 27, 2019advertising, creativity, inclusion, race

Meet The Board: Eliza Green

Today we sat down with our Communications Chair Eliza Green to talk about discovering worlds through copywriting, open conversations and following in the footsteps of Dr. Seuss.

Women We LoveWintry MixFebruary 11, 2019inspiration, advice, advertising

Making Peace With The Switch: Changing Jobs In Advertising

Copywriter.

The word written and circled in purple ink on the upper-right-hand side of my planner during my senior year of college. The word I kept my sights on as I crammed for exams, applied for internships and interviewed for full-time jobs.

Career GrowthWintry MixJanuary 10, 2019emotions, advertising, career advancement

Meet The Board: Jenn Lagos

Today we sat down with our Partnership Chair Jenn Lagos to talk about solving problems with communication, the ebbs and flows of our industry and reaching lofty goals.

Women We LoveWintry MixNovember 8, 2018advertising, inclusion, interview

Meet The Board: Annie Mullins

Today we sat down with our Communications Chair Annie Mullins to talk about the evolution of agency life, the MadWomen mission and celebrating each other.

Women We LoveWintry MixNovember 5, 2018advice, advertising, interview

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