I just finished reading "I Am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai. I could only hope I would have a fraction of the drive and energy this girl has for her cause if I were in her situation. If you have been under a rock, Malala is the famous girls'-education rights activist from Pakistan. She has been on… Continue reading Malala is Legit
Author: Patti Combs Brownsord
2014 in review – My Media Nerdy Numbers
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for my blog. Here's an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,400 times in 2014. If it were a cable car, it would take about 40 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the complete… Continue reading 2014 in review – My Media Nerdy Numbers
Lovin’ Lincoln and his Team of Rivals
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin I originally wrote the first paragraph of this review on GoodReads, the newest way I find new books to read recommended by friends. This book was so well thought-out. It used so many sources I couldn't keep track as it built a web… Continue reading Lovin’ Lincoln and his Team of Rivals
Professional Women’s Power Breakfast: Good food and good insights
Through a connection I made through Leadership Orlando (if you haven't heard of that, click here) I was invited to attend Ernst & Young's Professional Women's Power Breakfast where I learned from four interesting and inspiring women on their ideas about success and how they have helped get to where they felt they were successful.… Continue reading Professional Women’s Power Breakfast: Good food and good insights
Whirlwind Paris Ad Tour, Part 1
My Partner-In-Crime and I spent Memorial Day weekend on a whirl-wind tour of Paris. And while he was snapping photos of iconic landscapes and architectural structures, of course, in Media Nerd fashion, I took pics of interesting ads and media. I wanted to see what kinds of commercials I'd see so while he was in… Continue reading Whirlwind Paris Ad Tour, Part 1
Crisis PR and Reading Tweets
More than a month ago (yes, I’m a little behind) the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation hosted a Crisis PR Panel where they talked about what it takes to do Crisis PR in this ever changing world. I was going to do a whole recap on it, but since I was the one… Continue reading Crisis PR and Reading Tweets
Bringing Capitalism to China
I am sooooo excited to finally get to write this post! I was waiting to write it as my final wrap up from my India trip. I want to introduce you to the most interesting woman in the world... Yuet. And I got to spend two weeks with her. All through my trip I would… Continue reading Bringing Capitalism to China
Reaping Rewards with Waze
Having ridden around with Lyft drivers, you pick up a few things about how to get around town quickly. They have all been using the Waze app to figure out the best ways to get places (ways, waze, right?). But the app is so much more. As their tagline states, they're It has taught… Continue reading Reaping Rewards with Waze
Ads of Rishikesh, Part Dō (That’s Two in Hindi)
As I am watching the Yoga Travel Alliance's trip back to India on Facebook (check them out here), I am still reminiscing about all of the fun things my Bestie and I did while we were there. And did I mention that because of me and my Media Nerdiness, he took most of these pictures… Continue reading Ads of Rishikesh, Part Dō (That’s Two in Hindi)
Buddying Up to Bungalower
Bungalower celebrated their one year anniversary a few weeks ago. My Bestie and I went to the party at the Hammered Lamb, enjoyed a member cocktail, and partook in a train shot. A member cocktail you say? How do you become a member and what is it for? Well, to be a member of the Bungalower, you… Continue reading Buddying Up to Bungalower
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