Today was an unbelievable day…I have met many women in my life that have inspired me; and Ashley Hall moves to the top of the list. I think of my mother who sacrificed so much when she was going to Clemson getting her Nursing BSN while Jennifer and I were in high school and junior high. There is something about a determined mother that will do anything to make life better for herself and her children.
I have been researching this story ever since it broke late Saturday and Sunday morning and this is disturbing on a personal level yet fascinating on a professional level.
I have a few questions about the tweets that many have shared online showing the newly crowned Miss Teen USA Karlie Hay using the “n” word.
Loved visiting the AIM WACS Cottage today, meeting many inspirational moms working for a better tomorrow!
I have been completely taken back, left speechless at times, and disturbed with the use of social media to hurt people and the communities they reside. I have built a business and reputation surrounding how to build sustainable communities using social media, yet find myself at a crossroad…how to continually define and redefine best practices in a space where the rulebook is as organic as the flavor of the month.
I have never been so humbled and honored to feature Patrick Sapp as one of the dads in #ManUPstate’s #BeADad campaign. It seems like yesterday I was working for Clemson Football in the video department and Patrick was a young, rising quarterback for the Tigers. He could throw the football a mile and defenses had a hard time taking him down because of his size.
I have been thinking about Nigel’s #BeADad story this week, a story of a committed working father and husband. His story has taught me so much about the intentionality of being a dad, the consistent commitment to being “present”.
Had a great time hanging out with Patrick Sapp, his son, and all their friends playing football at Caine Halter #YMCA. It was fun to watch a dad be a good dad! #BeADad #ManUPstate
Being a dad is tough…really tough. I have been in the middle of a wonderful campaign interviewing, capturing images of great dads and I am humbled. Each dad I capture…each man I interview…each image showcasing a dad and their children…I am reminded of my struggles.
I am at that age when many of my friends are starting to get divorced and it not only breaks my heart but it makes me even more disillusioned about my ability to break the cycle.
I finally did it…I refurbished this Eastman Kodak Brownie Target Six 20 camera that has been sitting on my shelf since my 40th birthday. Sarah had one heck of a 40th Birthday Party for me which included purchasing old cameras for each of the tables. This is one the cameras she found, so I thought I would start trying to use it.
Once again I sit through another meeting where a public relations professional’s performance is based on the number of print articles earned in the local newspaper. This has driven me to finally write this post.
Owned media can be a huge influencer for earned and paid. Let’s be honest, earned media is about relationships. Organizations can have the best stories, provide the best value for the community, and have the most topical items to influence media outlet’s bottom line…but without relationships this means nothing. ZILCH! That’s why you see organizations hire PR firms, mainly for their relationships leveraging their sphere of influence.
Great group from Palmetto Health this morning sharing their experiences during the Columbia Flood in 2015, specifically their crisis communications strategies. #SCPRSA2016
Fatherhood is something that I am learning more and more about each day! Clayton Kale of @ymcagvl has an amazing relationship with his daughter and allowed us to capture his story and his perspective of fatherhood; specifically what it means to be a good man! Learn more about Clayton and the #ManUPstate #BeADad campaign by clicking here!
Have you ever wondered how two little girls can smile so much? Well…if you are Elsie and Pearl, you just might think your daddy is awesome! Bart Ellis is by day a financial planner, but year round a daddy to two beautiful girls. I had the pleasure spending time with them, learning what it means to be a Good Man and a Good Daddy! #ManUPstate #Canon #5dmarkiii #BringIt
