I am still high from attending my very first National Black Public Relations Society Conference and Career fair! I had the most wonderful time and I can feel that I am all the better for it. I am energized and encouraged and very hopeful for my career. When I think to myself," Why am I doing this? Is this what I'm supposed to be doing?" I begin to doubt whether or not PR is really my niche. Well, after seeing some very successful and AWESOME PR professionals both seasoned and new ( like myself) I know that it is.
At 23, it can be very confusing. After all, how are you to know at the age of 19 or 20 what it is you want to be doing for the next thirty year??? That is an unrealistic expectation of anyone. However, I took a chance on PR and it's paying off ten-fold. I met some amazing people who are where I want to be, and keep my fire burning for this industry. Among the PR Giants: Tom Burrell, Michelle Flowers, Lynn S. Jackson, just to name a few! Lynn, is the delightful woman I had the opportunity to have lunch with and FORCED me to get up and speak to Kim Hunter and get his card. That type of mentoring is invaluable. Though she may not know it, she helped me overcome something I've been struggling with. My shyness. I am so shy and the first night there, I was stricken with it. There were so many people there that I didn't want to just walk up and seem phony, but I wasn't sure what to say to them.
Lynn said, " no, you go up there with me and get his [Kim's] card yourself." She also delivered a great workshop on strategic writing. Thank you Lynn.
And thank you to all those attendees, presenters, PR GIANTS and speakers who enhanced my zeal for this profession.
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