Professional Networking Tips for College Graduates

As a proud alumni of Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics, I’ve remained active as an advisory board member for the Marketing Department. While I’ve shared career advice and marketing tips with students as a guest speaker in the past, I was recently asked to share my thoughts about networking as part of […]

Getting Comfortable with City Lights

A blog dedicated to those from small towns, villages, or anyone who’s adjusting to a new environment.  We had the opportunity to chat with the collegiate athlete, YouTuber, and entrepreneur Wallace Ungwiluk from Gambell, Alaska.  Gambell, Alaska is located on St. Lawrence Island along the Bering Sea and is home to a mere 650 people. […]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Internship

  Are you starting a new internship and want to know how to actually have it benefit you in some way? A lot of times, people just coast through internships without genuinely taking something away from them. We give you four simple ways to make sure your internship will be worth it. Be comfortable with […]

After The Ball Drops- A Message to Athletes on the Importance of Getting a Degree and Networking

One of the biggest unanswered questions that collegiate athletes face is what to do after they’re done playing. Everyone encounters moments of uncertainty or self-doubt, especially in the vulnerable post-grad phase of life, but for athletes leaving the sport they’ve known their whole life it’s a whole different story. You work years and years during […]

Digital Summit is Coming to Portland!

Digital Summit is the marketing event of the season! Best explained in their introductory page on their website, “Over the years, Digital Summit has become the go-to resource for those seeking to further their knowledge and skill set in the ever-evolving digital ecosystem. Digital Summit produces over 1,200+ sessions, workshops, and seminars annually covering digital […]

Should You Start a Business in 2021?

Starting a business seems a daunting goal any time, but especially post-pandemic. Though some industries petered out in 2020, many did well and have provided an opportunity for you to finally start that business you’ve always wanted to. It’s time to be your own boss and dust off that business plan! So, should you start […]

6 Job Search Trends for Job Seekers in 2021

Everything is different in our new normal; the pandemic year affected all facets of our lives. Job searching, especially, will be very different in 2021, following the 2020 pandemic. Like with everything else, we all have to adjust to the changes in this new era. Though 2020 put a lot of obstacles in our way, […]