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From Writer to Strategic Communications Consultant: How Ruby Veridiano Built Gold Thread Communications on the Power of Emotionally Resonant Narratives
Ruby Veridiano's path has never been linear, but somehow, all the dots connect. She started as a spoken word poet, arts activist, and journalist working with young women in vulnerable communities. She studied Sociology of World Development, earned a Master's in Global Communications from The American
From Postpartum Isolation to Empowering Sustainable Brands: How Andrea Olmsted Built Sustainable Fashion PR While Raising Two Kids
Andrea Olmsted launched Sustainable Fashion PR shortly after her youngest child turned two. During postpartum, the majority of her time was given to her children, although she spent several nights a month freelance writing. It wasn't until her husband at the time had been laid off from the
From Agency Life to Her Own Firm at Nearly 50: How Amiee Watts Built Watts PR Group on Two Decades of Hard-Won Experience
Amiee Watts spent nearly 20 years in senior-level positions at top PR agencies, managing major financial services clients like Federated Investors, Aegon Asset Management, and Thornburg, and overseeing more than $1.8 million annually in monthly retainers. She knew the agency world inside and out, and she also knew what
From University Counseling Center to 1.5 Million Views: How Dr. Adia Gooden Built a Business on Unconditional Self-Worth
Dr. Adia Gooden knows what it feels like to tie your worth to achievement. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Stanford University and her Ph.D. in Clinical Community Psychology from DePaul University. She spent four years as a staff psychologist at the University of Chicago