strategic communications consultant
Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C.
I'm a strategic communications consultant who navigates the fluid intersection of PR, media relations, social media and journalism to excel in the Digital Age with high ROI. I'm also a beBee brand ambassador who is passionate about writing, politics, environment, space, civil rights, new technology.
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Let’s face it men: more of us need to “man-up” by proactively helping to end the scourge of sexual harassment. We must collectively stop being the main cause of the problem and start being part of the...
Blogging is a powerful way to build and showcase your personal brand. beBee Affinity Social Network has proven this concept through the popular publishing platform, Producer, launched during the sprin...
In case you missed it, the month of September marked the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Division (CRD) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The CRD, which opened for business in 1957, has a...
In case you haven’t noticed, live streaming is all the rage these days. But not every social media site offers free live video, which is fast becoming part and parcel of the digital landscape. That's...
Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸💥💥 Call it coincidence, but did you know that the most sweeping civil rights law in USA history was enacted just two days prior to Independence Day on July 2, 1964. This...
Yesterday was my birthday. No, I won't tell you my age. Let's just say I'm fast approaching mid-life, or something like it. Also, I desperately need to update my profile picture, even if it means payi...
Although President John F. Kennedy was assassinated more than a half-century ago, his strong legacy of leadership lives on today. Two critically important areas which exemplified JFK’s leadership were...
News flash for employers: too many traditional work management models are antiquated in today's high-tech Information Age. Put simply, they don’t result in high productivity, accountability or employe...
How much do Americans care about affordable healthcare? Just ask President Donald J. Trump and the Republican-led House of Representatives. How ironic that after voting over 50 times prior to 2017 to...
Did you know that March is Women's History Month in the USA? This is a bit ironic because the march for gender equality continues unabated in the 21st century. Moreover, women deserve to be respected,...
Miguel de Cervantes, the 16th century Spanish novelist, poet and playwright, once said: “Believe there are no limits…” That’s exactly the type of positive mindset one needs to achieve big goals in lif...
Is love in the air at your office around Valentine’s Day? If so, remember this: it simply makes good career sense to proceed with caution when considering workplace romance. That’s because while work...
As the USA observes National African American History Month in February, it’s an opportune time to examine several critically important issues confronting the black community. That’s because for Ameri...
You can always catch more buzz by blogging on beBee Affinity Social Network . The "Producer" publishing platform -- launched in April 2016 -- has opened the blogging floodgates for over 12 million use...
It’s important for today’s young people to recall the history of the civil rights movement in America. Yet too many Millennials and members of their younger cohort, Generation Z, consider civil rights...
How concerned are you about falling prey to cyberattacks in the New Year? Whether you’re a corporate CEO or a small business owner, strengthening cybersecurity should be a top business priority in 201...
The date was Nov. 22, 1963. The place was Dallas, Texas. The historic tragedy was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (JFK). He was the youngest American President ever elected, at age 43,...
Something arguably unpatriotic has occurred mere miles from the nation’s capital this Veterans Day. The most populous public school districts remained open, albeit to the detriment of military familie...
We've all heard the famous 17th century English phrase, "The early bird catches the worm." But this is not necessarily true for everyone, especially in today's high-tech modern world. Therefore, I pos...
Today’s boisterous blogosphere continues to expand exponentially with competing content. In fact, your current social reach for blogging might be analogous to readers finding a single grain of sand on...
Anyone who has ever worked with George Stephanopoulos knows that he’s a bona fide “work horse” – a prerequisite for his many high-profile jobs over the years. These positions range from serving as a t...
I've always been a big believer in the philosophy of "no risk, no reward." In that sense, my perseverance and faith at a young age helped propel me to secure a coveted internship at the pinnacle of po...
Miguel de Cervantes , the 16th century Spanish novelist, poet and playwright, once said: “Believe there are no limits...” That's exactly the type of positive mindset one needs to achieve big goals in...
Where were you on the morning of September 11, 2001? I vividly recall that nightmarish day. I was at work in downtown Washington, DC. Some of my co-workers were watching the live newscasts after the f...
It's hard to believe that some 21st century employers are still stuck in a Stone Age mentality when it comes to adopting smart workplace flexibility programs. Perhaps they have forgotten that a new bu...
How do YOU consume news today? Do you prefer traditional media (newspapers, TV and radio) to new media (digital and social), or perhaps a mix of both? With perpetual hype surrounding the proliferation...
During the 1930s, the late and great human relations expert, Dale Carnegie, wrote the following in his groundbreaking self-help book, How to Win Friends and Influence People : “You can make more frien...
It’s been a busy first week of August for beBee Affinity Social Network. Summer is heating up. Bees are buzzing, spreading sweet honey and cross-channel pollinating. Following is a quick rundown of so...
There's a new group on LinkedIn called beBee Buzz! You should join if you're already on LinkedIn. If you're not already on LinkedIn then please stop reading now (as this message will self-destruct in...
In case you missed it, this week marked the 26th anniversary for one of the USA's landmark civil rights laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). All savvy employers should know by now...
How do YOU handle a so-called "monster manager"? They can be described as malicious, abusive, vicious, or any number of unflattering terms. They might discriminate, harass, bully, steal, lie, embezzle...
How do YOU handle a so-called "monster manager"? They can be described as malicious, abusive, vicious, or any number of unflattering terms. They might discriminate, harass, bully, steal, lie, embezzle...
What do you think Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) would say today -- if he were still alive -- about race relations in America following the tragic assassination of five white police officers in Dal...
Call it coincidence that the most sweeping civil rights law in American history was enacted just two days prior to the 4th of July holiday. This uncanny timing makes perfect sense because real freedom...
Most savvy employers understand the business case for diversity , which has been well documented over the years ad nauseam . But not every company has gotten the message. It should be evident by now t...
Attention CEOs in corporate America and around the world: whether you know it or not, there are “monster managers” lurking within the confines of your company. These mid-level managers and front-line...
How do YOU define the term “work-life balance” in today’s fast evolving Information Age? Is striking an appropriate balance between working versus leisure time and family responsibilities even possibl...
Call it what you choose: telecommuting, remote work, telework, working from home, etc. Regardless of how one labels it, the truth remains the same: Telework works, period! However, for remote work to...
Will NASA or private industry be the first to land humans on Mars? This is an important question due to the growing competition from commercial space startups, as Elon Musk of SpaceX recently announce...
As America pauses to reflect on Memorial Day, the retail and e-commerce industries appear too busy reflecting on how to lure consumers into holiday shopping sprees. But shouldn't retailers be more min...
The Renaissance period Italian statesman, Niccolo Machiavelli, once said this about leadership, “ It is better to be feared than loved… ” But does this sage advice ring true in the contemporary workpl...
Life’s a beach on social media for Candice Galek. She’s the 20-something Millennial CEO of Miami-based swimwear startup Bikini Luxe. Candice has been turning heads on LinkedIn lately by implementing a...
Anyone who wants to achieve lasting career success first needs a potent plan to find their place in the fluid 21st century workplace. This is Part 2 of my "Rapid Career Success Plan" -- which is espec...
In case you haven't noticed, beBee is buzzing. As many beBee users already know, the startup affinity social network beats LinkedIn in a landslide regarding user engagement and satisfaction. These are...
Small children have big dreams. As a kid I wanted to be everything from a NASA astronaut to a Major League Baseball star. Yet as most people age and mature their dreams tend to evaporate and morph int...
As a 40-something member of Generation X, I have some career advice for Millennials. This advice is also applicable to Gen Z, the younger demographic following in the footsteps of their Millennial pre...
In nightmares, CEOs and senior executives cringe about the companies they lead being devoured by the so-called Media Beast. These bad dreams are punctuated by banner headlines and viral stories exempl...
Have you caught the buzz about beBee, the new and fast-growing platform for affinity social networking? The one-year old startup out of Madrid, Spain, is gaining traction and aspires to ultimately com...
