What's the good word, A:R Nation?! I hope that you're doing well. I've been battling a cold of sorts the last few days. If it lingers, time for COVID-19 testing! I'm excited to share this episode with you. It's a result of simply putting yourself out into the Universe, and let it do its thing! Our guest on this episode is Monique Lewis, of Monique Lewis Management. She is a swiss-army knife of PR, marketing, and brand management. In the episode, Monique shares her origin story, including how she made the decision to go to college in Ohio. She recognized her desire to be her own boss very early on, as she shares that while she took jobs, she was always wary of relying on being employed (since one of her first jobs ended up being to close-out a store). Monique shares her desire to, one day, end up in New York City, and how her path led her there organically. Other the years, she forged connections with companies in all different industries, and found a sweet spot in brand awareness and promotions. Contrary to what it may look like from the outside, Monique pulls back the curtain on the challenges that people face breaking into the world of Public Relations (including 10 year non-compete agreements!!!). She shares some tips for business owners on how to make the most of a campaign in today's virtual world. Monique rounds out the conversation with sharing her insight on qualities that most every entrepreneur needs to have, and particularly if you're looking to thrive in the world of PR and marketing. This was a revealing conversation to me, behind all the money, glitz and glamour that I assume was the world of Public Relations and corporate marketing. Just like any and every other business, though, there are struggles, challenges and obstacles that everyone must step into and overcome. Looking for eyeballs? Make some noise! This is the Adulthood:Revisited Podcast. Connect with Monique: LinkedIn