Melissa Dawn Simkins ’01 MS shares how her experiences in the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications’ IMC master’s program gave her an edge when the field of marketing was starting to shift. Her multidisciplinary approach led her to pioneer celebrity and influencer branding, which in turn helped transform the field of marketing and branding into what we know today. She also imparts the personal story that inspired her to launch Velvet Suite and the She-Suite to support women in the workplace and help them lead with purpose in work and well-being.
Shownotes:
Velvet Suite
The She-Suite
Finding Balance in Your Body and Your Life with Zeena Dhalla ’95
What’s Next Live from New York Recording
Navigating Career as a Creative Professional with Ziwe Fumudoh ’14
Vulnerability in Leadership with Allison Hansen ’09
Introducing the New Host of Northwestern Intersections, Helen Kim ’16
Professional Development Series with Melissa McFarlane ’86 on Embracing Change and Habits
Professional Development Series with Kathryn Haydon ’99 on Creative Problem Solving Process
Professional Development Series with Tish Hicks ’88 on the Power of One’s Voice
Isabelle Nüssli ’10 MBA on Empowering Productivity in C-Level Leadership and Partnerships
Ellie Burrows Gluck ’06 on Meditating in the Midst of Busy Schedule
Erica Keswin ’95 MBA on Quality Relationships at the Workplace
Behind the Scenes with Chuck Bontrager ’94 and Heather Aranyi ’05
Paula Whitman ‘86 on De-Stressing the College Admissions Process
Gary Beasley ’87 on Taking Calculated Risks
Nicole Gibbons ‘03 on Revolutionizing the Paint Industry
Scott Shay '79, ’80 MBA on the Golden Rule in Finance and Life
Audrey Cheng '15 on Redefining Success to Prioritize Happiness
Brian Mustanski ’99 on his Passion for LGBT Health Research
Campus to City Live from Evanston Recording
Mallory Thompson ’79, ’80 MS on Making Connections & Building an Alumni Community
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