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What’s that smell? A lesson in teamwork

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Fork out the dough, do right by your interns

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Let’s get old together

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Let it go! Let it go!

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What’s that smell? A lesson in teamwork

I was reminded the other day of the power of teamwork and what can be accomplished when we work together. Around 3:00 a.m. this past weekend, Joey (one of 7

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Adrienne Wallace Agency Life GVSU intern interns Internship paid internship WMPRSA

Fork out the dough, do right by your interns

My lovely friend, Adrienne Wallace, spoke about paid interns at her acceptance speech for PR Pro of the Year or Badass Superwoman of the Year (I forget the category) and

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Aging Birthday Business Owner Dog mom Gratitude Life experience This is 40

Let’s get old together

I turned 40 last week, and no this is not some blog manifesto...so just calm down. I'm not sure when getting older became such an awful thing, I fricken love

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Badass women Friendship Ladies Listen UP Leadership Let it go Optimism pessimism Positivity Suck it up vulnerability women in leadership

Let it go! Let it go!

Now that the frozen song is stuck in your head, I will get to my point. There have been a few things bothering me, I just can't seem to get

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Hi, I'm Kim!
Writer of musings.

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I own 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications.

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are an award-winning Communication Strategy, Digital, Social Media, Public Relations and Creative firm that is redefining how agencies do business.