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“If you aren’t growing, you’re dying” is a quote that’s repeated a lot when referencing the future of businesses. If your company isn’t pushing into new avenues or making strides in developing new business, it’s slowly dying, and at some point, it will hit the point of no return. The notion that stagnation leads to eventual decline is … Read more

The NMGZ Community has shown me that people are eager to help and that food plays a crucial role in building relationships. The NMGZ Community field trip to Atlanta beautifully combined these two elements in a way I had never experienced before. Atlanta is a growing city that continues to innovate its services for its community … Read more

Have you ever had an experience that completely changed your perspective on life? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me when I took a leap of faith to join the NMGZ Community on a trip to Atlanta, Georgia.  Being immersed in an environment of various business professionals who all provided exclusive insight into how their … Read more

As I sit down to reflect on my experiences, I am reminded of all the curveballs life has thrown at me. Growing up as the youngest of five siblings in North Bend, Washington, life was always an adventure. Our house was a whirlwind of arguments, tears, and laughter. Visits to my mother’s hometown in eastern Oregon were rare but always amazing, offering a reset … Read more

Getting the opportunity to go on a trip to Atlanta with other college students was something I didn’t anticipate to be life-changing. Did it change my perspective on some things? Maybe. Did it open my eyes to more possibilities? Certainly. Did I get more networking opportunities? Hopefully. When students of high caliber and similar interests … Read more

Earlier this year, on an NMGZ Community field trip to Los Angeles, I was excited to find sunshine on every corner and be greeted by California’s perfect year-round weather. But as I walked into our hotel, sopping wet from a historically heavy downpour, I quickly realized that my expectations weren’t going quite as planned.  With gloomy weather and students … Read more

Earlier this year, I had the honor and privilege of attending a trip to Atlanta with the NMGZ Community, and it is not enough to say that it was an incredible experience. This community includes our future leaders and innovators, and I am grateful to be amongst them. During this trip, we had the opportunity … Read more

This past semester at Kennesaw State University, I had the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence and how it is used by PR professionals. The course itself offered a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. One of the highlights of the course was the lineup of guest speakers from various industries; each provided unique insights … Read more

I often find myself marveling at the interconnectedness of the world. It’s a fascination that ignites every time I embark on a journey, whether it’s across oceans or a few states away. This feeling was particularly present during a recent trip to Atlanta, where I had the privilege of meeting a diverse group of individuals from … Read more

I remember taking my first economics class in college. I walked into the classroom to only see a sea of men with a few women in the last few rows. Looking around for a spot, I decided to join those women who quietly sat in the back. This memory made me realize that even though we … Read more