And then suddenly, everyone woke up. Well, not everyone. And not fully awake. But no one can deny that the past month has seen a remarkable wave of increased awareness in America about the perpetual problem of racism, and how society cannot be healthy when we insist on viewing ourselves as individuals whose actions and …
Ciara Pressler identifies specific ways to avoid being racist at work in order to create a true atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.
In The Interview: Episode #09, Ciara Pressler interviews Stephen Green, economist, speaker, startup advisor and “recovering” venture capitalist. Stephen and Ciara talk about… The numbers: why investing in local business and black- and brown-owned businesses benefits us all The importance of having a community that you feel you belong in How racism manifests in the …
Stephen Green on The Numbers, Being Seen, and Experiencing Positive Change Read More »
Name: Ciara Pressler Current Job: Founder & Head of Content at Pregame Current Place: Portland, OR Hometown: The setting of Anchorman Age: 41 What I wanted to be when I grew up: Jem from Jem & The Holograms College degree: BS in Communication and Minor in Music from Seattle Pacific University What do you love about what you do? I …
In The Interview: Episode #07, Ciara Pressler interviews Steve Potestio, co-founder and CEO of Mathys+Potestio. Steve and Ciara talk about… Staying active throughout a job search How working remotely has forced companies and employees to be much more flexible Shifting away from finding localized talent with a generalized move towards remote office environments Staying relevant …
Steve Potestio on Who’s Hiring, Staying Relevant, and Putting In the Work Read More »
In The Interview: Episode #05, Ciara Pressler interviews Adam Huttler, founder, CEO, and expert in business model innovation and revenue strategies for mission-driven organizations. Adam and Ciara talk about… Running a national nonprofit How to know when to stick with a project or move on to something else Building a product that utilizes a wide …
Adam Huttler on MonkeyPod, Investments, and What Makes a Great Founder Read More »
In The Interview: Episode #04, Ciara Pressler interviews Pia Silva, entrepreneur, speaker, Forbes contributor, and author of Badass Your Brand. Pia and Ciara talk about… Chasing freedom and what it takes to find it How to create a business that truly fits your talents and interests Exploring and honing a client basis Determining a segment …
Pia Silva on Building a Business, Defining Success, and Reaching Goals Read More »
Staying optimistic – as long as it’s grounded and rooted in reality – is the best response to a world in upheaval.
I am rarely surprised or frightened by the world around me. When COVID-19 first came out and I kept hearing people worry about it, I kept becoming annoyed by it all and saying, “Yeah yeah yeah. Relax people. Why aren’t we worried about the common flu that kills between 12,000 and 61,000 people every year …
Making Concessions: Covid While 40 Weeks Pregnant Read More »
It’s been really interesting to watch how people are handling their brands during this particular time. I’ve watched some people act like nothing is happening at all and keep running ads for their latest freebie or checklist with no mention of what’s going on in the world. I’ve also seen some people create groups and …
