When I reflect on the most significant moments in my life, I think of the mentors who shaped them. Since beginning my journey in public relations, I’ve been fortunate to experience mentorship in many forms and settings. As I continue navigating this ever-evolving industry, the impact of mentors has only become more important. Why Mentorship Matters Whether you’ve got a decade of skin in the game or are finding your footing in your first role, mentorship is an invaluable tool at every stage of your…
Each month, we bring together a curated list of networking and educational events happening throughout the Richmond region. This November, dive into a calendar packed with coffee meetups and happy hours to fuel your networking goals! We hope to see you at an event in November soon! November AMA Coffee Chat Hosted by AMA Richmond Friday, Nov. 1 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at The Smoky Mug, 15 E Brookland Park Blvd. Learn more and register for this event. HYPE Happy Hour at Cabo…
Each month, we curate networking and educational events happening across the Richmond region. October is filled with coffee chats and happy hour events to quench your thirst for networking! Plus, AMA Richmond will host a session on political marketing and LMR launches a series. We hope to see you at an event in October soon! DEI Power Hour: Networking with Virginia Hispanic Chamber & Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center Hosted by ChamberRVA Thursday, Oct. 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center …
Each month, we curate networking and educational events happening across the Richmond region. We welcome fall with many September events from AMA Richmond, PRSA Richmond, ChamberRVA and more. With many networking options, all young professionals can make amazing connections regardless of experience. Connect with Congress 2024: Rep. Jennifer McClellan Session Hosted by ChamberRVA Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. McGuire Woods Gateway Plaza, Richmond Learn more and register for this event September Meet & Greet Breakfast! Hosted by GRACRE Thursday, Sept. 5 from…
Madelyn Blaser is a social media whiz, thrifting queen, charcuterie board aficionado, and now the latest addition to our growing roster of former interns-turned-Hodgers. Madelyn graduated from VCU in 2023 and began her public relations career as the social media manager for a local consignment shop. Soon after, she joined Hodges as an intern for the Virginia Spirits team, where her standout work and unwavering ambition made it a no-brainer to bring her on board as an account coordinator. Without further ado, please meet Madelyn…
Each month, we curate networking and educational events happening across the Richmond region. Events in August include networking opportunities for young professionals and an exciting kickoff to Richmond race weekend featuring NASCAR’s Chief Branding Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, among many more. See you at an August event soon! August AMA Coffee Chat Hosted by AMA Richmond Friday, August 16 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Market Street Coffee, Petersburg Learn more and register for this event. [Signature Breakfast Series] NASCAR’s Surprising Marketing Evolution Hosted…
Each month, we curate networking and educational events happening across the Richmond region. From opportunities to connect with industry professionals to learning more about existing organizations, July is jam-packed with events hosted by ChamberRVA, the Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate and others. See you at a July event soon! Young Professionals July Mentor Event Hosted by GRACRE Tuesday, July 9 from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Hourigan Office Learn more and register here. HYPE Cups of Connection Hosted by ChamberRVA Wednesday, July…
If you’re reading this post and you work in the Richmond region, chances are you are highly familiar with the annual “PR Prom,” otherwise known as the Virginia PR Awards hosted by PRSA Richmond. This annual event has been around for decades, and it celebrates a wide swath of work – from independent practitioners to large agencies. Hodges was honored to take away 10 awards this year across our account teams, but we were even more thrilled to be celebrating our friends and peers who…
There is a robust professional community in the Greater Richmond Region, providing like-minded professionals with opportunities to connect, learn and grow. And with collaboration and networking engrained in our culture, you’ll often catch a Hodger at a local event cultivating relationships and keeping up to date with the latest trends and best practices in PR, marketing and our clients’ industries. In that spirit, we’ll begin curating upcoming networking and educational events in the region hosted by many organizations our team members are a part of. …
Our annual agency day of learning returned this fall and, wow, it was a good one. HodgesCon was born last year as a result of our teammates sharing their desire to learn, but without the time to focus on expanding their knowledge base. This year, the HodgesCon planning committee reviewed topic areas and feedback from last year’s event to come up with this amazing line-up: We’re left with fuzzy pink monster ball and a handful of post-it notes that we’ll probably never remove from light…
With a keen eye for design and an innate understanding of what looks good, Jada Carpenter has a knack for designing beautiful graphics that help clients reach their goals. Born and raised in Alexandria, Jada came to Richmond in 2013 to attend VCU and has been here ever since. She earned a B.S. in Mass Communications with a concentration in Creative Advertising in 2017. Jada was drawn to design when she began learning basic principles in her classes at VCU. The notion of design choices,…
Have you ever experienced that gnawing, anxious voice in your head – a voice that continuously doubts your abilities despite all your hard work and triumphs? You aren’t alone. If you haven’t had the sorrow of being acquainted yet, let me introduce you to a sneaky little concept called imposter syndrome. Merriam-Webster defines imposter syndrome as “a psychological condition that is characterized by persistent doubt concerning one’s abilities or accomplishments accompanied by the fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of one’s ongoing…
