In a constantly changing media landscape, it’s more important than ever that public relations professionals stay on top of their game. Reading expert blogs is a smart way to expand your skill set, keep up to date on the latest PR happenings, find new ways of thinking and get inspired to produce your best work.
The PR industry is largely dominated by women; nevertheless, their voices are often undervalued in senior positions. We need to amplify female voices in the industry. One way we can do this is by supporting the editorial space in which they are currently operating.
Here are five public relations blogs written by women, for women.
Girlboss is a female-led team that motivates women to redefine success on their own terms. Their blog publishes thoughtful articles with tips, workplace advice, trend analysis and success stories. With headlines like “Is Good Procrastination A Thing?” and “This Haircare Brand Founder Is All About Latinx Representation,” Girlboss is sure to have diverse content that inspires you to think differently.
Girlboss’ mission is to help women navigate the future of work. Whether you’re seeking your dream role or your dream employee, Girlboss Jobs acts as a career matchmaker. Use their well-updated “find a job” feature to search and apply for job postings in a variety of industries.
Can’t get enough Girlboss content? Check out their aesthetically pleasing Instagram feed for daily inspiration, memes and advice. Also tune into Girlboss Radio for interviews with women who have redefined success. This podcast is a must-listen if you’re looking for a community of women committed to keeping it real.
Classy Career Girl’s goal is to uplift women who are struggling to find their career fit. They work not only to help women find their place, but to help them love it. Classy Career Girl was founded by Anna Runyan, a prior corporate consultant for the IT consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. Runyan has been highlighted in various outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Fox and People StyleWatch magazine for her efforts in helping women find career fulfillment.
If you want to learn more about how to find happiness and fulfillment in your career, tune into The Classy Career Girl Podcast. The Classy Career Girl Podcast was named as Yahoo’s 10 Best Podcasts, with episodes covering topics from avoiding burnouts from work and motherhood to how to grow a side hustle from home. Check out their website for more fun resources like a career quiz, free planner printables and time management tools.
Girls in Work is an online community and resource—founded by career women, for career women. Their aim is to break past the barriers career women continue to face through articles, interviews, events, workshops, talks, mentoring, the podcast and weekly conversations on Clubhouse. Their founder and director Sophie Princeton created Girls in Work to create a community for career driven women; with the overall mission is to empower and motivate women to be ambitious, confident and successful at work.
The Girls in Work blog consists of expert career advice, interviews, and think pieces to inspire you to be your best self in the workplace. They feature a series called “Women In The Spotlight”, where they share the stories of influential women throughout Black history and discussions with women sharing their career story.
There’s also a Girls in Work Podcast, brought to you by the team behind Girls in Work to share interviews and advice for career women everywhere. Girls in Work also created a special 4-part mini series called Sexism in the City. This mini series highlights and discusses the sexism and challenges that women still face in the workplace every day, from sexual harassment in the workplace to the gender pay gap.
Female Entrepreneur Association
The Female Entrepreneur Association was started by Carrie Green in 2011 when she found the power in connecting like-minded, entrepreneurial women from all over the world to help each other stay motivated, and to overcome challenges. She gives helpful tips and tools for women thinking of starting their own business, as well as women who are looking to build on their current professional career.
The association itself has multiple ways to get involved and learn, including a weekly podcast, a Member’s Club, a course to start and grow a successful membership site, and a book called She Means Business: Turn Your Ideas into Reality & Build a Wildly Successful Business, by Carrie Green. You can also check out their extensive blog to find articles covering mindset and personal development, finance, marketing, business growth and more. If you’re looking to start your own business post graduation, Carrie’s entrepreneurial quiz is the perfect way to get a curated game plan to be successful!
She Owns It is all about empowering women to write their own success stories. Their blog consists of guest posts with titles such as “3 Things Missing From Most Female Entrepreneur’s Social Media Strategies,” “Before Women Climb the Corporate Ladder, We Need to Fix the Broken Rung,” and “14 Benefits of Meditation In The Workplace.” She Owns It accepts guest post submissions that you can fill out here if you have an idea for an article.
The She Owns It website also offers inspiration and advice like a “What’s on our bookshelf?” section to see what they’re reading, and highlight reels on their favorite posts about marketing, mindset and small businesses. She Owns It has been featured in major publications such as Forbes, GrowWire, 99designs and HuffPost. Check out their blog to hear real experiences from women in their career surrounding business, money, social media, marketing and lifestyle.