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I Got Stuck in the Bathroom at My Paris Business School — 5 Lessons Learned
Last week, right before the class I teach, I got locked in the bathroom at a business school in Paris.
As in: I closed the door, used the restroom, and when I tried to open it… it was completely jammed.

Ellie K
Feb 232 min read


In Defense of the Cat Ladies at Christmas: Loneliness, Christmas Eve, and the women we mock.
I can’t promise it will get better tomorrow, or next month. But I can promise that it can get better.

Ellie K
Dec 22, 20254 min read


An End-of-Year Reflection on Hope, Work, and Perspective
“The screens insist everything is on fire. Real life usually isn’t.”

Ellie K
Dec 5, 20252 min read


You Can't Succeed By Hating Yourself: From Iowa to Paris and everywhere in between, I spent years feeling “not enough.” Here’s what changed and what it taught me about marketing.
If you don’t believe in your organization’s work, no one will. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one will.

Ellie K
Nov 21, 20253 min read


What Face Yoga Teaches Us About Communications AND Apply To Join The Marketing & Comms Coalition
A few weeks ago, I attended a women’s networking event featuring champagne and face yoga. This might sound surprising given that in my line of work my free time is dedicated to listening to marketing podcasts and scrolling Twitter for the latest in policy and legal news. But, let me explain what face yoga has to do with communications for mission-driven nonprofits. The stunningly beautiful Finnish blonde leading the session shared something simple yet profound: “What you do e

Ellie K
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Avoid the Tyranny of Metrics In Your Year-End Reports
Combine data with storytelling for impactful year-end reports! Showcase metrics with context, benchmarks, and honesty to highlight success.

Ellie K
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Your Ultimate Politics and Policy Job Search Resource Guide
Explore top job boards for policy, communications, and advocacy roles. Find career resources from freelance, to public service, to politics

Ellie K
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Business Networking And Why You Should "Work For Free" Sometimes
Growing a successful business means building a network of potential clients, vendor partners, referral sources, and masterminds who help you

Ellie K
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Weaponized Incompetence at Work—and How to Take Responsibility Without Burning Out
“Weaponized incompetence removes ownership and accountability—and forces someone else to do the work.”

Ellie K
Jul 23, 20233 min read
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