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    Magic in Mexico: How the Mekky Media Retreat Inspired and Motivated Us
    Michelle Mekky
    • Jan 27
    • 3 min

    Magic in Mexico: How the Mekky Media Retreat Inspired and Motivated Us

    When I started Mekky Media Relations at my dining room table five years ago – with myself as the only employee – I never could have...
    With just a few days to go, some survival tips and my holiday shopping secret weapons
    Michelle Mekky
    • Dec 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    With just a few days to go, some survival tips and my holiday shopping secret weapons

    Here we go! We’ve reached the final stretch – just a few more days until we can take a deep breath and – hopefully – enjoy some down time...
    Finding clarity, peace, and joy through GRATITUDE
    Michelle Mekky
    • Nov 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    Finding clarity, peace, and joy through GRATITUDE

    My family and friends know that I am a big believer in reflecting on what I’m grateful for and expressing it -- all year long, not just...
    It’s Just Business? I Don’t Think So!
    Michelle Mekky
    • Nov 9, 2021
    • 4 min

    It’s Just Business? I Don’t Think So!

    “It’s just business” - A phrase we have often been told in our daily work lives. But I am going to stir up some controversy here....
    Why September is One of My Favorite Months
    Michelle Mekky
    • Oct 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why September is One of My Favorite Months

    We’ve had a beautiful, warm September in the Chicago area. It has been a true gift, and I’ve tried to soak in each day and not think...
    Mekky Media’s five-year milestone and the lessons that will carry me forward
    Michelle Mekky
    • Oct 24, 2021
    • 5 min

    Mekky Media’s five-year milestone and the lessons that will carry me forward

    It’s hard to believe it was three months ago that we celebrated Mekky Media’s fifth anniversary with a rooftop party. As we watched the...
    Why I’m removing the word ‘jealous’ from my vocabulary, and why you should, too
    Michelle Mekky
    • Jun 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why I’m removing the word ‘jealous’ from my vocabulary, and why you should, too

    I’ve never liked the word “jealous.” I’ve always felt it conveys a negative message, even when it’s unintended. But lately I’ve been...
    Reflections on Turning 50 - I’m Just Getting Started
    Michelle Mekky
    • Apr 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    Reflections on Turning 50 - I’m Just Getting Started

    Turning 50 has been life altering. I feel like I just hit fast forward. 50 is closer to 60 and closer to 70 and so on. Time seems to be...
    Nonprofits inspired me with their tenacity during COVID, let’s all help them change lives in 2021
    Michelle Mekky
    • Mar 13, 2021
    • 4 min

    Nonprofits inspired me with their tenacity during COVID, let’s all help them change lives in 2021

    Ever since starting Mekky Media Relations in 2016, I have worked hard to seek out nonprofit organizations doing life-changing work and...
    Looking back and forward with gratitude, as 2021 gets underway
    Michelle Mekky
    • Feb 1, 2021
    • 4 min

    Looking back and forward with gratitude, as 2021 gets underway

    In the closing days of 2020, I think many of us were looking at the year to come as a time when bad news would cease to exist, and our...
    The Thrill of Becoming a Published Author
    Michelle Mekky
    • Nov 5, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Thrill of Becoming a Published Author

    Wow - I really did it. I experienced a first – the thrill of becoming a published author! I had collaborated over the summer with 17...
    To See The Future Of Remote Work, We Need To Do Some Homework
    Michelle Mekky
    • Nov 5, 2020
    • 3 min

    To See The Future Of Remote Work, We Need To Do Some Homework

    I've been thinking a lot — especially lately — about many companies' failure to take care of employees. I think one of the biggest...
    How to adjust to work-from-home long term
    Michelle Mekky
    • Aug 8, 2020
    • 3 min

    How to adjust to work-from-home long term

    As so many of us are continuing to work remotely for the foreseeable future, plenty are likely getting really sick of it right about now....
    Starting A Business During A Pandemic Could Be A Surprisingly Smart Idea
    Michelle Mekky
    • Jul 6, 2020
    • 3 min

    Starting A Business During A Pandemic Could Be A Surprisingly Smart Idea

    With millions now unemployed due to COVID-19 and others dealing with furloughs, reduced hours and general work uncertainties, many people...
    Entrepreneurship Tips In A Time Of Crisis
    Michelle Mekky
    • Jun 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    Entrepreneurship Tips In A Time Of Crisis

    It goes without saying that we are living in unprecedented times. With nearly 22 million people filing for unemployment (at the time of...
    Are you a boss navigating WFH? These tips can help.
    Michelle Mekky
    • Jun 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    Are you a boss navigating WFH? These tips can help.

    Establishing a work-from-home policy can be incredibly beneficial to employees who manage childcare, long commutes, or simply for the...
    How do I promote my business during COVID-19?
    Michelle Mekky
    • Jun 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    How do I promote my business during COVID-19?

    Many companies are now navigating a new reality, and it’s important to present a clear message to customers about how business may change...
    Tips on working from home as coronavirus pervades
    Michelle Mekky
    • Jun 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    Tips on working from home as coronavirus pervades

    Many of us are working from home as the Coronavirus threat strikes the U.S., but that’s a blessing for only some of us. Work-from-home...
    A New Year, A New Decade...this is BIG
    Michelle Mekky
    • Mar 16, 2020
    • 4 min

    A New Year, A New Decade...this is BIG

    2020 just feels like a magical year...something about that number gets me really excited. I am feeling powerful to create change in...
    How To Keep It Together In A Live Interview Or Presentation
    Michelle Mekky
    • Mar 16, 2020
    • 3 min

    How To Keep It Together In A Live Interview Or Presentation

    As a senior producer at Chicago's Fox station for many years, I helped prepare many people for live interviews, often in the seconds...
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