31/07/2023
The 2017 version of me would be so proud and in disbelief if she knew where should would end up in her career. In 2017, I was feeling discouraged about my career path. I’ll never forget a piece of advice I received from one of my mentors: “Find companies where I share the same values and beliefs with and to not just search for open job positions.” That piece of advice truly changed my life. I remember creating a Google doc with the title “Dream Places to Work” and Visit Indy was ranked number one on my list. I’m ecstatic to share that today marks my first day as the Digital Marketing Manager for Visit Indy! I knew I had a love and passion for Indianapolis when I was the Public Relations Intern for the 500 Festival. That experience was when I discovered my love for the city. Seeing a community come together to celebrate the traditions of the Indy 500 and talking with people who appreciated the programming the 500 Festival had to offer, I knew Indianapolis was a special place and that it would be my home forever. Swipe right to see me in 2017 as a little baby intern with the 500 Festival who knew then that Indianapolis community was unlike no other. Here’s a picture of me today, an experienced, storyteller professional who’s about to embark on the career of her dreams. While the 2017 version of me felt lost of where she was going, she would be proud to see where I am today. Moral of the story: never give up on your dreams, even if it means many curve balls will be thrown your way. I’m so excited to embark this new journey with Visit Indy and to share the many exciting chapters Indianapolis has to offer to visitors. 💙🤍
