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It’s always good to start a column with a cliché, right? Cliché or not, “make new friends but keep the old” is an adage I have always lived by – both professionally and personally. In fact, two of my closest friends are ones I’ve had since fifth grade. They stuck with me during braces, my grunge .....
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Lauren has more than 12 years of experience in public relations, social media and content production. She has managed internal and external communication to deliver impactful business results for brands in the hospitality, retail, education and e-commerce sectors.
Lauren has a Master of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Spanish from Illinois State University. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her husband, son and dog.
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