2020 has been a challenge. In August, I made the decision to put a halt to remote learning at college and take a gap year. Within a blink of an eye, my life changed, drastically. I was nervous and anxious and excited all at the same time. Covid be damned, but had I made the right decision?
I needed a job and I needed it fast. I immediately started networking with Harvard Athletics Alumni and applied for internships through every source I could find all over the Northeast. I reached out to so many people not only to help me find an internship for the fall but also to learn as much as I could about career paths in marketing and finance.
After interviewing with several prospective employers, I met Laura. It was clear from the beginning that the opportunity Laura offered was not only perfect for me and exactly what I was looking for, but it was just a priceless experience with one of the best branding experts in the country. BREAKTHRU BRANDS was the place for me. I said yes and haven’t looked back.
Laura is kind, energetic, and passionate about her job. We knew from the start that it was a perfect fit. Both of us were Harvard athletes; we had the same intense work ethic and we both want to win.
I admire Laura for taking the risk and starting her own personal branding business after having three young daughters. She has been a great role model and an excellent mentor to me, personally and professionally.
I can only hope to someday have the creative, innovative mind she does and communicate so effectively. She understands people and makes clients feel special. Her advice is always right on. Her vast experience in finance, consulting, and marketing has served her well and it’s been an absolute honor to work with her these past several weeks.
From day one, Laura trusted me. I had direct contact with clients and became primarily responsible for numerous client projects. She listens to me and takes my ideas seriously. She treats me as a colleague and not an intern. Even though most of our interactions have been virtual due to Covid, I feel like we’ve bonded and become a team. I’ve learned so much about marketing, about branding, about business, and about people. It’s been such a great, worthwhile experience.
Through this internship, I have discovered I love to help others become successful. After working with various women in sports and in business, I have had the privilege to witness the BREAKTHRU BRANDS process help clients find their purpose and find their themes and their means to carry with them forward for a lifetime.
Working with these incredible BREAKTHRU clients has reminded me how key it is to have a purpose or a goal not only in business but in life. These goals help to fuel our passion to succeed. Finding or choosing a purpose is not easy. One must carefully and deeply evaluate yourself and choose the best path for you. It takes time and careful consideration but it’s so very worth it in every way.
I have loved listening to and watching clients undergo this process and grow, personally and professionally. Their growth inspires me to inspire others and I’ll take this process with me wherever I go in life.
