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First Friday Blog: NextFab’s Rebecca Ledbetter

First Friday, Interviews / By Olivia Ozdinec

This holiday season, Philly PR Girl had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Ledbetter, Director of Marketing at the Philadelphia Makerspace, NextFab. As their talented ‘entrepreneurial elves’ work away in the workshop creating one-of-a-kind pieces, NextFab has released its annual holiday gift guide. The guide not only highlights the incredible craftsmanship of their members, but […]

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First Friday Interview: Danielle Roberson

First Friday / By Olivia Ozdinec

It’s officially November, Philadelphia, and the holiday season is here! At Philly PR Girl, we’re already thinking about the perfect gifts and party must-haves for you and your loved ones. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Danielle Roberson, owner of the permanent jewelry brand GLDN Rule. Read on to discover how her business is spreading

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First Friday Interview: Dana Donofree

First Friday, Interviews / By Olivia Ozdinec

Happy October Philadelphia! In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we have had the amazing opportunity to interview founder of recovery garment brand AnaOno, Dana Donofree. Read more to learn how Dana’s personal experiences inspired her to create a lingerie brand that not only serves the unique needs of breast cancer survivors but

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First Friday Interview: Thays Golz

First Friday, Interviews / By Philly PR Girl

Happy September Philadelphia! We are starting off the month by featuring Thays Golz, a soloist ballerina at the Philadelphia Ballet. While having an international background training around the world, Golz found her home in the diverse city of Philadelphia where she embraced the artistic culture and even utilized it to inspire her own art. Read

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First Friday Interview – Robin Cohen

First Friday, Interviews / By Nikki Remian

Happy Women’s History Month! March is here, marking the return of our much-awaited First Friday Interview series! And for this special month, we are thrilled to spotlight the incredible Robin Cohen, founder of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. As a tireless advocate for women fighting ovarian cancer, Robin embodies strength and compassion. Join us

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First Friday with Traci Connaughton

First Friday, Interviews, Philadelphia / By Kerry Dunphy

It is officially the season of Fall and Halloween! With the start of October, we welcome our First Friday Interview. In this month’s interview, we are featuring the Executive Director of Without A Cue Productions, Traci Connaughton. Without A Cue was established in 2002, and since the grand opening of the RED RŪM Theater this past January, their murder

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First Friday with Vince Rizzuto

First Friday / By Kerry Dunphy

August has arrived, and with it, we welcome our First Friday Interview! In this month’s interview, we are highlighting the President of Philly Sports Trips, Vince Rizzuto! Philly Sports Trips provides premium travel experiences, exclusive group events, tickets to sports games, and more for Philadelphia Sports fans. Whether it’s a Phillies game in San Diego, or a trip

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First Friday with Terrill Haigler

First Friday, Philadelphia / By Philly PR Girl

April has arrived, and with it, we welcome our First Friday Interview! In this month’s interview, we are highlighting someone who truly puts the community of Philadelphia first! Meet Ya Fav Trashman, Terrill Haigler! Starting from a position as a laborer for the Philadelphia Sanitation Department, Terrill has made it to the top as the

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First Friday with Vikki Ayres

First Friday / By Kaitlin Callahan

Happy New Year Philly! This #FirstFriday, we will talk with a Philadelphia Mummer and Police Officer, Vikki Ayres! New Years’ celebrations in Philadelphia are incomplete without the Philadelphia Mummers. As a 32-year-old Police Officer from South Philadelphia, Vikki has spent many of her holidays and hours out of her busy schedule preparing for the big

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First Friday with Marie Giacobbe

First Friday / By Ali Chapman

It’s a new month which means another #FirstFriday with Philly PR Girl! Today, we are chatting with Marie Giacobbe who started her business, Caged Butterfly, during her freshman year of college. We are so excited to shine light on this female business owner and her story as a creator. Turning her dream into a reality, this

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