First Friday

Check out our local Philadelphia highlight interview each month!

First Friday with Brian Antar

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Welcome back to our #FirstFriday, with Philly PR Girl! Our highlight for March is one who understands the true meaning of Brotherly Love! While his business was booming, he noticed the decline of other service industry businesses and decided to employ service workers who had lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What a […]

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First Friday Interview with Alexandra Heck

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Welcome to another #FirstFriday, with Philly PR Girl! This month we’re highlighting a total girl boss who faced all odds and defied the elements stacked against her in 2020. Helping open a business in itself is a lofty challenge – but how about opening a business in the midst of a global pandemic? Seems unheard

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First Friday Interview: Kristy Carabello & Stef Emery, Co-Founders of Orgotton

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For this First Friday Interview, we chose to highlight two #BossBabe sisters, co-founders of Orgotton, Kristy and Stef. With an eye for sustainability and background in beauty and wellness, Kristy and Stef were determined to create clothing both stylish and good for the environment. Starting in their parent’s basement, Orgotton has been able to grow

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First Friday Interview: Elbert Johnston, Head Chef of Miss Winnie’s Jamaican Jerk Restaurant

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In Miss Winnie’s Jamaican Jerk restaurant, Head Chef Elbert Johnston and his son Nick serve up more than just the authentically Jamaican dishes on their menu. They show a story of love and inspiration through each plate. Miss Winnie’s is named after Bert’s mother, Winnifred Joyce Johnston. She spent the beginning of her life in

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First Friday Interview: Alexander Charles

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For this edition of First Friday, we chose to highlight the oh-so creative, and Philly-native, Alexander Charles. Starting at a young age, Alexander Charles was inspired by big-time stars, such as Kanye West and Elton John, which have strongly influenced his music and performance taste. After making the bold decision to go solo a few

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First Friday Interview: Kyle Thrash, Director of Philadelphia Eagles Documentary

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Origins of the Philly PR Girl brand began with this very blog and its This Week in Philly series, which highlights events throughout the area. We consider the core of this blog to be an ongoing love letter to the City of Philadelphia. That’s why when we heard about Kyle Thrash’s latest work, Maybe Next

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First Friday Interview: Addie Elabor, Fashion Designer of D’IYANU

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This month is a big one for our First Friday interviewee, Addie Elabor. The Philadelphia fashion designer stays busy with her emerging ready-to-wear African print fashion brand, D’IYANU.* On September 26, 2019, the designer’s newly launched Fall Collection will be shown at Philly Fashion Week. We chat with the ambitious woman about what it takes

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First Friday Interview: Rob Li, Creator of Active Elixir & #RideTheRob Acro Project

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  Whether it’s from following PPRG or watching our friends Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick on FOX29 Good Day Philadelphia, chances are you’ve seen the #RideTheRob Acro Yoga challenge on social media. For our August First Friday Interview, we got the chance to ask Rob Li, creator of this challenge, where this all started from.

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First Friday Interview: Wellness Entrepreneurs, Christie & Casey D’Arcy

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For this month’s First Friday Interview, we’re excited to feature not one, but two female girl bosses who are combining their talents under one roof on Walnut Street. Sisters and soon-to-be business partners, Christie and Casey D’Arcy, have always had a passion for the wellness industry and helping others feel their best selves. Wellness Above

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First Friday Interview: Caitlin Quirk, Entrepreneur & Founder of Bowfish Studios

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With Memorial Day Weekend right around the corner, the Jersey Shore is always a go-to for Philadelphians looking for a close getaway. For this month’s First Friday feature, we caught up with entrepreneur and girl boss, Caitlin Quirk. This Philadelphian has been working down the shore year-round to give beach-goers a chance to let their

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