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Friday Friday Interview: Nina Grier

Leave a Comment / Interviews / By Olivia Ozdinec

It’s a new month which means our First Friday Interview is officially here! In honor of February being Black History Month, Philly PR Girl has had the amazing opportunity of interviewing Nina Grier, business owner, artist, and Philadelphia community inspiration. Grier is the founder and owner of Historical Dream where she creates ‘fine artisan jewelry

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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: 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: Ashley Naftaly

Interviews / By Delaney Dickinson

Happy August Philly and welcome back to our First Friday blog series. We recently interviewed Ashley, the amazing woman behind Kindness Kookies. Ashley bakes delicious, fresh cookies that ship nationwide. With every order, she also gives back to a different charity each month. How amazing is that?! Read along to learn more about Ashley and

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First Friday Interview: Jamie Colleen Miller

Interviews / By Arielle Champion

Happy July! This month we’re featuring Jamie Colleen Miller for our #FirstFriday blog series! Jamie is a professional speaker, former MMA Fighter, self-defense instructor/educator, and a Women Against Abuse board member. Jamie was also recently named a top ten finalist for Be Well Philly’s Health Hero Challenge. Wow, what an inspiration! We are so excited to

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First Friday Interview – Nicole Haddad

Arts & Culture, Interviews, Style & Shopping / By Lily Madonna

This month we’re featuring Nicole Haddad for our #FirstFriday blog series! Nicole is the Co-Founder of Lobo Mau, a Philly-based fashion brand known for its innovative designs and sustainability practices. Nicole’s unique style, and blend of fashion and art, resonates with the women of Philly. We are thrilled to have Nicole share all about her

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First Friday Interview – Ciara Strickland

Interviews / By Nikki Remian

This month we’re featuring Ciara Strickland for our #FirstFriday blog series! Ciara is known for her amazing sense of style and for motivating others to tap into their confidence. From serving in the Navy to moving to Philly, she’s doing big things! PPRG: How does the unique vibe of Philly inspire your fashion sense? CIARA:

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First Friday Interview – The Philly Sports Guy

Interviews / By Nikki Remian

Celebrate the electrifying start to the Phillies season by diving headfirst into our April #FirstFriday blog series, where we’re kicking things off with none other than the epitome of Philly sports fandom: Jamie Pagliei, better known as The Philly Sports Guy. With his iconic face paint and boundless enthusiasm, Jamie embodies everything it means

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