Interviews

Check out our local Philadelphia artist highlight interviews each month!

First Friday Interview: Abbey Hunton

This month, we are honored to spotlight Abbey Hunton, a dedicated communications professional with the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter. With a background in healthcare PR and a passion for storytelling, Abbey has devoted her career to elevating the voices of individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Through advocacy, community collaboration, and education, […]

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First Friday Interview: Joanna Otero-Cruz

This month, we are honored to feature Joanna Otero-Cruz, Executive Director and President of Women Against Abuse. Joanna has dedicated her career to advocating for survivors and families across Philadelphia, leading with empathy, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to ending intimate partner violence. Read as she reflects on her personal journey, the importance of collaboration,

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First Friday Interview: Cheryl Colleluori

This month, we are so honored to share with our readers an interview with our client, HEADstrong Foundation President, Cheryl Colleluori. Keep reading to hear Cheryl reflect on her son Nick’s dream, and how that dream has grown into a foundation that provides comfort, care, and hope for families facing cancer. PPRG: Can you take us

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First Friday Interview: Cindy McDonnell

This month we has the opportunity to sit down with our client and neighbor, Cindy McDonnell, owner of custom invitation and specialty gift store, Paper on Pine. Read below to learn about Cindy’s entrepreneur journey and how Paper on Pine became Philadelphia’s premier shop for all things paper goods! PPRG: What inspired you back in 2004

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First Friday Interview: Kyle Cuffie-Scott

This month, we had the chance to connect with Kyle Cuffie-Scott, the passionate founder of Darnel’s Cakes in Philadelphia. What started as a cupcake fundraiser in honor of his late cousin has grown into a thriving bakery and café with a powerful mission. From breakfast sandwiches that draw crowds to free HIV testing and advocacy,

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First Friday Interview: Rachel Eichem

This month we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with an inspiring leader in the non-profit sector, Rachel Eichem. As the Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen Foundation in Pennsylvania and Delaware, Eichem has been able to positively impact those effected by metastatic breast cancer in the local community. Read below to learn

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First Friday Interview: Hallie Murphy

Happy April! This month we got the wonderful opportunity to sit down with owner of It Figures Philly, Hallie Murphy. It Figures Philly is the only full service all women’s fitness facility in Northeast Philadelphia. As the owner, Murphy strives to empower women through fitness, helping them to prioritize self care. Murphy believes that self

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First Friday Interview: Barbara Manning

Happy Women’s History Month! In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we had the amazing opportunity to interview an inspiring woman in leadership, Barbara Manning. As the VP of Marketing & Communications for The Junior League of Philadelphia and the Marketing & Communications Manager at BLBB Advisors, Manning is an empowering and inspiring leader

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Friday Friday Interview: Nina Grier

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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