In August 2010, I took a leap of faith. I left Miami, the city where I had built my career in the event industry, to tackle a new challenge in Washington, D.C.
I got a job working in advertising at a start up called Bisnow thinking I had said goodbye to the event world.
Little did I know that this chapter would not only shape my career but also play a pivotal role in the journey to founding DCM Communications just a few years later.
Lessons in Hustle and Resourcefulness
Bisnow brought its challenges for sure. I learned what it meant to “grind” and be resourceful in a true start-up environment, but it also brought:
➜ A chance to hone my advertising skills, which led to…
➜ Creating an in-house agency to better serve our clients, and that parlayed itself into…
➜ Coaching new sales reps on how to more effectively SELL advertising (and design services)
➜ An AH-MAZING support system I would desperately need when I faced the biggest challenge (to that point) of my life:
The recovery process was grueling. Even a few hours of work left me completely drained. But my team at Bisnow rallied around me. They lightened my workload, checked in regularly, and stood by me in ways I’ll never forget.
They also showed up, literally, for every American Heart Association event and #WearRedDay I invited them to. Their unwavering support became a vital part of my recovery journey, both physically and emotionally.
The Building Blocks of DCM Communications
I built a new network of friends, colleagues, teachers, AND eventgoers during my time at that Dupont Circle row house.
One more brick in the road to DCM Communications founding just a few years later…
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