Confessions of a Competitive Woman

April 26, 2018 Eliza Anne Green

This isn’t going to be an easy post to put out there. If the title didn’t already give it away, I’m about to get honest with the whole of the female Minneapolis ad community—and probably with myself. I’ve never thought of myself as a competitive person. In high school, I was in band, drama, speech, etc. Though each of these had their own competitive aspects, one-act play competitions and the race to first-chair flute don’t get the adrenaline flowing the way anything with a ball does.

Event Recap: The Speaker's Edge with Shawn Judge

April 17, 2018 MPLS MadWomen

Whether it’s pitching a potential new client or introducing yourself at a networking event, how we present information can make more of an impression than the information itself. That’s why I wanted to attend the Speaker's Edge presentation skills workshop. Just like any other skill, being a good presenter takes practice and, no matter how good you are, there’s always room for improvement.

Starting a Conversation about Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

April 12, 2018 MPLS MadWomen

So, you’ve noticed a problem at work? Maybe you’re an entry-level employee discovering your company doesn’t have enough perspectives in the conference room. Maybe you’ve been an employee at your company for years, but the current political climate has you paying closer attention to inclusion in your office. Or maybe you’re realizing you’re positioned as the token at your company. How do you approach leadership about the lack of inclusion in the workplace? How do you do so without tokenizing groups of people? It’s a delicate discussion, but these insights can help guide the conversation.

Finding Your Tribe: 5 Ways to Build a Support System in the Twin Cities

March 22, 2018 Eliza Anne Green

It’s been said the only way to make friends in Minnesota is to have grown up here. If you did, there’s a good chance you probably ran into one or two acquaintances from your hometown at the most recent networking event you attended. And if you’re not originally from the Bold North, you probably feel a little out of place at similar events.; clueless as to how conversations about advertising and mentorship so easily, and so frequently, head down the path of tater tot hotdish and Prince.

A Celebration of Women who Shaped Advertising

March 8, 2018 Eliza Anne Green

Celebrated since the early 1900s, International Women’s Day commemorates not only the fight for gender equality but the women who pioneered that fight. Women who used their influence, energies and voices to make life better for others. Women who took risks not only for their own gain but because they knew the status quo was unacceptable.

Event Recap: Female Pioneers

February 22, 2018 MPLS MadWomen

For our Female Pioneers event, MPLS MadWomen was proud to have five inspiring and resilient women on stage to speak about their experiences on how they are breaking—or have broken—glass ceilings in their industry. From a woman who graduated college in 1963 to one who is still in high school, this event brought together perspectives that left the room ready to start blazing trails and helping others.

An Introduction To Contributor Eliza Green And 5 Lessons She’s Learned

February 15, 2018 Eliza Anne Green

As MPLS MadWomen continues to grow, we look forward to bringing more original content to our community. Our blog has always been an important part of our organization, and we’re excited to be able to feature more stories, articles and insights than ever before. To make this happen we’re relying on a number of women in the community

Women Who Inspire Outside the Agency Realm

January 25, 2018 Eliza Anne Green

In the world of lean in, shatter ceilings, have it all, do it all, it can be terribly easy to become consumed, zeroing in on your career and your career alone. We have to work harder and longer. We have to focus. Energy spent elsewhere is wasted.

Event Recap: WID Leveraging Digital to Tackle Sex Trafficking During the Super Bowl and Beyond

January 19, 2018 Eliza Anne Green

I have to confess. Minnesota’s position as 2018 Super Bowl Host City does not excite me the way it does many others who share our fair state. If our boys in purple make it to the Big Game™, my plan is still to skip town and wait it all out. Even the prospect of raking in some extra cash by renting out my place to overzealous fans willing to pay more than I made my first year out of college isn’t appealing. When people ask why I wouldn’t want to cash in on the opportunity, I explain that I don’t love the idea of strangers in my space. Especially strangers coming to town during what I, mistakenly, believed to be "the single largest human trafficking incident in the United States."

Why Minneapolis is a Great Place for Female Creatives

January 11, 2018 MPLS MadWomen

Every time I leave a local event—whether hosted by MPLS MadWomen or another Twin Cities organization—I feel inspired, motivated and completely in awe at the outstanding community I live in. Often, as I drive past familiar city landmarks on my way home, I find myself lost in thought, thinking about the impressive people I’ve met or heard speak, thinking of the many ways to get involved and start making a difference, and thinking about how great it feels to be part of a community that not only supports but encourages creative growth.