Someone asked me the other day “Why aren’t you a PR rep or an agent?” I told her that it was a good question, and I am still thinking about it 24 hours later, because shortly before she asked me, in an email to another woman, I had written the sentence “I think of myself as a connector.”
The truth is, I was turned off by meeting so many bitchy PR reps I met in the film industry in the 90’s. They came in one variety: cute, bitchy, and in a wardrobe of black pantsuits with cobalt blue blouses. The nice ones who were fun to work with were few and far between, a scarcity which gave me a lasting impression of their kind.
Fast forward to now, and I’ve met lots of fantastic PR reps and marketing execs in my role as a blogger. As a television producer with more experience on my resume and more years on my body, I’m older and wiser than half the new reps I meet in that field. There’s no need for bitchiness. I don’t even notice it anymore.
Is it because I’m a mom now? In some cases, yes. Mommy bloggers, as you’ve heard by now (yawn) are The Target Market. However, I like things that appeal to demographics that include more types of people than only moms. Music, clothing, fitness equipment, cars, food. And the people who read this blog are not all mothers (or fathers, for that matter).
In other cases, I’ll never know because my identity as a mother is now inextricably part of me. My online activity, though it started when I became a mother, is now a big joy for me. I love finding ideas and activities and people that are interesting, fun, and worthwhile. And when one relates to another and I make a connection for someone, I can almost hear a little *ding!* Imagine getting paid for that. On the other hand, if it was work, would it be as awesome?
Right now I’ll talk about it for company and cocktails. We’ll see what happens.
RSVP to Girls in Tech LA “Marketing to Moms” at my favorite gay bar.
Girl, you are just FIERCE: that is what you are, and that is what I love about you. Reality TV as a title or career is too constraining for your talents. It will be fun to watch you on this journey as you branch out and explore.
It is weird because I was going to ask you the other day if you were ever in PR (for the *right* reasons, I suspected you might have been). You ARE a connector, and we are glad to know you. Have fun tomorrow evening at the event.
This sounds like something I would love to do. Unfortunately, I can’t be there, I have to take my son to his Role Playing Game group. As my dh says, I have a prior “geekmitment.” So, enjoy and maybe next time. Have a cocktail for me!
T.
Would love to see this but I’m 2 weeks too late!
Tina, I love the word “geekmitment!”
This sounds fabulous and I wish I was closer so I could attend!
Sounds like it was great. What a fabulous group of women on the panel. Wish I was there.
Love this line: I’m older and wiser than half the new reps I meet in that field. I’ve thought about that too.
You’re a damn good writer too!!