Our next guest is a Real Influencer who has been a trailblazer for gender equality. Kate Germano, veteran (Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel) and author of Fight Like a Girl: The Truth Behind How Female Marines Are Trained, knows what it's like to fight hard for truth and equality. Listen in on as she discusses her journey to making change and wisdom gained along the way.

For more information and contact info, visit https://www.kategermano.com/

Here at 8THIRTYFOUR, we like to talk about what matters and how we feel about it. From gendered marketing to The Great Resignation, this episode features Kim giving our top 5 opinions from this past year. We know how to make our opinions known, so enjoy this episode full of them.

Interested in reading the blogs behind the opinions? Check them out here.

The Real Influencer series is about shedding light onto people who make lasting impact on their community. Salvador Lopez of KConnect is constantly striving to better the lives of others. Listen in while he chats with Kim about his background, what KConnect does on the daily, and exciting upcoming projects.

For more information, visit https://k-connect.org/. 

8THIRTYFOUR's PR Interns, Emma and Lauren, sit down to talk all about their internship experience. From what college hasn't taught them, coworker advice, and best working from home tips, these two cover it all. According to them, learning from the best of the best can never be too much fun.

What wisdom do you wish you would've known years ago? Our Marketing Specialist, Meg Chittenden, joins us to share her advice. From preserving energy to using the Peloton for self care, Meg walks through what she would've told her younger self.

Have you heard about The Great Resignation and have no clue what it is? Let us help you. Kim goes into the history, why people are leaving their jobs, and how simple it is to retain employees. Just listen and show them you care. Seriously. 

8THIRTYFOUR is now residing in the heart of the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids. Owner Kim Bode has quite a history with Creston, so listen up as she shares her take on one of the best little corners GR has to offer.

Are you retiring work from home and heading back to the office? This episode is for you. Listen in as Kim discusses her thoughts about the high expectations that come with going back to in-person work.

This week Kim discusses the many benefits of working with a small agency, like us. The bottom line? You're kind of a big deal.

Vittorio Florio, Trade-outs Producer at the Drew Barrymore Show, chats about the ins and outs of "TV Magic" and gives some advice on how PR professionals can create lasting relationships.