At the end of the month, when all the swanky and sophisticated gold dust settled, the 13th Annual Russian Heritage Month went into the history books for one of the most entertaining and inspiring cultural events of the year. Crowds flocked to art exhibits, musical performances, poetic readings, and cultural festivals that ignited intrigue and admiration. This year, I was contracted to spearhead the Social Media Campaign targeting millennials for the 13th Annual Russian Herita

There are days you wish never happened. Then there are days you wish you could relive again and again. This was one of those days. Being featured at Microsoft was a major milestone for my career. More than anything else it signified making it to the big leagues. As if it was a certified seal from Bill Gates himself. Speaking at Microsoft a week after the success of Marketing Week was the perfect opportunity to keep the momentum going. It was a chance to be heard and recognize

Here’s what I learned from Marketing Week NYC. At the end of every major success, the most important thing is to recognize that you didn't do it alone. Ask yourself, could I have really done this myself? The answer should be, of course not! The press, the applause and the standing ovations, that only lasts for a brief moment. The truth is, it's the people we surround ourselves with that can make or break our success – it's not just you. So, when it’s all set and done, and yo