The Spin Chicks Return With Season Four

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The Spin Chicks are back for their fourth season. Early spoiler alert: this season is shaping up to be all about the career turns nobody maps out in advance. In 2023, Michelle Schmitt Young teamed up with Erika Amstadt Hirschfield to launch The Spin Chicks Podcast. As seasoned pros in the sports, public relations and […]

Quarterback Your Health Announces Fundraising Gala to Provide Access to Colorectal Cancer Screenings

The Quarterback Your Health Corporation (QBYH), founded by former University of South Carolina quarterback and Tampa native Stephen Garcia and his wife Masha Garcia, will host its inaugural fundraising gala on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway. The event brings together community leaders, healthcare professionals, sports personalities, and supporters in […]

Why We Rebranded: Taking Bee Young Comms from 2020 to 2026

The hardest client I’ve ever had is my own company. We spend our time helping other brands say the right thing and show up in the right rooms. So when our own Bee Young Communications and Marketing branding started to feel a step behind our work, I knew what we had to do. It’s the […]

What 10 Case Studies Taught Us About the Work We Do

When was the last time you stopped to look back at your own work? If you’re like me, the answer is not often enough. Six years sneaks up on you. Bee Young Communications and Marketing just passed that milestone on May 22, and as my boutique marketing agency in Tampa heads into year seven, I […]

Navigating the USA: How I Ticked Off All 50 States from My Bucket List

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Ticking off all 50 states has been a life-long dream. A bucket list dream.  From the sunny shores of California to the bustling streets of New York, each state has its unique charm and allure. The breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the vibrant culture of New Mexico, and the serene wilderness of […]

Six Tips to Help You Prepare for an Interview

These days people are interviewing and changing jobs faster than they can update their LinkedIn profile.  If you aren’t someone who is packing your bags and moving on, you can start getting ready today, before it’s time.  Below are six tips to help you better prepare today for future Interviews. After you review these tips, […]

How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills Through Practice

Nothing puts the past further into the rear view mirror then learning a new skill.  Learning a new skill takes time, just like it takes time to master the art of public speaking. It takes time to peel away at the layered concept of presenting. In the past, maybe you jotted down a few bullets […]

Don’t Wait Until You Need A Crisis Communications Plan To Create One

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Years ago, on my first day as a collegiate athletics media relations intern, my boss pulled me aside.  He told me on my first day of full-time work, I need to ask to see the crisis communications plan.  If they don’t have one, I should volunteer to help create one.  He shared with me his […]

Celebrating Five Years of Bee Young Comms

View our 5-Year Anniversary Video What did you want to be when you grew up? My childhood dream was to marry a Cardinal baseball player. Life had different plans, and during an unprecedented global pandemic, I founded my own venture, Bee Young Communications and Marketing. Today, my boutique marketing agency in Tampa, affectionately known as […]

IOC Presents “Lashinda Demus: The Fastest Mom in the World”

Lashinda Demus’ journey to becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist is a powerful testament to her courage and unwavering perseverance. Her inspiring story came full circle at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games. After 4,384 days, she finally earned her rightful recognition as an Olympic champion. Full episode of “Lashinda Demus: The Fastest Mom in the World”   […]