I am not a Public Relations major, nor is it a field I am interested in studying. I do not watch “The Hills,” and I do not watch “The City.” Despite previous lack of knowledge about PR heavyweight Kelly Cutrone, I found her talk both interesting and inspiring.
One of the things I found most riveting about Cutrone’s talk was her no-nonsense point of view and blatant advice. She speaks her mind, which is definitely something important in today’s media industry. As she shared her background story, she was not afraid to swear and expressed zero apprehension towards speaking her mind. While making a name for yourself in the media industry involves starting at the bottom and working your way up, Cutrone emphasized that it is imperative not to lose yourself, and I think this is an extremely relevant point. She exemplifies someone confident in their beliefs and their ability to perform their job well. Confidence is paramount in making a name for yourself.
Cutrone inspired with her advice to know who you are and find your sense of self. She accentuated finding spiritual guidance, and shared her journey to finding happiness in herself. The reason I think this is so relevant today’s media industry is because it can be so easy to get caught up in what you want to be and where you’re going, thus losing who you are. I found this inspiring because it showed me that you can pursue whichever dreams you choose, and still be yourself. You may need to grow some tougher skin and put up with rejection at times, but you never have to abandon who you are.
