Jillian Mccleaf

September 3, 2015

Today might seem like your standard Thursday, but, for me, this day marks one year of personal and professional growth in my role as a contributing writer for one of Philadelphia’s most prestigious public relations companies.

Exactly one year ago today, I wrote my first piece for Philly PR Girl.

Covering Philly’s local hotspots, where to watch the Mayweather fight, and even how to center your chakras while drinking wine, it’s been a year full of fun and interesting experiences with a team of ladies who have become more than just my clients and colleagues- but some of my dearest friends.

Kate Marlys, owner of Philly PR Girl, is someone who I respect and absolutely adore. Her mentorship and faith in my talent has proven invaluable, and I’m eternally thankful for the opportunity to write for such a respected blog. With more than 6,000 followers, the blog has allowed me a platform to share some insight into what it means to be a young, female entrepreneur in the City of Brotherly Love.

Last year on this day, I predicted that Revel would make a long-awaited comeback, and, one year later, the casino reopening seems indisputable. Today, as I celebrate my one year anniversary with Philly PR Girl, I can’t help make another prediction….

Next year at this time, I have a feeling that both Philly PR Girl and JCMc will continue to take Philly by storm while wowing our respective readers with fabulous content! Here’s to a new year, new opportunities, and old friends!

2014/2015 Philly PR Girl articles:

• Neighborhood Spotlight: The Gayborhood -August 27, 2015
• Our 10 Favorite “Best of Philly” 2015 Winners -August 6, 2015
• Neighborhood Spotlight: Point Breeze– August 4, 2015
• Dining Spotlight: Noord– July 20, 2015
• Fashion and Fundraising Mix at Diamonds and Denim 2015-June 30, 2015
• Top 5 Lessons Learned at TEDxPhiladelphia 2015– June 16, 2015
• TEDxPhiladelphia to Return for its Fourth Conference– May 29, 2015
• Neighborhood Spotlight: Chinatown-May 20, 2015
• Upcoming Concerts in Philadelphia: May Edition– May 6, 2015
• Where to Watch the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight in Philly -April 29, 2015
• Spring Seasonal Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Philly– April 8, 2015
• Top Hotel Spas You Must Try in Philadelphia– April 2, 2015
• THE Party Raises Awareness for the Importance of Organ Donors– March 31, 2015
• Women’s History Month #WCW | Sharon Pinkenson– March 4, 2015
• Spring 2015 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center– February 28, 2015
• Neighborhood Spotlight: Manayunk– February 23, 2015
• Philly’s Best Wedding Professionals– February 18, 2015
• Marin Group Featured in Latest AL DÍA Chef Series– February 9, 2015
• Neighborhood Spotlight: Fishtown-January 23, 2015
• Local Tips For Dealing With Post-Holiday Stress– January 5, 2015
• Philly Style Holiday Cover Party-December 30, 2014
• Holiday Open House at Dollface Studios– December 22, 2014
• AL DÍA News Media Launches Chef Series-December 1, 2014
• Sweet & Savory Battle– November 11, 2014
• Dining Spotlight: Dizengoff– October 24, 2014
• Dining Spotlight: The Farm & Fisherman– October 15, 2014
• 7 Shades of Wine and Chakras– October 9, 2014
• Fashion Incubator’s Shopping Soiree– October 7, 2014
• Philadelphia Feastival 2014– September 23, 2014
• 18th Annual Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance– September 17, 2014
• Street Fare Food Festival in Mt. Airy– September 12, 2014
• Made In America Festival– September 9, 2014
• “Perseverance With Dignity” Wows First Friday Crowd– September 9, 2014
• Reveling in the Memories– September 3, 2014