Trailblazing Voices Shine at the 2025 New York Women in Communications Trailblazer Awards
On September 16, 2025, the New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) hosted its Second Annual Trailblazer Awards at Forbes on Fifth, bringing together some of the most influential voices in media, marketing, and technology. The evening honored four women whose ...
You Belong Here: Highlights and Career Takeaways from NYWICI’s 2025 Communications Career Conference at Spotify
Hosted at Spotify’s New York headquarters on Thursday, September 25th, the Communications Career Conference brought together students, recent graduates, mid-career professionals, and industry leaders. Attendees spent the day engaging in learning opportunities and networking, forming connections that will support their ...
The Boundaries Blueprint: Reclaiming Time and Space in High-Demand Roles with NYWICI Board Member Erin Styles
Volunteer writer Katrina Machetta sat down with NYWICI’s Chief Matrix Officer and Spotify’s Director, Communications and PR Lead, Erin Styles, to discuss her insights on navigating the ever-changing communications field. Styles shared practical advice on protecting personal well-being, setting boundaries, ...
The Quiet Trailblazers: Behind the Scenes of the Trailblazer Awards
As I walk through the doors of the Forbes on Fifth event space in Greenwich Village, I become immersed in the energy in the room. Volunteers are setting up name cards, event staff are making last-minute adjustments, and there's a ...
How to Wing Your New Job Like a Pro
Starting a new job can feel a lot like showing up to a party where you don’t know anyone, and you’re not totally sure you got the dress code right. One day you’re comfortable in your old routine, and the ...
Crisis Comms 2.0: Reputation Management in the Era of Instant Backlash
In today's hyper-connected world, a single mistake or misstep can cause reputational damage that can last for days, months, or even years, and may never fully recover. What used to be handled with press releases and media contact has now ...
