Happy World PR Day!
It's a day to celebrate the rollercoaster ride that is the world of Public Relations. Let me share my journey, a tale that involves a leap of faith, a lot of luck, and a dash of destiny.
As a software engineering grad with zero PR experience and a master's in Public Relations (yes, quite the pivot), there I was, nervously hitting send on an internship application to four PR firms in Mumbai. Why? Because they had functional websites. Yep, that was my highly scientific selection process. Spoiler alert: only two replied.
Enter The Other Circle PR & Marketing. Aakanksha Gupta one of the Founders, was so excited that someone from the US was applying to intern at their agency. For me, it was pure serendipity. I knew nothing about PR, had no connections in the field, and was venturing into the unknown. But hey, that’s where all great stories begin, right?
Fast forward to my first day. I was thrown into the deep end by my then-manager, Dhaval Raval. Me, a newbie paddling furiously, guided patiently by Dhaval, who probably had the patience of a saint. Somehow, I stayed afloat, learned the ropes, and now, over 7 years later, the permanent fixture that I am, I’m heading Business Development. Talk about a plot twist!
Some might say it’s unwise to stay at one place for so long, but I say it’s the best decision I ever made. The Leo in me, ferociously loyal, never let me leave, and for good reason. I owe everything I know about PR to this incredible place. The culture, the people, the experiences – they’ve all shaped me. I’m proud to say that this is the only job I’ve held.
So here’s to Anuraag Gupta, Aakanksha Gupta, Dhaval Raval and the entire team at The Other Circle - Nehaa K., Alita D'souza, Durgesh Goswami Prathmesh Chavan, Shaminaz Lokhandwala, Darshana Shukul and everyone else. Thanks for the wild ride, the invaluable lessons, and for being my PR family. The learning never stops.
And to that one nervous email sent to info@theothercircle.com and aakanksha@theothercircle.com – you changed my life.
Happy World PR Day, folks! 🎉
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