When you start a new job, it’s normal to be nervous. When you’re told that you’re going to ride up 21 stories of a building that is still under construction (read: without walls), it’s also normal to be nervous.

As a kid, it blew my mind that I could watch live events from the comfort of my living room. From the Super Bowl to New Year’s Eve in Times Square, watching live TV was like magic to me.

One of the most rewarding things we do is work with clients to place op-eds in print and digital publications expressing an important point of view.

It’s both high stakes and high reward: Op-eds — so called because they historically appeared “opposite” of “editorials” in newspapers — are read by people who make decisions.

A few months ago, a migraine sent me to the emergency room. I have suffered with chronic migraines since I was 9. Stress and trauma have followed me around since birth. Being a product of war and coming from a family of refugees continues to be one of the most challenging aspects of my life.

It’s both high stakes and high reward: Op-eds — so called because they historically appeared “opposite” of “editorials” in newspapers — are read by people who make decisions.

Tuesday’s Election Day was hugely consequential across Pennsylvania, but Philadelphia and Allegheny County had pretty different experiences. While Allegheny County continued in the progressive march we’ve seen nationally in cities like Chicago and Boston, Philadelphia was more of a win for the establishment.

Amplifying a client’s expertise to make sure it reaches the right audience is part of the job. It’s especially important when their mission depends on a strong partnership with public officials. Achieving this sometimes drives us to think outside the box and take on initiatives that our clients have never done before.