- Brea: Tell
me about yourself
Taylor: My
name is Taylor Washington. I am currently a junior at Howard
University majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Sports Management. Like you're average
#PRGirl, I spend every free second checking and updating social
media, following blogs, and staying up to date with current
news. (and behind closed doors, I am a reality TV junkie).
Hailing from the state where "Everything is
bigger", I pride myself in saying "y'all", being a
southern belle, screaming "Go Cowboys" on Sunday and
being overly obsessed with TexMex, crawfish, and sweet tea. I
love music, live shows, and Beyoncé.
- B: What
do you love most about PR/Marketing?
T: I
love that it allows me to embrace my creativity to the fullest. You
have all these other industries that place people in a box with
harsh restrictions and a How-To manual on what to do. With PR, I
feel like I really get the chance to think outside the box and try
things that have never been done before without any backlash.
I
love that PR is always changing, because with its constant evolution
I am required to live a life far from complacent that also requires
me to constantly grow with it, stay up to date on trends, and
conduct research. I love that PR/Marketing allows me the
opportunity to combine my social personality with my passion for
writing, communications, and the entertainment industry into a
career. And finally, I love that it allows me to be a storyteller
for the voiceless and even help someone become whoever he or she
wants to be to the public.
- B: You’ve
been very busy as an undergrad by interning at several companies,
such as: The Chamber Group, The Huxley, BET, and most recent, The
Recording Academy. Which one has presented a challenge to you and
how did you overcome it?
In case you happened to be living under a rock last night, everyone and their mom was tuned into the 86th Annual Academy Awards show, better known as The Oscars.
While there were a number of memorable moments last night, including some from the ever so funny host Ellen DeGeneres, the performances are what I’m here to discuss! Can you believe that in the 4 hour long show, there were only 6 performances?!? I know it’s not The Grammy’s but my goodness.
Check out my top three favs below:
So I couldn’t decide between these 2 performances so they’re tied at 3
3. Bette Midler- Wind Beneath My Wings
Let’s just not even talk about how this song is amazing, and extremely emotional, but the fact they got the legendary Bette Midler to perform it just makes it even more amazing! Go ahead and grab a tissue then click play. (Starts at 3:50)
3. Idina Menzel- Let It Go
Now I’m not sure if this made the list because I felt bad at how John Travolta butchered her name in her introduction or if it’s because I love this song more than I’m wiling to admit. Either way, after her announcement of divorcing Taye Diggs last year, Menzel definitely has a hit on her hands. I can’t even remember what life was like before I heard this song— it’s EVERYWHERE! Catch Menzel’s performance below and let me know what you think!
