Elise Perkins is a communications and marketing professional who found herself in DC after college, bringing her husband and dog along with her. She founded EP Communications in 2014, after seven years of working for trade associations and think tanks. Today, she focuses on building brands for businesses and people, using a savvy mix of content and influencer strategies. She’s passionate about entrepreneurship, making a mess in the kitchen and boxed wine.
Communication | June 1, 2017
Are you stuck in a bit of a rut with your writing? Do you have writer’s block? What do you do to get yourself out of it? Elise Perkins says these simple ideas will come to rescue in your most un-inspirational writing days.
Entrepreneur | December 21, 2016
When you invest in yourself, only good things happen. You have time to think, you have flexibility, and your career (or your business) grow. Elise Perkins shares tips from her journey as a solopreneur.
Entrepreneur | September 28, 2016
Whether you are in-house or out, you have plenty of negotiating power in your hands. Elise Perkins shares seven negotiation tactics to get the pay you deserve.
Communication | August 18, 2016
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