As soon as Jennifer “Jenny” Kasparian Hoekstra discovered barre training while living in Southern California, she was hooked. Upon returning to her hometown of Fresno and coming to the realization that the Central Valley was missing this workout, she took matters into her own hands. She left her career as a nurse, took a leap of faith, and opened her own studio with the help of her daughter Lauren Hoekstra as manager.
Read MoreLeadership and Social Consultant Gia Kazarian is an expert on relationships. She manages to help her clients make their best first impression while juggling a life as a mom to two young boys.
Read MoreWhen Rema Koligian wants something, she goes for it. A mother of three, co-owner of two Fresno-favorite resturaunts, and the writer of a beautiful lifestyle blog, this Fierce Femme juggles it all while pursuing her dreams.
Read MoreMeet Theanna Stevens, Ellena Woodhams, and Quianna Rolston -- the powerhouse mother-daughter trio behind Fresno Acura. Mom Theanna is the dealership’s Owner, while Ellena “Elle” serves as Compliance and Outreach Director and Quianna works as Sales Manager.
Read MoreIf you asked me one year ago where I would be today, I would never have guessed that I’d be here, writing this post, as the Managing Director at RPM PR. I get to help brands craft their story, have fun while doing it, and be surrounded by encouraging/fun people? Pinch me. It took me a long while to get here, so I’ll give you a little scoop about my journey. Maybe it will help you with yours.
Read MoreWhen it comes to bars in Fresno, you can be an early bird, night owl, or a happy hour hero. And no, we’re not just talking about your favorite place to get a drink. With so many options in town, we decided to give you a guide to some of our favorite bars for any time of day.
Read MoreWith her sister as a partner and a boho vibe made for today’s bride, this designer is making her mark on the wedding world.
Read MoreToday’s the day where we encourage empowered women to empower other women. We’re taking some time to reflect on the amazing all-American ladies who have taken the country by storm, and while there are too many to name, a few stuck out to us as bad@$$es of their time. These OG trailblazers have made an impact on life as we know it, and for that, we are forever thankful.
Read MoreMR. in PR: Three Tips for Guys in Public Relations
I started out as an intern at RPM this semester and I’m not going to lie, I had my doubts about being part of an all-female team. It’s not like I haven’t worked with women before, and I do consider myself quite a gentleman, but I worried about not being able to relate to my coworkers and possibly feeling unheard. Gender for me is not a big deal - I want to get that out of the way right off the bat - but it is a very different experience to be a male in a female-dominant field.
Read MoreAnother one bites the dust.
Another month, that is. Maybe it felt shorter, well, because it was the shortest month of the year - but it definitely brought tons of great things with it. From new favorite finds to exploring local hot spots (oh, and did we mention some internal growth with our new team members?) we had lots to love. Here are a few of our picks.
Read MoreLife is sweet for this boss babe who has built an ice cream cult following with her husband.
Read MoreUpon much self-reflection, I have come to the understanding that this has shaped who I am and what I am passionate about, and has led my journey as an Agricultural Communications major at Fresno State (Go Dogs!).
Read MoreOkay, so it’s no secret that we’re fans of a good cup o’ joe. So much so, that we created our own Instagram Live weekly segment, “#CoffeeMonday” on @rpmpr (tune in, btw). Sometimes, you just need an extra kick to get going, and Fresno is no stranger to a good cup of coffee. Here are some of our fave local coffee shops to try.
Read MoreThis talented photographer lends her exceptional eye to every family she captures, all while raising three children of her own.
Read MoreThis Fierce Femme may have learned some tricks from her photographer father, but her talent is totally singular.
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