Since the release of Kaylin’s book Healing Your Heart: A Prompted Journal for Pregnancy Loss, I have been working on outreaching to media outlets on behalf of Kaylin. This was my first time pitching anything to media outlets, so it was all very new to me. From Kaylin’s tips, researching, and my own experience, I have learned a lot about the process of pitching.

Public Relations, WritingKaylin R. StatenOctober 21, 2021Isabella, Isabella Mershon, Ohio University, Scripps College of communication, Hourglass media, Hourglass omnimedia, Kaylin, adkins, kaylin staten, west virginia, public relations, PR, pitching, what I have learned about pitching, ohio

Bringing Light to the Unconventional Side of Mental Health

Hourglass Media’s Integrated Communications Assistant Isabella Mershon believes that too often, mental illnesses are romanticized. She wanted to share her and her peer’s stories — unfiltered. Please note: This blog post contains information and insight about mental health disorders and experiences that could be triggering for some. Please be advised.

Mental Health MomentsKaylin R. StatenJuly 1, 2021Isabella Mershon, Isabella, mershon, ohio university, ohio, ou, Scripps College of communication, hourglass intern, hourglass media, hourglass omnimedia, behind the hourglass

Mental Health Moments: The Art of Self Love

One of the most challenging lessons I have learned is how important it is to love and value oneself. I have experienced times in my life where I was my biggest bully. I didn’t love who I was and my actions reinforced this internal struggle. I did not take care of my body, my mind, and my overall well-being.