The December Inner Fire Yoga. Newsletter was emailed out to me this morning. I was listed as an Honorary Yogi reaching 500 classes this month. That's about 100 classes a year-- nothing crazy but Erika was impressed. I took tonight off because I had to stay late after school with newspaper and yearbook kids, though. Also in the Newsletter was a spot light on Erika as a staff member. I've copied the article and posted it below. It had a photo that Monika had taken of Erika accompanied. On the company website, her staff bio has a different photo and a very nice write up. It is so exciting for me to see her finally coming into her own plus I love seeing her at work!
At work today we had a wonderful luncheon to wish Joe well as he takes a full month off to be with his family. A retired teacher, Martha, who went to Europe with us a couple of summers ago will sub for him starting Monday. I'm excited to hang out with Martha but will miss Joe. Still I'm happy that he has this opportunity but I'm not really envious. While I miss my girls, and cherished those cherab years, I would never go back to the days of having an infant constantly in my arms, especially two! Those were tough times with little sleep and constant vigilance.
I stayed late with kids after school, picked up Balt from daycare and then came home, built a fire and sorted mail. I got my Christmas cards already. So I will have plenty of time to address them before sending them out next week sometime. Monika called to keep me posted on a few items she's dealing with -financial aid related and internships for next summer/fall. I always love hearing from her, especially mid-week.
What do you do at Inner Fire Yoga?
I am the Strategic Marketing Manager at Inner Fire Yoga. My focus is to develop, implement and measure marketing, sales and promotional plans for Inner Fire Yoga. I manage brand communications to maintain a cohesive branding message across all lines of business. I work to develop and maintain the marketing and events strategic plan and calendar. With lots of help from the management team, I coordinate all of Inner Fire Yoga's marketing, public relations, strategic partnerships, social media, digital media, promotions, word of mouth, cause marketing, events, and advertising. I also oversee sales, customer feedback and followup. I write scripts and copy for sales and marketing material. I work closely with Michael, the Creative Manager/Studio Manager on graphic design, email communications, our email newsletter, website updates and more!
What are some things Inner Fire Yoga may not know about you?
I went to Kindergarten in Germany! I lived there for a year while my father was working on his PHD in German History. We moved there when I was 4 years old and I was fluent within a matter of months. Sadly, I lost it within a few months of being back in America but I still know a few phrases.
Tell us about some jobs you had before working at Inner Fire Yoga?
I worked several different pizza jobs while working on bachelor's degree. I am proud to say I graduated 100% debt free from UW Madison from serving pizzas part time for years before landing my dream job. I am a pizza connoisseur at heart, always on the mission for the best pizza in town. I love to talk pizza, ask me for a recommendation any time!
What is your favorite place to visit or vacation?
I just got back from spending Thanksgiving in southern California with my extended family. I absolutely love going see my family in LA and going to the pacific ocean. It's safe to say that the beach is my happy place :)
Favorite films?
This is a tough one for me, I am a huge movie buff. I am one of the few people I know that still goes to a video rental store, a proud patron of 4 star video cooperative on State St. Some of my absolute favorites include: Edwards Scissor Hands, High Fidelity, Fight Club and The Final Cut.
Favorite concert?
I'd have to say CutCopy at the majestic theater in Madison just a few years ago was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. I also had a blast seeing Weezer live in concert for the first time at Los Angles' Made in America Music Festival this past spring, it was also by far the largest concert I have ever been to with over 70,000 people there.
Favorite things to do when you are not at Inner Fire Yoga?
Most recently, I love taking care of my 4 month old kitten, her name is Luna. She is a tortoiseshell cat and completely makes my day every time I see her. I also enjoy making glass art, or "torch-working." I learned how to do it after I graduated from High School and I have been doing it ever since! I love to make pendants and other small trinkets. I sell a lot of the art I make at the art sale at James Madison Memorial High School to help raise money for their art department.
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