In this instalment of What I Wish Iโd Known, publishing workers share some of the unexpected and useful things theyโve learned along the way about publicity.
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Pulled the grad photo out of the archive because Iโm presenting on an alumni insights panel with Macquarie Universityโs Global Leadership Program tomorrow.
Register here: https://t.co/N96aiUQ4Tm
Still thinking about the racist man sitting behind me at the theatre when I was there last week for my birthday. When the acknowledgment of Country was played, he started mouthing off saying, โWe didnโt have enough bullets in 1788.โ
Real diversity and inclusion in the arts often feels like a dream that weโll never attain.
But being an Australian Sri Lankan Tamil publicist working with an Australian Sri Lankan Tamil award-winning author feels like a step in the right direction ๐ฅน
Iโve been rewatching Schittโs Creek while I recover from COVID this week and itโs simply made me realise that I am very much the David Rose in my relationship.
Finally caught COVID in 2024 after dodging it all this time. I was due for a booster 14 days ago and didnโt get it because Iโd been too busy to make an appointment. Itโs the only time I havenโt been vaccinated on time since I gained access to COVID vaccinations. Get your booster!
I love that I thought my biggest worry yesterday evening was getting home dry in the rainy weather. When it actually turned out to be getting racially abused and called โA f****** Sri Lankan c**tโ one block from my office. And now Iโm nervous to walk to work today.
Just spoke to Zak Grieve (see pinned tweet). After six months out and 40-odd applications, heโs got his first job. Starts tomorrow. Made me feel proud of him and his employer both
A year ago I decided that #IWD stood for I Want Donuts and know everyone I know gives me donuts for International Womenโs Day. This is girlbossing at its finest!
A reminder that IWD can also stand for โI Want Donutsโ and women are allowed to demand donuts today, and everyday really. This is me with the donut I demanded from my partner last night.
#InternationalWomenDay2023