The Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication

✨ Day 2: Fall Break Trip — Lessons from Agency Life ✨ If Day 1 was about exploring opportunities in corporate communication, Day 2 was all about agency life — and the lessons came fast. From conversations with professionals across multiple creative and strategic teams at Jackson Spalding, Edelman, and Arketi Group, our Martin Scholars learned that thriving in an agency setting means showing up with curiosity, adaptability, and trust. Here are a few lessons that resonated with us: 🔍 Lead with curiosity. Ask questions. Learn as much as you can in every room. 📰 Keep your pulse on the media landscape and on the topics, trends, and issues your clients care most about. Be an active listener and confidant, and always help them show up as their best selves. 🔄 It’s okay to pivot. Your path will shift, and so will the work — stay flexible and open. 🤝 Relationships and trust are everything. Great work begins with people who believe in each other. ⚡ Be nimble. Deadlines change, trends evolve, and the best communicators move with both speed and intention. 💼 And yes — B2B can be sexy too. Because strategy, storytelling, and impact live everywhere. So grateful to our agency hosts, especially Martin Scholar alum, Samantha Sommers, for pulling back the curtain and reminding our students that creativity, curiosity, and connection are at the heart of great communication. Special thanks to Tom Martin for creating these opportunities for our students and to Bethany Goodier and Ryan Milner for spending their fall break with us and helping to guide meaningful conversations and connections throughout the week.

✨ Day 1 of the Fall Break Trip: Lessons in Leadership and Communication ✨ Today, our Martin Scholars hit the ground running with incredible site visits to Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, UPS , and Adult Swim. Each offered powerful insights into what it takes to build meaningful, purpose-driven careers in communication. From learning that we should “say yes,” "prioritize" and "write your plan in pencil," to realizing that core skills like writing, critical thinking and speaking will always matter more than specific tools, today reminded us that the path to success is rarely linear — and that corporate communication roles offer more opportunities (and creativity!) than most students ever imagine. A huge thank you to our hosts Berj Alexanian, Caroline Coyle, Malcolm K. Berkley, and Sarah Platock and their teams who shared their time, wisdom, and stories with us. You’ve helped our students see new possibilities and inspired them to think bigger about their own journeys. Here’s to kicking off Fall Break the right way — with great conversations, new connections, and lessons that last far beyond the trip. Can't wait to see what tomorrow holds! ✈️💬💛 #MartinScholars #CorporateCommunication #COFCCOMM

💡 Celebrating the Mentorship of our Advisory Council!🏆 We are incredibly grateful for the National Advisory Council and their dedication to mentor the future leaders in communication! During this past visit, council members went above and beyond to help offer guidance, mentorship, and share experiences to help students naviagate their paths throughout college and beyond. These mentoring moments not only provided insights, but also brought confidence to our students as they prepare to enter their careers! College and post-grad can be daunting, full of unknowns, and overwhelming. Thanks to the Advisory Council, these worries are being alleviated by students having access to support and encouragement. Mentoring is a crucial piece of young professionals careers and we cannot thank the Advisory Council enough for investing their time and dedication into this! Your impact reaches far beyond these events and we are eternally grateful to have such inspiring role models in the field.

New podcast alert! Every wondered how to make your dreams a reality? Join Tom Martin, @Kristen McMullen, and Luke Morris on this weeks Mindful Mentoring as they dive into key insights such as: ✨ What is Life Design Coaching? ✨ How does mentorship create connections ✨ How CofC is implementing the Life Design approach The College of Charleston Life Design Coaching Program is an innovative, campuswide initiative intended to help CofC students live and learn with purpose, confidence and intention. 🎙️ 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Life Design Coaching at: https://buff.ly/iCs2unX 📌 Life Design Coaching Center at 14 Greenway

📚 @EveningPostBooks, the publisher of @ThePostandCourier, is looking for a Marketing Intern for Fall 2025, with the possibility to extend into the spring! You will perform tasks creating social media content, assist with blogs and newsletters, attend events, and help grow their brand. Evening Post is looking for candidates with strong writing skills, experience with Canva and other social media platforms, and a creative, proactive, and organized mindset. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in book publishing and marketing, giving you a chance to build your professional skills and make a visible impact on a growing brand! https://buff.ly/S14yLO6

🎓 Calling all seniors -- this episode is for you! The final year of college often brings a unique set of challenges: preparing for the job market, balancing academics with your social life, and looking ahead to graduation. ⭐ In this episode, four Martin Scholars -- Casey Riley, Jacqueline Jevtich, Evan Malcolm, and Blakesley Rhett share their experiences navigating senior year. From managing school, work, and extracurriculars to making the most of the journey. Their insights offer valuable perspective and encouragement. 🎧 Listen here-- https://buff.ly/qONaqkP

🎙️ Podcast Spotlight We’re proud to share that our very own Tom Martin was recently featured on the On the Offense Podcast! In this episode, Tom dives into: 📚 The lifelong impact of mentorship 🤖 The future of AI 💡 The power of networking It’s an inspiring conversation on leadership, growth, and the importance of building meaningful connections. 🔗 Watch the full episode here 👉 https://buff.ly/fGCpCC5

📣 Attention recent CofC grads!📣 ✅ Interested in working for the college and a great program? Apply to be the Denny's FunD Program Manager! 💡 Denny’s FUNd was created to honor the late Denny Ciganovic who believed in the power of relationships, humor and happiness as the ultimate keys to success. The FUNd brings fun events to campus for students, faculty, and staff to inspire joy, kindness, and connection across campus. This role combines- ✨ Strategic program development ✨ Hands-on leadership of signature events and engagement activities ✨ A visible campus ambassador by modeling a positive, creative, and inclusive approach

Kicking off the 2025-2026 year with an inspiring class visit for the new Martin Scholar class! A heartfelt thank you to President Andrew Hsu for leading such a thoughtful and engaging conversation full of strong advice. His insights left a lasting impression on our scholars as they begin their journey this year. Some key takeaways included: ⭐ What it means to be an effective leader ⭐ The unique culture and values at the College of Charleston ⭐ How to remain accessible and present- even at the highest levels of leadership ⭐ Life lessons and advice that are valuable at any age Thank you again, President Hsu, for your impact on the College of Charleston's campus and for investing in the next generation of leaders!

What is networking, really? 🤝 Does building a network actually make a difference? And how do we get better at it? On the latest episode of the Mindful Mentoring Podcast, four outstanding #MartinScholars, graduates from the Department of Communication at the College of Charleston share their stories of how networking shaped their careers and opened doors they never imagined. 🎙️ Listen and learn from these experts in action: Caroline Coyle (’17) Tyler McCormack (’23) Liv Lott (’25) Talya Mungin (’25) Their experiences show that networking isn’t just about making connections—it’s about building meaningful relationships that create opportunities and lasting impact. Tune in here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekuEVEbb #Networking #Mentorship #MartinScholars #CollegeofCharleston