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A blend of personal reflection and professional guidance, this blog by Anwen Thomas delves into art, photography, design, and marketing — offering honest insights, creative inspiration, and advice for emerging professionals.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday: A Black Hole of Fading Discounts
Holiday shoppers are seeing fewer real deals as Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts continue to fade. With average markdowns dropping and retailers quietly increasing prices before the holiday rush, this year’s “sales” may cost more than you think.
Media Fragmentation as PR Strategy: How Silence, Distraction, and Narrative Control Protect Powerful Men — And Why It’s Ethically Unacceptable
This blog post examines how fragmented media coverage influences public perception of the Epstein case and why figures like Hugh Hefner often escape the same level of scrutiny. Through a lens of ethics, survivor-centered storytelling, and PR strategy, this analysis exposes how selective narratives shape truth—and who gets forgotten.
My First Flight: Visiting My Sister in Hawaii
In April 2025, I took my very first flight to visit my sister in Hawaii, flying Delta First Class for comfort. During my two-week stay, I explored breathtaking beaches, captured stunning photos with my Nikon D3500, and even spotted a rare family of wild mongooses. While Hawaii’s natural beauty amazed me, I also witnessed the challenges facing Native Hawaiians, including homelessness and displacement caused by gentrification. This trip was a mix of awe, reflection, and family reunion—an unforgettable first flight experience.