As workplaces continue to adjust after the COVID-19 pandemic, I am interested in exploring how the definition of a “good worker” has changed, especially in hybrid and remote environments. My proposed research question is: How has organizational communication shaped the definition of a “good worker” in post-pandemic hybrid workplaces, and how does this influence inclusion and work–life boundaries? Before the pandemic, being seen as a good worker often meant being physically pr

Work life balance has always been talked about, but in the time we’re living in now, it feels more relevant and complicated than ever. Between constant notifications, remote work, side hustles, and social media, work no longer stays neatly within a set schedule. It follows us home, into our phones, and sometimes even into our sense of self. Because of that, I think work-life balance today needs to be redefined. To me, balance is not about perfectly separating work and persona

I recently spent some time looking at my site on mobile to make sure everything is easy to read and navigate. A lot of people browse on their phones, so I wanted to make sure my portfolio looks good no matter the device. I noticed a few images were cropped in weird ways on smaller screens, so I adjusted their size and placement so they display correctly. Some of the text that looked fine on desktop was a little too small on mobile, so I increased font sizes and made spacing m

For this assignment in COMM 333, I was required to analyze five advertisements from a single brand and evaluate how motivational appeals were used to persuade audiences. I chose Airbnb because their messaging is heavily rooted in emotion, storytelling, and global connection, which makes their ads rich for analysis. In my video presentation, I identify the target audiences for each ad, examine message structure and medium, and assess how effectively Airbnb uses appeals such as

In this blog post for COMM 303, I analyze the documentary Food, Inc. , directed by Robert Kenner, which exposes the hidden truths of the...

In COMM 333: Persuasion , we have studied several methods for measuring attitudes, each designed to capture how people feel, think, or...

By Isabel Hipolito Summer 2025 | Old Dominion University | Communications Major 📸 Week One to Wrap-Up: A Visual Recap My communications...

Introduction Equinox Coffee Co. is a locally owned coffee shop based in Norfolk, Virginia, that has grown into a regional favorite since...