Michelle Rick

digital branding | content marketing

Hello
I'm Michelle
Digital marketer. Writer. Content strategist.
I've followed a lifelong interest in storytelling, first through a journalistic medium and more recently, through social media. For the past six years, I've identified innovative ways for brands to connect with the right audience and cultivate trusting relationships by sharing their stories. I believe that social media is a dialogue, not a monologue. A briefing of my specialties...
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Content Strategy
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Content Marketing
  • Digital Branding

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“Someday you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.”

— C.S. Lewis

From The Blog

What It’s Like To Be a Junior League Provisional

Before I joined the Junior League, I was super curious about this mythical, Ya-Ya Sisterhood southern belle girl scout troop-esque organization. I Googled just about everything I could to learn about what it's like to join the Junior League. Now I'm in my eighth year and have a much better idea ... VIEW POST

A Gal’s Guide to Making Friends in the Bay Area

I'm a Bay Area native but I think we could all use some new friends as we move through various phases of life. The Bay Area is a notoriously transient place. I've talked to many a transplant who've admitted that The Bay Area isn't the easiest place to make friends. Here's a guide with some idea ... VIEW POST

A New Mom’s Guide to Making Friends in the Bay Area

This post is meant to be a spinoff to my post, A Gal's Guide to Making Friends in the Bay Area. Here's a guide to making mom friends in the Bay Area, because no one should have to be a village of one. Please note that this list pertains to the San Francisco Peninsula, and the options referenced here ... VIEW POST

Buying My Wedding Dress from Brides for a Cause

Photo by Anna Docking on Unsplash One of my favorite things about planning my spring 2023 wedding was getting my dresses through Brides for a Cause! What is Brides for a Cause? A quick introduction to Brides for a Cause (BFAC) — they're a nonprofit organization that collects and resells wedding ... VIEW POST

The Ultimate Guide to Spinsters of San Francisco

Last updated in January 2025.  Joining Spinsters of San Francisco in 2017 is one of the most recreationally enriching things I've ever done. I wish I'd joined straight out of college. It's a great way to connect with ambitious, philanthropically-minded women, build community, and form new ... VIEW POST