When Tate and Katie came to speak on behalf of Stokefire at Georgetown University’s career center earlier this year, they immediately stood out. Their message was clear from the start: “We are different.” Yes, they were the only ones wearing bright green and orange amongst all the gray suits. Yes, they were the only ones that told us not to send a resume but rather “something interesting.” But most of all, they stood out because they don’t do just any “creative” work—Stokefire does work that actually works. Real impact. Real results. Communicating the true value of something rather than dressing it up with fluff.

So when I heard that they were looking for summer interns, I jumped on it.

According to my roommate, “Milly, this is SO you!” Indeed, well said. For somebody who has only recently become interested in branding and advertising, what better place to learn about the industry than a small and intimate firm like Stokefire where I will be truly involved in the work instead of organizing pens by the amount of ink left (Re: Jimmy’s post)? I felt that at Stokefire, I could be who I am and appreciated for it rather than having to fit the typical "intern" mold.

Today is my first day, and everybody has been so incredibly welcoming and helpful. I have much to learn, but I am so excited to be here and I can’t wait to see what the next ten weeks will bring!

-Milly