8thirtyfour

8thirtyfour Integrated is how we view the world, and it’s also how we deliver communications and learning.

It connects every piece of your company or employees to one clear plan—focused on people, driven by big ideas, and measured through data. We’re not your typical public relations, digital, or marketing agency. We do things differently, and we’re pretty picky about who we work with. If you are seeking a results-focused, hardworking, integrated team you can trust, we’re here for you.

How do you think you're showing up? Is it how you want to be?Those were the questions Kim challenged these women founder...
05/27/2026

How do you think you're showing up? Is it how you want to be?

Those were the questions Kim challenged these women founders with at the SheLeads Society monthly meeting in Kalamazoo last week.

Finding what makes you unique, owning it entirely, and showing up consistently and authentically is what Big Deal Energy is all about. It's why we had them think about how they want to be showing up - and put it on a bracelet as a reminder.

We're hosting Big Deal Energy workshops that show you how to get there (plus, they're fun).

Join one here: https://8thirtyfour.com/courses/big-deal-workshops/

This month, the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship got together to talk about the 'why' of starting a business. Thank yo...
05/25/2026

This month, the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship got together to talk about the 'why' of starting a business.

Thank you to Erick Stewart for sharing your time, your story, and your passion.

Grateful for another incredible session with these women.

Applications are open now for the next cohort, launching in October. Apply now: https://sbamwef.org/apply/

When skills like critical thinking and communication are missing, the cost shows up in your operations... and eventually...
05/21/2026

When skills like critical thinking and communication are missing, the cost shows up in your operations... and eventually, your outcomes.

Kim was at the Michigan Defense Expo last week presenting on the real cost when these skills are mising, and the framework to fix it.

We designed an assessment for Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense teams to give you a clear picture of where your training and development actually stands.

Take the Next Level Assessment: https://bit.ly/4dFiqSB

05/14/2026

Get ready to question everything you've been told about what it means to be 'professional.'

Kim will be talking to the She Leads Society in Kalamazoo on May 21 about Big Deal Energy™ and what it means to own what makes you - you.

Don't let mediocre men tell you you're too much. That's on them.

Register here: https://8thirtyfour.com/event/step-into-your-big-deal-energy/

In defense and manufacturing, miscommunication isn't just frustrating; it's expensive. Slipped contracts, slowed product...
05/12/2026

In defense and manufacturing, miscommunication isn't just frustrating; it's expensive. Slipped contracts, slowed production, and constant triage all add up, and it can cost you a lot.

That's what Kim will be speaking on tomorrow at the Michigan Defense Expo hosted by the NDIA Michigan Chapter. The Hard Cost of Soft Skills will explore the actual costs to your operation when your team lacks critical thinking and problem-solving, and the practical framework to fix it.

Register here: https://8thirtyfour.com/event/the-hard-cost-of-soft-skills-2/

Running 8THIRTYFOUR on EOS has allowed our team to find consistency in what we do and given us a framework to hold each ...
05/07/2026

Running 8THIRTYFOUR on EOS has allowed our team to find consistency in what we do and given us a framework to hold each other accountable.

It's why Kim highlighted it in her latest Fast Company contribution.

If you need some structure and clarity, it's a must.

The Small Business Association of Michigan's Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship met last week in our new space, and it w...
05/05/2026

The Small Business Association of Michigan's Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship met last week in our new space, and it was incredible to have this group of incredible women back together under one roof.

Our focus this time around was planning for the future — whether that's selling your business, handing it down, or just starting that conversation. We heard from the one and only Mindy Earley, who walked the cohort through the many important things to consider when succession planning, and Monica Gauthier joined us to share her journey selling her business.

The biggest takeaway? We really need to get this group together more often.

Applications are open for the next cohort. Apply here: https://sbamwef.org/apply/

We brought employers, employees, students, and educators into the same room because the skills crisis doesn't get solved...
04/30/2026

We brought employers, employees, students, and educators into the same room because the skills crisis doesn't get solved by talking about each other. It gets solved by talking to each other.

That's exactly what the Uncomfortable Conversation was designed to do. Thank you to everyone who showed up and leaned in, and a huge thank you to LMCU for partnering with us to make it happen.

The work isn't done. If you're an employer, start here and calculate what turnover is actually costing you: https://8thirtyfour.com/skills/

And tell us: what should the next conversation be: https://8thirtyfour.com/ucc-feedback-form/?utm_source=presentation&utm_medium=qr&utm_campaign=UCC

04/29/2026

When your people don't have critical thinking or problem-solving skills, everyone pays. Businesses lose time, productivity, and money every time someone doesn't work out.

That's why we need to address all parts of the crisis, and to remember, we're dealing with people, not a (work)force.

See how much turnover is costing you: https://8thirtyfour.com/skills/

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