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Erica Mechlinski

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Co-Creator at Working Mom Hour
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Erica Mechlinski is a strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of 212 Communications, she leads a team of veterans dedicated to thought leadership, media relations, and content creation, aiming to help meaningful companies be seen and heard. She holds a B.A. from Hood College.

Erica is a co-creator and host of the "Working Mom Hour" podcast, which is dedicated to supporting and encouraging more joy for working mothers. A mom herself, she founded her PR firm in 2013 to have the flexibility to be present for her family while serving clients.

Her firm, 212 Communications, was named one of the Top 15 Public Relations Firms in Baltimore.

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Current Role
Co-Creator
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Erica shows up

Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Erica cares about

Working Moms
Co-creator and host of the "Working Mom Hour" podcast, which aims to cultivate more joy for mothers in the workforce.
Strategic Communications
Founder of 212 Communications, a PR firm specializing in strategic planning, thought leadership, and media relations for companies driving meaningful change.
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Career

Work history

7-2021 - 7-2024
Co-Creator
Working Mom Hour
2-2013
Founder
212 Communications
10-2011 - 2-2013
Account Director
Weber Shandwick
9-2010
Mom
Mechlinski Family
4-2010 - 10-2011
Group Manager
Weber Shandwick
In the press

Media appearances

Erica - Working Mom Hour. Featured in Working Mom Hour
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Education
1999 - 2003
B.A.
Hood College
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Hood College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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