April Networker of the Month: Erika Pryor

As an Independent Publicist, Dr. Erika Pryor works with businesses and professionals to create and maintain a compelling digital presence using social media networks to market their services to current and future clients. She helps clients evaluate existing digital presence, formulate a plan compatible with their professional and business goals, and assist with execution. On both her blog, Erika Pryor At Large (www.erikapryor.com) and online radio program Digital 411, Dr. Pryor address topics such as business blogging, personal branding, niche communities, digital marketing, online networking and more.

Occupation: Independent Publicist, Digital 411
What I do: Soft Tech Enthusiast | YP Advocate | Digital 411 Radio Host | Geek hiding in plain sight.

Location: East Side of Columbus -- will travel!
How to contact me: By email at

I can help fellow young professionals by...
I would love to introduce young professionals to the excitement of using social media for personal branding purposes to increase their career and professional opportunities!

Fellow young professionals can help me by...
Introducing me to people that want to use social media to become even more successful in their work, career, and business.

When I am not working...
I'm spending time with my family, working out, hanging out with friends, and of course...networking.

If I won the lottery I would...
Continue working because I love helping people accomplish their goals! What can I say, I'm passionate and driven.

My favorite place in Columbus:
The Short North, Arena District, and any dive bar or eatery in the city -- those are the hidden treasures.

My favorite CYP CLUB activity:
The CYP CLUB offers great networking events and opportunities to meet awesome people in the city. I'm also a big fan of the exciting co-sponsored events CYP CLUB continues to put on. Keep up the great work guys!

Another CYP CLUB member you should get to know:
Rebecca Tuttle. She's simply a great person with a wonderful heart and sincerely loves helping people personally and professionally. She works as a Staffing and Recruitment specialist and has more passion that anyone I know. Get to meet her and she'll get you connected to the Columbus community for sure!