Lori Byrd-McDevittHow I salvaged my mental wellbeing by not attending a conference on Mental Wellbeing.You say that title is clickbait? I say I’m guilty as chargedJan 3, 20221Jan 3, 20221
Lori Byrd-McDevittThe Great Museum ExodusTwo years ago, in August of 2019, I wrote about The Great Museum Social Media Manager Exodus. Now it’s not just social media managers.Aug 30, 2021Aug 30, 2021
Lori Byrd-McDevittOn the normalization of mass shootings— and how I’ve been preparing for this day in my city.CONTENT WARNING: This post will discuss topics related to gun violence.Apr 17, 2021Apr 17, 2021
Lori Byrd-McDevittCan destigmatizing mental health pull back the curtain on domestic violence? Here’s my story.TRIGGER WARNING: This post will discuss topics that are emotionally difficult for some, including text-based descriptions of domestic…Mar 23, 20211Mar 23, 20211
Lori Byrd-McDevittCurator Dr. Kelli Morgan responds to the resignation of Newfields CEO Charles Venable8 months ago Dr. Morgan’s warnings of a museum’s racism went unheard. She’s still here to help Indy’s art community make structural change.Feb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021
Lori Byrd-McDevittLet’s talk about identity, transferable skills, life after museums, and thriving.It’s now the end of June and we’re watching helplessly as the second wave of #museumlayoffs is hitting our community and impacting…Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
Lori Byrd-McDevittIn times of crisis, my anxiety is my superpowerHi there. I’m Lori, and I have high functioning anxiety.Mar 27, 2020Mar 27, 2020
Lori Byrd-McDevittThe #DollyPartonChallenge Magnified the Best and Worst of Museum Social Media Manager LifeLet me tell you why. (But first, if you were busy yesterday with your “9 to 5” and don’t know about the Dolly Parton Challenge, you can…Jan 26, 20202Jan 26, 20202
Lori Byrd-McDevittA decade of reasons to step into your power, like Elsa?If you were like me, you were one of the millions of people who watched Frozen 2 over Thanksgiving weekend. Maybe you missed the single…Dec 4, 2019Dec 4, 2019
Lori Byrd-McDevittMuseum Social Media: Burnout or Moral Injury?I’ve been really inspired by the conversation, both past and present, around social media manager self-care and burnout. It’s lit a fire…Nov 26, 2019Nov 26, 2019