Daniel Méndez Aróstica
@mendezarostica.bsky.social
I create content to inspire #CommsPros.
#CommsJobs founder | Corporate communications expert | Master storyteller | GenAI whisperer | Views are my own.
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#CommsJobs founder | Corporate communications expert | Master storyteller | GenAI whisperer | Views are my own.
Learn more:
mendezarostica.com
linkedin.com/in/mendezarostica
substack.com/@mendezarostica
This has been me the whole week. WTF is going on?
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM
This has been me the whole week. WTF is going on?
Vamos todavía! ✊🏼
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Vamos todavía! ✊🏼
When the town hall is half way through and you suddenly realize the slide deck is not the final final final version…
July 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
When the town hall is half way through and you suddenly realize the slide deck is not the final final final version…
When you’re a social media manager and your clients get caught red-handed…
July 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
When you’re a social media manager and your clients get caught red-handed…
Love the AI-generated action figures social trend!
Here’s mine.
Here’s mine.
April 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Love the AI-generated action figures social trend!
Here’s mine.
Here’s mine.
When March is over, but the madness continues.
April 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
When March is over, but the madness continues.
Remind me: why the fuck did I start watching The Handmaid’s Tale again?
April 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Remind me: why the fuck did I start watching The Handmaid’s Tale again?
PSA: Avoid checking your 401(k) today. 🫠
April 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
PSA: Avoid checking your 401(k) today. 🫠
Proud to be a NJ resident. Thank you for representing us, Corey Booker!
April 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Proud to be a NJ resident. Thank you for representing us, Corey Booker!
It’s hard to know what’s real and what’s an April Fools’ prank when everything going on already feels like a bad joke.
April 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
It’s hard to know what’s real and what’s an April Fools’ prank when everything going on already feels like a bad joke.
"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
This question assumes careers move in straight lines. Most don’t.
The most successful careers are built on adaptability, not rigid plans.
This question assumes careers move in straight lines. Most don’t.
The most successful careers are built on adaptability, not rigid plans.
April 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
This question assumes careers move in straight lines. Most don’t.
The most successful careers are built on adaptability, not rigid plans.
This question assumes careers move in straight lines. Most don’t.
The most successful careers are built on adaptability, not rigid plans.
Pro tip for #CommsJobs interviews: Ask where the comms team sits within the company.
Is it under Corporate Affairs, HR, or somewhere else? It shows you're thinking strategically and helps you understand how integrated and supported the role will be.
Next interview, make this your first question.
Is it under Corporate Affairs, HR, or somewhere else? It shows you're thinking strategically and helps you understand how integrated and supported the role will be.
Next interview, make this your first question.
March 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Pro tip for #CommsJobs interviews: Ask where the comms team sits within the company.
Is it under Corporate Affairs, HR, or somewhere else? It shows you're thinking strategically and helps you understand how integrated and supported the role will be.
Next interview, make this your first question.
Is it under Corporate Affairs, HR, or somewhere else? It shows you're thinking strategically and helps you understand how integrated and supported the role will be.
Next interview, make this your first question.
Did DOGE approve having 17 people and an intruder into a chat room making decisions?
Doesn’t sound very efficient to me.
Doesn’t sound very efficient to me.
March 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Did DOGE approve having 17 people and an intruder into a chat room making decisions?
Doesn’t sound very efficient to me.
Doesn’t sound very efficient to me.
They keep claiming they’re carrying out the will of the American people, but that’s just not true.
We don’t want any of this shit.
We don’t want any of this shit.
March 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
They keep claiming they’re carrying out the will of the American people, but that’s just not true.
We don’t want any of this shit.
We don’t want any of this shit.
Snarky thoughts about #superbowlLIX (a thread):
- I don’t understand how Americans crown the Super Bowl winner as “World Champion” when really no other country plays the game.
- I don’t understand how Americans crown the Super Bowl winner as “World Champion” when really no other country plays the game.
February 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Snarky thoughts about #superbowlLIX (a thread):
- I don’t understand how Americans crown the Super Bowl winner as “World Champion” when really no other country plays the game.
- I don’t understand how Americans crown the Super Bowl winner as “World Champion” when really no other country plays the game.
Elon University needs an urgent rebrand. 🤦🏻♂️
February 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Elon University needs an urgent rebrand. 🤦🏻♂️
Today someone asked me if I’m using Ozempic.
I guess that’s a good thing?
I guess that’s a good thing?
January 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Today someone asked me if I’m using Ozempic.
I guess that’s a good thing?
I guess that’s a good thing?
Me trying to remember how to unlock my laptop after the holiday break.
a young boy in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair with a book .
ALT: a young boy in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair with a book .
media.tenor.com
January 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Me trying to remember how to unlock my laptop after the holiday break.
Actual footage of me today, trying to remember how to do my job.
a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk with a flag .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk with a flag .
media.tenor.com
January 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Actual footage of me today, trying to remember how to do my job.
One of my favorite things about visiting Chile is its seafood. These are “Picorocos” or giant barnacles.
Delicious! 😚 🤌🏼
Delicious! 😚 🤌🏼
December 15, 2024 at 1:06 AM
One of my favorite things about visiting Chile is its seafood. These are “Picorocos” or giant barnacles.
Delicious! 😚 🤌🏼
Delicious! 😚 🤌🏼
Bye, work! See you in 2025.
December 14, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Bye, work! See you in 2025.
#commsjobs searching can be draining.
If someone in your network is feeling discouraged, remind them of their strengths, past wins, and what makes them unique.
Your encouragement might be the motivation they need to keep going.
Whatever you do today, try to lift someone up.
If someone in your network is feeling discouraged, remind them of their strengths, past wins, and what makes them unique.
Your encouragement might be the motivation they need to keep going.
Whatever you do today, try to lift someone up.
December 12, 2024 at 11:43 AM
#commsjobs searching can be draining.
If someone in your network is feeling discouraged, remind them of their strengths, past wins, and what makes them unique.
Your encouragement might be the motivation they need to keep going.
Whatever you do today, try to lift someone up.
If someone in your network is feeling discouraged, remind them of their strengths, past wins, and what makes them unique.
Your encouragement might be the motivation they need to keep going.
Whatever you do today, try to lift someone up.
Finished a project with help from a teammate? Don’t keep the spotlight all to yourself.
Take a moment to shout out their contributions in an email, a meeting, or with a thank you note. It takes seconds but makes a lasting impact.
Be the person who makes others feel seen.
Take a moment to shout out their contributions in an email, a meeting, or with a thank you note. It takes seconds but makes a lasting impact.
Be the person who makes others feel seen.
December 10, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Finished a project with help from a teammate? Don’t keep the spotlight all to yourself.
Take a moment to shout out their contributions in an email, a meeting, or with a thank you note. It takes seconds but makes a lasting impact.
Be the person who makes others feel seen.
Take a moment to shout out their contributions in an email, a meeting, or with a thank you note. It takes seconds but makes a lasting impact.
Be the person who makes others feel seen.
PSA: If you mention your pet while commenting on one of my posts, then you must attach a picture of said pet with the comment.
No exceptions.
Thanks for understanding.
No exceptions.
Thanks for understanding.
December 8, 2024 at 1:36 PM
PSA: If you mention your pet while commenting on one of my posts, then you must attach a picture of said pet with the comment.
No exceptions.
Thanks for understanding.
No exceptions.
Thanks for understanding.
Year end is coming in hot, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Here’s your reminder to take a pause.
If you can, turn off notifications, go for a walk, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and just… be.
You’re not lazy for resting. You’re recharging to come back stronger.
Here’s your reminder to take a pause.
If you can, turn off notifications, go for a walk, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and just… be.
You’re not lazy for resting. You’re recharging to come back stronger.
December 7, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Year end is coming in hot, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Here’s your reminder to take a pause.
If you can, turn off notifications, go for a walk, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and just… be.
You’re not lazy for resting. You’re recharging to come back stronger.
Here’s your reminder to take a pause.
If you can, turn off notifications, go for a walk, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and just… be.
You’re not lazy for resting. You’re recharging to come back stronger.