Oh, so you’ve never seen Hamilton? Well lucky for you, our very own Sam Russo is the star in a one-woman-performance of the Broadway smash hit. Just ask anyone who works in our office. We’ve all had a front row seat to multiple showings. When she’s not belting out Satisfied or rapping My Shot, Sam is most likely banging out a press release with a phenomenal quote (quotes are her thing) or landing a national media placement for her clients including BurgerFi and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Whoever said reality TV kills brain cells clearly hasn’t met Sam because let’s face it, binge watching Real Housewives of New York City and Vanderpump Rules has made her a real bad ass with tremendous PR chops.
Work you and personal you likely differ slightly. So how would your friends describe you?
The perfect mix of class and sass.
And how would Lorne describe you?
Hard-working.
Bookworm or TV addict?
While I love a good Netflix binge watch and am truly passionate about all-things-Bravo, I’m definitely a bookworm. In fact, I’m currently on a quest to read 52 books in 2017, so if you happen to have any recommendations, holla at your girl.
What’s your funniest Fish memory?
Every single moment of the time we went to Blondie’s during Summer Fun Day 2015 (I guarantee I’m not the first person to respond to this question with this answer).
If you were Lorne for a day, what would you do?
Implement a bring your dog to work day, everyday, policy.
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird for sure – I’m famous for being in bed snoozin’ by 9 p.m. I’m a 26 year old grandma and I have zero shame about it.
What are you currently binge watching on Netflix?
A Series of Unfortunate Events (spoiler alert: the books are better).
Tacos – hard shell or soft shell?
Soft, but I don’t discriminate when it comes to tacos.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
That I wear my heart on my sleeve – I couldn’t hide my feelings even if my life depended on it. I’d kill to have a pokerface!
If it were up to you, what would your song selection be for conference line hold music?
TLC Waterfalls. Puts me in a good mood every time I hear it.
Bloody Mary or Mimosa? And you can’t say both, although I’d absolutely respect it.
Bloody Mary extra spicy as of last weekend.
You can bring anyone as a date to a dinner party, dead or alive, who’s your plus one?
Lin-Manuel Miranda. Dude is a straight up genius.
We know you can’t sing, but what’s your go-to karaoke song?
The Sign – Ace of Base. I’m guilty of getting this stuck in everyone’s heads in the office on a regular basis. SORRY GALS!
What’s your party trick?
I can rap every single word to every single song from the Hamilton musical soundtrack. In fact, I once performed “My Shot” for my Uber driver and got a standing ovation (Andie was there and can back me up. We also may or may not have belted out La Vie Boheme from Rent. The guy said he liked Broadway, what else were we supposed to do?!)
Pick your poison – straight shot or mixed cocktail?
Neither – Michelob Ultra girl all the way! But I rarely say no to a Patron shot (which is both a strength and a weakness).
Amy Poehler or Amy Schumer?
Love ‘em both, but Leslie Knope is hands down my favorite fictional character ever so going with Poehler on this one.
If you could spend a year living anywhere in the world, where would it be?
London. And I would track down all the women from Bravo’s cinematic masterpiece Ladies of London and make them be my best friends. CAROLINE STANBURY I LOVE YOU.
When was the last time you told a lie? And if you say you don’t lie, then your answer should be “right this second.”
Probably to myself when I told myself that the enormous Chipotle burrito I devoured this weekend was not that bad for me and still within my healthy diet.
Besides an ice cold cocktail, what motivates you?
My family and my friends. I never forget for a second how lucky I am to have such wonderful people in my life supporting me.
If your name were an acronym, what would it stand for?
Sassy
Addicted to Orangetheory Fitness
Motivated
