The Cassandra McClure Internship
An internship for the next generation of young women in media, marketing, events, clean living, entrepreneurship, and conscious leadership.
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Guiding the next generation of women in media
The Cassandra McClure Internship is the giving-back arm of Cassandra’s work — offering young women real-world exposure, mentorship, confidence-building, and hands-on experience through Clean Living Magazine, Studio C, The Cassandra McClure Show, and select live events.
Created for ambitious students interested in media, marketing, storytelling, public relations, clean living, sustainability, events, beauty, fashion, wellness, entrepreneurship, and leadership, this internship gives young women the opportunity to learn what it takes to build brands, produce experiences, communicate professionally, and show up with confidence.
A Note From Cassandra
I created The Cassandra McClure Internship because I know what it feels like to navigate entrepreneurship without a guide.
When I was building my career in beauty, media, events, and business, I made many mistakes along the way. I had talent, ideas, and ambition — but I didn’t always have the mentorship, structure, or guidance I needed.
That changed when I found my first coach, Twila.
Having someone believe in me, guide me, and help me see my work with more purpose dramatically changed the direction of my life. It helped me become more grounded, more focused, and more intentional in the way I built my business and used my voice.
Now, through this internship, I want to offer that kind of guidance earlier.
This experience is my way of pouring into the next generation of young women — giving them access to real conversations, real projects, real events, real mentorship, and real examples of what is possible.
For me, this is more than an internship. It is mentorship, leadership development, career exposure, confidence-building, and an opportunity to help young women see themselves as capable, creative, professional, and powerful.
— Cassandra McClure
Founder & Creative Director, Clean Living Magazine
Host, The Cassandra McClure Show
Founder, Clean Living Founder Collective
Cassandra
Clean Living Magazine
The Cassandra McClure Show
Studio C
Clean Living Founder Collective
Live events and brand activations
Editorial and media projects
Social media campaigns
Founder interviews
Brand outreach
Partnership research
Sustainable fashion and Clean Beauty initiatives
Conferences, summits, and private events
About the Internship
The Cassandra McClure Internship is a hands-on, mentorship-based experience designed for young women who are curious, responsible, creative, and excited to learn.
Interns are invited behind the scenes of Cassandra’s work across media, events, podcasting, brand partnerships, editorial storytelling, social media, clean living, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
The experience is based primarily at Studio C in Crescent Park, Palo Alto, Cassandra’s private creative office and media studio.
Through daily projects, guided assignments, and real-world exposure, interns may support work connected to:
Every internship session is designed around current projects, upcoming events, media opportunities, and the intern’s interests.
Select interns may also have the opportunity to attend high-profile or private events as Cassandra’s special guest, when appropriate.
Past event exposure through Cassandra’s work has included major media, wellness, fashion, beauty, business, and cultural events, including conferences, summits, private founder gatherings, brand activations, and Super Bowl-related event coverage.
Mentorship. Guidance. Real World Experience.
Program Format
Internships are generally 3 weeks, with the option to extend to 6–8 weeks depending on fit, availability, school credit needs, and current projects.
Internship sessions are typically offered to up to three young women at a time to ensure a more personal, hands-on mentorship experience.
The usual schedule is:
Monday through Friday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Studio C, Palo Alto
Interns must be available for the majority of scheduled in-studio days.
Each day includes a curriculum focus, project assignment, or hands-on learning opportunity. Students may work on real projects connected to media, content, events, partnerships, outreach, editorial planning, brand strategy, or community building.
Some field trips, events, or off-site experiences may be offered on a case-by-case basis. Any travel, food, lodging, or related personal expenses are the responsibility of the student/family unless otherwise stated.
- Real-world media and business experience
- Mentorship from a female founder
- Exposure to events, PR, marketing, and entrepreneurship
- Confidence in communication and leadership
- Portfolio-building opportunities
- Professional references
- A possible letter of recommendation
- School credit, when approved by the student’s school
- A deeper understanding of clean living, conscious business, and personal branding
- Experience working around founder-led brands, media projects, and live events
This internship is designed to help young women gain clarity, confidence, and exposure — not just observe from the sidelines.
What Our Interns Gain:
The internship takes place primarily at Studio C, Cassandra McClure’s private office and creative media studio in the Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto, California.
The exact address, parking instructions, arrival details, and contact information will be shared with accepted students and their parent/guardian before the internship begins.
What time does the internship start and end?
What does a typical day look like?
What should students bring each day?
Where does the internship take place?
What time does the internship start and end?
The typical schedule is:
Monday through Friday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Students are expected to arrive on time and be ready to begin at 10:00 AM.
Because this is a small, hands-on internship, timeliness matters. Late arrivals can impact the flow of the day, group projects, and scheduled learning.
What does a typical day look like?
What should students bring each day?
Where does the internship take place?
Each day is designed to include a mix of mentorship, project work, hands-on learning, discussion, and wrap-up.
A sample daily schedule may look like:
10:00 AM — Welcome + Daily Overview
Students arrive, settle in, and review the focus for the day. Cassandra will go over the day’s project, goals, and any relevant work from the previous day.
11:45 AM — First Check-In
Students pause to review progress, ask questions, troubleshoot assignments, and clarify next steps.
12:00 PM — Lunch Break
Students take a 35-minute lunch break. They are welcome to stay on-site, bring their own lunch, order delivery, or, with parent permission and depending on the day, take lunch off-site nearby.
12:45 PM — Back to Learning + Project Work
Students return to continue the day’s assignment, training, content review, research, outreach, or hands-on project.
1:30 PM — Midday Check-In
Students may report on research, product findings, content ideas, outreach progress, or any questions that came up during the day.
2:45 PM — Wrap-Up
The day ends with a review of what was completed, what was learned, and what needs to be carried into the next day.
3:00 PM — Dismissal
What should students bring each day?
Where does the internship take place?
What time does the internship start and end?
What does a typical day look like?
Where does the internship take place?
What time does the internship start and end?
What does a typical day look like?
What should students bring each day?
- A laptop
- Laptop charger
- Phone
- Phone charger, if needed
- Water bottle
- Lunch
- Snacks, if needed
- Pen
- Notebook or paper
- Any school paperwork, if seeking credit
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Students should also make sure their devices are updated, charged, and ready to use before arriving.
Is lunch provided?
No. Students should bring their own lunch or plan ahead for lunch.
If a student brings something cold, a refrigerator is available for use.
Students may also plan to order delivery or, when appropriate and approved by their parent/guardian, take lunch and go downtown or nearby during the lunch break.
Students should also bring any snacks they may need throughout the day.
Are snacks or drinks provided?
Light snacks, beverages, and water may be available on-site, but students should not rely on this as their full meal plan for the day.
Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle, lunch, and any personal snacks they need.
Is there a restroom available?
Yes. A restroom is available for interns during the day.
Is internet provided?
Yes. Wi-Fi internet access is provided on-site.
Students are expected to bring their own laptop and be able to connect to Wi-Fi, access basic online tools, and use their devices responsibly.
What tech should students be comfortable using?
Students do not need to be experts, but they should have basic computer and phone knowledge.
Students may be asked to use or learn tools such as:
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Canva
AirPlay or screen sharing to a TV
Bluetooth
Email
Basic social media platforms
ChatGPT or another AI tool for brainstorming and research
Shared folders or links
Simple content planning tools
Students may be asked to AirPlay content to the TV for review, presentations, or feedback. Please make sure the student has basic awareness of how to share a screen, open files, use Wi-Fi, and navigate their laptop and phone.
This internship is hands-on, so students should be willing to learn, troubleshoot, ask questions, and practice using professional tools.
Do students need ChatGPT or AI tools?
Students are encouraged to have access to ChatGPT or another AI tool for brainstorming, research support, writing exercises, content planning, and learning how modern businesses use AI responsibly.
AI may be used as a learning tool, but students will also be taught the importance of original thinking, editing, fact-checking, ethics, and using their own voice.
Do students need social media?
Instagram is not required. Basic familiarity with social media is a plus, especially for students interested in marketing, media, events, content creation, or brand strategy. Students are encouraged to have or create a LinkedIn profile, especially if they are interested in building a professional presence. Interns are welcome to add Clean Living Magazine to their LinkedIn profile as an active internship experience once accepted.
Will students post on social media?
Students may help brainstorm, plan, research, or support social media content, but they are not required to post on their personal accounts.
Any public posting connected to Clean Living Magazine, Cassandra McClure, Studio C, events, or brand partners must follow program guidelines.
Some projects, conversations, brand information, and behind-the-scenes moments may be private or confidential.
Will students be photographed or filmed?
Only with permission. Because this is a media, events, and content environment, there may be opportunities to appear in behind-the-scenes photos, videos, testimonials, or internship recap content. However, students are not required to be filmed or photographed publicly.
Students and parents/guardians must complete a photo and video release form before any student image, voice, likeness, testimonial, or video is used publicly.
If a student wants to build confidence on camera, Cassandra may offer practice opportunities in a supportive way. This can include speaking exercises, mock interviews, content practice, or presentation training.
Participation in filmed content is optional and based on comfort level and signed consent.
Is a parent or guardian signature required?
Yes. For any student under 18, parent or guardian approval is required.
A parent/guardian must review and sign required forms before the student begins.
What forms are required before starting?
Accepted students and their parent/guardian may be asked to complete required forms before the internship begins.
These may include:
Parent/guardian consent form
Emergency contact form
Photo/video release form
Transportation acknowledgment
Confidentiality agreement
Code of conduct acknowledgment
Liability waiver
School credit paperwork, if applicable
Internship expectations agreement
These forms are designed to protect the student, the family, Cassandra, Clean Living Magazine, Studio C, brand partners, and any participating guests or mentors.
How should students dress?
Students should dress professionally and comfortably, with the mindset of “dress for the job you want.”
This is a creative media and events environment, so students do not need to dress formally, but they should look polished, presentable, and camera-ready.
Recommended dress code:
Clean, professional outfits
Polished casual or business casual
Comfortable shoes
Hair pulled back or styled away from the face when needed
Minimal distractions
Clothing appropriate for a professional office and media environment
Students may occasionally be photographed or included in behind-the-scenes content with permission, so they should arrive feeling presentable.
What does “camera-ready” mean?
Camera-ready does not mean full glam or formal attire.
It simply means students should arrive looking clean, polished, and prepared to represent themselves professionally.
This may include:
Hair neat and away from the face
Clean clothing
Simple, polished appearance
Comfortable but professional outfit
No pajamas, overly casual lounge clothes, or anything distracting
The goal is for students to learn how to present themselves in professional, media, and event environments.
Students are expected to be respectful, kind, curious, and professional.
This includes:
- Arriving on time
- Listening during instruction
- Asking thoughtful questions
- Staying engaged
- Completing assigned work
- Being respectful of the space
- Using technology responsibly
- Communicating clearly
- Being kind to other interns
- Respecting confidentiality
- Taking feedback well
- Showing initiative
Are phones allowed?
Yes, phones are allowed and may be used for research, content creation, communication, photos, video, or social media learning when appropriate.
However, phones should not become a distraction.
Students are expected to stay engaged during the day and use their phone professionally.
Can students take photos or videos inside Studio C?
Students may take photos or videos only when permitted.
Studio C is a working media studio and private creative office. Some products, materials, conversations, documents, event plans, or brand projects may be confidential.
Students should always ask before photographing, filming, posting, or sharing anything related to the internship.
Are there confidentiality rules?
Yes. Students may be exposed to private business conversations, brand partnerships, event plans, emails, guest names, product information, media plans, or behind-the-scenes strategy.
Students are expected to keep private information confidential.
This includes not sharing screenshots, photos, videos, documents, conversations, or brand information without permission.
A confidentiality agreement may be required before starting.
What if a student is late?
Students are expected to arrive on time.
If a student is running late, they must communicate as soon as possible.
Because the internship is small and structured, repeated lateness may impact participation.
If a student is sick or needs to miss a day, they or their parent/guardian should communicate as early as possible.
Students should not come in if they are actively sick or contagious.
Because the internship is project-based, Cassandra may provide a makeup assignment or adjust the student’s work when possible, but regular attendance is expected.
What if a student cannot attend most of the scheduled days?
This internship may not be the right fit if the student cannot attend the majority of scheduled in-studio days.
Because each session is small and hands-on, consistency is important for the student’s experience and for the group dynamic.
Can the internship end early?
Yes. Participation may end early if the schedule no longer works, if expectations are not being met, if attendance becomes inconsistent, or if the internship is no longer the right fit.
The goal is always to create a positive, respectful, and productive experience for everyone involved.
How does drop-off and pick-up work?
Drop-off and pick-up details will be shared with accepted students and families before the start date.
Students should arrive close to the scheduled start time and be picked up promptly at the end of the day unless otherwise arranged.
Families are responsible for transportation to and from Studio C.
Is parking available?
Parking instructions will be shared with accepted students and families.
Because Studio C is located in a residential neighborhood, students and parents are expected to follow all parking instructions, be respectful of neighbors, and avoid blocking driveways or private access points.
Can students drive themselves?
Students who are legally licensed and allowed by their parent/guardian to drive may drive themselves, if appropriate.
Parents/guardians are responsible for determining whether their student may drive to and from the internship.
Clean Living Magazine does not provide transportation.
Are off-site events or field trips required?
No. Off-site events and field trips are optional and offered on a case-by-case basis.
Some interns may be invited to attend events, conferences, summits, shoots, brand activations, or private experiences as Cassandra’s special guest when appropriate.
If an off-site opportunity is available, details will be shared in advance, and additional parent/guardian approval may be required.