PRactically Speaking Houston

Welcome Laura Pennino, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Laura shares about Authenticity and Integrity in the PR Profession. Graduate of LSU Manship School of Mass Communications; over 40 years of journalism and PR experience. Worked at Edelman in a variety of senior PR consulting roles from 1989 to 1998 and at Fleishman-Hillard from 1998 to 1999 as a senior cons...

Welcome Jordan Hunter Rice, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Jordan shares about Strategic Comms in the Political Sector. Jordan Hunter Rice, a policy analyst and strategic communications expert, leads teams in developing actionable strategies and guides clients through the ever-evolving political and economic environment. A former White House Press Secretary an...

Welcome Tamara Washington, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Tamara shares about Branding - Getting Everything Together Before Presenting Yourself to The Public/Media Tamara Washington is the Founder and Executive Consultant of Boom Media and Image Consulting and Boom Effect Entertainment and Sports (BEES). The native Texan and University of Houston graduate spen...

Welcome Kristina Michel, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Kristina shares about her Journey From H-GAC To Auckland. Kristina Michel is a communications and public relations professional with 14 years of experience, primarily in the higher education, healthcare, and government sectors. Kristina's areas of expertise include: copywriting, editing, speechwritin...

Welcome Laura Pennino, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Laura shares about Authenticity and Integrity in the PR Profession. Graduate of LSU Manship School of Mass Communications; over 40 years of journalism and PR experience. Worked at Edelman in a variety of senior PR consulting roles from 1989 to 1998 and at Fleishman-Hillard from 1998 to 1999 as a senior cons...

Welcome Vannessa Wade, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Vannessa shares about Understanding Messaging and Your Role In It. Vannessa Wade is the founder and CEO of Connect The Dots PR. Often called an “idea oven” and “branding magnet,” she has been featured in magazines such as Black Enterprise and Fast Company.  From working on legislative campaigns, to supporti...

Welcome Bridgett Holden, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Bridgett shares about The Journey Through PR and Advice for Upcoming Members. Bridgett studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Woman's University (TWU). Her clientele ranges from Fasion, Beauty, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, and Nonprofits. She is a military child and was raised overseas in Kaisersl...

Welcome Tala Kseibi, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Tala shares about Encouraging Young Adults To Purse Careers in PR. As a Public Relations Manager at Love Advertising, Tala is driven by a passion for effective communication and strategic brand management. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, focusing on Public Relations from The University of Texas at S...

Welcome Hailey Bui and Melissa Kinsella, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Hailey & Melissa share about Marketing & Communications in Energy with CAMS. Hailey Bui is a Marketing & Communications Specialist currently serving as a key member of the CAMS Marketing & Communications team. With over 5+ years of a robust professional background, Hailey i...

Welcome Becky Best, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Becky shares about The Many Paths A Career in PR Can Take You. Becky Best, APR has nearly 30 years of professional experience in communications. She began her career working at boutique PR agencies before transitioning to destination marketing and then spending 20 years in leadership positions in corporate soc...

Welcome Jordan Hunter Rice, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Jordan shares about Strategic Comms in the Political Sector. Jordan Hunter Rice, a policy analyst and strategic communications expert, leads teams in developing actionable strategies and guides clients through the ever-evolving political and economic environment. A former White House Press Secretary an...

Welcome Kaan Camuz and Anh Gilmore, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Kaan and Anh share about Connecting and Informing The Community For The Betterment Of Our Youth. Kaan Camuz is an educator with nearly 25 years of experience... He studied Electrical Engineering and Education at University of Houston, Sam Houston State University and at University of Texas and...

Welcome Zondra Victor-Johnson, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Zondra shares about The Communications Role for Non-Profits and Small Businesses. Zondra is a Communications Specialist residing in Houston, TX. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production from the University of Houston and a Master of Arts in New Media Journalism from Full Sail University. Zondr...

Welcome Joanne Miceli-Bogash, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Joanne shares about Development of Fundraising Techniques Utilizing Full- and Part-time Catholic Priests. Joanne has a 20+ year marketing background, Director of Client Services at Sky Marketing Ltd (sampling program through travel industry); PR for Broward Partnership for the Homeless in Ft. Lauderd...

Welcome Tamara Washington, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Tamara shares about Branding - Getting Everything Together Before Presenting Yourself to The Public/Media Tamara Washington is the Founder and Executive Consultant of Boom Media and Image Consulting and Boom Effect Entertainment and Sports (BEES). The native Texan and University of Houston graduate spen...

Welcome Anne Hedrich, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Anne shares about Communicating in the Roaring 20's. Anne Hedrich is an award-winning communicator with more than 20 years of communications experience, spanning strategic communications, internal communications, employee engagement, key messaging, public disclosure, issues and reputation management, cr...

Welcome Samantha Humphrey, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Samantha shares about Building Communities. Samantha Humphrey is the 31-year-old Director of Economic Development and Grant Management for Chambers County, Texas. She is responsible for managing $40 million in state and federal grants for the County, promoting economic and community development and serv...

Welcome Kristyn Hunt Cathey, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Kristyn shares about Taking the Leap: Transitioning from a Team of One to a Team of Many. Kristyn Hunt Cathey, APR is the Director of Communications for Goose Creek CISD. Before coming to the district, she served for 12 years as the Media/Communications Specialist for Port Arthur Independent School Di...

Welcome Lee Vela, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Lee shares about Public Affairs. Lee Vela is VP of Public Affairs of Clear Channel Outdoor. He has had 50 years in the public relations/public affairs industry working in agencies, governmental agencies, and corporate. Connect with Lee at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.vela.54 Twitter: @LeeVela123 Learn...

Welcome Jonathan Diamond, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Jonathan shares about Media Relations. Jonathan Diamond is the business editor at the Houston Chronicle. Before returning to Houston in 2022, Jonathan worked as the West Coast Editor of CoStar News in Los Angeles. He was also previously editor of the Los Angeles Business Journal, leading it in 2016 to 16...

Welcome Kacey Wilkins, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Kacey co-presents with consultant, Alexis Vargas, about the campaign: Powered For Good, Powered On For All Texans. Mrs. Kacey Wilkins serves as the Manager of Communications and Marketing for HARC. Throughout her career, Mrs. Wilkins has always had a passion for strategic thinking and creative communication...

Welcome Tiffany Marascio, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Tiffany shares about How To Start In PR, No Matter Your Age Or Where You Are In Your Career. Tiffany was born and raised in the Greater Houston area where she lives with her husband and three kids. She holds a master’s degree in marketing from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree from the Un...

Welcome Philip Immenschuh, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Philip shares about New, Emerging Things Happening in Public Relations. Philip is a recent Marketing graduate from The University of Oklahoma with experience in annual giving and a passion for entrepreneurship. As a member of the university foundation's annual giving team, Philip has developed stro...

Welcome Milka Horst, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Milka shares about Storytelling & Communications. Milka was born, raised, and educated in Puerto Rico. She left the island to continue her education in Spanish Language Broadcasting at Florida International University in Miami. Milka's journalism career started in 2001 in Washington DC as an intern c...

Welcome Ramona Crayton, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Ramona shares about The Importance of Transit Communication and Public Relations. Ramona is a Native Houstonian, with over 20 years of experience as a Communications professional. She holds a designation as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Change Management. Interesting Fact: She spent 3 years in...