PRactically Speaking Houston

Welcome Kami Watson Huyse, APR, to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Kami Watson Huyse, APR, is a communications strategist, keynote speaker, and author. Through Zoetica Media, she advises corporate communications and marketing teams on strategy, visibility, and AI-supported workflows. An early adopter, practitioner, and educator through three waves o...

Welcome Julie B. Fix, APR, Fellow PRSA, to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Julie has a BA, Journalism from University of Houston. She is a former PRSA Houston board secretary, treasurer and Assembly Delegate. She was former leadership in the Texas Public Relations Association, including chair. She was a former board member and chair of the Public Re...

Welcome Mike O’Neill, to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Mike O’Neill is a corporate communications and public relations leader who blends nearly a decade of strategic messaging experience with a 25-year foundation in broadcast journalism. He combines the instincts of a newsroom veteran with the discipline of a corporate communicator, crafting stori...

Welcome Laura Frnka-Davis, APR, to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Before founding LFD Communications, Laura honed her expertise at some of Houston’s well-known nonprofits and businesses, including Texas Children’s Hospital, Pierpont Communications, and LifeGift. Her comprehensive understanding of multiple communications disciplines, from media rela...

Welcome Kristoffer Smith to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Kristoffer Smith is a communications and public relations professional with over 15 years of experience specializing in creative direction, content creation, and production. With expertise spanning school public relations, sports, short films, corporate projects, commercials, promotional vi...

Welcome Leslee Hackett to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Leslee is a digital marketing and public relations consultant with 12+ years of experience developing data-driven communication strategies that elevate brand visibility and audience engagement. She specializes in social media strategy, content management, integrated internal and external comm...

Welcome Robyn Patterson to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Robyn Patterson is a senior public affairs strategist with deep experience at the intersection of politics, policy, and media. She served as a spokesperson in the Biden White House, where she led communications strategy on some of the administration’s most complex and high-profile issues—inc...

Welcome Corey Martin to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Corey has spent over 25 years contributing to powerful integrated earned communications programs – connecting influencer marketing with earned media to effectively take advantage of an ever-changing media landscape. Press + media influencers as well as social + cultural influencers create a med...

Welcome Angelique Myers Evans, MPA, APR to PRactically Speaking Houston – the official podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. Angelique Myers Evans, MPA, APR is the Chief Communications Officer at Houston TranStar, where she leads internal and external strategic communications for a multi-agency regional transportation and emergency management organization. She also serves as the President of PRSA H...

Welcome Jeff Frey, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Jeff shares about The Synergy Between Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence in Modern PR Campaigns. Jeff Frey is the Founder and CEO of Vital Competence, a consulting firm at the forefront of blending Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) for innovative solutions. He has work...

Welcome Hannah Pietsch, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Hannah shares about Prioritizing Personal Development. With nearly 15 years of experience spanning the communications spectrum, Hannah Pietsch is a proven communications professional with expertise in media relations and internal communications. As the owner of Beloved Communications, LLC, she serves clien...

Welcome Anh Nguyen, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Anh shares about Why Purpose-Driven Marketing Works. Anh Nguyen is the Chief Brand Amplifier at Amplified Marketing, where she helps purpose-driven brands, social impact ventures, and nonprofits through #MarketingThatMatters . She’s also passionate about empowering women professionals and business leaders to u...

Welcome Carla Sapsford Newman, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Carla shares about Storytelling As Your Superpower . Carla is a recovering journalist with a double masters in journalism and international affairs from Columbia. She specializes in multi-channel storytelling, crafting pitches around stories she would have run as an editor and producer earlier in he...

Welcome Robyn Egbert, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Robyn shares about Community Building In PRSA. Robyn Egbert is a strategic communicator who thrives in connecting organizations and brands to their communities. Receiving her Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Houston, her background lies in developing and managing communication camp...

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...

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 to PRSay, the podcast of the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America! On PRSay we spotlight our talented members and get to know each other a little better. Valonia Walker, APR, is the Chief Communications Officer in Hempstead ISD. She is a one-person shop and is gearing up the start of school! Valonia is a high-energy school communications pro and attributes much of her...

Welcome to PRSay, the podcast of the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America! On PRSay we spotlight our talented members and get to know each other a little better. Today’s guest is Leslee Hackett. As an avid learner, Leslee is always committed to improving her craft within the Public Relations and Communications field. Leslee is an analytical thinker that has a proven track rec...

Welcome Ashley Small, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Ashley shares about Lessons on Leadership. There is a unique place where PR, technology, and digital media overlap, and in that place, you’ll find Ashley Small, Founder, and CEO of Medley Inc. Ashley’s proven PR and digital marketing strategies have helped brands grow their visibility, amplify their voice an...

 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 U...

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 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 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, c...

 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. Zond...