Hello Frances

Shantelle recorded this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast with special guest Erin Rosetti, a former member of the Frances Roy team. Erin is an award-winning strategic communicator, passionate storyteller, and issues management professional currently working as the Communications Manager for Memorial Health System. In this episode, Erin gets real with us and shares her thoughts on mental...

During the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Communications Summit, hosted by the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, Shantelle recorded this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast with a live audience and special guest McKenzie Burleigh. McKenzie is Associate Publisher at Rowland Publishing and Yoga Instructor at Yoga Studio 30A. During the live episode McKenzie answers some toug...

Former Assistant Vice President of Princeton University Services at Princeton University Paul Breitman joins our host Shantelle Dedicke for this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. Paul shares what traits and values are important to dynamic organizations, what steps you need to take to be a dynamic organization, and so much more! Listen to the full episode and let us know your thoughts by emaili...

Registered Dietitian and owner of Hopewell Health, Hope Brandt, joins our host Shantelle Dedicke for this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. Hope shares tips on how to manage your energy from a nutritional standpoint, what has been a game changer for developing her business, advice she would give someone pursuing their own venture, and much more!

Our Marketing Manager Kelsey joins Shantelle on the Hello Frances Podcast this week to discuss the ever-changing landscape of the workplace. They discuss the benefits of a hybrid workplace from both the employer and employee perspective, how to balance business needs and fairness, and how to implement a hybrid work model that suits your organization. Do your company’s employees work from home, onl...

Setting healthy boundaries in the workplace is different for each individual, but when there set you’re sure to be more energized and productive. Shantelle Dedicke hosts this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast with guest host Hillaree Durso to explain their experiences with settings boundaries and tips to implement when setting boundaries of your own. They also share questions they ask th...

July 1st marks the 6th year of Frances Roy Agency and we’re making this year all about our team. This week, host Shantelle Dedicke is joined by some of our team members to discuss goals and inspirations for year 6 and more. Make sure to follow along with us over the next year as we celebrate the Year of the Team and all the great things to come. Have questions about or for our team? Email hello@fr...

Although graphic design has evolved throughout recent years, many still believe common myths about this ever-changing art form. Our Design and Content Coordinator Kayla Koger and Junior Copywriter Jacie Chandler host this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to share their takes on a few common graphic design misconceptions. Questions for Kayla and Jacie? Email hello@francesroy.com.

Business owners often find themselves faced with big decisions they have to make that affect their business, their employees, and their future. Recently, Shantelle had to make an important decision for Frances Roy, and with doing her research, she began to consider her intentions and if they aligned with those of the agency. She discusses her process for making a decision for the organization and...

Jacie Chandler, former Intern and current Junior Copywriter of the Frances Roy Agency is the host of this week's episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. In this episode, she discusses her time as an intern and why she believes internships are important. She shares some key takeaways from her time at Frances Roy, including real-world experience outside of the classroom, learning how to work with a te...

Director of Marketing and Community Relations at Step One Automotive Group, Maureen Bierman, joins us on this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to discuss their past five years of business and their upcoming celebration for their anniversary. Maureen shares the exciting details of their Step One Fest on June 12th, the core values of their company, the successes Step One has had over the years,...

Photographer and Black and Gold Agency owner Elizabeth Waterman joins us on this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to share her journey in the creative world and owning and operating her creative agency. Elizabeth shares how her business has evolved throughout the years, where she plans to take Black and Gold Agency in the future, how she and her team impact the clients they serve, advice she w...

CEO of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, Demetrius Fuller, joins us again on the Hello Frances Podcast this week to share MKAF updates. Shantelle and Demetrius discuss the importance of art in a community, the mental health benefits art can provide, the impact of art on culture, and so much more. Demetrius also shares what MKAF has in store for the community for the rest of 2022. If you are not a...

Do you know your customers are happy with your products or services, but your online presence doesn’t showcase all of your loyal patrons' great experiences with your business? Our design and content coordinator Kayla Koger hosts this week's episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to share a few ways to increase your customer feedback through reviews on your online profiles, including Google, Facebook...

After hearing our review podcast about his book Herding Tigers, author Todd Henry joins us on the Hello Frances Podcast this week. Todd is the founder and host of the Accidental Creative Podcast, an author, and an international speaker where he shares his expertise on creativity, productivity, and passion for work. Listen to the full episode to hear Todd’s insight on recognizing strengths in your...

Do you have any wearable technology that you use to optimize your performance? Shantelle has been implementing new technologies into her routine to analyze and monitor important aspects of her daily life in hopes of optimization. Listen to this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to learn how Shantelle uses her Apple Watch, Oculus, and Oura Ring to track her daily functions, sleep, activit...

Former podcast guest Marcia Hull is back again on the Hello Frances Podcast! This week Shantelle and Marcia share about the upcoming 10th Annual Destin Rotary Crawfish Bash. As the chairperson of this year’s event and with nearly 30 years of service to the Rotary Club, Marcia explains what you can experience at the Crawfish Bash. Listen to the full episode now and mark your calendar to join us for...

Have you met our intern Jacie? We continue to learn so much from Jacie during her time with us at Frances Roy and this week we invited her on the Hello Frances Podcast to introduce her! In this episode, Jacie shares what made her pursue a career in communications, her future career plans, her favorite projects she’s worked on at the agency, and more. Listen to the full episode and leave some advic...

Shantelle recently read an article in her alma mater ASU’s Thrive Magazine that reminded her of something she needed to hear. In this episode, Shantelle shares her insight from the article written by May Busch, the former COO of Morgan Stanley Europe. In the article, May shares the 3 Cs you should avoid at all stages of your career - comparison, competition, and conflict. Shantelle breaks down wha...

In this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast, Shantelle and Hillaree discuss a leadership book they recently read called Herding Tigers: Be The Leader That Creative People Need by Todd Henry. In learning about piloting creative teams, Shantelle and Hillaree share their biggest takeaways from the book. Topics include building and sustaining trust, creating stability, personal ethics, and more. If y...

Have you checked out Adobe Creative Cloud Express? In a previous episode, we talked about Canva, a great design tool for those who are not graphic designers. In this week's episode, Design & Content Coordinator Kayla Koger breaks down Adobe’s similar product Adobe Creative Cloud Express. This new tool is easier to use than Adobe Creative Clouds' other design products, such as Photoshop, Illustrato...

When so much is going on in the world around you, it’s easy to feel helpless, out of control, and overwhelmed. In this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast, Shantelle shares three things she does to help her get through the days when it seems nearly impossible. Listen to the full episode for practices you can implement into your daily routine to help find balance when the issues around you feel mu...

The founder of Lady ChangeMakers, Jessica Bargenquast, joins us on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to discuss her business and the inspiration behind it. Lady ChangeMakers is an exclusive eCommerce platform for women-owned businesses to gain visibility and sales. Jessica explains how she came up with this business venture, the different types of businesses you can find on the plat...

Have you planned your social media strategy for 2022 yet? It’s not too late! In this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast, we’re discussing three current social media trends you should consider when creating your content. Do you prioritize bite-sized content? Do you partner with influencers to promote your products or services? Do you take advantage of selling directly from your social medi...

This week Shantelle shares our team’s recent discovery of the Adobe Creative Types test. We have taken many personality evaluations before, but this Adobe test shares insight into your creative personality. Through a series of 15 questions, the assessment not only determines your creative style but also shares your strengths, untapped potential, and ideal collaborators. Take the test at mycreative...