Pitch Live with Amy Summers

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Melody Stampley’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and how it helped launch her multifaceted career rooted in purpose. Melody earned her bachelor’s in Public Relations from the University of Florida and completed her master’s in Communication from Florida International University. In 2020, Melody found her true c...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Ted Winner, a Peabody, DuPont, and Emmy Award-winning producer whose 25+ year career in journalism includes work with some of the most iconic media organizations in the industry including: CNN, ABC News, The Weather Channel, ESPN, and NFL Network—where he helped develop and launch original shows like “Cold Pizza” and “Good Morning Foot...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at April Sosa’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and how it helped shape her versatile career in communications and marketing. With experience spanning media relations, digital marketing, and event management, April has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Del Monte Fresh Produce, Burg...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Mark C. Perna, a nationally recognized generational expert, bestselling author, and founder and CEO of TFS Results. Mark is leading a powerful paradigm shift in education and workforce development through his national movement, “Education with Purpose and Employment with Passion,” which connects the critical pipelines between education...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Salem Farmand’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity®, reflecting on how the experience helped shape his professional journey. A 2022 graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Public Relations and a focus in Business, Salem moved to New York City to merge his professional expertise with his faith, steppin...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Sarita Krishnamurthy, founder and principal of IN.DE Interior Architecture and Design—an accomplished architect and designer known for fusing timeless elegance with deeply meaningful, personalized spaces. A proud graduate of the University of Florida, Sarita expanded her global design perspective through additional studies in Italy, th...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast revisits Ellie Howell’s journey, from her #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity®, where she first honed her pitching skills, to her impressive rise through the ranks of top PR firms like Quinn PR and rbb Communications. Today, she’s a senior account executive at M18 PR, specializing in ultra-luxury hospitality and real estate, representing...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Christine Horner, MD, FACS, a nationally recognized surgeon, author, and fierce advocate for women’s health. Dr. Horner made history with her groundbreaking Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project (BRA Project), a five-year crusade that led to federal legislation requiring insurance coverage for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, s...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Kara Guillaume’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and how she strategically built her career in the entertainment industry. Starting as a remote social media intern for Pitch Publicity® through a University of Florida Alumni Association partnership during her junior year, Kara leveraged every opportunity at UF, e...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast spotlights Flody Suarez who has made an extraordinary impact across Broadway, television, and film. Flody’s career began in advertising, with impressive campaigns for iconic brands and organizations including Rolls Royce, WCBS-TV and the New York Mets. As VP of Marketing for Miramax Films, Flody led numerous advertising campaigns before moving...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Sloan Savage’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and the pivotal pitching experiences based in research that helped shape her into the diverse communications professional she is today. Now a New York-based director specializing in corporate communications at Forward Global, Sloan has built a stellar career in publ...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Greg Horn, a trailblazing entrepreneur and thought leader in the nutrition industry with a remarkable track record of innovation and impact. As former CEO of GNC®, Greg spearheaded the company’s growth to $1.5 billion in revenue and introduced iconic products like Mega Men®. His entrepreneurial foresight also helped launch Celsius®, a...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” takes you behind the scenes to explore the origins of the podcast and highlights the most unforgettable moments from its first season. Host Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity® and INICIVOX®, shares season one’s most insightful, shocking, and hilarious pitching moments with “Pitch Pros” and “Pitch Stars” who know how to harness the po...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features America’s Relationship Expert, Dr. Wendy Walsh. As host of “The Dr. Wendy Walsh Show” on iHeart Radio’s KFI-AM in Los Angeles, Wendy is well known for her impressive media career in television on EXTRA, “The Doctors,” CNN, and FOX News’ “The O’Reilly Factor.” In 2017, she was recognized as a Time Magazine Person of the Year ‘Silence Br...

This episode of Pitch Live with Amy Summers podcast takes a look at Lee Hathaway’s time at Pitch Publicity®, where his passionate personality and unmatched work ethic left a memorable mark. From jet-setting to major conferences to orchestrating high-profile events, Lee's contributions were pivotal during one of the busiest and most thriving periods for Pitch Publicity® and during the launch of INI...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Anthony Zolezzi, executive vice chairman of Dalrada Financial Corporation and president of Dalrada Home. With a passion for environmental change, Anthony has dedicated his career to driving sustainability and health initiatives on a global scale. He’s known for high-impact collaborations, including consulting with HRH Charles, Prince o...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast spotlights LaKendra Tookes’ career in entertainment and her short side hustle as a publicist at Pitch Publicity®. LaKendra has an exciting career in entertainment as a writer, actress, TV host, and comedian. From New York City to Los Angeles, her work has been featured on major networks, showcasing her diverse talents across many industry platf...

This episode of the “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Marci Zaroff, the fashionista visionary who coined the term “ECOfashion” in 1995. Marci is an internationally recognized ecolifestyle expert, serial entrepreneur, and author of "ECOrenaissance: Co-Creating A Stylish, Sexy and Sustainable World," (Simon & Schuster). As the founder and CEO of ECOfashion Corp, she’s built a powerh...

This episode of the “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Kylie Morgan’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and the skills she gained that launched her career in public relations. After earning her master’s degree in public relations and communications from the University of Florida, Kylie built upon her internship experience at Pitch Publicity® by working with promin...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers,” gives an insider’s look at how Howard Schiffer, a former midwife, founded Vitamin Angels—a global public health nonprofit. His mission to provide life-saving vitamin A to children worldwide began with the startling realization that millions of children lacked access to this crucial and affordable nutrient. Since its start in 1994, Vitamin Angels has b...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Cameryn Junck’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and the moves she made since graduating from the University of Florida with a master’s degree in Mass Communications and a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. Cameryn began her professional career at a boutique PR agency, Wynne Communications, as account executi...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast follows the career of Erica Loewe who rose from intern to Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff for Public Engagement at The White House. Previously serving as President Joe Biden’s Director of African American Media, Erica has held many key roles in Congress, including Deputy Communications Director for House Majority Whip Jame...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Ledora Brown’s time at Pitch Publicity® and her deep history with founder Amy Summers. After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Public Relations and Journalism, Ledora began her career at Pitch Publicity®, where she built a strong foundation in pitching that set her up for success. Working with Pitch Publici...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast puts talk show host and radio personality Mark Alyn in the interview hot seat! With more than 30 years experience in broadcast media, interviewing 30,000+ experts and celebrities, Mark shares his insider tips on how to best approach and pitch a broadcast journalist. As host of “Late Night Health Radio,” Mark interviews experts who share how to...

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Tiffany McKinnie’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and the skills she gained to launch her career in public relations. After earning a Public Relations degree from the University of Florida and interning at Pitch Publicity®, Tiffany has gone on to work at other PR agencies in New York City focused on tech, biote...