Tansson Talks

Whether as an award-winning television producer or doing public relations at The White House, one thing that Alexis Revis Yeoman never did was stop learning. Continuing on our mission to bring people together, we are excited to have Mrs. Yeoman on our show, speaking about her journey through television producing, her pivot to public relations, and the greatest lessons she has learned through all o...

Heading into our twenty-fifth episode of Tansson Talks, we are excited to have Kathryn West joining us today! A recent college graduate and incoming graduate student at Olivet Nazarene University, she comes on the show to speak about her love of cosplay, her initiatives to bring awareness to human trafficking, and the role that the Lord's plan has on her life. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelo...

Soon to complete his studies at Valencia College, Lucas Marrero is setting the course for himself to become a business owner and grow into the profession of photography and videography. Speaking on the show, he lets viewers know how his past experiences led up to this point and why this is the right time to start the next chapter. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, communicator, and grad...

When it comes to overcoming hurdles, look no further than Matty Madden, a graduate student studying lifespan and digital communication. Nearly complete with his capstone project ahead of his August 2023 graduation, he comes on the show to speak about his academic research focused on student athletics and his message for fellow graduate students. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, communi...

Community radio is nothing without the community behind it, and we are glad to have Nathan Moore on our show this week! The general manager at WTJU-FM in Charlottesville, Virginia, he speaks about his personal experience with radio broadcasting and what makes broadcast so special for him. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator...

When it comes to video production and the communication industry, it is safe to say RaJeana Price is no stranger! Having worked in the industry in numerous capacities since before even leaving high school, RaJeana comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about her early start in the industry and the process creating the television pilot for "Big Girl Love." Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lif...

When it comes to navigating through life, Glenn Dano is quick to realize that everything relates to history. In his final lap of graduate school, Glenn comes on the podcast to speak about his untraditional path towards focusing on history education and why it is important to learn history. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creato...

Astronomy, theater, and writing are just some of the many interests of Tracy Harmer, a 21 year old communication graduate student attending Old Dominion University. This week's guest on the Tansson Talks show, she comes on to speak about her graduate studies, life as a child of a deaf adult (CODA), and her relationship with the television series Heartstopper . Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelo...

Supporting local public relations professionals is just one of the many roles of Alisa Crider, the current president of PRSA Hampton Roads. We are proud to have her on the Tansson Talks show to speak about the organization's role in community involvement, their upcoming events, alongside her personal story and what makes Hampton Roads a special region. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learn...

Having been recently selected as the PRSSA National President (2023-24), we are excited to welcome San Sharma to our show! In our Tansson Talks discussion, he speaks about his current role as PRSSA National Vice President of Chapter Development and his personal development journey over these past few years as he completed high school and entered college. You won't want to miss this discussion!...

Most recently a lifestyle associate producer for the High Noon broadcast at WTVQ, Michael Mcclellan comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his lifelong ambition to get into television production and his numerous ventures along the way! Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and pro...

With the topic of the week being educational opportunities and cybersecurity, we are proud to welcome back Josh Stuck. Now a certified professional in cybersecurity, he speaks on the Tansson Talks show about his educational and personal journey over the past two years to discuss how he is grown through this time. Within the discussion, he also informs us about the current status of cybersecurity a...

When it comes to approaching a new task or life experience, Peyton Buckley firmly believes that you should follow the path in front of you and appreciate the process. A student attending Old Dominion University, originally from Northern Virginia, he comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his time as a film production student, his experience being a lifeguard, and everything in-between. Bra...

When it comes to Zee Cherry, nothing is more important than serving the community. As aspiring juror, Zee comes onto the Tansson Talks show to speak about her desire to serve the community and the importance it carries. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks s...

Only the sky is the limit when it comes to goals set my SkylarRose Margolin! A podcaster in her own right, she comes on the Tansson Talks show this week to speak about what serves as her inspiration to podcast, her initial start to college, and what it means to have a support system. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator sinc...

Going into our eleventh episode of the Tansson Talks show, we are proud to welcome Dr. Darwin E. Mills, an educator and lifelong learner who speaks with us about his experience as an educator, how he found his passion in mathematics, and his plans for his new role at Regent University. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator si...

In the tenth episode of Tansson Talks, we are proud to have Taylor Ann Carpenter join us from Tennessee, where she hosts her "Nothing But Everything" podcast. On this episode, she speaks about what brought her to podcasting, her experience at the University of Memphis, and the experience of being an introvert in an extrovert's world. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, commu...

A campus radio show host, Mekhi Kirkwood is no stranger to being in front of the microphone. Now as a guest, he speaks on the TanssonTalks show about his experience thus far hosting his shows during his freshman year of college, the role professional wrestling has played within his life, and how he plans to make the most of his time at his university. Brandon K. Hedgepeth  is a lifelong learner, c...

A student at the University of Florida and the National PRSSA Vice President of Member Services, Lauren Casole knows that it is important for college students to make the most of their college experience. Joining the podcast, she speaks about what led her go to the public relations route from journalism and how PRSSA members can maximize their membership. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner...

Having spent the past several years working on projects ranging from vlogs to photography, ‎Seth Gardner is now a 3D artist working towards his own personal aspirations. On the Tansson Talks show, he speaks about his experiences within content creation, his desire to continue growing his interests, and his hopes for the creative community. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator,...

A graduating senior at the University of Florida, Lauren Garelick comes onto the Tansson Talks show to speak about her role as managing director of UF Alpha Productions, her college experience, and her desire to explore her passions through public relations. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as th...

Every day is a learning experience when it comes to Milagros Orcoyen, a junior attending Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. Milagros comes on the podcast to speak about her desire for learning, her time as a webcast host for The Business Takeaway , and her role as the PRSSA National Vice President for Events and Fundraising. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate...

Speaking about her college experience and recent summer internships, Ayiana Davis Polen comes on the show while in her junior year at Spelman College. She returns to the podcast having previously been a guest on the Bran'sCorner Podcast in 2021. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host an...

When it comes to supporting her community, Nicole Steele always wants to make sure she is giving it her all. The PRSSA National Vice President of Brand Engagement (2022-23), she comes on the platform to speak about her experience in the public relations realm thus far, her future ambitions, and what it means to serve the community. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and grad...

In his second semester of his time as a student at Old Dominion University, Isaac Avis (also known as Vortec) comes on the show to speak about his recent journey to become a personal trainer, his love of music, and his ambition to become a physical therapist. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as t...