Touching Base

Amber Broder is the founder of ABC Social Media Management, a company she started her junior year of college. In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of social media management, while also discussing college, gap years, and the woes of life. Amber’s Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-broder-abcsocialmediamanagement Website: https://abcsocialmediamanagement.com/ IG: @abcsocia...

Alexandria Ott is the CEO of Chrome City Creative. In this episode, we discuss Alexandria’s long standing PR career while also getting into moving to a new city, starting from scratch and learning to love yourself. Alex’s Links:   Linkedin   Website   IG: alexvott , chromecityca  TOUCHING BASE WEBSITE: touchingbasepr.com Touching Base is a motivating resource for those looking to break into the pu...

I started Touching Base: PR Edition in July of 2020. Stuck with nothing to do during the pandemic, I knew I wanted to make a difference and advance my career at the same time. At the time, I was doing a remote internship and trying to learn everything I could about public relations while attending a school that didn’t offer a PR major. I was paving the way for myself in the industry and wanted to...

Nichimyo Rich is the founder of Amor Four Collective. In this episode, Nichimyo shares her story from getting started with PR in college after transferring schools. We continue on to talk about elevating voices (especially those in the BIPOC community) and scaling a business from freelance to agency. Nichimyo’s Links: Website: amorfourco.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amorfourco/?hl=en Li...

Nicole Rodrigues is the founder and CEO of NRPR Group. In this episode, Nicole shares her whole story of working in PR and touches upon working in tech and navigating PR as a mom. We also talk about the ebbs and flows of life and becoming a leader. Nicole’s Links: NRPR Group website: https://www.nrprgroup.com/ Nicole's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolerpr/ NRPR Group's Instagram:https://w...

Alex Nurrae is a communications specialist and runs On Mark Communications! In this episode, Alex shares the importance of creating your own opportunities to succeed and how she landed her internships in college. We also talk about the work-life environment and how important a good one is as well as how being authentic is the key to her success.    Alex’s Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/onmar...

Lindsay Colker is the founder of Elevate Communications. In this episode, Lisa shares how she manifested her goals and how mental toughness helped get her where she is today. We also talk about entertainment PR and what working at Netflix is like, as well as the hustle of PR. Lindsay’s Links: Website: www.elevateprco.com IG: @elevate_comms Sign up for the Touching Base: PR Edition Newsletter: http...

Lisa Lloyd is the creator of Communications & Culture. In this episode, Lisa shares how she majored in sociology and how she thinks every PR professional needs knowledge in sociology to succeed. She goes on to talk about healthcare PR, that industry, and furthermore relationship building and its importance. Lisa’s Links: Website: https://www.communicationsandculture.com/ Sign up for the Touchi...

Georgie Bentley-Buckle is the founder of Luxe BB PR. In this episode, Georgie talks about moving from her interior design degree to her first job in PR and learning what PR is. She goes on to share how she has moved from industry to industry and how she now sets boundaries and expectations with her clients. Georgies’s Links: Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/georgielilybb/ Business IG: https:...

Sarah Parsons is the founder + CEO of Sarah Parsons Media. In this episode, Sarah shares her story from theater major and actress to working in PR. Then it literally turns into a therapy session as we talk about how everything happens for a reason and battling imposter syndrome. Sarah’s Links: Website: www.sarahparsonsmedia.com IG: @sarahelizabethparsons_ Sign up for the Touching Base: PR Edition...

Gianna Fontana is a managing director at Heron Agency in Chicago. In this episode, Gianna shares about her non-traditional college experience, going to more of an arts school in a city as well as how experiences and knowing people can help you in PR. We also talk about the grind that is PR and how it can be rewarding. Gianna’s Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianna-fontana-b1a17081/ H...

Lexie Smith is the founder of PR Bar Inc, in addition to many other titles. In this episode, Lexie shares her path into entrepreneurship from starting as a broadcast journalism major to agency life to extreme burnout. As a PR Coach, Lexie also shares what she thinks is necessary to get hired in PR, and how to perfect your portfolio. Lexie’s Links: Pitchin’ and Sippin’ Podcast: https://theprbarinc....

Dr. Shawna Charles is the CEO and founder of Charles Communications Group. In this episode, Shawna shares her non-traditional path to PR, getting a job in corporate America and working in management for many years before taking a break. During her break, Shawna got her PhD in psychology, so we also talk about how that helps her with public relations. Shawna's Links: Personal IG: @drsmcphd Business...

Kim Wilson Marshall is the founder and director of Wilson Marshall PR + Special Events. In this episode, Kim shares the story of getting her first job and from there kind of just being thrown into higher-level roles before talking about starting her business to assist with her work-life balance as a mom. Kim and I also talk about paid media and its integration into public relations. Kim's Links: C...

Phil Weiss is a Senior Vice President at Allison+Partners. Phil's story is one that will definitely speak to a lot of people, as the conversation ranges from starting his career at a small PR firm and using those skills and connections to move into higher positions before switching gears and going to work at a large global firm. Phil's Links: Company Website: https://www.allisonpr.com/ Sign up for...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Samantha Bryant, the founder of Samantha Bryant PR. this episode, we talk about so many things including getting your start in TV and media, finding a network in a new city and staying productive on your own. Samantha's Links: Website: https://www.samanthabryantpr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthabpublicity/ T...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Emma Walsh, an influencer marketing coordinator at Gallery Media Group. In this episode, we talk about so many things including the job search process, graduating early, and working in influencer marketing. Emma's Links: Website/blog: emmajosephinewalsh.com Instagram: instagram.com/emma.walsh LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emmajwal...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Tori Porter, the founder of Tori Porter Communications. In this episode, we talk about so many things including burnout, taking time off as a business owner, and the rewarding parts of PR. Tori's Links: Personal Instagram: instagram.com/tori__porter/ Business Instagram: instagram.com/toriporter.communications/ TOUCHING BASE: P...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Adrianne Lightbourne, the owner of Delores Communications. In this episode, we talk about so many things including the transition from journalism to PR, making your way in the industry and building connections and how she scaled her agency.  Adrianne's Links: Instagram LinkedIn Website TOUCHING BASE: PR EDITION WEBSITE: t...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Taylor Neimer and Waylon Tate who are from JWA Public Relations. In this episode, we talk about so many things including the mentor/mentee relationship, Waylon's hiring process and Taylor's experience with it, and how covid impacted the world, both in the work force and academia.  Taylor and Waylon's Links: Our website -&...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Taylor Brooks, the founder of Everything Taylored PR! In this episode, we talk about so many things including building a network and making friends in the industry, going from freelance to an agency and growing your team, and self care and burnout. Taylor’s Links: INSTAGRAM: @simplytaylored_ EMAIL: Info@EverythingTaylored...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Kathryn Srikandi, the founder of Communicare PR! In this episode, we talk about so many things including getting a degree in a non-PR field, the evolution of public relations, and working in hospitality and tourism. Kathryn’s Links: Website: https://communicarepr.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/communicare...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Kosi Harris, the founder of Kosi Harris PR! In this episode, we talk about so many things including going to fashion school, switching paths and niches, and working in non-profit PR.  Kosi’s Links: Website: www.kosiharris.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kosi_harris_pr Facebook:  https://www.facebo...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Samantha Belteky, the founder of Kommunikacio PR! In this episode, we talk about so many things including the college experience and how it may not be perfect, agency life and how it can contribute to burnout, and relationship building and the role that plays in PR.  Samantha’s Links: Samantha's Bio: https://msha.ke/...

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Amy Doary. Amy is the owner of ADPR! In this episode, we talk about so many things including corporate communications and why knowing that skillset is important, expanding your niche and working in many different environments, including celebrity PR, and utilizing social media as a business.  Amy’s Links: Website: ww...