Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Want to take your PRSSA Chapter to the next level? Join Ro Lane, 2024-2025 National VP of Brand Engagement, as she sits down with Olivia "Liv" McCurdy, 2024-2025 National VP of Chapter Development. They're diving into all things PRSSA—building and valuing genuine connections that last and juggling leadership without losing your mind. Whether you're leading a brand-new Chapter or repping one with deep roots, this episode is packed with tips, real talk and some inspiration to help you make your mark.
Additional information:
To learn more about PRSSA’s initiatives and the most up-to-date resources:
To connect with Liv, Vice President of Chapter Development ‘24-25:
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
En este podcast, explora la comunicación multicultural y el liderazgo inclusivo con Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA, Milagros Orcoyen, y Andrea Gils Monzón, quien comparte su experiencia como uruguaya radicada en Estados Unidos. La conversación se centra en la importancia de las habilidades de comunicación multicultural en el mundo globalizado y estrategias para trabajar en equipos diversos. Andrea también comparte ejemplos de diferencias culturales en el ámbito laboral y cómo resolver malentendidos. Finalmente, se discute cómo los estudiantes pueden desarrollar un liderazgo inclusivo con una mentalidad global.
Para conectar con Andrea Gils Monzón:
Para conectar con Milagros, la Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA '24-'25: nationalpresident@prsa.org
Para conectar con PRSSA Nacional:
Para conectar con Ro Lane, Vicepresidenta de Brand Engagement '24-'25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
The Heart of BEDI: Uplifting the International Perspective in Public Relations
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Join Uyen Ngo, the Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for PRSSA National Committee, and Nashat Ahmed the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, as they speak with Fernanda Sinzato, the senior associate of healthcare media relations at Weber Shandwick about her International PR experience. In this episode, Uyen, Nashat and Fernanda talk about Fernanda’s journey being an international PR student and transitioning to be a PR professional. Fernanda goes into depth about the challenges she has faced and the lessons she has learned. The pair also goes into depth about how PRSSA students and chapters can support their classmates, who are going through many changes in their careers and lives.
We promote and build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and equity in the PR workforce. If you want to get to hear about how PRSSA supports international PRSSA members, BEDI, how to get involved with PRSSA National BEDI initiatives, or how you can be a champion for the future, this episode will be perfect for you.
Additional information:
To connect with Fernanda Sinzato:
To learn more about PRSSA's initiatives for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
Diversity & Inclusion | Equity in Public Relations | PRSSA | PRSA
To connect with Nashat Ahmed, PRSSA Proud Council member '24-25:
To connect with Uyen, Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI) ‘24-25:
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, VP of Brand Engagement '24-25:

Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Join Megan vanVollenhoven, the PRSSA VP of Career Services for 2024—2025, sits down with Gina Laughlin, Champions for PRSSA Co-Chair and VP of Global Communications at Delta Air Lines, the vital role that Champions for PRSSA plays in ensuring the success of PRSSA students globally. Megan and Gina also talk about the importance of mentorship, lessons learned from PRSSA and Gina and Megan’s tips and tricks for battling imposter syndrome.
Additional information:
To learn more about Champions for PRSSA:
Learn about Champions for PRSSA
To connect with Gina:
Gina Pesko Laughlin | LinkedIn
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Megan vanVollenhoven, Vice President of Career Services ’24-25
Megan vanVollenhoven | LinkedIn
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Join Ro Lane, the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, sit down with Milagros Orcoyen, the PRSSA National President, to talk about how powerful PRSSA can be (as a member, as someone involved in your local board, and on National Committee), and her personal triumphs and tribulations throughout her PRSSA journey. This episode will leave you feeling inspired, insightful, and ready to become a part of the power of PRSSA, and the change we all bring for good in our opportunities.
Additional information:
To learn more about PRSSA’s initiatives and the most up-to-date resources:
To learn more about the Tools for Chapter Leaders page:
To connect with Milagros, the PRSSA National President ‘24-25:
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
The Heart of BEDI: Conversations on Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Join Ro Lane, the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, and Uyen Ngo, the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI), as they talk about the why behind BEDI. In this episode, Ro and Uyen talk about why belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion are so important—as students and future professionals—and how we can promote and build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and equity in the PR workforce. If you want to know more about BEDI, how to get involved with PRSSA National BEDI initiatives, or how you can be a champion for the future, this episode will be perfect for you.
To learn more about PRSSA’s initiatives for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inlclusion:
Diversity & Inclusion | Equity in Public Relations | PRSSA | PRSA
To connect with Uyen, Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI) ‘24-25:
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Join Alicia Caracciolo, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Events and Fundraising, and Kelly Davis, APR, Fellow PRSA, the University of South Carolina PRSSA Chapter Faculty Adviser, while they discuss the lessons learned from hosting multiple District Conferences. In this episode, Alicia and Kelly talk about the experience students gain from learning how to host these events, the creativity you can bring to a District Conference, and some of the processes to get there. If you or your Chapter are interested in hosting a District Conference, this is the episode for you!
Additional Information:
To learn more about District Conferences:
District Conferences | Network With Local PR Pros | PRSSA | PRSA
To apply to host a Spring 2025 District Conference:
PRSSA Spring 2025 District Conference — Hosting Application
To connect with Alicia, Vice President of Events and Fundraising ‘24-25:
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

Saturday Jul 13, 2024
ICON Unveiled with Leslie Mendez
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Join Ro Lane, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, and Leslie Mendez, the PRSSA ICON 2024 Conference Coordinator, in a conversation about all things ICON! In this episode, Ro and Leslie talk about Leslie’s experience coming into coordinating ICON, exciting details about the conference and the area, and more!
Additional Information:
To learn more about ICON:
For all your ICON fundraising needs and interests:
FUNdraising Playbook and Sponsorship Guide
To connect with Leslie and her Chapter:
California State Fullerton PRSSA | Instagram
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
PR, Pride and Progress: Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair, on His Journey
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Teo Landoni, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Uyen Ngo, the 2024-2025 National PRSSA Vice President for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, interview Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair. In this episode, Joseph talks about his journey as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as a public relations professional.

Tuesday May 21, 2024
Student Stories: High School Initiative at IMC Connect
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Ava Kendrena, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President of Member Services interviews two students from the University of Mississippi. They discuss their PRSSA District Conference - IMC Connect, focusing on their high school outreach initiative and its importance.