PRSSA Podcasts

PR with the Pros: Mallory Blair

Mallory Blair, CEO of Small Girls PR, shares with 2022-2023 PRSSA vice president of brand engagement Nicole Steele about the public relations firm she co-founded in college. As she talks about what it took to start a firm, work culture, successful campaigns, and more, Mallory shares great advice and insights for aspiring PR professionals.

PR with the Pros: Donna LaVoie

Donna LaVoie, founder and CEO of a leading biotech and life science PR agency in Boston called LaVoieHealthScience, tells 2022-2023 PRSSA vice president of brand engagement Nicole Steele about her company and tips for students entering the public relations industry. 

PR with the Pro’s: Dr Caroline Heldman

Dr. Caroline Heldman, executive director at The Representation Project, chats with 2022-2023 vice president of brand engagement Nicole Steele. Dr. Heldman discusses some of her favorite campaigns, how to successfully include representation in media, tips for public speaking, and more. 

Student Stories: Oakley Weddle

PRSSA member Oakley Weddle and Nicole Steele — PRSSA 2022-2023 vice president of brand engagement — discuss Oakley's story, how to launch a PR firm while in college, ways to use one's PR skills to make an impact, and more. This podcast is also part of a giveaway, so be sure to use our Instagram story template to share one takeaway from this podcast by March 8, 2023 for a chance to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards. 

PR with the Pros: Gina Laughlin

Gina Laughlin, director of global employee engagement & recognition for Delta Air Lines and past national PRSSA president, chats with 2022-2023 vice president of brand engagement Nicole Steele. Gina discusses how PRSSA has impacted her career, successful internal communications campaigns, how to leverage PRSSA Champions, and more. 

PR with the Pro’s: PRSA’s 75th Anniversary with Dr. Felicia Blow, APR

This year, we celebrate PRSA's 75th Anniversary. Listen in as the 2022-2023 Vice President of Brand Engagement, Nicole Steele, interviews PRSA National Chair Dr. Felicia Blow, APR about PRSA and PRSSA. Dr. Blow talks about everything from past PRSA milestones, to PRSSA, to recent PRSA announcements. 

Student Stories: Hosting a District Conference with Kynsay Hunt

Kynsay Hunt, conference coordinator for last year's University of South Carolina’s District Conference, shares her experience hosting a PRSSA District Conference with 2022-2023 Vice President of Events and Fundraising, Milagros Orcoyen. They discuss the benefits of hosting a District Conference, advice to others hosting, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and more. If you're considering hosting a PRSSA District Conference, you'll definitely want to give it a listen!

Student Stories: A Podcast About Podcasting with Brady Mills

2021—2022 Vice President of Brand Engagement, Cat Kalogeros, interviews Brady Mills, podcast host of PR Hangover for Grand Valley State University's PRSSA Chapter. Brady chats about all things podcasts, from PR Hangover production to his favorite podcasts to listen to. If your Chapter is interested in starting a podcast, you'll definitely want to take a listen! 

PR With The Pros: Matt Prince

On this episode of PR With the Pros, PRSSA National's 2021-22 VP of Professional Development, Kayla Holley, interviews Taco Bell's Sr. Manager of Public Relations & Brand Experience, Matt Prince. The two talk about Prince's Net Net Synergy networking website and LinkedIn group for young professionals, the importance of mentors and the types of mentorships, the attributes he looks for when hiring new grads, and how to keep a good work-life balance when working from home.

PR With The Pros: Elliott Potter

Vice President of Brand Engagement Cat Kalogeros interviews Elliott Potter, co-founder and CEO of digital business card company Linq. Elliott discusses the evolution of Linq, working at startups and how students can set themselves apart when networking.