The PR Maven Podcast

The Finale - A Bittersweet Goodbye For Now

Alright! Nancy Marshall here, and buckle up because this is it, the grand finale! It's hard to believe, but this is the very last episode of the PR Maven Podcast. Six years! Six glorious years of spilling the tea, cracking open some good PR wisdom, and sharing a laugh or two along the way. You have always seen Nancy on the front but this all would have not been possible without my producer the fabulous Emma Quinlan. We've had some real rockstar guests on this show. From industry titans to rising stars, each one brought their unique perspective and valuable insights.  So, what's next? Well, this might be the end of the PR Maven Podcast, but it's certainly not the end of the road for yours truly. I've got a few exciting things brewing. In the meantime, all the past episodes are still up for your listening pleasure on marshallpr.com and all the usual podcast haunts. And do keep in touch on the Facebook group!  This isn't goodbye, it's just see you later! With a heart full of gratitude, this is Nancy Marshall, signing off. 00:00 Introduction to the PR Maven Podcast 01:04 Final Episode Announcement 01:42 Reflecting on Six Years of Podcasting 03:09 Highlighting Popular Episodes and Guests 04:20 Awards and Recognitions 05:01 Gratitude to Loyal Fans and Listeners 05:34 Future Plans and Farewell 06:15 Final Thank You and Closing Remarks

How To Use Your Strengths To Develop Your Personal Brand, With Christine Tieri – Episode 141

What are your strengths and how can you use them to grow your personal brand? In this episode, Chris Tieri explains how to leverage your strengths to develop your personal brand. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Chris talks about how she discovered her passion for coaching, how to use your strengths finder results and how to build your personal brand around your strengths. Listen for Chris’s definition of a brand and what research can do to help.   03:06 – A Career in Advertising 05:58 – Transitioning From Agency Owner to Strengths Coach 07:52 – Nancy and Chris’s Strengths 10:15 – Chris’s Passion Project 13:32 – How Chris Uses Strengths Finder for Her Clients 18:03 – Effective Leadership Lessons 22:44 – Definition of a Brand 29:02 – How To Strengthen Your Personal Brand 33:27 – How Research Can Help With Branding  36:08 – Helpful Resources  Related Episodes  Growing Your Brand Through Public Speaking and Social Media ft. April Chavez – Episode 280 [https://marshallpr.com/podcast/april-chavez/]  How To Start Your Personal Brand, With Kit Huffman – Episode 190 [http://how/]  Episode 198: How To Combine PR and Personal Branding To Create Success for Your Business, With Amber Lambke [https://marshallpr.com/podcast/episode-198-how-to-combine-pr-and-personal-branding-to-create-success-for-your-business-with-amber-lambke-co-founder-and-ceo-at-maine-grains/]  About Chris      Christine Tieri is a business and leadership brand strategist, national speaker and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Focusing on her own strengths of vision, ideation and strategy, Chris works with her clients to discover their unique strengths, make a meaningful impact on those they lead, and set up strategies to accomplish their wildest goals for success. A former ad agency owner for nearly 25 years, Chris knows a thing or two about brand building, strategic messaging and three-martini lunches.

The Power of Human Connection in PR ft. Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada - Episode 281

In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall explores the power of storytelling in PR and branding with Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada [https://www.tangiarenee.com/]. Tangia, a PR and brand strategist and co-founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators, shares her journey from political science and community organizing to founding her own PR agency. The conversation covers the importance of personal branding, effective media relations, and the unique challenges of PR efforts within multicultural communities. Tangia emphasizes the need for genuine relationship-building and understanding the nuances of different communities. The episode also features insights on maintaining authentic connections and highlights the impact of the pandemic on Tangia's career trajectory. Additionally, the podcast episode includes a segment about Pitchcraft, a platform for improving media pitching. 00:00 Introduction to The PR Maven® Podcast 01:05 The Importance of Personal Branding 02:08 Meet Our Guest: Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada 03:57 Tangia's Journey into PR and Branding 06:38 Impact of the Pandemic on Tangia's Career 09:00 Building Relationships with Media Professionals 11:41 Challenges in PR with Multicultural Communities 14:54 Best Practices for Authentic Relationships 18:11 Pitchcraft: Enhancing Media Pitching Skills 20:27 Empowering Underrepresented Communities 25:00 The Power of Storytelling in Branding 29:47 Tangia's Recommended Resources and Contact Information 31:31 Conclusion and Farewell Related Episodes  Episode 140: Supporting Maine’s newcomers and diversity in business, with Alyne Cistone, founder and CEO of Global Tides Consulting LLC [https://marshallpr.com/podcast/episode-140-supporting-maines-newcomers-and-diversity-in-business-with-alyne-cistone-founder-and-ceo-of-global-tides-consulting-llc/] Episode 125: Embracing humanity from building relationships to diversity and inclusion, with Fabiana Meléndez, senior publicist at Zilker Media [https://marshallpr.com/podcast/episode-125-embracing-humanity-from-building-relationships-to-diversity-and-inclusion-with-fabiana-melendez-senior-publicist-at-zilker-media/] How Marketing Can Help Overcome Challenges in Higher Education With Cheryl Broom – Episode 168 [https://marshallpr.com/podcast/episode-168-how-marketing-can-help-overcome-challenges-in-higher-education-with-cheryl-broom-ceo-at-graduate-communications/] About Tangia  Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada is a dynamic PR and brand strategist, and international public speaker with a passion for storytelling and community building. As the Co-Founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators [https://www.bipocpodcastcreators.com/], Tangia is committed to elevating diverse voices and sharing stories that matter. Her work has been recognized by top publications such as USA Today, Bustle, NPR and more. She regularly shares both her public relations and podcasting expertise with national and global audiences. With a background in community organizing, media relations, public policy and campaigning, Tangia brings a unique perspective to her work as a PR professional. She understands the power of storytelling to shape perceptions, build brand awareness, and create meaningful connections with audiences. Her strategic insights and expertise in media relations have helped countless clients and community initiatives achieve their business goals and secure high-profile media coverage. Tangia is a natural leader and mentor; her passion for empowering others is evident in everything she does. She has a talent for building relationships and creating collaborative partnerships, and she is committed to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in the media and PR industries. She holds a degree in political science from Metropolitan State University and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Nonprofit Management from Regis University. Tangia is also the creator of That’s What She Did Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/2gJakkXtATFlszJFImyt2M], a show that amplifies the voices of brilliant women. The podcast was named by USA Today as a top show to listen to for Women’s History Month.

How Being Yourself Is the Best Way To Build Your Brand With Lee Goldberg – Episode 79

Your personal brand isn’t about being someone else, so why would you be anyone besides your authentic self when building your personal brand? In this PR Maven® Podcast episode, Lee Goldberg, an anchor for the Morning Report at NEWS CENTER Maine, shares how he has built his personal brand on social media. Instead of developing a different professional persona, Lee explains how he posts about his life on social media and how that has attracted a larger audience than only posting about his job. Lee also talks about his career and all the hard work that went into achieving his dream job as well as how things have changed since he started his career.   00:00 Introducing Guest: Lee Goldberg   02:05 Introduction to the PR Maven® Podcast  05:45 Social Media for Building a Personal Brand  09:48 Using Facebook Live  15:23 Measuring Social Media Success  16:01 Building an Organization Brand Over Your Personal Brand  19:48 Changes in Social Media and Technology  32:31 Growing a Network Organically  36:23 Helpful Resources  About Lee    Lee Goldberg is an anchor for the Morning Report at NEWS CENTER Maine. Before joining NEWS CENTER Maine in 1993 as sports director, Lee was sports director at WBOY-TV in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Since becoming a part of the NEWS CENTER Maine team, Lee has covered historical events in New England sports, including seven Super Bowls and three World Series.   Lee has been recognized by the New England Emmy’s, Maine Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press. Lee won the Readers’ Choice Best Local TV Sports Anchor award for DownEast Magazine from 2012 to 2016.  Lee volunteers with the Maine Children's Cancer Program, Sweetser, KIDS First, The Cromwell Center, The IRIS Network and others when he is not spending time with his wife, six sons, one daughter, four dogs and five cats.

Growing Your Brand Through Public Speaking and Social Media Featuring April Chavez - Episode 280

In this episode, Nancy hosts performance coach April Chavez. They discuss April's journey from being a police officer and living with lupus to becoming a performance coach and public speaker. April emphasizes the importance of spiritual, intellectual, and physical wellness, and shares insights on how her experiences and challenges have shaped her advocacy. The episode also highlights April's approach to wellness through relaxation techniques, meditation, and her Wellness Driven Life Show. Additionally, they touch upon the significance of personal branding and how having a clear, authentic brand can enhance one's professional and personal life. The episode is powered by Pitchcraft, a community that aids PR professionals in pitching stories to journalists.   00:00 Introduction to the PR Maven Podcast 01:05 Meet Nancy Marshall: The PR Maven 01:54 Guest Introduction: April Chavez 02:50 April's Journey: From Law Enforcement to Wellness Advocate 06:58 The Impact of Environment on Wellness 10:00 Lupus and Personal Resilience 13:20 The Power of Relaxation and Meditation 19:04 Pitchcraft: Enhancing PR Strategies 21:35 April's Wellness Principles and Public Speaking 24:44 Growing Your Brand Through Public Speaking and Social Media 28:36 Connecting with April Chavez 30:29 Conclusion and Farewell Episode is sponsored by Pitchcraft