In this episode, I rant with ... MYSELF! OK, so it's more like rant AND reflection! I reflect on all of my Season 3 guests and all their wisdom and experiences they brought to this platform and I rant about the topics we discussed! Listen in as I share: What love everyone had in common this season Why speaking to these individuals was cathartic for me The importance of connection and asking the important business questions How I learned to overcome my PR rut Why it started working by the motto c...
Nov 04, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 24
You know you are making moves when someone reaches out to you and asked you to be their mentor. That is how I met Regan Farley! When I met her, I could see the fire and I knew she was going to be doing big things in this industry. Regan Farley has created a blueprint to effectively disrupt the public relations industry by its traditional standards. Regan worked with companies such as Fox Broadcasting Company, NBCUniversal, Def Jam Records, CBS Television, and more. She’s wrangled talent for red ...
Oct 21, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 23
So, let's all be real right now. We've all wanted to be singers at one point in our lives, right? That's also what today's guest Tahajah Samuels wished to be for a very long period in her life. However, things took a turn for the better now that she is a dynamic Publicity and Digital Marketing professional with an entertainment/film focus based in the New York City area. Join us in this week's conversation with Tahajah as she pursued PR by chance, given that she went into journalism just because...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 22
We’ve heard about people changing their majors from marketing to journalism, but what about changing your major from PRE-MED into PR! Today, we are joined by Syreta J. Oglesby, founder, and principal PR and communications of SJO who did just that. Listen in on our fantastic conversation varying from how Syreta went from a career in orthopedic surgery to listening to her guts and pursuing the PR industry (you can imagine what her very traditional family had to say about that…) to what information...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Have you ever made unique contacts by offering them pie? Let's just say that Mocha Ochoa knew her way into people's hearts and did everything in her power to get the job done. From studying law to working at Barnes & Noble to becoming the founder of the Oracle Group, in this episode, we are joined by PR enchanter, Mocha. Margo “Mocha” Ochoa is the CEO and founder of The Oracle Group and an internationally recognized public relations company, focusing on authors, books, and everything in the ...
Sep 09, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 20
You know you have a passion for the Public Relations business when you are buying out bars and restaurants to host events JUST to build connections! That is what Nickie Robinson did! As her own sponsor, she created those connections that she sought and cultivated those relationships in which she still holds to this day! Nickie Robinson is the founder of GoodGirlPR . She received her B.A. in Economics from New York University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver. Nickie worked in...
Aug 26, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Josephine "JoJo" Pada always knew she wanted to be in Public Relations! She began her career at the prestigious Terrie Williams Agency immediately after she graduated from the University of Southern California in 1994, where she started as an intern for Ms. Williams. Pada worked for the Motown Cafe theme restaurant chain, where she honed her skills and made necessary connections within the entertainment industry and at major media outlets. She was responsible for all celebrity-related events at ...
Aug 12, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 18
I am BACK!!!! I am so excited to bring you another season of PR Girl Rant!, where myself and other professionals talk about this amazingly crazy industry! The ONLY person that could help me celebrate my comeback is my dear friend BJ Coleman! BJ Coleman has over 20 years of experience as a communications executive, world-recognized publicist, journalist, blogger, and television personality. You may have seen him interviewing people like Hilary Clinton, Method Man, and LL Cool J....and because we ...
Jul 29, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Saptosa's passion for the PR & marketing industries and how Black people are seen and heard can definitely be heard during our interview. Her recent tweet intrigued me and I wanted to hear about her journey. We talked about competition in the industry, the responsibility of Black executives at white agencies, preparing the next generation of publicists, and so much more. What an insightful conversation. It was inspiring to hear how she navigated, built, and sustained the ups and downs of the...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Meet our next PR Girl Rant! guest Ra-Fael Blanco. There's nothing cookie cutter about Ra-Fael's journey to becoming a sort out after entertainment publicist. From wanting to be a dancer, managing musical talent to being responsible for cultivating and maintaining the images of some of the top music artists. On this episode, I chat with Ra-Fael about being a black man in the PR industry and what major challenges he has encountered. Tune in as we chat about his road into the PR industry, challenge...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Porsha Lynette Green is the CEO and Owner of Purpose PR Agency LLC. Over 25 years in Public Relations, Marketing, Community Relations with experience in Community Outreach, Community Relations, Media Sales, Corporate Fundraising, Public Speaking, Media Personality, Red Carpet Services, Social Media Marketing Social Media Management, Media Training, Radio Voice Overs, and Special Events for both Corporate and Nonprofit sectors. Porsha Lynette Green’s Public Relations Boutique, Purpose PR Agency L...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 14
About Kim Wilson Marshall Kim Wilson Marshall is the Director + Founder of Wilson Marshall PR+Events, a New York City-based boutique company performing public relations and special event services for diverse clients. Established in 2012, her company specializes in providing communication services for enterprising entrepreneurial companies + personalities and engaging non-profit organizations. In 2020 Ms. Wilson Marshall introduced a new division, WM Experiences, for hospitality and lifestyle cli...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Its been an extremely overwhelming week. So many emotions. I decided not to put out my regular interview episode. I had to take time out to collect my thoughts and think about what I will do next in the face of what's happening. The question to ask ourselves is how will I be a catalyst for change? George Floyd is the straw that broke the Camel's back! Breona Taylor should have been celebrating a birthday today. Ahmaud Aubery should be alive. Enough is Enough!! Get off our necks ....
Jun 05, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On today's episode, I chat with entrepreneur and creative Thysha Shabazz. We discus how being told she was too loud as child, unfolded into her running her own company and helping others use their voice to get to their next level. About Thysha Shabazz She's been in the media industry for over 20 years. After college, she moved to New York City, the media capital of the world, to work with NBC, yes the NBC of SNL and Friends! While at NBC she was also freelancing for online shows-- on-air corresp...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this Episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Lynn K. Hobson, one of NYC's sort after Hip-Hop artists publicist. Hailing from Washington, DC, Lynn started her career as a Publicist in 1995 while interning at The Terrie Williams Agency in New York City. She went from intern to becoming Ms. Williams’ assistant and a Junior Publicist very quickly. After leaving the Terrie Williams Agency, Hobson was hired as the Director of Publicity for Undeas/Untertainment Records via Epic/Sony Records wher...
May 20, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
On this episode I had the pleasure of with Troy Blackwell, a seasoned Communications Strategist and politico. A champion for diversity, Troy is currently the Head of Press Logistics for Philanthropist Tom Steyer. In this position, he manages the traveling press and broadcast operations. Prior to this, he worked as a press advance lead for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and an associate in the Obama White House. In 2019, he was the Senior Director for PRSA-NY’s Big Apple Awards where he awa...
May 13, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On this episode I had the pleasure speaking with PR industry leader Michelle Huff Elliott to talk about losing and gaining business, pivoting the conversation, PR Fees and more. A Baltimore native who took Los Angeles by storm in 1999. With a Bachelor’s degree from Bennett College and a Master’s degree in Marketing from LaSalle University, Michelle began working with the big boys right from the start as the International Marketing Director for Virgin Records. Where she worked with such icons as:...
May 06, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On this episode had the pleasure of interviewing Justin & Tye Perry husband and wife business partners co founders of the consulting firm Llubtish Media Group LLC, you may also recognize them as Driven by LMG a boutique creative consulting firm that offers Talent Management, Branding, Events production, Marketing and Design services to start up’s, small businesses, and non profit organizations. Justin Perry is a Creative Director with over 25 years experience in art, fashion design, branding...
Apr 29, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On this episode, I rant with @frances_armand CPO of Armand Consulting, specializing in public relations in the fashion and bridal industries. We rant about, keeping faith, continuing to be excited about the PR industry, staying one step ahead to evolve, and remembering the fundamentals to run her consultancy. About Frances Armand Frances Armand is a public relations consultant who works specializes in the fashion and bridal industries. She is the CPO of Armand Consulting whose mission is to help...
Apr 22, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, I chat with Marjie Hadad, General Manager of Must Have Communications and Consulting Ltd., a full service, international, public relations and marketing consulting firm with specialties in food, lifestyle, digital health, MedTech, pharmaceutical, high tech, and finance. About Marjie Hadad Prior to joining Must Have Communications and her adventures at Marjie Hadad Communications, Marjie was the director of international media at Ruder Finn Israel as well as a researcher and spee...
Apr 15, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Vanessa Gordon, Founder and Publisher of East End Taste magazine, a source for all things food and drink in the Hamptons and North Fork, and culinary-focused travel. In this episode, we talk to Vanessa Gordon publisher of @eastendtaste magazine about keeping her online publication running during uncertain times, living in the Hamptons, getting through this pandemic and more. About Vanessa Gordon Vanessa Gordon is the Founder and Publisher of East End Taste Magazine She is also the Founder and Fo...
Apr 07, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
With so many events postponed until further notice, I chat with Cheryl Duncan public relations industry veteran, who agency specializes in PR in the entertainment, arts and culture projects. We talked about how she's dealing with slow down and trying to figure out what to do next if this is the norm for a couple of months. When the coronavirus pandemic hit hard 3 weeks ago in NYC, in the span of a week, the event market took a huge hit with cancellations and postponements. I lost 3 gigs back to ...
Mar 31, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The widespread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the nation has placed uncertainty on us all. We are asked to quarantine ourselves and work from home. For some, the challenge is how do I schedule my work my day, with kids at home. For many, it means canceled events, lost wages and fear of not having jobs to return to once this is all over. Making a living as a freelancer and independent contractor has its rewards, but also has its challenges. When we don't work, we don't get paid. We also...
Mar 24, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Took a little hiatus, but now I’m and ready to rant! My first episode is me co-hosting on the season premiere of the @mcs_mancave_show with host Julius DC Bryant. On his show he talks a lot about current affairs, movies and entertainment. You can check out the video of show on YouTube at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2zk7GQZ2uGA&feature=share
Mar 09, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
When doing what you love takes a toll on your health, you know its time to make some changes. In this episode, I tell my story and my confession of how being a publicist almost made me sick and what I did to take control of it!
Oct 09, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The relationship between journalists/media and Public relations or PR practitioners are to be complementary. Both sides of these relationships have a common goal to reach the public. Through honest and continuous communication, the goals are to educate, entertain and expanding their audience. On today's episode coming from a journalist's perspective my guest is Josh Barker, a staff writer for the New York Amsterdam News, one of the nation's oldest and largest Black newspapers. Josh and I talked ...
Sep 28, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
A red carpet kicks off the event, it sets the tone. Running a red carpet starts from the moment a client hires you to execute that part of their event. And, it is an event in of itself. In this episode I will share tips/best practices to ensure a successful red carpet event.
Sep 21, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
A candid and insightful conversation with my guest Andrea Ferguson who recently transitioned from being an independent contractor to an in house position. Some of the areas we will talk about are, the challenges of being independent, the decision to go in-house (was it hard for her), tips, must do's, process when she decided to go in house/how did she prepare.
Sep 14, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Back to school means a time to continue to learn, grow, and achieve great things. Typically the term is used for those starting back up the school year after summer break. It’s also a season to start anew i.e. new jobs, new careers or learn a new skills to enhance your current potion to make more money. On today's episode PR Girl Rant! Back-to-School series, I chat with Monique Ruff-Bell, Event Director for Money20/20 USA & VP of Events, Ascential plc. (public limited company), on the topic ...
Sep 06, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today's #minirant advice comes from Dawn Michelle Hardy, founder of Dream Relations PR and literary consultant agency; she is also known as the Literary Lobbyist. She has the ability to help authors reach their readership, win awards, and garner national and local media attention. Dawn is both a publicist and a literary agent. She continues to build her list with memoirs, sports biographies, contemporary fiction for women of color, essay collections by notable figures and non-fiction narratives ...
Jul 18, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
