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 bran ..read more

How are these Maine newspapers adapting to the digital age? CEO and Publisher of the Maine Trust for Local News, publishing Central Maine News, Portland Press Herald and Sun Journal publications, Lisa DeSisto explains in this episode. Lisa shares how she was initially hired at MaineToday Media in 2012 because of her digital expertise, helping balance the existing print publications with all the digital possibilities. Using social media and email as well as industry tools to focus on trending topics and headlines that perform the best, these publications have been able to reach readers where th ..read more

The Podcast is sponsored by Pitchcraft. In this episode of the PR Maven Podcast, host Nancy Marshall sitas down with Michelle Glogovac, the podcast matchmaker, award-winning publicist, and founder of the MLG Collective. They discuss the importance of traditional and digital networking techniques for brand growth. Michelle shares her circuitous career path from corporate aviation to podcasting, her influence in helping entrepreneurs and authors tell their stories, and practical tips on how to effectively pitch oneself as a podcast guest. She emphasizes the significance of authentic storytelling ..read more

In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall, introduces her guest, Sam Morse, a professional ski racer with the U.S. Ski Team. Sam discusses his journey from learning to ski at a young age at Sugarloaf, to achieving impressive results on the international stage including a top 10 finish in the World Cup. The conversation delves into his background, the influence of his upbringing in a faith-driven family, his education in mechanical engineering at Dartmouth College, and his efforts to build a personal brand. Sam also highlights his advocacy for promoting ski racing, his inter ..read more

In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, Nancy hosts Carolyn Delaney, founder and CEO of Journey Enterprises. Carolyn shares her transformative journey from leading IT departments to founding a media company dedicated to making recovery from addiction visible and reducing stigma through inspiring stories, resources, and community events. Journey Enterprises, primarily through its print magazine and various engagements, seeks to offer hope and practical insights into the multiplicity of recovery paths beyond traditional programs like AA. Carolyn discusses her deep-rooted mission to spread awar ..read more

In this episode of the PR Maven Podcast, host Nancy welcomes guest Delaney Vetter, an independent PR strategist and copywriter specializing in the food and beverage and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. Delaney shares her journey from a food-obsessed kid to a PR expert, her experience interning at a marketing agency in Portland, and her unexpected transition to freelance work due to the pandemic's impact on the job market. With a focus on helping brands connect with their community and media through strategic, creative actions, Delaney discusses her passion for working with food brands, th ..read more

In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall welcome Kelsey and Derrick Ogletree, founders of Pitchcraft, a people-focused PR platform that aims to restore integrity and accountability in the media industry. Founded in 2021 and based in Florence, Alabama, Pitchcraft distinguishes itself by integrating a journalist's perspective into PR strategies, emphasizing relationship building among PR professionals, writers and editors. The platform offers membership to PR professionals, providing resources, content and community support to foster better connections and earned media ..read more

In this podcast episode, host Nancy interviews Lisa Steele, the founder of Fresh Eggs Daily and a fifth-generation chicken keeper, about her journey from a career on Wall Street to becoming an authority on backyard chicken keeping and her recent pivot to the culinary world. Lisa shares insights into her childhood, her initial hesitance towards chickens, and how she turned her passion into a successful brand with a massive following, multiple best-selling books, and a television show. The conversation also delves into Lisa's strategic approach to personal branding, the importance of building a ..read more

This PR Maven Podcast® episode features Nancy's conversation with Kaylin (Kay) Kerina, the Maine Career Exploration program manager in Portland, Maine. Kay shares her journey from a varied career background to youth workforce development, emphasizing the importance of helping young Mainers find meaningful employment opportunities. She discusses her work in social justice, youth advocacy and community outreach, aiming to implement systemic change and support communities through a trust-based approach. The Maine Career Exploration program, part of the Department of Economic and Community Develop ..read more

In this episode, Michelle Hood, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the American Hospital Association and former CEO of Northern Light Health, talks about her career in academic, national faith-based and rural healthcare integrated systems. In addition to talking about her career, Michelle gives career advice on risk-taking, establishing a pattern of lifelong learning and having enthusiasm for your work. Michelle and Nancy also talk about marketing and PR including the doors that can open through social media, the importance of a brand promise and measuring success.   ..read more