The PR Maven Podcast

The PR Maven® Podcast is the combination of traditional networking techniques combined with the power of social media to build your personal and professional brand. The podcast features interviews with industry leaders, top executives, media personalities and online influencers about public relations and their personal brand. Each week, Nancy connects with a special guest to talk about their career, and business or organization, as well as the latest news and events that will give listeners a unique perspective on the world of public relations, marketing and personal branding, including actionable takeaways.

Episode 161: Despite What You Learned Growing Up, It's A Good Thing To Talk To Strangers

Nov 30, 2021

Growing up, you may have been told to not talk to strangers, but it’s one of the most important social components of business. Beyond business, speaking with strangers is one of the most important aspects of human interaction.

My two sons (both Gen Xers) often tell me that I embarrass them by talking to strangers....

Episode 160: 2021 Golden Microphone Award Celebration with Peter Koch

Nov 23, 2021

In this episode, The PR Maven® Podcast celebrates three years and congratulates Peter Koch, safety management consultant and manager of digital technology at MEMIC, for having the most popular episode of the year. Nancy and Peter discuss The Safety Experts Podcast, a podcast created by MEMIC and hosted by Peter to...

Episode 159: How To Talk About Money in Business, With Rocky Lalvani, Chief Profitability Officer at Profit Comes First

Nov 16, 2021

Rocky Lalvani joins Nancy to talk about his journey to finding a career he loves, podcasting and profitability. As part of his mission to open conversations about money, Rocky started a podcast and created an online course, which he explains in this episode. Rocky describes himself as an implementor, taking...

Episode 158: Remember: In Business, You Are Easily Forgettable

Nov 9, 2021

In the middle of a pandemic, it is more difficult than ever to network with others. Trust me — I’m a “connector” at heart, and the COVID-19 crisis has made it extremely challenging to navigate my web of personal and professional contacts. It has taken a psychological toll, and I’m not alone.

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Episode 157: Eight Ways To Position Yourself As A Go-To Expert For The Media

Nov 2, 2021

For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust crisis communications into the spotlight.

In the midst of a national emergency, Americans are being exposed to all kinds of new spokespeople with deep expertise in public health, small business trends, economic growth and other issues. For many of these experts, they...