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Smart Talk Series

The Smart Talk Series -- dive into communication strategies, tips, and principles using a 360-degree approach with your host Melissa Vela-Williamson. Melissa is an accredited public relations expert, ... Read more

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Smart Talk Series Trailer

Smart Talk Series Trailer

Welcome to the Smart Talk Series, hosted by Melissa Vela-Williamson -- an accredited public relations expert, entreprene... Read more

15 Mar 2021

1min

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1. How to Communicate in Turbulent Times

1. How to Communicate in Turbulent Times

After a year as turbulent as 2020, there is one word Melissa has in mind: Restoration. In the inaugural Smart Talk Serie... Read more

5 Apr 2021

24mins

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2. Managing Crisis Communications with Chris Talley

2. Managing Crisis Communications with Chris Talley

This week, Melissa is joined by seasoned PR professional and leader of Talley Communication Strategies, Chris Talley. Hi... Read more

13 Apr 2021

32mins

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3. Powering through the Pandemic with Meals on Wheels San Antonio

3. Powering through the Pandemic with Meals on Wheels San Antonio

When COVID-19 hit San Antonio, Meals on Wheels San Antonio (MOWSA) jumped into crisis response mode. New needs and disru... Read more

20 Apr 2021

32mins

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4. Redefining Emergency Management with Michael Morlan

4. Redefining Emergency Management with Michael Morlan

Communication comes after actions. In a crisis, communicators are often preoccupied by the messaging of actions taken, b... Read more

27 Apr 2021

33mins

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5. Internal Communications with Amanda Todd

5. Internal Communications with Amanda Todd

Internal communications is about people. If done well, it can drive your organization to achieve top results, even durin... Read more

4 May 2021

33mins

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6. How to Have Real and Difficult Conversations

6. How to Have Real and Difficult Conversations

Season finale! In the final episode of Season 1, Melissa shares the value of real talk conversations and offers tips on ... Read more

11 May 2021

22mins

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7. Practicing Social Responsibility

7. Practicing Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility has many definitions, but no matter how you define it, most take into account: ethics, t... Read more

31 Aug 2021

12mins

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8. Social Responsibility: Mobilize and Invest in Your Community with Brittany Pratt

8. Social Responsibility: Mobilize and Invest in Your Community with Brittany Pratt

It takes a village to support a great cause and make a difference. From matching donations to getting over 200,000 peopl... Read more

7 Sep 2021

36mins

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9. Going Deeper into DEI with Cedric Brown

9. Going Deeper into DEI with Cedric Brown

Digital strategy can influence minds and drive behaviors towards making a change. So, what happens when marketers use th... Read more

14 Sep 2021

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