All Shine, No Flash

Happy New Year! Tune into the first episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast of 2022 with Arlene Lord, principal designer and founder of Lord Interior Design. Arlene and Ann discuss how the pandemic has changed the way that people utilize their living space, the importance of curating home decor that brings you joy and what Arlene's dream interior design project looks like. We hope this episode inspires you to claim your space and make your house feel like home in the new year!

Tune into the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Katherine Johnson, founder of True Self Leadership Presence Consulting. Katherine and Ann talk about first impressions, the power in dressing authentically and the great closet purge of 2022. It's a perfect conversation to round out the year and get motivated for what lies ahead.

Tune into the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Denise Bentele, president and CEO of Common Ground Public Relations in St. Louis. Denise candidly shares an incredible story of manipulation, deceit and fraud that she experienced at the hands of her former CFO, and the resulting FBI criminal investigation that led to a 21-month prison sentence. Denise details out the lies, red flags and psychological toll and offers tangible advice for fellow small business owners.

Tune into the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Suzanne Stevens, editor-in-chief at the Portland Business Journal. We talk with Suzanne about how relationships are so critical to strong journalism, her experience as a female reporter, authentically covering the state of Portland and why print media isn't going away anytime soon.

Join us for the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Parker Lee, global managing partner at Territory Global. From being a national-touring musician, managing talent at Caesars Palace and leading Bay Area tech startups to writing a book and starting his own consulting company six years ago, Parker has done it all! Tune in as he shares more about his ever-changing career journey, today's war for great people and how prioritizing family always pays off.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash Episode with Tobin Floom, an amazing Portland-based artist who creates one-of-a-kind pieces that combine his own photography with digital painting. Tobin offers insight into his own artistic process, finding inspiration around the world and making a living by doing what you love.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Dr. Paul Conti, CEO of Pacific Premier Group, psychiatrist, consultant and author of the new book "Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic." Paul provides insight into the types and impact of trauma, how traumatic events in his own life charted his medical career and the special bond he shares with Lady Gaga.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoflash conversation with Megan Bigelow, director of reliability engineering at VMWare and founder of PDXWIT (Portland Women in Tech). Tune in to hear Ann and Megan uncover the challenges that face women in the technology space and how that reality fueled Megan to become an impassioned advocate for equity and inclusion while also taking charge of her own career and life. Link in bio to listen!

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash podcast conversation with Dean Mundy, associate professor and public relations area director at the University of Oregon. From communications roles in corporate America to finding a passion for academia, Dean opens up about his love for teaching, navigating students through a pandemic and what to keep in mind when pursuing a career in PR.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with founders of PRecise Communications (Alexis Davis Smith), Frisoni PR (Julie Frisoni) and our own A.wordsmith (Ann Smith)! As public relations veterans they have seen many changes within the industry, but none quite like what the last year and a half brought. Tune in to hear what's happening in their individual markets (Atlanta, Phoenix, and Portland), plans for returning (or not) to the office, ways to stay relevant for clients and approaches for recruiting and retaining great talent.