Hi Friends!: The Podcast

Hi Friends!: The Podcast

By Rachel MeltzerSociety & Culture
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Hi Friends!: The Podcast episodes

  • Sam Sims: The Real Definition of Professionalism, Kindness in Community, & Impactful Careers
    Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode with Sam Sims! Sam gives all the insight on professionalism and how to advance your career forward!                                                                                                          
    About Our Guest:
    Sam has more than 23 years of public relations and marketing experience in architectural, engineering, energy, medical, science, automotive, technology, and arts industries where he has realized successes in strategic planning, communication, development, media relations and crisis situations. He is heavily involved in the public relations industry and is the 2021 Co-Chairman of Public Relations Society of America’s Technology Committee and former member of the Strategic Planning Committee. Sam is a former National PRSA Board Director and Past President of the Oklahoma City chapter of PRSA.
    Sam's commitment to his career was accentuated in 2021 when he was inducted into PRSA’s College of Fellows, which is considered the pinnacle of one’s career. He also achieved national accreditation in public relations from the Universal Accreditation Board in 2005. He received the Paul E. Dannelley Harmony Award for his commitment to positively impact and further the public relations industry in 2015. He was named one of the “Achievers Under 40” by Journal Record magazine in 2007, one of the "Forty Under 40" by OKCBusiness in 2005 and selected “Outstanding Young Professional in Public Relations” in 2003. As a featured speaker at conferences and association meetings for more than 23 years, Sam shares his knowledge of communications strategies and techniques within emerging technologies.
    Sam is committed to growing and developing his community, where he serves in leadership capacities among the board of directors for the United Way of Canadian County, Central Oklahoma Ballet and State Capital Publishing Museum. Sam is also a former board member for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Heartline, and a former marketing committee member for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City and for the United Way of Central Oklahoma.
    Connect with Sam on LinkedIn!
    NEW HI FRIENDS WEBSITE!
    Follow along on Instagram!
    29 min
  • Hannah Ashton: Entrepreneurial Ambition, Pursuing Passions, & Launching An E-Commerce Business

    What an INCREDIBLE episode with the queen herself, Hannah Ashton! Hannah chats all about her e-commerce business, productivity, YouTube channel growth, and her entrepreneurial journey in this super exciting episode! Thank you so much to Hannah for being a part of this podcast and providing so much inspiration to student entrepreneurs!

    About Our Guest:

    Hannah Ashton is a 21-year-old, Latina YouTuber, entrepreneur, and college student. She has grown her following to over 175,000 subscribers as she uploads videos weekly about women's lifestyle, college, and productivity. In 2019, Hannah launched her e-commerce business where she sells her own self-designed planner, The Dream Achieve Workbook, along with other products to help busy, driven women succeed.

    NEW HI FRIENDS WEBSITE!

    Follow along on Instagram! 

    Follow Hannah on Instagram!

    Hannah Ashton Youtube

    Shop the Dream Achieve Workbook!

    Dream Achieve Workbook on Instagram

    25 min
  • Amanda Taylor: Relay for Life & How Empowering Communities Encourage

    Hi Friends! This week Amanda and I chat all about Relay for Life! From chatting about American Cancer Society to how this organization encourages communities on campus, this episode is filled with so much heart and insight on how you can get involved to support cancer patients, families and survivors.


    About Our Guest:

    Amanda is a senior marketing major at the University of Oklahoma. She has served on Relay for Life since her freshman year. She currently servesPreviously, Amanda served on exec for two years, then serving as Vice Chair of PR for her junior year. 


    Register for Relay for Life!

    NEW HI FRIENDS WEBSITE!

    Follow along on Instagram! 

    OU Relay on Instagram

    ACS Campus Relay on Instagram

    Donate to Relay for Life!

    16 min
  • Zack Lissau & Denzel Akuffo: How to Lead on Campus, Student Government Elections, & Empowering Campuses

    Hi Friends! Here with a special BONUS EPISODE with Zack Lissau & Denzel Akuffo, two students running for SGA President and Vice President here at the University of Oklahoma! We dive all into how to empower campuses and the details of what it looks like to run a student government campaign with tips and insight that you can take to your own campus!


    About our Guests:

    Zack Lissau and Denzel Akuffo are juniors at the University of Oklahoma who have served passionately and effectively through various leadership roles on campus. In addition to each being selected to join the President’s Leadership Class, Lissau and Akuffo have proven to be action-oriented leaders through their executive roles in the Student Government Association and Campus Activities Council. As Oklahoma residents, Lissau and Akuffo are dedicated to improving the University of Oklahoma and Norman community-at-large and look forward to investing in the state they call home as Student Body President and Vice President.

    LINK TO VOTE!

    NEW HI FRIENDS WEBSITE!

    Follow along on Instagram! 

    Lissau Akuffo Campaign Website

    Lissau Akuffo Campaign Instagram

    31 min
  • Madison Friedhoff: The Bridal Industry, Embracing Change, & Choosing Joy

    Welcome to the sweetest episode with the sweetest friend! Madison constistnyl inspires me to chase my dreams and pursue my passions and I know this episode with her will encourage you to do the same! We chat all things bridal industry, changing your direction, and how to choose joy every step of the way! Enjoy!


    About our Guest:

    Madison is a Wedding Planning Intern, Bridal Stylist, Communications Student, and Performer born and raised in Houston, Texas. After double majoring for two years in Musical Theatre and Communication Studies (with a Dance Minor!) at Ohio Northern University, Madison is currently transferring to finish her communications degree at a Texas college. Although she is more focused on things outside of her performing life these days, her passion for it still helps navigate the Communications routes she's hoping to explore these last two years! Outside of the formalities of her life, you can find Madison: reading, trying out stationery design, cooking and baking, enjoying her close friendships in life, traveling when she can, and working out! Madison's faith is the most important thing to her, and she loves a good dance party.


    NEW HI FRIENDS WEBSITE!

    Follow along on Instagram! 

    Follow Madison!

    Follow The Bridal Intern on Instagram!

    The Bridal Intern on Tik Tok


    1 hr 3 min
  • Caroline Lee: Sooner Scandals, Getting Involved on Campus, & Learning Where to Start

    WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPISODE!! Caroline is the QUEEN of campus involvement and I can't wait for y'all to hear her talk all about Sooner Scandals and her tips on getting involved on campus! See you next week for another episode!


    About our Guest:

    Caroline is a Marketing Major with a Double Minor in Creative Media Production and Finance. She's from Tulsa, OK and aspires to be a talent agent in the next 10 years! Caroline serves as the 2021-2022 Executive Chair for Scandals. In addition, Caroline is involved in the American Marketing Association, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Asian American Student Association.


    NEW HI FRIENDS WEBSITE!

    Follow along on Instagram! 

    Follow Caroline on Instagram!

    Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn!

    Follow Scandals!

    37 min
  • Ali Wine: How to Navigate College, Accepting Change and Growth, & Navigating Mental Health as a Social Worker

    Welcome to this SUPER CHATTY AND UNEDITED episode with my freshman year roommate, the QUEEN, Ali Wine! In this episode, we jumped right into chatting about navigating choosing a college, how to accept change and growth through your college experience, and Ali tells us all about her experience in the social work field! Ali is so wise and has so many good stories to share!

    About our Guest: Ali is a Social Worker from Houston, Texas, currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Ali attended Belmont University for her undergrad, where I was so blessed to have her as my roommate! As a social worker, Ali specialized in trauma theory and treatment, interpersonal violence treatment and advocacy, research, and program evaluation. Currently, Ali is an MSSW-Candidate at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville studying Evidence-Based Interpersonal Practice and trauma treatment. She is also an avid Taylor Swift fan, loves plants and the color green, and will gladly wear a cowboy hat on any given occasion.

    Follow along on Instagram! 

    Follow Ali's Social Work Journey!

    1 hr 12 min
  • Caleb Murphree: Developing Leaders, Going Where Christ Calls, & Loving People First
    In today's episode, Caleb Murphree and I dive into all things leadership, serving others, and following the call Christ has for you! Caleb breaks down leadership development, strategies as well as shares stories of how we can help others celebrate their own wins.
    About our Guest:
    Caleb has a driving passion for development, with a vision of a world where people know their purpose and lead themselves well. His favorite thing in the world is seeing people grounded and growing, with the right community of leaders around them! Caleb feels blessed to move that vision forward with Third Lens Ministries, a nonprofit that serves to support other nonprofits through design and construction.
    Follow along on Instagram!
    Connect with Caleb on LinkedIn
    Learn more about Third Lens Ministries
    Follow Third Lens Ministries on Instagram
    39 min

About Hi Friends!: The Podcast

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Welcome to the Hi Friends podcast, where Rachel will sit down with friends to share stories and advice about college, being a working professional, life and more. Together, we'll be on the journey of…