PR GIRL RANT! by Michelle A. Pascal

11.04.2021

Season 3 Finale!!!

In this episode, I rant with ... MYSELF! OK, so it's more like rant AND reflection! I reflect on all of my Season 3 guests and all their wisdom and experiences they brought to this platform and I rant about...

10.21.2021

PR Girl Rants with Regan Farley

You know you are making moves when someone reaches out to you and asked you to be their mentor. That is how I met Regan Farley! When I met her, I could see the fire and I knew she was...

10.07.2021

PR Girl Rants! with Tahajah Samuels

So, let's all be real right now. We've all wanted to be singers at one point in our lives, right? That's also what today's guest Tahajah Samuels wished to be for a very long period in her life. However, things...

09.23.2021

PR Girl Rants! with Syreta J. Oglesby

We’ve heard about people changing their majors from marketing to journalism, but what about changing your major from PRE-MED into PR! Today, we are joined by Syreta J. Oglesby, founder, and principal PR and communications of SJO who did just...

09.09.2021

PR Girl Rants! with Mocha Ochoa

Have you ever made unique contacts by offering them pie? Let's just say that Mocha Ochoa knew her way into people's hearts and did everything in her power to get the job done. From studying law to working at Barnes...

08.26.2021

PR Girl Rants! with Nickie Robinson

You know you have a passion for the Public Relations business when you are buying out bars and restaurants to host events JUST to build connections! That is what Nickie Robinson did! As her own sponsor, she created those connections...

08.12.2021

PR Girl Rants! with Josephine "JoJo" Pada

Josephine "JoJo" Pada always knew she wanted to be in Public Relations! She began her career at the prestigious Terrie Williams Agency immediately after she graduated from the University of Southern California in 1994, where she started as an intern for...

07.29.2021

PR Girl Rants! with BJ Coleman

I am BACK!!!! I am so excited to bring you another season of PR Girl Rant!, where myself and other professionals talk about this amazingly crazy industry! The ONLY person that could help me celebrate my comeback is my dear friend...

08.07.2020

PR Girl Rant! Season 2 Ep. 16 - Saptosa Foster, managing partner of One/35 Agency, talks competition in the industry, responsibility of Black executives and preparing the next generation of publicists

Saptosa's passion for the PR & marketing industries and how Black people are seen and heard can definitely be heard during our interview. Her recent tweet intrigued me and I wanted to hear about her journey. We talked about competition...

07.24.2020

PR Girl Rant! Season 2 Ep. 15-Ra-Fael Blanco Founder, 2R's Entertainment & Media PR, talks being a black man in the PR industry, overcoming challenges and the importance of understanding your product

Meet our next PR Girl Rant! guest Ra-Fael Blanco. There's nothing cookie cutter about Ra-Fael's journey to becoming a sort out after entertainment publicist. From wanting to be a dancer, managing musical talent to being responsible for cultivating and maintaining...

07.16.2020

PR Girl Rant! Season 2 Ep. 14 -Porsha Lynette Green CEO and Owner of Purpose PR Agency LLC, shares her passion for the PR industry, choosing the right clients and building her brand

Porsha Lynette Green is the CEO and Owner of Purpose PR Agency LLC. Over 25 years in Public Relations, Marketing, Community Relations with experience in Community Outreach, Community Relations, Media Sales, Corporate Fundraising, Public Speaking, Media Personality, Red Carpet Services,...

07.09.2020

PR Girl Rant! Season 2 Ep. 13 - Kim Wilson Marshall Director & Founder of Wilson Marshall PR+Events Shares her Journey into the PR Industry, Balancing Marriage, Motherhood and Career

About Kim Wilson Marshall Kim Wilson Marshall is the Director + Founder of Wilson Marshall PR+Events, a New York City-based boutique company performing public relations and special event services for diverse clients. Established in 2012, her company specializes in providing communication...

06.05.2020

PR Girl Rant! Season 2 Episode 12 - PR Girl Down! I am not ok... ⁣

Its been an extremely overwhelming week. So many emotions. I decided not to put out my regular interview episode. I had to take time out to collect my thoughts and think about what I will do next in the face...

05.27.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep. 11- You do a lot of things! And?: Entrepreneur & Creative, Thysha Shabazz shares her journey of becoming a multifaceted company, being "LOUD" and having a "brag bag/bank"

On today's episode, I chat with entrepreneur and creative Thysha Shabazz. We discus how being told she was too loud as child, unfolded into her running her own company and helping others use their voice to get to their next...

05.20.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep.10-For the Love of Hip-Hop: Publicist & Author Lynn K. Hobson shares her journey to becoming "the go to" publicist in the Hip-Hop Community and inspiration for her first book

On this Episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Lynn K. Hobson, one of NYC's sort after Hip-Hop artists publicist. Hailing from Washington, DC, Lynn started her career as a Publicist in 1995 while interning at The Terrie Williams...

05.13.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep.9 - Not Politics As Usual: Communications Strategist and Politico Troy Blackwell talks Obama administration, campaign trails, politics, and more

On this episode I had the pleasure of with Troy Blackwell, a seasoned Communications Strategist and politico. A champion for diversity, Troy is currently the Head of Press Logistics for Philanthropist Tom Steyer. In this position, he manages the traveling...

05.06.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep.8 - PR makes the world go round: PR & Events industry leader Michelle Huff Elliott talks losing and gaining business, Pivoting the conversation, PR Fees and more

On this episode I had the pleasure speaking with PR industry leader Michelle Huff Elliott to talk about losing and gaining business, pivoting the conversation, PR Fees and more. A Baltimore native who took Los Angeles by storm in 1999. With...

04.29.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep.7- In sickness and in health: Power couple Justin & Tye Perry talk business, working together & maintaining a solid client roster in the mist of a pandemic

On this episode had the pleasure of interviewing Justin & Tye Perry husband and wife business partners co founders of the consulting firm Llubtish Media Group LLC, you may also recognize them as Driven by LMG a boutique creative consulting...

04.22.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep. 6 - Looking at the pandemic through a different lens as a entrepreneur

On this episode, I rant with @frances_armand CPO of Armand Consulting, specializing in public relations in the fashion and bridal industries. We rant about, keeping faith, continuing to be excited about the PR industry, staying one step ahead to evolve,...

04.15.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep. 5-Taking a pulse of the current situation: managing clients, self care, being of service and not panicking during a pandemic, w/ guest Marjie Hadad

In this episode, I chat with Marjie Hadad, General Manager of Must Have Communications and Consulting Ltd., a full service, international, public relations and marketing consulting firm with specialties in food, lifestyle, digital health, MedTech, pharmaceutical, high tech, and finance. About...

04.07.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep.4-Publishing an online magazine and Living in the Hamptons, Guest Vanessa Gordon

Vanessa Gordon, Founder and Publisher of East End Taste magazine, a source for all things food and drink in the Hamptons and North Fork, and culinary-focused travel. In this episode, we talk to Vanessa Gordon publisher of @eastendtaste magazine about keeping...

03.31.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep.3 Event PR, forging forward during the current challenges and more...

With so many events postponed until further notice, I chat with Cheryl Duncan public relations industry veteran, who agency specializes in PR in the entertainment, arts and culture projects. We talked about how she's dealing with slow down and trying...

03.24.2020

PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep.2 - Working "Not" Working In The Time of COVID-19 Freelancers/Gigworkers

The widespread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the nation has placed uncertainty on us all. We are asked to quarantine ourselves and work from home. For some, the challenge is how do I schedule my work my day, with kids...

03.09.2020

PR Girl Rant! Season 2 Ep.1 with Julius DC Bryant Host of the MCS The Man Cave Show

Took a little hiatus, but now I’m and ready to rant! My first episode is me co-hosting on the season premiere of the @mcs_mancave_show with host Julius DC Bryant. On his show he talks a lot about current affairs, movies...

10.09.2019

PR Girl Rant! Episode 9 - Confessions of a publicist series. How being a publicist almost made me s

When doing what you love takes a toll on your health, you know its time to make some changes. In this episode, I tell my story and my confession of how being a publicist almost made me sick and what...

09.28.2019

PR Girl Rant! Episode 8 - The "Relation-ship" between journalists and public relations professionals

The relationship between journalists/media and Public relations or PR practitioners are to be complementary. Both sides of these relationships have a common goal to reach the public. Through honest and continuous communication, the goals are to educate, entertain and expanding...

09.21.2019

PR Girl Rant! Episode 7 Red Carpet Pet Peeves... What it take to run a red carpet

A red carpet kicks off the event, it sets the tone. Running a red carpet starts from the moment a client hires you to execute that part of their event. And, it is an event in of itself. In this...

09.14.2019

PR Girl Rant! Episode 6 Transitioning from an independent consultant to an in-house position.

A candid and insightful conversation with my guest Andrea Ferguson who recently transitioned from being an independent contractor to an in house position. Some of the areas we will talk about are, the challenges of being independent, the decision to...

09.06.2019

PR Girl Rant! Episode #5 Back to School Series! Going beyond traditional PR -What corporations are looking for in a PR professional or agency

Back to school means a time to continue to learn, grow, and achieve great things. Typically the term is used for those starting back up the school year after summer break. It’s also a season to start anew i.e. new...

07.18.2019

PR Girl Rant! Episode 4 Mini-rants - Short advice and tips from PR professionals.

Today's #minirant advice comes from Dawn Michelle Hardy, founder of Dream Relations PR and literary consultant agency; she is also known as the Literary Lobbyist. She has the ability to help authors reach their readership, win awards, and garner national...

07.04.2019

PR Girl Rant! Ep 3 - How I've been "Ghosted" by journalists.

As a PR professional one of the most frustrating parts of the profession is to not get a response or feedback or your pitching efforts. On this episode I talk about how I've been "Ghosted" by journalists, share a study...

04.09.2019

PR Girl Rant! Ep 2 - PR Does Not Stand for Partially Ready

PR Does Not Stand for Partially Ready with Guest Ryan Stewart of Terrie Williams Agency and Stewart Publiques. Topic: When perspective clients are not properly prepared and what they should keep in mind before soliciting the services of a Publicist....

04.01.2019

PR GIRL RANT! Introduction

Welcome to the PR Girl Rant! Podcast. Episode 1 - an introduction to your host Michelle A. Pascal and what to expect from each PR GIRL RANT episode.

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