Tansson Talks

Having just earned his doctorate degree with Virginia Commonwealth University, where he also serves as an Assistant Dean of Students, first-generation college student Dr. Fred Tugas came on to the station to speak about his educational journey, the inspiration that his professors provided him as a student, and the role that he sees himself taking within the college environment.

A licensed real estate agent and entrepreneur, Christopher Walton joins the podcast this week to speak about his career journey, what urged him to switch professions from aviation to real estate, and how he has incorporated content creation into the real estate business.

After years of teaching in brick-and-mortar high schools, Laura Cvitanovich is now a full-time educator with Virtual Virginia who comes on the podcast to speak about her time in the education field, traveling, and being within the communication field as well.

Life keeps moving for Amanda Grover, who is currently a Senior Account Executive at Peppercomm, a public relations firm located in New York. Speaking on the podcast, she discusses her own personal journey through public relations, her experience at Peppercomm, and where she sees herself progressing forward, alongside advice to make the best of any situation.

Former Editor-in-Chief of the Mace and Crown and incoming reporter of the News-Virginian are just some of the experiences of Paula Phounsavath, who is now starting her own lifestyle brand. She comes on the podcast to speak about her experiences and what it all has meant to her, alongside her plans for her new blog that will release in late April 2022.

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Growing up with an interest in being a diplomat, Allison Smith always knew that she wanted to make a difference through her connections with others. Now that she is a project consultant at APCO Worldwide, she decided to come on the podcast to speak about her own experiences with public relations and how personal connections truly can make a world of difference.

When Brittney Crosby assumed the role of ODU PRSSA President, it was a new world that she was entering into, a time where there wasn't much campus involvement or excitement. However, that didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams and rebuilding the organization for the next generation of students. Now, nearing her college graduation, she speaks on the podcast to speak about her time learning strategic communication, her experience within the field, and the legacy that she wants to leave the organization going forward.

Working his way through life, now as a graduate student, Matty Madden comes onto the podcast to speak about his experience at Old Dominion University, sharing the major impact that it's had on his life, from being an undergraduate student and being involved within the PRSSA organization to now being within the Lifespan and Digital Communication Master's Program.

Embracing change throughout her time as an undergraduate student, Diana Muia comes on the podcast to speak about her last three years of college, the impact that the PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) had on her, and what her future ambitions are.

No mission is ever impossible for Tanya Rollins Shadley of Hampton Roads as she has used her life growing up in the performing arts to help out her community through numerous initiatives, companies, and projects over the years. She comes on the podcast to speak about how she got started, how she uses her platforms to offer opportunities to community members, and so much more!