Young PR Pros

By Kristine D'Arbelles, Julia Kent, Ross Simmonds and Clare Bonnyman

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What's Young PR Pros about?

Young PR Pros, a podcast for the young and young at heart PR pros looking for tips and advice on how to advance their careers. Hosted by Kristine D'Arbelles, Julia Kent and Ross Simmonds.

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Young PR Pros episodes:

03.29.2018
Episode 128: Building a portfolio
Portfolios are more than just pretty pictures and links to projects. A portfolio is your proof point behind every skill you promote in your job interview. This episode gives you advice on putting together a portfolio to land your next...
02.05.2018
Episode 127: The 30-day challenge in a new job
The first 30 days are crucial in a new job. You can use these precious first days to form excellent first impressions that can lead to long-lasting relationships in your new organization. In this episode our hosts and producer share their...
12.12.2017
Episode 126: Data or your gut, which should you trust?
In this episode, the hosts discuss the benefits big data and uncover when is the best time to use data, and when is the best time to trust your gut.
11.06.2017
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In this episode we discuss real, concrete steps young professionals, and young at heart professionals, can take to combat fake news.
10.06.2017
Episode 124: 5 Career Tips that are Actually False
There is a lot of advice out there, and although a lot of it comes from kindness and people just trying to help, this episode strives to debunk myths and tell the truth about some of the most common career...
09.13.2017
Episode 123: The short week – productivity in less time
Companies and countries across the world are starting to implement the four-day workweek. For those of us stuck in the five-day workweek, here are tips for turning your week into a short week, leaving you a whole extra day to tackle...
08.18.2017
Episode 122: How to Exercise your Brain
This episode talks about the importance of exercising your brain through deep work, as well we discuss the damage of multitasking.
07.25.2017
Episode 121: Saying No to Toxic Clients
Our generation has been dubbed the “Start-up generation”. About one-third of young Canadians want to start their own businesses. When you first launch that business, it can be daunting, scary and exhilarating. While you grapple with so many emotions, it can be...
06.15.2017
Episode 120: How to Fail
Although it’s important to fail and fail gloriously in life, this episode talks about real failure. We thought we would do a twist on the top 5 things young professionals need to do to succeed and flip it around and...
04.11.2017
Episode 119: Career milestones and a Special Anniversary
In this episode we share our biggest milestones, as well as how to mark and learn from then. We also mark our fifth anniversary with a bit of reminiscing.
02.28.2017
Episode 118: What is work-life balance?
In this episode, our hosts offer tips and advice for young professionals looking to strike a healthy balance between work and life.
02.13.2017
Episode 117: The Future of PR
In this episode, our hosts discuss the future of PR. Our industry is always changing, as professionals it is important to always be on top of what is new – not to change our strategy every five minutes, but rather...
01.19.2017
Episode #116: Concrete Steps to Help Learn from your Mistakes
Kristine shares a story about getting caught with an unlicensed image on her blog. She was sent a letter from a lawyer and had to pay a fee. The image was from a post published in 2011, she had just...
12.20.2016
Episode #115: The 12 PR Days of Christmas
In honour of the traditional 1900s English Christmas carol, or for those born in the 80s - the Bob and Doug Christmas classic, we thought we would do our own 12 Days of Christmas. Listen to the full episode to...
11.23.2016
Episode #114: How to be Creative
One of the benefits of working in the industry of public relations, communications and marketing is the ability to be creative. We work in a unique world where our job is to find creative ways to tell a story. In...
10.20.2016
Episode #113: Making career choices
The average person will make a career change approximately five to seven times during their working life. With an ever increasing number of different career choices, about 1/3 of the total workforce will now change jobs every 12 months. By...
09.14.2016
Episode #112: The Entrepreneur’s Show
Once upon a time, there lived this driven young man who dreamed about becoming an entrepreneur. One day, he used all his allowance to purchase different coloured do-rags and sell them out of his locker at school, turning his...
08.09.2016
Young PR Pros: Episode #111: The Definition of PR
Who can relate: you introduce yourself to an acquaintance at a friend's party. They ask you what you do for a living. You say you work in PR. You get a blank stare and most people respond with: oh so...
07.12.2016
Episode #110: Women in PR
06.10.2016
Episode #109: Lessons for entrepreneurs
It is just Kristine D'Arbelles and Clare Bonnyman this month. Clare is finished her internship in Thunder Bay and is back in Toronto. Anyone hiring? Clare is pretty awesome. Taking a little break this month, we look back on some...
04.26.2016
Episode #108: Our First Jobs, and a New Member of the Family
The Young PR Pros family is expanding. We welcome Clare Bonnyman as our new assistant producer. Clare has extensive background in radio editing. We hope her skills will make the show sound even better in your ear buds on your commute, in the...
02.25.2016
Young PR Pros: Episode #107 - Gender and Ethnic Equality in PR and Communications
For the first time in Canadian history, a Prime Minister appointed a caucus that was 50 per cent female and 50 per cent male. When asked why he chose to make this bold statement he respond: because it is 2015. This...
12.08.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode #106 - We Revisit the Topic of Accreditation
In this episode we revisit the topic of accreditation. In episode 100, we talked about a topic that has divided the world of PR and communications for decades: is accreditation worth it? In case you haven't heard the episode, Ross...
11.13.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode 105 - Communications Moments and Trends in the Federal Campaign
This episode was recorded a week before federal election day in Canada. In this episode we talk about PR moments that caught our attention during the longest campaign period in Canadian history. Here is a recap of a few trends and...
10.16.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode #104 - Networking tips for the young professional
In this episode, hosts Kristine D'Arbelles, Julia Kent and Ross Simmonds talk about tips and advice for networking. Our hosts answer common questions like how do you approach a group of people you don’t know? Are business cards really necessary?...
08.19.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode #103 - The Importance of Real-World Projects in School
So much good news comes with today's podcast. First, host Kristine D'Arbelles records her first episode with her new baby. He was a good little boy and napped (almost) the entire time of the episode. Second, after almost three years, hosts Kristine and Julia welcome...
07.15.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode #102 - And We are Back, with Tips for Entrepreneurs
Young PR Pros is back from its long break. Where were we you might ask? Kristine D’Arbelles, founder and co-host of Young PR Pros, has been off having an amazing adventure. The adventure of motherhood. Kristine gave birth to a beautiful...
04.29.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode #101 - The Best PR and Communications Campaigns
This week, our hosts Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent welcome on the show for the second episode in the row - Ross Simmonds. Ross is a communications and marketing strategist and entrepreneur. You might know him as @theCoolestCool on Twitter. Ross has agreed to join us from...
04.08.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode #100 - Does Accreditation Help the PR and Communications Industry?
This week, our hosts Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent record their 100th episode. Young PR Pros wants to thank our guests, listeners and anyone who has helped spread the word about our podcast. We hope we can continue to share our knowledge with young...
03.19.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode 99 - Refreshing your Career
Are you victim of routine? Do you feel like your career isn't moving? Maybe it is time to refresh your career. In episode 99, our hosts Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent take inspiration from IABC's Communication World. In the March issue, IABC interviewed Mark Schumann who...
02.12.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode #98 - Who uses what type of social media
As young PR and communications professionals, we are often expected to know everything about social media. That is why, this week on Young PR Pros our hosts Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent talk about the most popular social networks, who uses them, and what...
01.28.2015
Young PR Pros: Episode #97 - PR Emerges from the Shadows
In Decmber 2014, the Financial Post wrote an article about how PR professionals are stepping out of the shadows that have been cast by advertising and marketing departments and have taken their proper place at the front of business success. And that...
01.14.2015
Episode 96 - 2015 Trends to Watch
Welcome back and welcome 2015! For our first episode of the year, we are doing a listener request. Bowda PR suggested we discuss 2015 trends young professionals - or any PR and communications professional - should be watching. Our hosts, Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent did a...
12.02.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #95 - Tips for Working at Home
In 2013, Forbes reported that one in five Americans work from home. That is almost 30 million people who work and live in the same area. For some working at home is a dream come true - you can make your...
11.06.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #94 - Rules for Emailing
We all get a lot of email every day. Doesn't matter if you are a student or a professional, our inbox fills up very fast. This week, Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent discuss a few simple rules for emailing that...
10.20.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #93 - Good PR and Blogger Relations
This week, our hosts Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent talk about some good PR and how blogger relations made it happen. Although not a completely new concept in PR and communications, blogger relations has grown into an excellent way to get your message out through a non-traditional...
09.29.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #92 - A Young PR Pros' Success
In this week's episode hosts Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent talk about how a listener of the show went from podcast listener to career star. We tell you Sharon Cheung's story. Some of you might recognize Sharon's name. This is not the first time she is...
09.17.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #91 - Changing the Definition of Spin Doctor, is it Possible?
This week, Young PR Pros welcomes new listeners from the FIR podcast network. For our regular listeners you don't need to change anything, you will still continue to receive new weekly episodes through iTunes or Stitcher. For those who don't know, the...
09.04.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #90 - Back to School Tips from the Hosts
With the first week of back to school almost complete, Kristine D’Arbelles and Julia Kent share a few back-to-school tips and advice for the young PR pros. You can read about all the tips in detail in this morning’s blog post entitle 4 Back to School...
08.15.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #89 - An Encore presentation of Hard Skills that Matter
This week, our hosts Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent are on vacation. We thank our listeners for their patience and understanding while they take some time to relax, rejuvenate and spend time with family. So while they soak up the sun, please enjoy this encore...
07.30.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #88 - Self-Promotion, Teamwork and Feedback: Perfect mix for a prosperous career
When was the last time you reminded your boss about a good project you ran? When was the last time you asked for constructive criticism on your writing? How often do you talk up your teammates and colleagues? This week, Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia...
07.16.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #87 - CSR and its importance in the Communications Industry
This week, Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent talk about corporate social responsibility or CSR. For those who are new to this term, CSR is the voluntary activities undertaken by a company to operate in an economic, social and environmentally sustainable manner. CSR not only...
07.04.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #86 - What does customer service and PR have in common?
Customer service shouldn't be a foreign word to public relations and commuications professionals. Although we might not always be face to face with our organization's customers, their happiness often decides the fate of your communications department and organization. This week, Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia...
06.10.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #85 - How to Navigate Your PR Career with CPRS
05.27.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #84 - How to Have a Meeting that Doesn't Suck
This week, Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent share their experiences of good and bad meetings. Public relations and communications is a people industry, so get used to a lot of meetings in your careers. In this episode we concentrate on in-person...
05.22.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #83 - Social media mistakes that could damage your career
This week, Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent review an article in Canadian Living by Jackie Middleton called 8 social media mistakes that could damage your career. Middleton writes: Social media has made information very accessible, and the worst kind of information can hurt you professionally. One expert shares etiquette tips when...
05.12.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #82 - Interview Pet Peeves with Tara Lapointe
This week Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent continue their conversation with Tara Lapointe. Tara is a dynamic marketing and communications strategist with more than 15 years experience in the arts and entertainment industries. She is currently the Head of Marketing Communications at the Canada Council for the...
05.05.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #81 - Being a PR Generalist with Tara Lapointe
This week on Young PR Pros, Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent record face-to-face with our guest Tara Lapointe. Tara is a dynamic marketing and communications strategist with more than 15 years experience in the arts and entertainment industries. She is currently the Head of Marketing Communications...
04.22.2014
From Journalism to PR: Episode #3 - What is in a PR title?
Young PR Pros host, Julia Kent, is a popular girl on the University of Carleton campus. For the fourth year in a row she has been invited to speak as part of a three-person panel at the School of Journalism alongside Lauren...
04.14.2014
Young PR Pros: Episode #80 - Regretting Tweets
As our listeners heard a few weeks ago, host Kristine D'Arbelles got to attend the CPRS student event in Ottawa called Behind the PR Scenes – an evening with Jim Watson. She was lucky enough to get a few moments with the Mayor...

What's Young PR Pros about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Young PR Pros episodes:

Episode 128: Building a portfolio

Episode 127: The 30-day challenge in a new job

Episode 126: Data or your gut, which should you trust?

YPPEP125

Episode 124: 5 Career Tips that are Actually False

Episode 123: The short week – productivity in less time

Episode 122: How to Exercise your Brain

Episode 121: Saying No to Toxic Clients

Episode 120: How to Fail

Episode 119: Career milestones and a Special Anniversary

Episode 118: What is work-life balance?

Episode 117: The Future of PR

Episode #116: Concrete Steps to Help Learn from your Mistakes

Episode #115: The 12 PR Days of Christmas

Episode #114: How to be Creative

Episode #113: Making career choices

Episode #112: The Entrepreneur’s Show

Young PR Pros: Episode #111: The Definition of PR

Episode #110: Women in PR

Episode #109: Lessons for entrepreneurs

Episode #108: Our First Jobs, and a New Member of the Family

Young PR Pros: Episode #107 - Gender and Ethnic Equality in PR and Communications

Young PR Pros: Episode #106 - We Revisit the Topic of Accreditation

Young PR Pros: Episode 105 - Communications Moments and Trends in the Federal Campaign

Young PR Pros: Episode #104 - Networking tips for the young professional

Young PR Pros: Episode #103 - The Importance of Real-World Projects in School

Young PR Pros: Episode #102 - And We are Back, with Tips for Entrepreneurs

Young PR Pros: Episode #101 - The Best PR and Communications Campaigns

Young PR Pros: Episode #100 - Does Accreditation Help the PR and Communications Industry?

Young PR Pros: Episode 99 - Refreshing your Career

Young PR Pros: Episode #98 - Who uses what type of social media

Young PR Pros: Episode #97 - PR Emerges from the Shadows

Episode 96 - 2015 Trends to Watch

Young PR Pros: Episode #95 - Tips for Working at Home

Young PR Pros: Episode #94 - Rules for Emailing

Young PR Pros: Episode #93 - Good PR and Blogger Relations

Young PR Pros: Episode #92 - A Young PR Pros' Success

Young PR Pros: Episode #91 - Changing the Definition of Spin Doctor, is it Possible?

Young PR Pros: Episode #90 - Back to School Tips from the Hosts

Young PR Pros: Episode #89 - An Encore presentation of Hard Skills that Matter

Young PR Pros: Episode #88 - Self-Promotion, Teamwork and Feedback: Perfect mix for a prosperous career

Young PR Pros: Episode #87 - CSR and its importance in the Communications Industry

Young PR Pros: Episode #86 - What does customer service and PR have in common?

Young PR Pros: Episode #85 - How to Navigate Your PR Career with CPRS

Young PR Pros: Episode #84 - How to Have a Meeting that Doesn't Suck

Young PR Pros: Episode #83 - Social media mistakes that could damage your career

Young PR Pros: Episode #82 - Interview Pet Peeves with Tara Lapointe

Young PR Pros: Episode #81 - Being a PR Generalist with Tara Lapointe

From Journalism to PR: Episode #3 - What is in a PR title?

Young PR Pros: Episode #80 - Regretting Tweets