Colour Me PR

Join me in conversation with Brenda Gonzalez, Chief of Public Affairs at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Melissa Waggener Zorkin, founder and CEO of WE Communications, as we talk about their journeys in the communications industry, how inclusion and representation play an important role in their day-to-day work, and what it means to move forward and leave the door open for others.Here's where you can find them on socials: LinkedIn: Brenda Gonzalez, Melissawz, WE CommunicationsWebsite: we-worldwide.comThank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay tuned for the next episode!Got any questions, looking for merchandise or wanting to listen to previous episodes? You can find everything Colour Me PR Podcast here:Website: Colourmepr.caInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedIn: Colour Me PR Podcast

Join me in conversation with Brittney Oliver, writer, marketing communications professional and founder of Lemons 2 Lemonade, as we talk about her early career challenges with networking, transforming these challenges into an incredible community for women of colour, the value of personal branding, and fellow industry leaders that inspire her every day.If you'd like to follow Brittney's journey, you can find her on LinkedIn @BSOliver and Instagram @bsoliver.Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay tuned for the next episode!Got any questions, looking for merchandise or wanting to listen to previous episodes? You can find everything Colour Me PR Podcast here:Website: Colourmepr.caInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedIn: Colour Me PR Podcast

Join me in conversation with Emily K. Graham, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and Senior Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion Communications at Omnicom, as we talk about her journey as a DE&I leader and the challenges that come with this work, what young professionals should keep in mind as they build their presence in the industry, and what it takes to work with her incredible team! If you'd like to follow Emily's journey, you can find her on LinkedIn @emgraham and Instagram @em.k.graham. Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay tuned for the next episode! Got any questions, looking for merchandise or wanting to listen to previous episodes? You can find everything Colour Me PR Podcast here:Website: Colourmepr.caInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedIn: Colour Me PR Podcast

Hey #CMPRcommunity, we're back! In this prologue episode, we take a look back at season one highlights, feedback and learnings, discuss what's changed in my life, and where I'm at now, and what new and exciting content and opportunities you can expect from season two. Thank you to my (extra) special guest and interviewee, Mohammad Raza, who you can  find on LinkedIn at @mohammadraza10.Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay tuned for the first guest of season two! You can connect with Colour Me PR Podcast on:Website: Colourmepr.caInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedIn: Colour Me PR Podcast

Like what you're hearing? Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Sharlyn Carrington is the founder and director of Content Strong Communications and the Co-founder, Committee Chair and Director of Events & Awareness for The Ubora Network. Find her here:LinkedIn: @sharlyncarringtonInstagram: @contentstrongTwitter: @theuboranetworkThank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay tuned for the next episode! You can connect with Colour Me PR Podcast on:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedIn: Colour Me PR PodcastWebsite: Colourmepr.ca

Like what you're hearing? Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Angie Thevarajan is a Digital Marketer with multiple years of experience in social media marketing. Find her here:LinkedIn: @angiethevarajanTwitter: @faceyourjourneyInstagram: @faceyourjourneyThank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay tuned for the next episode! You can connect with Colour Me PR Podcast on:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedIn: Colour Me PR PodcastWebsite: Colourmepr.ca

Like what you're hearing?Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Brooke Graham is a Consultant at Argyle and the Co-Director of Student Liaison at Code Black Communicator Network and Steering Committee Member at Black Talent Initiative.Want to stay connected with Brooke? Follow her on:LinkedIn: @brookeagrahamTwitter: @brookethegInstagram: @brookethegDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode! Tell me what you thought of this episode by connecting with Colour Me PR Podcast here:Website: Colourmepr.caTwitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing?Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Lena Almeida is a writer, social media strategist, lifestyle influencer and Work-At-Home-   Mom of two with over 10 years of experience in blogging, brand management and taking part in television and radio broadcast segments.Want to stay connected with Lena? Follow her on:LinkedIn: @lenaalmeidaTwitter: @Listen2LenaInstagram: @listen2lenaTimestamps:[0:00-2:12] - Introduction[2:15] - Growing up as the only brown girl[5:40] - Outshine them[6:48] - Courage to leave the office behind[8:56] - BOSS MOMENT - MEETING OPRAH[11:48] - Being a WOC in media [20:04] - Admitting hesitations[22:21] - Kindness brings inclusion[24:05] - Inspiration VS identification[24:44] - MERCHANDISE LAUNCHDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode! Tell me what you thought of this episode by connecting with Colour Me PR Podcast here:Website: Colourmepr.caTwitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing?Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Arefeh Ghane is is a Public Relations Intern at Edelman, a Bachelors of Public Relations student at Humber College, and the the 2020 Student Steering Committee President of the Canadian Public Relations Society of Toronto. Want to stay connected with Arefeh? Follow her on:LinkedIn: @arefehghaneTwitter: @ArefehAGInstagram: @fayeceraTimestamps:[0:00-1:50] - Introduction[2:23] - Being a student with a voice[4:23] - Entering the industry at a time when social justice is front and center[5:48] - Junior communicators hold the knowledge of what's to come[8:50] - Growing up without representation in your neighbourhood[10:14] - Look at what your local community is doing to celebrate Black History Month[11:40] - Where are you from? No, really, where are you from?[16:16] - BOSS MOMENT[20:52] - Connecting with students across campuses[24:43] - You deserve to be healthy in order to do your bestDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode! Tell me what you thought of this episode by connecting with Colour Me PR Podcast here:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing?Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Alice Namu is an independent communications consultant with more than seven years of progressively senior experience in corporate, academic, not-for-profit and faith-based organizations. Alice is the Vice President of Programs at the International Association of Business Communicators in Toronto, as well as a board representative on their Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility committee, a secretary for the The North America Chapter of the  World Association of Christian Communicators and a returning judge on the Canadian Online Publishing Awards.Want to stay connected with Alice? Follow her on:LinkedIn: @alicenamuInstagram: @missalicenamuClubhouse: @missaliceTimestamps:[0:00-1:10] - Introduction[2:25] - How reading and writing launched Alice's love for communications [4:35] - Switching from journalism to comms[6:00] - Being a black woman in comms and choosing work that aligns with your values[9:35] - Why we need visible minorities in leadership rooms[15:00] - BOSS MOMENT: Teaching English to Chinese executives in Beijing[19:33] - Alice's complicated relationship with Black History Month[23:10] - True allyship is beyond crafting beautiful copyDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode! Tell me what you thought of this episode by connecting with Colour Me PR Podcast here:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing?Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Michelle Dias is a Brand Public Relations Manager at InterContinental Hotels Group, a professor of Digital Marketing at Seneca College and the Vice President of the Canadian Public Relations Society in Toronto. Want to stay connected with Michelle? Follow her on:LinkedIn: @michellediasTwitter: @michellediasInstagram: @michellediasagencyDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode! Tell me what you thought of this episode by connecting with Colour Me PR Podcast here:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing?Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Khairoon Abbas is a Tanzanian-born Canadian professional, with over ten years of experience working with international, educational and non-profit organizations in the field of communications, media and public relations in different parts of the world. Want to stay connected with Khairoon? Follow her on:LinkedIn: @khairoonabbasInstagram: @khairoonieTwitter: @khairoonissaTimestamps:[0:00-1:55] - Introduction[2:30] - Why Khairoon chose communications[6:15] - BOSS MOMENT: Changing narratives through travel and education[10:45] - Working with the UN[14:20] - What's it like being 'one of few'[22:40] - 'The arms that carry the child, nurture the nation'[25:25] - Communication is the engine that will get us to inclusion Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode! Tell me what you thought of this episode by connecting with Colour Me PR Podcast here:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! This fun holiday episode features Talar Nersesian, Communications Associate at the TorontoRehabilitation Institute and Jorielle Nunag, Account Executive at FleishmanHillard Highroad. As junior communicators, we reflect on some fun experiences thus far in PR, and what the future holds for us. Don't miss out on the advice they offer for junior communicators as well! Want to stay connected with Talar and Jorielle? Follow them on LinkedIn at @talarnersesian and @joriellenunag.Tell me what you thought of this episode by following Colour Me PR Podcast here:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing?Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Maxine McDonald is a Senior Director at Media Profile, and the Co-Founder and Chair of Code Black Communicator Network and The Code Black Podcast.  Want to stay connected with Maxine? Follow her on:Twitter: @maxinelorna and @codeblackCNLinkedIn: @maxinelmcdonaldInstagram: @maxinelorna and @codeblackcnWebsite: codeblackcn.caTimestamps: [0:00-5:30] - Introduction  [6:13] - What it means to see representation in the industry  [7:30] - Being different makes you memorable  [9:20] - Why it's important for people to say your name right  [12:15] - The pressures of being "the only one" [19:20] - Will DE&I be a fad?Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode!  Tell me what you thought of this episode by following Colour Me PR Podcast here:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing?Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Dayo Kefentse is the founder and managing director of DAYO Media & Communications, and an industry professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in communications, broadcasting and public affairs.Want to stay connected with Dayo? Follow her on:Twitter: @dayo_kefentseLinkedIn: @dayo-kefentseInstagram: @dayo_kefentseWebsite: dayo.caTimestamps:[0:00-2:28] - Introduction[2:29] - Dayo's start in media and move to communications[11:40] - How BLM has impacted awareness of systemic racism[17:07] - Why comms professionals need to have an understanding of inclusion[21:53] - The power of being a junior communicatorDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode! Tell me what you thought of this episode by following Colour Me PR Podcast here:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

Like what you're hearing? Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Rohini Mukherji is the Vice President of Integrated Communications at APEX Public Relations, and chairs the marketing committee of the Canadian Public Relations Society Foundation, whose work is focused on making the PR industry more inclusive at all levels of Canadian organizations. Want to stay connected with Rohini? Follow her here:Twitter: @rohinimjLinkedIn: @rohinimukherjiTimestamps:[0:00-2:41] - Introduction[2:42] - Rohini's reasons to love PR (curiosity, variety and impact)[6:43] - Does PR really value diversity, equity and inclusion?[8:22] - Difference between "diversity" and "inclusion"[11:00] - How organizations can be truly inclusive[16:40] - What allyship looks likeDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for the next episode! Tell me what you thought of this episode by following Colour Me PR Podcast here:Twitter: @colourmeprInstagram: @colourmeprLinkedInThank you for listening!

You’ve never heard from communicators like us.Join me for the very first episode of Colour Me PR Podcast where I share a conversation about the importance of representation in the PR industry with President and CEO of Inner Strength Communication Inc. and Co-Founder of A Leader Like Me, Priya Bates. Don’t forget to drop a 5-star rating if you like the episode!

Welcome to Colour Me PR Podcast, a place to be inspired and inspire others. This podcast episode shares a little bit about me and why I launched this platform. Join me in creating a place of recognition for the phenomenal and diverse women in communications that break the ceiling with what they can do.