Episodes

March is Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. That definitely hits the mark for PR pros. We’ve come a long way and yet there is so much more work to do as we strive for equity...

Do you know who you are? As a Solo PR Pro, as a business. What are your strengths? How often do you talk about, and promote those strengths to your business community? A key way to protect your business through turbulent time...

Go, go, go! How’s that going for you? As PR pros, it’s in our nature to press forward and do all the things. But what is it doing to us? Today’s episode was inspired by an article in Inc.com by Kelly Main: I Unknowingly Trade...

ChatGPT, deep fake videos – AI is here. In today’s episode, we talk about how we can embrace this technology to enhance and expand our work as PR pros. Here is a link to our previous episode: The Battle Against Misinformation...

It’s no secret that there is a lot of negativity in the world – all around us. As PR pros, we need to help our clients navigate through this time. We talk ways to do this – including PRSA’s initiative, Voices4Everyone .

It’s a new year and what better time to take a fresh look at your business development. In today’s episode we discuss the opportunities we solos have and how to make the most of them.

It’s not a pleasant topic but as business owners we need to make sure we’re planning for the inevitable – death. Do you have plans in place for what happens to your business and your digital assets? In today’s episode, we tal...

The recent system failure at Southwest Airlines is a nightmare we don’t wish on anyone. In today’s episode, we talk about how solos can help their clients prepare for these scenarios and what we can do to exceed customer expe...

It’s a new year and maybe you’re thinking of taking the leap and starting your own business as a solo communications professional or starting your own firm. In today’s episode we talk about what it takes, whether it’s right f...

Lights, camera, 2023! When this episode debuts, we’ll still be in the midst of celebrating the 2022 holiday season. We hope you’re enjoying some well-deserved down time. It’s also a great time of year to reflect and renew our...

As we wind down 2022, we discuss ways that you can end your year strong. That doesn’t mean a sprint for the finish line but instead how you can close 2022 feeling accomplished and ready for 2023.

"What a year!" It’s a phrase that’s been on repeat these last several years. In this episode we talk about the big events of 2022 – Twitter, misinformation, and a challenging media landscape - their implications and opportuni...

This is a time of great opportunity for PR pros working as solos. We know this is true from our own experience and it’s recently been confirmed thanks to recent reports from Axios and MBO Partners . Join us for a conversation...

These past few years, with the pandemic, the shifting economy, it’s been hard. It’s not unusual if you feel like you’re doubting yourself or feel like you’re running on fumes. Know this: you are good at what you do and you ar...

The status of Twitter is changing moment by moment. Who knows what the status of the platform will be by the time you listen to this episode – we can’t keep up! Will Twitter survive? Will Twitter users find a new digital town...

As we serve our clients, what is the true cost of the technology required to do our jobs – mentally and economically? How much tech is too much? What is and isn’t necessary and how can you create boundaries that work for you ...

It finally happened. Elon Musk now owns Twitter and change is already underway. What does this mean for PR pros?

Happy Halloween! In today’s episode, Karen and Michelle talk about the tricks and treats of what’s been happening in the communications field and the PR biz. Enter if you dare!

Just because you run your business as a solo doesn’t mean you always have to work alone. From teaming up with fellow solos to running your business as a micro agency, there’s a lot of opportunity in soloing together.

Mis-, mal- and disinformation is one of the greatest threats that PR pros are facing. In today’s episode Karen and Michelle discuss how to help steer the narrative, how to be ready to help clients navigate these times, and ho...

Professional pet peeves. We all have them. Listen to today’s episode to see if Karen and Michelle mention one of yours.

It’s the fourth quarter – time for pumpkins, making plans for 2023, and thinking about putting the year to bed. Join Karen and Michelle for a conversation about motivating ourselves to end the year strong.

From colleagues to vendors to client contacts, today’s work environment has representatives from nearly all generations. Boomers, Generation Jones, Generation X, Millennials, Gen Zs - we all bring our talents and different ex...

Quiet quitting. It’s the phrase of the moment. In today’s episode we talk about what it means for solos as business owners and what it means for our clients. Are you experiencing quiet quitting? Tell us about it at www.solopr...