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Welcome to the Smart Talk Series with your host Melissa Vela Williamson, award-winning/nationally syndicated PR Pro. This is the show for professionals, marketing, and communications solo practitioners and teams.
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Letting Your Passion Lead with Laura Perez (opens the original)
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Sometimes the best career move is letting your passion lead the way. In today's episode, Melissa talks with Laura Perez, the associate director of brand operations at Spurs Sports & Entertainment, about striking the balance between your niche interests and an organization's needs. About Laura: Laura Perez is a sports and entertainment professional with more than 21 years of experience at Spurs Sports & Entertainment. As Associate Director of Brand Operations, she leads operational strategy and w
Creating Your Niche with Jonathan Carone (opens the original)
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Resilience is key when you're going all in on a niche. As external factors change, your passion and skills will help you stay afloat. Join Melissa as she kicks off season 12 with Jonathan Carone, the owner and creative director of Carone Designs and founder of Healthy Sports Parents. Listen as they discuss this season's theme of finding your niche. About Jonathan: Jonathan Carone has spent the last 10+ years helping organizations communicate more clearly, connect more deeply, and build trust wit
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