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That Solo Life: Co-hosted by Karen Swim, founder of Words for Hire, LLC and owner of Solo PR Pro and Michelle Kane, founder of VoiceMatters, LLC, we keep it real and talk about the topics that affect solo business owners in PR and Marketing and beyond. Learn more about Solo PR Pro: www.SoloPRPro.com
Episodes
Monday Dec 19, 2022
End Your Year Strong - Episode 179
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
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.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Busted Bird, Master Manipulators, and the Year that Was 2022 - Episode 178
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
"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 opportunities for 2023.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Solo PR Pros: Respected and in Demand - Episode 177
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
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 about how to seize the possibility for your business.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Doubts, Delays, and Why You Shouldn’t Go It Alone - Episode 176
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
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 are not alone.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
We Can’t Keep Up! Twitter Update - Episode 175
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
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 square? All we can do is stay tuned.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Death by a Thousand Tech Applications - Episode 174
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
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 and your business? We’ll discuss all of this and more in this episode.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
The Bird is Free: What this Means for PR Pros - Episode 173
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
It finally happened. Elon Musk now owns Twitter and change is already underway. What does this mean for PR pros?
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Tricks, Treats and PR - Episode 172
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
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!
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Soloing Together - Episode 171
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
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.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
How PR Pros Can Combat Mis-, Mal- and Disinformation - Episode 170
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
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 how we as PR pros can be a positive influence.