That Solo Life: The Solo PR Pro Podcast

PR Pros Say ”No Thanks” to These 7 Things - Episode 169

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

Pumpkins, Plans and Putting the Year to Bed - Episode 168

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.

Working with Multiple Generations - Episode 167

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 experiences, work styles, and expectations. In this episode we talk about honoring our differences, learning from each other, and working together toward success.

Quiet Quitting -Episode 166

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.soloprpro.com.

 

The Joy and Pain of Clients New to PR - Episode 165

In today's episode, we discuss working with clients who are new to PR. Should you take them on? What are the red flags to be aware of?  What steps can you take to make sure it is successful?

Share your experience with us at www.soloprpro.com.

Also - check out the new release from Karen Swim: Your Journey to Entrepreneurship. 

 

Tell Me About It: Proactive Communication Matters - Episode 164

A little clarity goes a long way. In today’s episode, Karen and Michelle talk about how taking the time to communicate proactively can help prevent issues or confusion in the future

We always want to know what you think. Tell us at www.soloprpro.com.

Google Updates with Jordyn Slocum of BeMarketing - Episode 163

If it feels like Google is always making changes, well, you’re right. That’s why we’ve asked Jordyn Slocum of BeMarketing to join us in today’s episode to talk about the latest updates.

Keep up with Jordyn on social media:

Instagram: jordypop_10

Facebook

LinkedIn

What’s your latest Google discovery? Tell us at www.soloprpro.com.

PR & Popcorn with Chauniqua Major-Louis - Episode 162

Today we are joined by Chauniqua Major-Louis, but everyone calls her Major. Major is the founder of Whatever's Good PR and Major’s Project Pop Popcorn. In this episode, we discuss her approach to her purpose and passion in her work and life.

Keep up with Major via the links above or at MajorCreates.com.

Find her on social media:

Instagram: @majorcreates

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majorc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cnmajor/

What did this episode inspire you to do? Tell us at www.soloprpro.com.

The Marketplace of You with Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa - Episode 161

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa to discuss how Solo PR Pros can create assets that they can sell. As Blake shares with us, “running a business changes you...selling a business makes you.” Tune in to learn how you can sell, scale, or possibly retire!

Keep up with Blake on Twitter @Flippa and on LinkedIn.

After you’ve listened, share your business dream with us at www.soloprpro.com.

The Battle Against Misinformation with Axel Ebermann - Episode 160

How do we know what we see and hear are real? Mis-, mal- and disinformation are the biggest challenges communicators and society as a whole are facing today. On today's show, Axel Ebermann, a guest lecturer with a long career in visual storytelling, leads us through his research on Deep Fakes and Synthetic Media, a growing subcategory of misinformation.

Listen to learn more about his research and how to prepare for this new challenge.

We’d love your feedback. What topics would you like us to cover? Tell us at www.soloprpro.com.

 

Episode Resources

View on YouTube to see the visual examples presented in the interview.

Keep up with Axel Ebermann on LinkedIn.

Text-to-Speech example, DALL.E: https://openai.com/blog/dall-e/

This Person Does Not Exist: https://this-person-does-not-exist.com/en

NewsGuard: https://www.newsguardtech.com/

Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/

How misinformation sparked a coup in Gabon: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/02/13/how-sick-president-suspect-video-helped-sparked-an-attempted-coup-gabon/