Welcome to PRSay, the podcast of the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America! On PRSay we spotlight our talented members and get to know each other a little better.

Today’s guest is Leslee Hackett. As an avid learner, Leslee is always committed to improving her craft within the Public Relations and Communications field. Leslee is an analytical thinker that has a proven track record of developing successful social media plans, content creation and management ideas, effective media monitoring, concise trend spotting, creating pitches, conducting website updates, and making Canva based graphics.

As well as established key strategies that thrive in any company environment such as the execution of external and internal marketing techniques.

When Leslee is not working within the PR field you can find her taking photos, volunteering, teaching bible study, and learning new tricks of the trade!

Tune in to this episode to learn more about Leslee and be sure to connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleeh/

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Ashley Small, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Ashley shares about Lessons on Leadership.

There is a unique place where PR, technology, and digital media overlap, and in that place, you’ll find Ashley Small, Founder, and CEO of Medley Inc. Ashley’s proven PR and digital marketing strategies have helped brands grow their visibility, amplify their voice and expand their reach across the world.

In 2008, when social media was newly on the rise, Ashley set out on a mission to marry traditional PR with the latest trends in technology. Since then, she has launched a boutique PR and digital marketing agency, Medley Inc., and has worked with organizations such as Major League Baseball, AT&T, The City of Houston and The Rose Houston to meet their marketing goals, specifically geared towards African American and Latino consumers.

A Google AdWords certified specialist, Ashley has been nationally recognized by Fast Company Magazine, the Canada Broadcast Network, ABC, FOX, and more as an expert in business, technology, social media, and public relations. She is an alumnus of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and Leadership Houston as well as one of Houston Business Journal’s 2018 40 under 40 leading professionals and the 2019 Greater Houston Partnership HYPE Impact Business Leader award winner. In 2021, she was named a Woman in the Fast Lane by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

Through her work in the community, she has educated and trained more than 5,000 girls and budding entrepreneurs in the areas of technology, social media, and leadership development.

Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyrsmall/

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Tiffany Marascio, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Tiffany shares about How To Start In PR, No Matter Your Age Or Where You Are In Your Career.

Tiffany was born and raised in the Greater Houston area where she lives with her husband and three kids. She holds a master’s degree in marketing from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in studio art. She is an active part of her community and enjoys sharing with residents and visitors everything that North Houston has to offer.

Connect with Tiffany at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanymarascio/,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffanymarascio1/,
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanymarascio/,
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmarascio

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.