Welcome Tamara Washington, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Tamara shares about Branding - Getting Everything Together Before Presenting Yourself to The Public/Media

Tamara Washington is the Founder and Executive Consultant of Boom Media and Image Consulting and Boom Effect Entertainment and Sports (BEES). The native Texan and University of Houston graduate spent nearly 10 years in the news business, with 7 years at KPRC-Local 2 (NBC Houston local affiliate) as Assignments Manager/Internship Coordinator, Assignments Editor for NBC Network and as Assistant News Director/Content Manager at KVOA (NBC in Tucson, AZ).

Tamara has been featured on Fox, NBC and CNN as a Public Relations expert regarding various hot topics in sports to corporation down falls. As a Publicist and a Manager, she currently represents NFL and NBA professional athletes, executives, actors, television and radio personalities, corporations and brands.

Tamara is a member of NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) and PRSA.

When Tamara is not working she is spending time with her family, reading, and traveling.

Connect with Tamara at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-washington-bb6b1726/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/boomtamara
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoomTamara

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 Kristina Michel, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

On this episode, Kristina shares about her Journey From H-GAC To Auckland.

Kristina Michel is a communications and public relations professional with 14 years of experience, primarily in the higher education, healthcare, and government sectors.

Kristina's areas of expertise include: copywriting, editing, speechwriting, media relations and crisis communications management, strategic communications planning, executive communications, internal communications, reporting and analytics, and marketing. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Print Journalism from the University of Houston and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the International Association of Business Communicators. Kristina is PRSA-certified in Organizational Leadership and Crisis Communications.

Previous organizations Kristina worked at include the National Pharmacy Technician Association, the University of Houston, and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Her most recent role has been as senior writer & editor at the Houston-Galveston Area Council, but in mid-February 2023, she will be moving overseas for a job opportunity in Auckland, New Zealand.

Connect with Kristina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-michel/

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 Laura Pennino, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Laura shares about Authenticity and Integrity in the PR Profession.

Graduate of LSU Manship School of Mass Communications; over 40 years of journalism and PR experience. Worked at Edelman in a variety of senior PR consulting roles from 1989 to 1998 and at Fleishman-Hillard from 1998 to 1999 as a senior consultant to FH teams and clients before starting Pennino and Partners in September 1998. Won a Houston Better Business Bureau Award of Excellence in 2022 in the PR/Marketing category. Supporter of non profit organizations that benefit children and animals. Actively involved in fostering and adopting dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.

Connect with Laura at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penninoandpartners/
Text or giver her a call: (713)-419-1776

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.