PR & Lattes (Matisse Hamel-Nelis)
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| 10 Mar 2023 | PR & Lattes Podcast Trailer | 00:00:34 | |
| 28 May 2023 | Why PR & Lattes | 00:05:27 | |
In this quick teaser episode, PR & Lattes host Matisse Hamel-Nelis chats about what inspired her to create the podcast. | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | A latte with Avery Smith | 00:26:04 | |
In this episode, Matisse sits down with Craft Public Relations' Avery Smith to chat about her journey in public relations as well as the agency's unique initiative, Creative for a Cause, a 24-hour hackathon-style competition that challenges teams of students to put their creative thinking skills to use in support of First Book Canada - and compete to win a grand prize of $5,000. | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | A latte with Felicia Empey | 00:36:38 | |
Matisse chats with comms extraordinaire Felicia Empey about finding your career truths and building the career you want. | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | A latte with Kelly Thibodeau | 00:34:28 | |
Matisse celebrates World Social Media Day by chatting with Squarely Accessible founder Kelly Thibodeau about the importance of accessible social media content. | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | A latte with Jennifer Gaskell | 00:29:09 | |
Matisse chats with Pink Palm MarCom's Jennifer Gaskell about how she turned her career experiences and passion into a career and business she loves. | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | A latte with Ali Ryan | 00:53:47 | |
Matisse chats with CULTR Founder and President Ali Ryan about all things social media, including current and upcoming social media trends. | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | A latte with Paige Hoveling | 00:44:40 | |
In this episode, Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS’ Government Relations and Communications Advisor Paige Hoveling, CRAE, SCMP, about good PR within associations and the importance of advocacy strategies. A connector to her core, she believes that good relationships are the key to successful advocacy and communications. Every connection made is an opportunity to learn more, be better, and exceed expectations.
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| 27 Jul 2023 | A latte with Leah Smith | 00:35:40 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with brand photographer Leah Smith about the importance of self-branding, owning your visual brand, and her top tips for a great headshot. Leah, who used to be a corporate HR recruiter, started her business, Leah Smith Branding Photography, following the birth of her daughter. She wanted to show her that she could accomplish anything she set her mind to. When she started her business, she had the desire to make a meaningful impact on other women.
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| 04 Aug 2023 | A latte with Dawn Salter | 00:52:19 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Dawn Salter, program coordinator and professor of Advertising and Marketing Communications at Durham College, about everything advertising, marketing and PR. Dawn has an extensive marketing communications and account management background, having worked at various advertising agencies on national and global brands. She holds a Master of Science in Global Marketing Management from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education from Brock University. She also received a Diploma in Advertising Administration and Certificates in both Aligning & Building Curriculum and Online Course development. Her primary research areas include monitoring changes in consumer media consumption across cultural segmentation variables to measure the impact on global marketing initiatives and analyzing advertiser and consumer attitudes towards current gender targeting and role depictions within consumer packaged-goods advertising. Connect with Dawn: | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | A latte with Barry Waite | 01:23:28 | |
On today's extra-long episode, Matisse is chatting with Barry Waite, the executive dean for the Faculty of Media, Art and Design at Durham College, about his illustrious career and PR education trends. Barry is an educator, communications professional, and committed volunteer with over 30 years of experience with various organizations. Before joining Durham, Barry was Academic Chair, Communications & Media, for Toronto's Centennial College faculty. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the AIDS Committee of Toronto and OCASA, the Ontario College Administrators' Staff Association. His previous volunteer experience includes being the Chair of the Communications Work Group for the 2017 Toronto Invictus Games, leading more than 30 volunteers in the communications and public relations area, nine years on the board of the Pride and Remembrance Association, including four years as president where he helped double sponsorship and funds raised for the annual Pride & Remembrance Run. He served several years on the Development Committee for Fife House and two years on the board of Community One Foundation. Barry holds a Master's in Public Relations from Mount St. Vincent University. In 2015, he received the Lois Marsh Award from the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Public Relations Society for his contribution to the public relations industry in Toronto.
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| 18 Aug 2023 | A latte with students | 00:38:07 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with PR & Lattes' student writers Ally Medeiros, Meagan Poole and Rebeca Blyde about returning for their final semester and talking about their journeys to PR. | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | A latte with Urmi Hossain | 00:35:10 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Urmi Hossain, CFA, about social media's role in the financial sector and the fine line between what organizations and entrepreneurs post and the regulations in place. She is an advocate of women's empowerment and very passionate about teaching and mentoring other girls and women. Urmi is also part of the Women In Leadership for the Victoria Chapter in Canada as the social media lead. She enjoys being a promoter of self-investing and personal development. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and boxing. Connect with her: Let's connect PR & Lattes: | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | A latte with Maddy Aucoin | 00:49:01 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with web copy extraordinaire Maddy Aucoin about the nuances of copywriting for the web. Connect with her: Let's connect PR & Lattes: | |||
| 09 Nov 2023 | A latte with Rhiannon Ruff | 00:46:58 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Lumino's founding partner, Rhiannon Ruff, about the power Wikipedia has in communications and how we, as professional communicators, need to understand better and strategize how to make the most out of it. Check her out:
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| 16 Nov 2023 | A latte with Carolina Salinas | 00:39:52 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with PRofessional & Coffees founder Carolina Salinas about her networking initiative for up-and-coming PR professionals and the impact it's having on their professional growth. A results-oriented Communications professional with 15 years of experience in the non-profit and government sectors, Carol is also the volunteer co-ordinator, administration, and donor services at Haven Toronto, the only drop-in centre in Canada where elder homeless, marginally housed, and socially isolated men can feel safe. Now that she has settled into her life as a Permanent Resident here in Canada, she wants to advocate for and support students, recent graduates, and newcomers in the field of public relations, marketing and communications across Canada by connecting them with experienced PR, marketing and communications professionals through the platform of PRofessionals & Coffee. As a mentor to her volunteers, she always promotes networking, professional development, and volunteerism to build a strong portfolio that will help them get a job in Canada and begin their careers in PR, marketing, and communications. Carolina loves to explore nature, do yoga, and paint outside of work. Check her out:
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| 23 Nov 2023 | A latte with Joshua Terry | 00:46:44 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Josh Terry about all things issues management, case studies, and the fine line between it and crisis management. Check him out: Let's connect PR & Lattes: | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | A latte with Linda Flynn | 00:45:42 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Linda Flynn, MA Leadership, CFRE, about her experience with fund development and the importance of relationship building. Prior to joining DC, Linda was the Director of Advancement for the Lakeridge Health Foundation and has also worked as the Director of Fund Development and Communications roles for Scientists in School, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and The Children’s Wish Foundation (now Make A Wish). Check her out: Let's connect PR & Lattes: | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | A latte with Mel Loy | 00:54:44 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Australian communications expert Mel Loy about all things internal communications and change management. After more than 20 years in in-house corporate communications roles, Mel ventured out on her own to start her own business and hasn’t looked back. Her business grew quickly, and Mel and her team have earned a reputation as specialists in internal, change, and crisis communication, supporting organizations of all shapes and sizes to navigate tricky times while building engagement and protecting reputations. Her team uses their unique EPIC Change Communication Framework to help guide businesses in managing change while building their capability along the way. Connect with Mel
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| 07 Mar 2024 | A latte with Samiha Fariha | 00:34:50 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Samiha Fariha about all things media relations. Connect with PR & Lattes: | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | A latte with Daisy Raudales | 00:44:01 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with DRPR founder Daisy Raudales about agency life and owning her business within Durham Region. Having turned her passion into a life-long career, she opened DRPR Inc. (Daisy Raudales Public Relations) in August 2020 to provide online marketing solutions to entrepreneurs during the pandemic. Located in Ajax, Ont., her agency offers long-term support for both small businesses and large corporations in digital marketing and PR. Connect with Daisy and DPRP:
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| 28 Mar 2024 | A latte with Pat Cooper | 00:34:41 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Brands Over Brews host and marketing extraordinaire Pat Cooper about all things digital marketing strategy. Connect with PR & Lattes: | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | A latte with Angela Dwyer | 00:40:17 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Angela Dwyer, Head of Insights at Fullintel, about all things data and metrics in PR and communications. She contributes her knowledge garnered from the cross-section of academia and the profession on several committees and boards, including as the director of the International Public Relations Measurement Commission, as co-chair of the Public Relations Society of America North Pacific District, and as a member of the International Public Relations Research Conference Board. Her contribution to the field has been celebrated with several industry awards. She has been recognized with a PRNEWS People of the Year Award as a Data & Measurement Game Changer, a PRNEWS Top Women Award in the Industry Champions Category, and an AMEC Rising Star recognition as an innovator in communication measurement. Connect with PR & Lattes: | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | A latte with Brent Colmer | 00:44:55 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Brent Colmer, founder of Creator Services, about content creation, digital marketing, and influencer relations. Socials and Links: Connect with PR & Lattes: | |||
| 12 May 2024 | GAAD Special - A latte with Ashley Nemeth | 00:48:20 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Ashley Nemeth, a senior communications strategist and writer for PR & Lattes, about accessibility and communications as someone who is Deafblind. Connect with Ashley: Connect with PR & Lattes: | |||
| 14 May 2024 | GAAD Special - A latte with Sandi Gauder | 00:47:22 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Sandi Gauder, a web accessibility specialist, about everything PR and communications professionals need to know about web accessibility. Sandi is a co-founder of CMS Web Solutions Inc. As a web accessibility specialist, she has been developing modern, accessible websites for over 15 years. She also coaches designers, developers, and content producers on best practices for meeting web accessibility guidelines. Sandi is a curriculum designer and instructor for accessible web and social media content. She has led workshops on web accessibility and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) for businesses, municipalities, and web development firms. She has spoken at conferences and appeared as a web accessibility expert in webinars. Management and technical audiences welcome her clear, common-sense approach. Connect with Sandi: Connect with PR & Lattes: | |||
| 15 May 2024 | GAAD Special - A latte with Karl Groves | 00:38:06 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Karl Groves, a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry, about issues with what is being sold as accessibility overlays. Connect with PR & Lattes: | |||
| 16 May 2024 | GAAD Special - A latte with Chad Chelius and Dax Castro | 01:11:45 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Chad Chelius, ADS, and Dax Castro, ADS, two accessible document experts and host of the accessibility podcast CHAX Chat. | |||
| 17 May 2024 | GAAD Special - A latte with Fiona Murphy | 01:07:51 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Fiona Murphy, founder of the Accessible Communications Collective, about all things accessible content. | |||
| 18 May 2024 | GAAD Special - A latte with Lisa Riemers | 00:45:52 | |
In this final episode of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day series, Matisse chats with Lisa Riemers, an independent communication, content, and digital workplace consultant who specializes in digital accessibility. Connect with Lisa | |||
| 01 Aug 2024 | A latte with Linda Andross, ABC, MC | 01:00:27 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Linda Andross, ABC, MC, co-owner/managing partner of independent agencies APEX PR and ruckus Digital + Design, about all things PR today. Linda brings her experience from the world of communications to the widely changing business of media, digital/social, content + influencers. Winner of multiple national and international awards, Linda is a current board member of IABC Canada East Region, Past President of the largest communications association worldwide, IABC/Toronto, a former Chair of the Peer Advisory Committee for Seneca College’s Corporate PR program, and a founding member of the Canadian Council of PR Firms. Follow Linda: X (formerly Twitter): @APEXLinda
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| 09 Aug 2024 | A latte with Jacquie Severs | 00:49:51 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Jacquie Severs, Durham Region's Manager of Marketing and Tourism, about all things tourism PR. With over 20 years of award-winning marketing experience, Jacquie has a track record of developing and promoting brands across diverse sectors, including fashion, home décor, craft beer, and the museum industry. Her knack for storytelling has been shared in various publications, with one series earning her the distinction of the 2018 Ontario Community Newspapers Association's Columnist of the Year. Drawing from her educational background spanning George Brown College, the University of Guelph, the University of Waterloo, and Durham College, Jacquie is committed to lifelong learning. Presently, she is pursuing an innovative Master of Arts in Place Branding from Middlesex University, U.K. Passionate about exploring emerging social media platforms and learning to write the most effective AI prompts, Jacquie is deeply engaged in community initiatives and enjoys chatting about the impact of marketing on our perceptions, from the nuances of typography to the PR strategies of global figures. Follow Jacquie: Connect with PR & Lattes | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | A latte with Eugene Woo | 00:35:15 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Eugene Woo, the CEO of Venngage, about easy ways to create accessible documents while comparing the various platforms used today. Follow Eugene and Venngage: Connect with PR & Lattes | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | A latte with Katie Zeppieri | 00:42:38 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Katie Zeppieri, the founder and chief brand strategist of The MicDrop Agency, about all things branding. Katie is a sought-after speaker, consultant and guest expert who speaks brand strategy, PR and marketing. Some of the topics Katie is frequently asked to speak about include: how to attract media attention, how to use speaking to build your business, and how to build a personal brand. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, The Huffington Post, Virgin Radio, and SiriusXM, and most recently, she has been recognized as the 2024 Emerging Leader in the Marketing and Advertising category by The Peak. Before launching The MicDrop Agency, Katie built GIRL TALK Day, Canada's largest girl empowerment event, and an international school chapter network impacting over 100 schools and reaching over 15,000 girls in the seven years of the organization's operation. Katie has recently launched a podcast titled Get Mic'd with Katie Zeppieri, a marketing podcast about the ins and outs of building a notable brand. Each episode features interviews with high-profile people—from entrepreneurs to executives—who have exceptional experience in marketing, branding, and PR. The audience for this podcast is CEOs, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals looking to uplevel their game. Some noteworthy guests include the Shark Tank investor Matt Higgins and CEO of The Atlantic, Nicholas Thompson. Katie is on a mission to redefine the status quo in Marketing and PR. She's built The MicDrop Agency into a modern powerhouse, setting the standard for the future of Communications. By seamlessly integrating Marketing, PR, Branding, Communications, and Digital Strategies, Katie empowers innovative companies and individuals to not just amplify their brand but authentically connect with and captivate their audience. Follow Katie and The MicDrop Agency: Connect with PR & Lattes | |||
| 06 Feb 2025 | A latte with Claudia Costello | 00:41:41 | |
In this episode, Matisse chats with Claudia Costello, a senior account executive at 104 West and the community manager for The PR Habitat. About Claudia Costello Follow Claudia and The PR Habitat: Connect with PR & Lattes | |||