PR & Lattes Season 01

Run dates: June 15 to August 17, 2023

The first season of PR & Lattes was a huge success thanks to the incredible guests who took the time out of their busy schedules to come chat with us about their work in the public relations and communications industries!

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A latte with Avery Smith

S01E01

Matisse sits down with Craft PR’s 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 for emerging PR professionals!

Episode first aired on June 15, 2023

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A latte with Felicia Empey

S01E02

Matisse chats with comms extraordinaire Felicia Empey about finding your career truths and building the career you want.

Episode first aired on June 22, 2023

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A latte with Kelly Thibodeau

S01E03

Matisse celebrates World Social Media Day by chatting with Squarely Accessible founder Kelly Thibodeau about the importance of accessible social media content.

Episode first aired on June 29, 2023

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A latte with Jennifer Gaskell

S01E04

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.

Episode first aired on July 06, 2023

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A latte with Ali Ryan

S01E05

Matisse chats with CULTR Founder and President Ali Ryan about all things social media, including current and upcoming social media trends.

Episode first aired on July 13, 2023

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A latte with Paige Hoveling

S01E06

Matisse chats with the 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.

Episode first aired on July 20, 2023

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A latte with Leah Smith

S01E07

Matisse chats with Leah Smith of Leah Smith Branding Photography about the importance of self-branding, owning your visual brand, and her top tips for a great headshot.

Episode first aired on July 27, 2023

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A latte with Dawn Salter

S01E08

Matisse chats with Dawn Salter, MSc., CM, CMgr., about the fine line between marketing, advertising and PR.

Episode first aired on August 03, 2023

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A latte with Barry Waite

S01E09

Matisse chats with Durham College’s Faculty of Media, Art & Design Executive Dean Barry Waite about his illustrious career and education trends in public relations.

Episode first aired on August 10, 2023

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A latte with students

S01E10

Matisse chats with PR & Lattes’ student writers about returning for their final semester, and talking about their journeys to PR.

Episode first aired on August 17, 2023

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