There’s no greater recognition than one that comes from your peers. 🙏🏽 Thanks to @PRSAchicago for the 2025 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 honor—& to family, friends, colleagues & mentors who continue to pour into me. Excited to celebrate at Skyline Awards on 9/25!

Whether you’re leading a team, presenting to stakeholders or stepping onto a stage, connecting with audiences is what sets you apart—making people 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔. If you’re ready to elevate your presence & become a speaker who moves people, I’d love to work with you!

Exciting news—I’m officially launching public speaking coaching via @AudacityComms! I’m now accepting new clients, from beginners who want to shake the nerves to pros looking to refine their delivery. If you (or someone you know) wants to own the room with confidence, let’s chat!

Took home the Gold Award in Crisis Communication at the @PCC_Chicago Golden Trumpet Awards this week! This honor means a lot—especially as a new business among so many established PR powerhouses & orgs I deeply admire. Grateful for @AudacityComms to be recognized among them! ✨

Thrilled to accept the 2024 People of the Year Award in NYC this week. Thanks again to @PRNews for the recognition—my 1st as founder/leader of my own biz! To have @AudacityComms’ work acknowledged on a global platform on the heels of its 3-year milestone was deeply meaningful. 🙏🏽

Today marks my 3-year business anniversary! 🎉 In 2021, I took a leap of faith into entrepreneurship & launched @AudacityComms with the goal of helping audacious clients bring bold visions to life—I’m proud we’ve lived up to that mission: bit.ly/PPAC924 Three cheers!🥂

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I’m deeply honored to receive the 2024 PRNEWS People of the Year Award for Crisis Management! My passion lies in helping people & organizations navigate challenges, build resilience & emerge stronger—& this recognition is a meaningful affirmation of that work. Thank you @PRNews!

As more workplaces adopt AI, mastering its effective & ethical use is essential. Join me at @Insperity’s upcoming event, where we’ll delve into the latest tech trends/best practices. I especially look forward to exploring AI’s role in crisis management! 🔗bit.ly/4esZQM8

This #AAPIMonth, the ALA x NBC Banned Book Club is reading Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. This powerful novel offers readers a chance to embrace diverse perspectives & open our hearts & minds to the bold stories & experiences of others—Join us! MORE: bit.ly/BBCMay24

April is #NationalPoetryMonth + #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth. In honor of both , the ALA x NBC Banned Book Club is reading @rupikaur_’s Milk & Honey this month. Shockingly, it’s one of the most banned books in the US. Learn more here & read along with us: bit.ly/4aHVNIZ

As @NorthwesternU prepares future leaders to navigate an AI-driven landscape, I had the honor of helping lead a critical discussion on ethical AI practices & crisis management amidst the rise in disinformation. Proud to join my alma mater in shaping the future of strategic comms! – at Evanston, IL

I had the privilege of leading a crisis management seminar for IT/IS leaders last week, with a focus on planning & prep for potential cyberattacks. Thanks to all of the attendees for a very engaging session & to @isaca_chicago for the invitation to speak on this critical topic! – at Chicago, IL

This #WomensHistoryMonth, the ALA x NBC Banned Book Club is reading Hood Feminism by @Karnythia. What an honor to have the author herself join us in studio to discuss the book & share her thoughts on the banning of her work. Check out the interview: bit.ly/MKatNBC #WHM

Had a great time discussing the makings of an award-winning sports marketing campaign with Tweed Thornton + @zenogroup’s Christian Blatner & Nick Eickemeyer on @PCC_Chicago’s new podcast. The first episode is now available on all podcast streaming platforms. Check it out! 💛

Today is #EqualPayDay in the U.S., a symbolic reminder of the extra effort women put in to catch up with men’s earnings. On average, it takes a woman 14.5 months to earn what a man makes in 12. Let’s break it down: for every dollar a man earns, a woman earns 84 cents. 1/4

Excited to represent @UNAUSA as an official delegate at #CSW68 this week—the largest @UN assembly on gender equality & women’s empowerment. Looking forward to joining & contributing to a critical discussion on bolstering financial investment in women/girls around the globe! #WHM – at New York, NY

Cyber attacks are among the top risks for businesses across all industries—Crisis planning/prep to limit reputational damage & financial losses is more essential than ever. Join me for this special crisis management session for tech pros, hosted by ISACA: bit.ly/ISACA324

Last month, I had the pleasure of leading crisis management trainings in Baltimore for librarians from across the nation. The workshop included robust crisis response planning, scenario development exercises & a crisis simulation activity to help prepare for worst-case scenarios. – at Baltimore, MD