Smart Talk Series

About Smart Talk Series

The Smart Talk Series -- dive into communication strategies, tips, and principles using a 360-degree approach with your host Melissa Vela-Williamson. Melissa is an accredited public relations expert, entrepreneur, and national columnist. This series will focus on a theme over the span of six weekly episodes. Listen as Melissa dives into a topic on her own, interviews industry experts, and gives listeners a broad perspective to learn from. Communication is the foundation of professional or personal success. So anyone ready to hear real talk about how to better communicate on topics that matter is welcome!

Publisher

Melissa Vela-Williamson, APR

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Mar 2021

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Bonus Episode: The Conversation Challenge

   Host Alex Carter interviews author Vanessa Van Edwards about her new book, "Conversation," revealing how to intentionally create meaningful connections.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Inside Today’s Newsroom with Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

   Melissa interviews Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson, senior projects reporter, about navigating truth and storytelling in journalism amidst evolving media and AI.

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Building Community with Ansley Partosa

   Host Melissa interviews Ansley Partosa, founder of Rosario Media & Events, about building community through shared interests in gaming, film, and cosplay.

Who has been a guest on Smart Talk Series

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nancy M Preyor-Johnson
• Ansley Partosa
• Joshua Sostrin
• Brandon Glass
• Melissa Vela-Williamson

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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