WomenHeard New York Women in Communications

From crisis management to in-house agency work to collaborating with iconic brands, Melody Lee has achieved a lot in the communications industry! This episode dives into where Melody got her start and how her career path consistently challenges her to "make herself as uncomfortable as possible". Listen for details on how she's navigated career transitions, when being an outsider can be beneficial, and how to pay it forward when it comes to mentorship. Plus, Melody shares her experience being a part of the NYWICI Board of Directors and her recommendations for how to get more involved.

This episode was recorded in the fall of 2022. 

Could you be the next NYWICI scholarship winner? NYWICI believes in empowering future generations in communications and wants to support your professional path. Tune into this episode with former scholarship recipients and review committee members, as they share how they got their start, reflect on why you should put yourself in the running, and discuss the exciting opportunities that could open up. Plus, you'll hear tips for how to make your application stand out! Apply by February 28, 2023 and get more information here.

This episode features three exceptional panelists:


Nancy Rabstejnek Nichols, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, Interpublic Group and Past President of NYWICI
Lauren Hurwitz, Founder and CEO of MediaHouse, Freelance Writer, and Real Estate Agent at Compass
Chelsea Orcutt, Associate Director, Strategy and Operations, Thirty Madison and Co-Vice President of Scholarships & Grants for NYWICI

Curious how to go from invisible to invaluable at work? In this professional workshop, Robyn Hatcher teaches us how to "own it while we hone it" and take on a more active role in our career development. Step into this strategic coaching session to hear practical tips for how we can differentiate ourselves and get the most success with colleagues who have different communication styles than us. This episode also includes some valuable confidence-building tips!

We're thrilled to share our conversation with 2022 Matrix winner Tiffany R. Warren! In this episode, Tiffany discussed the 25th anniversary of her corporate career and how taking chances helped contribute to becoming a C-suite executive in her early thirties. We also hear about setbacks and improvements in the DEI space, her motto of "rising up and reaching back", and continuing her mission to work with and elevate marginalized communities. Plus, Tiffany shares insight on why she stopped calling herself a "role model" and started rebranding as a "real model".

We're thrilled to share our conversation with 2022 Matrix winner Stephanie Mehta! Stephanie spoke about the advice she received that lit a fire under her - "be better than the 10%" - that was the encouragement she needed to distinguish herself professionally. Listen to this episode to hear about her former roles in business journalism (including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune and Fast Company) and what it's like being a CEO. Plus, she shares her perspective on what the "next normal" mindset should be in future workplace culture.

Did you know that there are five generations in the workplace? Just that fact makes this conversation about intergenerational communications so important! The panel featured in this episode was originally recorded at NYWICI's 2021 Student Career Bootcamp and features experts discussing how to bridge the communication gaps between generations in the workplace. You'll hear tons of advice about how to communicate effectively in the workplace as well as anecdotes that are both educational and entertaining.

The bootcamp is relaunching this year as an exciting new event: the Communications Bootcamp. The 2022 Communications Bootcamp is an exclusive event for rising students and early professionals. It will feature industry icons and speakers discussing the tools, skills, and expertise young women need to develop their careers and succeed in today’s dynamic communications industry. The Bootcamp will be held on Monday, November 7th, 2022 at the Spotify Headquarters in New York City. Here is more information and a link to register. We hope to see you there!