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Hello FrancesHonoring a Legacy: The Roy Warner Memorial ScholarshipOn this episode of Hello Frances, our host Shantelle Dedicke announces the Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship, a heartfelt initiative created to honor her grandfather's memory. Open to high school seniors, graduates, or students currently enrolled in trade school programs, this scholarship is designed to support those passionate about pursuing careers in the trades. Shantelle reflects on her grandfather's legacy of hard work and generosity, sharing how this tribute ensures his impact continues to inspire and help others. View full scholarship details at https://francesroy.com/the-roy-warner-memorial-scholarship/
2025-12-2208 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesWhy We Support the ArtsIn this episode of Hello Frances, Shantelle shares how supporting the arts has always been woven into the fabric of Frances Roy Agency. She reflects on her decade-long involvement with the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. As Shantelle concludes her 10th and final year as a board member, she discusses the power of creative advocacy and the importance of recognizing and uplifting artists. We’re also celebrating our own Senior Director of Design, Janae Erickson, who will showcase her digital art at the Arty Kickoff Party on October 24, 2025. The party will be an exciting st...
2025-10-1306 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesNo Joke: 9 Years of Frances RoyIn this special anniversary episode recorded on April 1, Shantelle reflects on nine incredible years of Frances Roy. From the early days to where we are now, she shares how the team has grown, highlights some of the most meaningful work we’ve accomplished, and looks back on the milestones that have shaped our journey. Plus, she teases what’s ahead, including big plans for our 10th anniversary. Join us in celebrating nearly a decade of creativity, collaboration, and community! Want to share your favorite Frances Roy memory with us? Email us at hello@francesroy.com.
2025-04-1408 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesBringing It All Together: Creativity, Communication & Growth in ActionIn this special roundtable episode of Hello Frances, Shantelle sits down with members of the Frances Roy team to reflect on the themes of creativity, intentional communication, and growth. Over the past three episodes, we’ve explored the importance of scheduling creative time, fostering clear communication, and embracing neutrality. Now, we’re bringing it all together with honest conversations, insights, and experiences from the people who implement these principles daily. Listen in as we discuss: •How our team balances structure and creativity in a fast-paced agency environment •Why intentional communication strengthens culture and collaboration •The role of openness and neutrality in persona...
2025-03-2430 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesIntentional Communication: Why Our Midweek Memos MatterOn this episode of Hello Frances, our host Shantelle Dedicke explores the power of intentional communication. Building on our previous episode’s discussion about scheduling time for creativity, she shares how Frances Roy’s Midweek Memo keeps her team aligned and connected. Shantelle emphasizes that teams need more than creativity to thrive—they need clarity, consistency, and a shared sense of direction. How are you making intentional communication a priority in your business? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at hello@francesroy.com.
2025-02-2010 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesHonoring a Legacy: The Roy Warner Memorial ScholarshipOn this episode of Hello Frances, our host Shantelle Dedicke announces the Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship, a heartfelt initiative created to honor her grandfather's memory. Open to high school seniors, graduates, or students currently enrolled in trade school programs, this scholarship is designed to support those passionate about pursuing careers in the trades. Shantelle reflects on her grandfather's legacy of hard work and generosity, sharing how this tribute ensures his impact continues to inspire and help others. View full scholarship details at https://francesroy.com/the-roy-warner-memorial-scholarship/ Have questions? Email us at hello@francesroy.com
2025-01-0908 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCulture is Everything: Family First with Ellen MayWe're revisiting one of our favorite episodes of the Hello Frances Podcast! On this episode, Shantelle is joined by guest Ellen May for a candid conversation about "Family First" workplace cultures and how it functions within Frances Roy. Together, they explore the fine line between fostering a family-oriented environment and when it can venture into "unfair" territory. Their discussion takes a few unexpected turns, offering an insider perspective on the origins of their friendship, the creation of their own "Moai," and the lasting bonds of mutual mentorship that transcend time and distance. Have questions or comments about this episode? We’d...
2024-09-3041 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesLet it Change You: The Fight Against NormalThis week on the Hello Frances Podcast, Shantelle shares a deeply personal story about the profound impact of losing her grandfather, Roy. She opens up about feeling adrift in the wake of his passing and discusses her choice to stop struggling to return to the "normal" she once knew. Instead, she is embracing the reality that this significant loss has changed her. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on grief, healing, and navigating life’s most transformative moments. Have questions or comments about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email hello@francesroy.com.
2024-09-0909 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCommunity Connections: Inside The Scout Guide with Heidi and PeytonThis week on the Hello Frances Podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke is joined by Heidi and Peyton from the Scout Guide 30A & Destin. They discuss the upcoming launch of the second volume of their Scout Guide, share insights on how they scout people and businesses, and highlight Frances Roy's involvement in the new edition. Tune in for an engaging conversation about community connections and the excitement surrounding the Scout Guide's latest release!
2024-06-1017 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesOperation Innovation: Military Roots and Creative RoutesOn this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke is joined by past and present members of the Frances Roy team to discuss the profound influence of military family life on their creative passions. This episode also features a special guest, Mrs. Lee, an esteemed elementary school teacher who left an indelible mark on countless military children. Have questions or comments about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email hello@francesroy.com.
2024-05-2830 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesDay to Day: 8 Years with Frances RoyThis week on the Hello Frances Podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke takes us behind the scenes in honor of her 8th work anniversary and the 8-year birthday of Frances Roy. Join Shantelle as she unveils a glimpse into her life, sharing personal and professional aspects of her daily routines. Gain a unique insight into the rhythm of agency life and Shantelle's journey of dedication and growth! Have questions or comments about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email hello@francesroy.com.
2024-04-0814 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesSurviving the Social Silence: Life Beyond Facebook & InstagramThis week on the Hello Frances Podcast, our host, Shantelle Dedicke is joined by Frances Roy Agency Senior Director of Content & Marketing, Hillaree Somerville to discuss the importance of diversifying your marketing efforts across various platforms. They delve into the recent Facebook and Instagram outage, share invaluable insights on adapting to unexpected challenges in the digital landscape, and much more! Have questions or comments about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email hello@francesroy.com.
2024-03-1118 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesBack to Basics: Building a Brand from the Ground UpThis week on the Hello Frances Podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke shares what you can expect from our podcast as we begin its fourth year of publishing and covers the main topic of discussion: building a brand from the ground up. She discusses what you should focus on when creating a brand and shares specific examples from Frances Roy Agency’s branding. Have questions or comments about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email hello@francesroy.com.
2024-01-0819 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesQ&A with THE FrancesThis week on the Hello Frances Podcast, we’re resharing a previous listener-favorite episode featuring Frances Warner, Shantelle’s grandma and our agency’s namesake, in honor of her birthday this week! Frances (also known as Memaw) is a strong, hard-working woman who takes a no-fail approach to everything in life. She shares where she has traveled, her favorite place to visit, advice she would give her 18-year-old self, and much more! Have questions or comments about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email hello@francesroy.com.
2023-12-1928 minHello Frances
Hello Frances2023 Insights: Straddling the Present and the Future - Take Away from Entrecon 2023On this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke concludes a four-part series of episodes where she shares insights from what she and the Frances Roy team have learned throughout the last year. She recently attended Entrecon where she heard the quote ‘Leaders stand in the future while working in the present.’ during a presentation from April Hansen. Shantelle discusses how leaders must balance doing the day-to-day work while still envisioning the future of their business. Have thoughts about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email us at hello@francesroy.com.
2023-12-0410 minHello Frances
Hello Frances2023 Insights: Power in BreathingOn this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke continues a four-part series of episodes where she shares insights from what she and the Frances Roy team have learned throughout the last year. This week, she discusses the importance of intentional breathing - different from our daily instinctual breathing - and shares resources for learning more about breath work. Have thoughts about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email us at hello@francesroy.com.
2023-11-2010 minHello Frances
Hello Frances2023 Insights: Leadership - Do You Provide What You Expect?On this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke continues a four-part series of episodes where she shares insights from what she and the Frances Roy team have learned throughout the last year. This week, she poses the question “Do you provide the leadership you expect from others?”, and explains why this is important for leaders, managers, and even those who are led to consider. Have thoughts about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email us at hello@francesroy.com.
2023-11-0610 minHello Frances
Hello Frances2023 Insights: Mastering the Art of Saying NoOn this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke starts a four-part series of episodes where she shares insights from what she and the Frances Roy team have learned throughout the last year. This week, she discusses how to become a master of saying no, how this can preserve your mental health and the health of your business, and much more! Have questions about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email us at hello@francesroy.com.
2023-10-2311 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCelebrating 7 Years of Frances RoyOn this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke is joined by members of the Frances Roy team to celebrate the 7th anniversary of Frances Roy Agency! We discuss our favorite memories, things we manifest for our future, and much more. Have questions about this episode? Email hello@francesroy.com.
2023-07-1726 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesMentorship Matters: Top 3 Takeaways and Growth InsightsOn this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke shares the top three takeaways that she has learned from her mentors, who have had a hand in her personal growth and the growth of Frances Roy Agency. She discusses why mentorships are crucial to your personal and professional lives, how they can help you set attainable goals, and much more! Have questions about this episode? Email hello@francesroy.com.
2023-06-1911 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCelebrating Year 1 with Jacie ChandlerOn this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our Junior Copywriter Jacie Chandler, takes the mic in celebration of her one-year anniversary at Frances Roy! She shares some of her favorite things about working with our team, what she looks forward to working on next, and much more! Have questions about this episode? Email hello@francesroy.com.
2023-05-2211 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesA Strong Community of Friends (Military Appreciation Month)On this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke speaks from the heart about what it means to be part of a military family in honor of May being Military Appreciation Month. Shantelle shares what it is like to have a strong community of friends, how her spouse’s military service has impacted Frances Roy, and much more! Have questions about this episode? Email hello@francesroy.com.
2023-05-0807 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEmbracing Change in the WorkplaceOn this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, our host Shantelle Dedicke shares what it is like to have a workplace culture that embraces change and why this is important in the world we live in today. Shantelle breaks down how we expect and embrace change at Frances Roy, what leaders in the workplace can do to support their employees during times of change, and much more!
2023-03-2711 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesMental Health and Imposter Syndrome with Erin RosettiShantelle recorded this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast with special guest Erin Rosetti, a former member of the Frances Roy team. Erin is an award-winning strategic communicator, passionate storyteller, and issues management professional currently working as the Communications Manager for Memorial Health System. In this episode, Erin gets real with us and shares her thoughts on mental health and imposter syndrome. Have comments or questions on this episode? Email hello@francesroy.com.
2022-09-1214 minElemento Geek
Elemento GeekEG EPISODIO 02 - Aprendiendo frances con Roy, como empezar a jugar Magic, videojuegos retro y más!En el segundo episodio del podcast ElementoGeek, Roy nos enseña, muy elegantemente, algo de francés, tips para empezar a jugar Magic si no lo has hecho antes, el estado del mercado de videojuegos retro y  muchas cosas más. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elementogeek/message
2022-07-101h 26Hello Frances
Hello FrancesYear of the TeamJuly 1st marks the 6th year of Frances Roy Agency and we’re making this year all about our team. This week, host Shantelle Dedicke is joined by some of our team members to discuss goals and inspirations for year 6 and more. Make sure to follow along with us over the next year as we celebrate the Year of the Team and all the great things to come. Have questions about or for our team? Email hello@francesroy.com.
2022-07-0532 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesAlign for Impact with Shantelle DedickeBusiness owners often find themselves faced with big decisions they have to make that affect their business, their employees, and their future. Recently, Shantelle had to make an important decision for Frances Roy, and with doing her research, she began to consider her intentions and if they aligned with those of the agency. She discusses her process for making a decision for the organization and how this can affect the overall vision for Frances Roy Agency.  Did you love this episode? Send us an email at hello@francesroy.com. We’d love to hear from you!
2022-06-2008 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesFrom Intern to Hire with Jacie Chandler, Junior Copywriter of Frances Roy AgencyJacie Chandler, former Intern and current Junior Copywriter of the Frances Roy Agency is the host of this week's episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. In this episode, she discusses her time as an intern and why she believes internships are important. She shares some key takeaways from her time at Frances Roy, including real-world experience outside of the classroom, learning how to work with a team, and becoming more confident in yourself and the work that you accomplish. Questions for Jacie? Email hello@francesroy.com. Learn more about how internships can benefit you with our blog this week written...
2022-06-1312 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesMeet Our Intern with Jacie Chandler, Shantelle Dedicke, and Hillaree DursoHave you met our intern Jacie? We continue to learn so much from Jacie during her time with us at Frances Roy and this week we invited her on the Hello Frances Podcast to introduce her! In this episode, Jacie shares what made her pursue a career in communications, her future career plans, her favorite projects she’s worked on at the agency, and more. Listen to the full episode and leave some advice or words of encouragement for Jacie for her next endeavor!
2022-04-1813 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCanva 101 with Kayla KogerOur Frances Roy Agency Design and Content Coordinator, Kayla Koger, takes the microphone this week to talk about the online design platform, Canva. She teaches the basics of using this as a tool and how it can be a great addition to your design strategy. The program is ideal for design beginners or quick and easy design elements needing a specific aesthetic, such as Instagram Stories or a social media video. Kayla shares the pros and cons of Canva and her favorite features on the platform.
2022-01-3109 minLost Immortals and Radio Hieroglyphics with Roy Stannard and Matt Staples
Lost Immortals and Radio Hieroglyphics with Roy Stannard and Matt StaplesLost Immortals Ep 149 30.1.22 with Roy Stannard and Matt Staples on Burgess Hill Radio 103.8FMTHE LOST IMMORTALS – EXPANDING YOUR MUSICAL HORIZONS Ep 149 with Roy Stannard and Matthew Staples on  Burgess Hill Community Radio 103.8FM⁠ Sunday 30th January 2022 5-7pm⁠ Burgesshillradio.co.uk/listenlive ⁠ Wow and Flutter⁠ ⁠ 'Disappeared' tracks that really deserved more recognition, researched and put forward by a Facebook audience around the world with its epicentre in Mid Sussex. Music you won't have heard before but will welcome into your life⁠ ⁠To quote Stereolab, we want to wow your ears and set your synapses a-flutter. Hour One
2022-01-301h 52Hello Frances
Hello FrancesLife Hacks with THE FrancesFrances Warner, Shantelle’s grandma, and our agency’s namesake joins us on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. Frances shares her advice on how we can spend our time, use our resources wisely, and stay positive throughout these uncertain times. Shantelle and Frances discuss so many tips and tricks that have been passed down within their family throughout the years. Listen to the episode for an unfiltered chat between a grandmother and granddaughter. Frances is sure to put a smile on your face!
2022-01-1137 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesWhat Comes NextIt’s 2022 🎉 As we say goodbye to our fifth year in business and begin our sixth, we look at what is next for the Frances Roy Agency. After the death of a close friend, Shantelle reconsiders what’s important and how she wants to live her life and lead her business moving forward. As she enters a new stage of her life, she’s prioritizes creating balance, slowing down, being more deliberate, and focusing on what’s important. Listen to the full episode, and let us know your thoughts by emailing us at hello@francesroy.com.
2022-01-0312 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesGoodbye, 2021!Our entire team joins Shantelle on the microphone for our last Hello Frances Podcast episode of 2021. Each person shares one word they would use to describe the past year, their favorite project of the year, and where we see Frances Roy heading in 2022. We reflect on another year of the Hello Frances Podcast and the work all of our team members do behind the scenes to ensure we bring you a new episode every single week! Thanks for listening to the pod, and we look forward to bringing you more great content in 2022.
2021-12-2725 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesVisualizing 2022What are the benefits of visualization? Here at Frances Roy Agency, we implement an annual vision board day that allows us to slow down and visualize our short-term and long-term goals for the upcoming year. Setting time apart during the hectic holiday season for visualization is a meditative practice that allows us some time for self-reflection. There is no wrong way to create a vision board so we challenge you to make time, gather your items and let your vision evolve.
2021-12-0609 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesGive GenerouslyGiving generously is a core value we practice at Frances Roy but this time of the year giving peaks for many. Most nonprofits receive a lot of their yearly contributions during this period and heavily rely on the monetary support that comes during the holiday season. Everyone has something to give whether it's time, money, or talent, so be sure to research organizations that you can contribute to this holiday season. No matter who you support or how much you donate, we challenge you to support organizations that align with your values on this Giving Tuesday!
2021-11-2910 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesPursue Your Purpose with Heidi Blalock and Stacy BerrymanThe CEO of the Emerald Coast Autism Center, Heidi Blalock, and the Executive Director of the Emerald Coast Autism Center, Stacy Berryman, join Shantelle on the podcast this week. They share their story of pursuing their purpose to bring a full-time school for autistic children to our community. They also share the story behind starting the school, their vision for the nonprofit’s future, how they have continued to expand, and an upcoming event you can attend to support the organization’s future plans. As Frances Roy Agency’s pro bono client for the year, we are thrilled to work with t...
2021-11-0823 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesWhat's On My Desk: Hybrid Team Engagement, Calendar Management, and a Business Succession PlanSometimes it’s helpful to have some insight into what other business owners and entrepreneurs are prioritizing. Shantelle dives deep into three topics she is focusing on at the moment. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how she is ensuring our hybrid team is engaged and connected, how she manages her calendar to make sure she has time for herself, and what she includes in the business succession plan she is currently crafting for Frances Roy. Did you like this episode? Let us know! Email us at hello@francesroy.com to chat.
2021-11-0115 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesFinding the Right ClientsTurning down business can be hard, but we can tell you from experience that working with a client that is not the right fit for your organization is even harder. In this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast, Shantelle shares the four key criteria we consider when finding clients that are the right fit for Frances Roy. This checklist guides our decision-making process when discovering not only exciting projects but also great partnerships. Do you have any tips for finding clients that are a natural fit for your organization? Let us know in the comments below!
2021-09-1414 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesThe MAHI ProjectThe MAHI Project by Frances Roy
2021-08-1629 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEpisode 100: Hello Frances Top 10Can you believe it? Today we celebrate the 100th (!!!) episode of the Hello Frances Podcast! To our listeners, thank you so much for tuning in every Monday to listen to us. In celebration of this milestone, we decided to take a look back at your top 10 favorite episodes!
2021-08-0917 minGrateful Living
Grateful Living#69: Harvard Business School Professor Frances Frei & Entrepreneur Anne Morriss, co-authors of UnleashedHad the pleasure to speak with Frances Frei, Harvard Business School Professor and former SVP of Leadership and Strategy at Uber, and Anne Morriss, Executive Founder of The Leadership Consortium and Principal at The Morriss Group. The two co-authored the book Unleashed, the unapologetic leader’s guide to empowering everyone around you. In this interview, Anne and Frances talk about: * Anne’s childhood and being raised by her single mom * Frances’ childhood and not fitting the normal boxes of society * Both of their coming out processes and their advice to oth...
2021-08-0951 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesBring Your Best and Join Our Team!Bring Your Best and Join Our Team! by Frances Roy
2021-08-0217 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEvent PlanningEvent Planning by Frances Roy
2021-07-2624 minSpeaking Podcast
Speaking Podcast#103 The Fear Disrupter - Frances CahillAll Episodes can be found at www.speakingpodcast.com All Social Media + Donations link https://linktr.ee/speaking If you are interested in Meditation or learning Polish /Polish Properties please visit www.roycoughlan.com Awakening Podcast to Help Corruption & Fraud with Solutions www.awakeningpodcast.org Our Facebook Group can be found at www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast About my Guest: Do you prefer a visit to the dentist (without anaesthetic) to making a...
2021-07-2252 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesGetting Through Customer ReviewsGetting Through Customer Reviews by Frances Roy
2021-07-1932 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCheers to 5 Years with FRA TeamOur Frances Roy team members join Shantelle on the microphone this week to reminisce and celebrate 5 years of FRA! The team shares their favorite and earliest memories with the organization, what they consider to be their biggest accomplishments over the years, the biggest challenges, and how the agency has evolved. We think you’ll be surprised about what doesn’t make our list of proud accomplishments. A few of our favorite memories include our team retreat, our annual Creativity for Change events, our Enneagrams in the Workplace initiative, and more. Listen to the full episode to look back on the past...
2021-06-2847 minHello Frances
Hello Frances5 Lessons in 5 YearsShantelle vulnerably shares her experience through her entrepreneurial journey thus far. Frances Roy Agency is soon celebrating five years in business, and to honor the milestone, Shantelle discusses 5 of the biggest lessons she’s learned along the way. Some are snippets you’ve heard us say time and time before on the podcast, and some are revelations she had more recently. Listen to the full episode to learn the five biggest lessons she’s learned in owning a creative agency over the last five years. If you’ve been a long-time listener of the Hello Frances Podcast, you may remember when Sha...
2021-06-2119 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesGeneration Series Pt.1: Generation ZOur Generation Z podcast guests kick off our newest Hello Frances Podcast series where we discuss generational differences. This generation includes individuals born in the mid-to-late 1990s through the early 2010s. Our Gen Z discussion features our Frances Roy Agency Event Coordinator Annalise Dedicke, Art Assistant Kayla Koger, Website Developer Greg Dedicke, and former FRA interns Meredith Freeman and Alicia Perez. As the newest members of the workforce, our guests this week share what they look for in jobs and how those feelings toward career goals have stemmed from watching their parents choose very different paths. They tackle generational stereotypes...
2021-05-2446 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesFinding Inspiration as a Designer with Janae EricksonFrances Roy Agency Art Director Janae Erickson guest hosts the Hello Frances Podcast this week, where she shares how she draws inspiration as a designer. With more than 40 clients, Janae makes a conscious effort to search for creativity for every project. Listen to the full episode to learn where she finds inspiration. We think you’ll be surprised by a few of them including, Anna & Elsa’s fashion designer (if you know, you know)! Janae shares that she seeks ideas from different sources depending on the project and the client's needs. She says she completes her best work when she puts...
2021-03-1512 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesNavigating Media - Part 4 of Frances Roy Service SeriesFrances Roy Agency Content Director Hillaree Durso and Marketing Manager Kelsey Doar joined Shantelle on microphone this week along with former FRA Intern Alicia Perez and former FRA Public Relations Strategist Erin Rosetti to discuss our final core service, Media. Within the realm of media, we complete media relations, press release writing and dissemination, media training, newsroom development, digital media kits, familiarization tours and press trips, media negotiations and placement, editorial development, and influencer immersions. Our guests share their experience in media relations and how their job with media has evolved over the years to align and merge with digital...
2021-03-0133 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEverything Digital - Part 3 of Frances Roy Service SeriesFRA Content Director Hillaree Durso, Marketing Manager Kelsey Doar, and Art Assistant Kayla Koger join Shantelle to talk about all things digital. As one of our four core services, all of the work we complete for our clients includes some sort of digital component. The digital space encompasses social media marketing, email, website, content marketing, and so much more. We use each platform uniquely, but comprehensively to communicate our clients’ messages to their audiences. We chat about how to keep up with the changing world of digital and how to capitalize on and optimize the digital content you are creating. Ou...
2021-02-2333 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesDeliberate Design - Part. 2 of Frances Roy Service SeriesTwo members of our art department join Shantelle on the Hello Frances Podcast to discuss the deliberate design. Our art director Janae Erickson and brand designer Rinn Garlanger share how they first became affiliated with the agency and their expertise in the design industry. Last week we discussed the importance of a strategic foundation, and in this episode, we discuss the next step in the process - design. At Frances Roy, our designs are created with the mindset that all elements should reinforce and communicate a brand’s message. Rinn and Janae share their thought processes behind designing and the in...
2021-02-1528 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesStart with Strategy - Part 1 of Frances Roy Service SeriesShantelle kicks off our four-part series featuring Frances Roy Agency's core services with a conversation about the importance of strategy. Strategy is the foundation of FRA and the work we complete for our clients. We strongly believe this foundation provides the structure for businesses to stand the test of time. Brand strategy takes time, builds on a vision, emerges from value and culture, and reflects an in-depth understanding of your customers' needs. Continue the conversation on strategy with us on the Clubhouse App on Monday, February 8 at 4 p.m. We want to know… What has been your experience building your br...
2021-02-0822 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesThe Clubhouse Conversation, Part 2Jonathan Jernigan and Cali Hlavac join Shantelle and Hillaree on this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. Cali is a social media marketer, a podcast host, and the Founder and Creative Director of To Do in Destin. You may remember her from our Enneagrams & The Workplace series where she was our guest to discuss Enneagram Type 9. Jonathan is a local web developer that has also joined us for previous podcast episodes including Working a Website and Virtual Cocktail Hour. As avid users of the Clubhouse app, our guests share their experience on the platform so far, including advice they would...
2021-01-2539 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCreative Confidence with Casey KearneyLocal musician Casey Kearney joins us on the podcast this week! A well-known artist in our community, Casey shares how music was not always a part of the plan. In her adult life, she’s worked in real estate, wedding planning, and banking, but found her calling in the music industry. Although she started her career later in life, she shares how she figured out that music is what she was meant to do. Nothing feels more vulnerable than practicing creativity, putting your work out into the world, and hoping people will love it. Shantelle and Casey talk about the to...
2021-01-0417 minHello Frances
Hello Frances2021 Predictions? I Think Not.In previous years, Shantelle shared her predictions for our industry for the upcoming new year through our blog, newsletter, and podcast. This year she takes the microphone to share that she will now take a step back on sharing industry predictions. Why? Because if 2020 has taught us anything, it's that you never really know what will happen. However, she does share her predictions for herself and our team. Tune in to hear what the Frances Roy Agency team has in store for 2021. More in this Episode Although we aren't making predictions for the new year, Shantelle shares a new social...
2020-12-2816 minHello Frances
Hello Frances24 Hours of Creativity for ChangeFRA team members Hillaree and Jodie join Shantelle on the microphone this week to discuss this year’s 24 Hours of Creativity for Change. We host this event on December 18 annually in honor of our namesake Frances’ birthday. For the past four years, the Frances Roy team members use their time and talents on this day to complete marketing projects for local businesses. In the past, we have worked with multiple nonprofits, but this year we decided to help small businesses that launched in 2020. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the three small businesses this year, how we chos...
2020-12-2119 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesInterview with Erin Sharkey and her $100 Startup (City and Clay)This week’s guest on the Hello Frances Podcast is Erin Sharkey, owner of City and Clay. Erin and Shantelle “met” on Instagram after Erin reached out to us about our Enneagram & The Workplace series. From there, Shantelle and Erin connected over the journey of starting and owning their own businesses and how Erin started City and Clay with just $100. Erin started her polymer clay earring entrepreneurial journey with only $100. What started as a way to spend her free time during the pandemic has turned into a successful business. Although Erin’s intention was not to start a handmade jewelry company...
2020-12-1416 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesOvercoming Creative Ruts with Melanie MooreVisual artist, animal lover, Enneagram type 4, and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Education Director Melanie Moore joins us on the Hello Frances Podcast to discuss overcoming creative blocks. As an Enneagram type 4, Melanie is naturally creative and her career requires consistent optimal creativity. Melanie shares what does (and doesn’t) help cultivate creativity including meditating, stepping out of your comfort zone, and Zentangle, a method of pattern drawing that promotes mindfulness and relaxed awareness. For those who don’t consider themselves to be creative, Melanie encourages listeners that creativity can be cultivated and improved upon if you intentionally practice. Shantelle and Mela...
2020-12-0736 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesBoys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast with Shervin RassaShervin Rassa, the CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, joins us on the Hello Frances podcast this week in honor of Giving Tuesday, a global movement encouraging individuals to make a difference in their own communities by donating to local organizations that need the support. Like many, 2020 has been difficult for the children of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, and the organization would greatly appreciate your donations to help them continuously provide for the youth in our community. Shervin shares the importance of ensuring that the children at the Clubs have fun during...
2020-11-3021 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesAnswering Your Creative Calling with Zhalman HarrisDestin local, Zhalman Harris, joins us on the Hello Frances Podcast this week. A former rapper, actor, writer, and photographer with Destin VIP Magazine, his biggest role is founder and president of Aletha’s Legacy, a nonprofit organization founded to give underprivileged children in Liberia and Africa hope and a chance to better education. Zhalman immigrated to the United States 20 years ago, and at the time he was convinced he would never step foot on his home continent ever again.
2020-11-2330 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesChange One Thing with Tracy LouthainTracy Louthain, Director of Marketing and Communications for Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, joins us on the Hello Frances Podcast this week. She and Shantelle record the episode on the balcony of a 10th-floor property in Jade East Towers in Destin to discuss the power in a change of scenery. As someone who works in very close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Tracy shares the many benefits of being at the beach. Because many of us work from home, she shares why she highly encourages listeners to change their scenery and work from the beach. Whether it’s a change in sc...
2020-11-0923 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEnneagrams & The Workplace - Type 8 with Roy WarnerShantelle’s brother Roy joins her on the Hello Frances Podcast this week to continue our Enneagrams & The Workplace series discussing the Enneagram type eight. As a type eight herself, Shantelle dives into the characteristics she and Roy both possess. This Enneagram type is known as the protector and is typically decisive, resourceful, self-confident, strong, and assertive. Although their core types are the same, Shantelle and Roy have different wings. They discuss their similarities and differences and how those characteristics affect their brother/sister relationship. They examine a type eight’s basic fears, desires, and motivations and discuss which relate to t...
2020-10-2643 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEnneagrams & The Workplace - Type 7 with Kelsey DoarOur Frances Roy Marketing Manager Kelsey Doar joins Shantelle on the microphone this week to discuss Enneagram type seven. This type is known as the adventurer and is generally optimistic, versatile, spontaneous, and enthusiastic. Kelsey and Shantelle discuss the characteristics of type sevens including their basic fears and desires, key motivations, strengths, weaknesses, and more. In the workplace, type sevens enjoy exploring new ideas, exciting new projects, and freedom with their routines. Shantelle shares how she uses Kelsey’s personality strengths with the tasks she is responsible for on our team. Kelsey shares how she has realized since discovering her En...
2020-10-1934 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEnneagrams & The Workplace - Type 6 with Hillaree DursoOur content Director Hillaree Durso joins Shantelle on the Hello Frances Podcast this week to discuss her Enneagram Type - type 6. Sixes are known as the loyalists and are considered to be reliable, hardworking, responsible, and trustworthy. As our team Enneagram guru, Hillaree introduces us to Enneagram subtypes. Each number has three instinctual subtypes that further categorize personality traits. Although Hillaree does not feel that she relates to all of the Enneagram six characteristics, she greatly identifies with one of the type six subtypes. Shantelle shares her favorite qualities of a type six and what Hillaree specifically brings to the...
2020-10-1232 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEnneagrams & The Workplace Type 3 with Kayla KogerOur Enneagrams in the workplace series continues! Up next, Frances Roy Art Assistant Kayla Koger joins Shantelle to discuss her Enneagram type - Type 3. Known as “the performer,” type 3s are ambitious, driven, and energetic. This personality type has a natural charisma, hates failures, and tends to focus too heavily on the image. Kayla shares how she sees the strengths and weaknesses of type 3 in her own personality type. She and Shantelle discuss the preferences of this type in the workplace, including how they like to communicate with others via email, how they work in a group setting, and how they...
2020-09-2121 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesBattling Imposter SyndromeIn this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, Shantelle tackles the subject of imposter syndrome, the idea that an individual believes he or she succeeds because of luck and not because of talent or qualifications. Studies show that approximately 70 percent of people experience this at some point in their lives. Shantelle shares her personal experiences in feeling this way and what she does to combat it. Shantelle shares a few resources that taught her more about this phenomenon, including Valerie Young’s book “Secret Thoughts of Successful Women”. Valerie distinguishes several types of people who experience imposter syndrome and thei...
2020-08-1722 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesNavigating Life Transitions and ChallengesShantelle addresses the many changes that we are all experiencing at the moment with the global pandemic, human rights movements, and so much more. On top of that, we are all dealing with issues personally as well. If this makes you feel out of control, you aren’t alone. Shantelle shares her sentiment on these life transitions and encourages listeners to embrace the transformation because, in some ways, the changes we are experiencing now aren’t all that different than when things are going well. More in this Episode Shantelle shares a few resources she has been reading to help her...
2020-08-0314 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesMentoring with Shawn TomaselloShantelle’s mentor Shawn Tomasello joins us on the Hello Frances podcast this week to discuss the importance of finding a mentor. Shawn has 37 years of experience in the life sciences sector and serves on multiple public boards in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Shantelle has considered Shawn her mentor for the past 18 months, and in this episode, they discuss what their mutually beneficial relationship has meant to each of them. Shawn explains the importance of always having a mentor and stresses that a mentor’s role should shift as you grow in your career. The best way to find a me...
2020-07-2727 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesWork Smarter. Work Harder.We’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder” our entire lives, but how great would our results be if we worked smarter AND harder. At Frances Roy, we believe hard work is the best work (it’s one of our core values). In this episode, Shantelle shares how she is personally managing her energy while she works smarter and harder to produce the best results possible. Tune in to the full episode for a few suggestions on how to best manage your time and energy. One thing Shantelle suggests - throw out your to-do list (gasp!). She shares why this is...
2020-07-2021 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesLanding an Internship with Meredith FreemanFrances Roy summer intern Meredith Freeman joins Shantelle on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to discuss her experience in finding and landing an internship in her field of study. Meredith is a Niceville native and is currently a student at Florida State University pursuing a degree in public relations. Shantelle and Meredith share the story of Meredith reaching out to the FRA team, her interview process, and the one thing Meredith did that swayed Shantelle to hire her. Meredith shares the expectations that come along with finding an internship in college and the outlook she took to...
2020-07-1320 minHello Frances
Hello Frances4 Lessons in 4 YearsShantelle is on the microphone this week to share some of the main takeaways she has learned in the past few years of business. This week Frances Roy celebrates its fourth year as an agency, and to commemorate, Shantelle is sharing four things she has learned along the way. Here are two: Seek inspiration, but don’t copy it and accept that you are going to fail. Listen to the full episode for the other two takeaways Shantelle has learned from owning a business. In addition to her four takeaways, Shantelle shares what she has purposefully left off of the li...
2020-06-2921 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesMeet Dog-Harmony with Nancy BownNancy Bown joins Shantelle on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast to talk about Dog-Harmony, a nonprofit organization she founded in 2015. As a dog trainer, Nancy saw many dogs being surrendered and began research to discover why this continued to happen. The missing component was education. After this discovery, she started Dog-Harmony to reduce the shelter dog population through ongoing humane education. Shantelle shares her personal experience of working with Nancy and Dog-Harmony to adopt her dog, Maggie. They discuss the importance of having ongoing support after adoption as the dog and family both adapt to their ne...
2020-06-2227 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesBuild a Network with Gail PeltoGail Pelto joins Shantelle on the microphone on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to discuss the importance of building a network. Gail is a local realtor and a partner with our area’s Master Networks group. She has used her background in the hospitality industry to make her the successful, competitive realtor she is today. Shantelle and Gail discuss what makes individuals stand out in the workplace, what Gail wishes she would have known at the beginning of her career, how she feeds herself creatively, and so much more. Gail’s career has taught her how to ant...
2020-06-1536 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEnneagram Wings with the FRA TeamAll of the FRA team members are together again on the Hello Frances podcast! Greg, Janae, Hillaree, Kelsey, Jodie, Gregory, Kayla, and Meredith join Shantelle on the microphone this week to dive deeper into our discussions about enneagram types. After our first enneagram episode was so well-received, we decided to cover more, so this week we are discussing our enneagram wings. All enneagram results provide an enneagram number along with a wing number. The wing is the number on either side of your type that you resonate with most. For example, an enneagram type two will either have one wing...
2020-06-0849 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesEnneagram Types with the FRA Team (Special Extended Episode)All of the FRA team members are together again on the Hello Frances podcast! Greg, Janae, Hillaree, Kelsey, Jodie, Gregory, Kayla, and our summer intern Meredith join Shantelle on the microphone this week to discuss our enneagram types and how we use them to effectively collaborate with one another. Our team members share their enneagram types, including their wings and growth and stress areas. If you have no idea what any of that means, no worries! We break it all down in the episode. Our diverse team of nine covers almost all nine personality types, with very few members having...
2020-05-261h 01Hello Frances
Hello FrancesPublishing Your Passion with Lori Leath SmithLori Leath Smith, publisher of Bay Life, Destin Life and SoWal Life, joins us on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast to share her insight on publishing your passion. Lori started her career as a writer and editor for Southern Living. After this life-changing experience, she began her own media company, which she ran from her home for 19 years so she could be home as her children grew up. After that, Lori moved to Florida where she has held multiple positions in our community before pursuing her passion as a publisher. Lori gives advice for individuals just st...
2020-05-1837 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesManaging Workflow with the FRA TeamAll of the FRA team members are together on the Hello Frances podcast for the first time! Greg, Janae, Hillaree, Kelsey, Jodie, Gregory and Kayla join Shantelle on the microphone this week to discuss how we’ve been managing working from home and how we are now transitioning back to the office. With remote work already implemented by many of our team members before the pandemic, we were uniquely positioned to deal with some aspects of the recent changes in the workplace. Although we were at an advantage compared to less agile organizations, we’ve learned so much during this time...
2020-05-1142 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesQ&A with THE FrancesFrances Warner, Shantelle’s grandma, and our agency’s namesake is back as our guest on the podcast! Frances (Memaw) is a strong, hard-working woman who takes a no-fail approach to everything in life. Back by popular demand, Frances is answering listener questions in this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. Our listeners wanted to hear more from Frances (and rightly so), so we brought her back for a fun Q&A session. In this episode, we ask Frances your questions and her answers don’t disappoint. She shares where she has traveled, her favorite place to visit, advice she would...
2020-05-0428 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesLife Hacks from THE FrancesFrances Warner, Shantelle’s grandma, and our agency’s namesake is our guest on the podcast for the first time! Frances (Memaw) is a strong, hard-working woman who takes a no-fail approach to everything in life. There is something for everyone on this episode, even if you feel like you are rockin' this quarantine, Memaw has life hacks for us all! Frances shares her tips for how we can spend our time, use our resources wisely and stay positive throughout these unprecedented times. Although the situation is different, Frances is channeling many simple-living tactics during COVID-19 that she learned as a chi...
2020-04-1337 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesVirtual Cocktail Hour - Round 2As our second virtual happy hour kicks off, a few of our local friends joined us around the microphone. This week’s guests include: Corporate Board Member and experienced biotech executive Shawn Tomasello J. Leon Gallery owner and artist Jason Lindblad Real estate agent and environmental consultant Todd Wilkinson Marketing Manager for The Center for Sales Strategy Shaye Smith Owner of APEX Web Solutions Jonathan Jernigan Frances Roy Agency Content Director Hillaree Durso Frances Roy Agency Marketing Manager Kelsey Doar The group this week shares how they are navigating working from home and social distancing.
2020-03-3037 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesVirtual Cocktail HourWe have quite a few guests joining us for a drink and a chat this week for a virtual happy hour! Frances Roy Content Director Hillaree Durso, local artist Maxine Orange, APEX Web Solutions owner Jonathan Jernigan, Total Dog Training owner Ryan Troester and local social media marketer Cali Hlavac join Shantelle on the microphone this week to discuss how each individual is handling these unprecedented times. Shantelle and our guests discuss the recent changes for their companies amid COVID-19, and thankfully the majority have seen an uptick in business so far! They share how they are using this unusual...
2020-03-2328 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesWorking a Website with Jonathan JerniganJonathan Jernigan, owner of APEX Web Solutions, is our guest on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast. He grew up on the Emerald Coast, and began his career in computer repair. After starting his own Mac training business, he pivoted his offerings after realizing the local demand was website development. Today, APEX Web Solutions offers custom WordPress website designs, SEO and digital marketing solutions. Shantelle began by asking a question we hear often: “How critical is a website?”. Jonathan discussed why businesses (big and small) still need their own web presence. As the online hub for your organi...
2020-03-1639 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesUnleashing Creativity with Wendy RodrigueWendy Rodrigue, wife of the late world-renowned artist George Rodrigue, joins us on the microphone for this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast. Wendy recently founded The Life & Legacy Foundation with Wendy Rodrigue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that inspires children of all ages and diverse backgrounds with unique programming centered on the life and art of George Rodrigue. Best known for his famous blue dog paintings, George was a passionate philanthropist who spent his life advocating the importance of the arts in education.
2020-03-0924 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesStartup CultureIn this episode of the Hello Frances podcast, Shantelle revisits a subject we discussed when our podcast first launched - work culture. While we still consider Frances Roy a startup, our agency’s culture is a mix of startup and corporate culture. Listen to the full episode to hear Shantelle dive deep into how our agency’s culture challenges us to think differently, guides our decisions, and pushes us to use our creativity as a problem-solving tool.
2020-03-0217 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesUnpacking Myers Briggs Personality TypesToday, our podcast host Shantelle is joined by a few Frances Roy employees – Content Director Hillaree Durso, Art Director Janae Erickson, and Copywriter Gregory Dedicke – to discuss how we use Myers Briggs personality types in the workplace. Through taking our personality tests, we discovered our workplace habits, strengths, weaknesses, suggested career paths and more. Our team members unpack the details of their personality types and vulnerably share some of their weaknesses. While we use the personalities to discover and promote thought diversity, we suggest you don’t rely too heavily on the results.
2020-02-1037 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCreative Capture with Romona RobbinsLocal photographer Romona Robbins is our guest on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast. Romona shares what drives her creatively, her experience in launching and owning her own business, and how she keeps her creativity flowing. When asked what one piece of advice she would share with a budding photographer, Romona said, “don’t stop being creative.” She encourages aspiring photographers to make time for personal projects, because those bring fulfillment and (in her experience) often attract new clients!
2020-02-0322 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesLife is a Collaboration with Marcia HullMarica Hull, the Chief Executive Officer of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), is our guest on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast. Marcia shares the vision behind the Foundation's 25th anniversary and the ways they are celebrating a monumental 25 years in 2020. Having been the driving force behind MKAF for 22 of the 25 years of its existence, Marcia is the perfect guest to share the importance of Northwest Florida’s premier cultural arts organization in our community. Marcia gives an overview of all MKAF offers our community and tells us the one thing she attributes to creating what MKAF...
2020-01-2730 minHello Frances
Hello Frances2020 PredictionsToday, our podcast host Shantelle Dedicke is joined by a few Frances Roy employees – Content Director Hillaree Durso and Art Director Janae Erickson – to discuss our predictions for 2020. Our team members explain what we believe will be most important for businesses in the new year.
2019-12-3017 minHello Frances
Hello Frances24 Hours of Creativity for ChangeOur podcast host Shantelle is joined by a few Frances Roy employees – Content Director Hillaree Durso, Art Director Janae Erickson, and Copywriter Gregory Dedicke – to discuss our annual Creativity for Change event. Our 24 Hours of Creativity for Change event began years ago as a way to celebrate our namesake Frances Warner on her birthday and a way for us to give back to our community in a big way. This year, we worked with five local nonprofits including Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, Dog-Harmony, Youth Village, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, and Calm Chapel. Our projects for these deserving organizations ranged from website desi...
2019-12-2319 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesNaysayersToday, our podcast host Shantelle is joined by a few Frances Roy employees – Content Director Hillaree Durso, Art Director Janae Erickson, and Copywriter Gregory Dedicke – to discuss how each team member deals with naysayers. We are sure you are no stranger to naysayers. As creators, we often deal with people criticizing our design, writing, business ideas, and more. On this episode, we discuss the distinction between naysayers and those that give constructive criticism. Our team also gives insight on how they handle feedback, what they would say to a naysayer and advice for those dealing with people who don’t suppor...
2019-12-1628 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesBranding vs. MarketingDo you know the difference between branding and marketing? This week, Frances Roy President and Chief Creative Officer and host of the Hello Frances podcast Shantelle Dedicke explains in depth the difference between branding and marketing and why businesses, big or small, need to focus on both.
2019-12-0218 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesDiversity is Our StrengthIn this week's episode, Hello Frances host Shantelle Dedicke shares her outlook on diversity and inclusion. We share what diversity and inclusion mean to us at the Frances Roy Agency, and how we put it into practice. Simply put, we strive for thought diversity. This is the idea that we seek others who think differently than we do. We strongly believe that intentionally and deliberately seeking people that think differently than you will likely lead to a group of people with different backgrounds, race, ethnicity, gender and more. This type of diversity and inclusion is organic and has led us...
2019-11-2518 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesThe Importance of Soft SkillsFrances Roy Content Director Hillaree Durso joins Shantelle on the podcast this week to discuss the importance of soft skills. Fueled by creativity, passion, and coffee, Hillaree is the perfect example of a team member with strong soft skills. The tables are turned this week as Hillaree interviews Shantelle on what skills she prefers for when she is looking for new individuals to work with. We believe soft skills are a driver that propels us, but unfortunately, they are often overlooked in the workplace. Too often employers focus on tangible talent and miss out on the opportunity of hiring excellent...
2019-11-1829 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesWorking RemotelyIs the future of work remote? This week our Frances Roy Agency Marketing Manager Kelsey Doar joins Shantelle to talk about her experience working remotely. Kelsey joined the Frances Roy team a few years ago and recently moved to Tokyo, Japan where she continues to be a crucial part of our team. As a military spouse, Kelsey is no stranger to moving. In this episode, she openly shares her recent experience in moving while keeping her job.
2019-11-1122 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCulture is Everything - "Never Settle for Less Than Your Best" Part 6Have you ever wanted to know what a typical day looks like for someone successfully juggling work, physical fitness, philanthropy, parenting and so much more? Heather Ruiz, Senior Director of Marketing and Leasing at the Destin Commons, joins Shantelle this week for a candid talk about never settling for less than your best. As a working mom, a passionate volunteer and an avid athlete, Heather shares her outlook on this Frances Roy guiding principle and how she applies it to her own life.
2019-10-2823 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCulture is Everything - "Do More With Less" Part 5Today, our podcast host Shantelle is joined by a few Frances Roy employees - Content Director Hillaree Durso, Art Director Janae Erickson, and Copywriter Gregory Dedicke - to discuss our core value “Do More With Less”. We discuss what “Do More With Less” means to us, how we combat burn out, how a minimalistic setting helps us with our work, the benefits of outsourcing projects that are not the best fit for our core team, how “do more with less” is practiced among multiple generations and so much more!
2019-10-2130 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCulture is Everything - "Don't Be Afraid to Take Chances" Part 4Kimberly Cadena, President and Founder of Creative Hustle, a boutique marketing agency based out of New Orleans and Shantelle Dedicke, President and Founder of Frances Roy, candidly share their experience of starting their own businesses and the importance that taking chances has played throughout their careers. Both business-owners agree that taking chances merely begins when you decide to launch your business. As an entrepreneur, you’ll be faced with the decision to take risks daily, but as time goes on, you learn which chances are worth taking. This is an excellent discussion between two marketing professionals that encompasses advice on sa...
2019-10-1529 minHello Frances
Hello FrancesCulture Is Everything - "Family First" Part 1Listen in as Shantelle and guest Ellen May, Center Director for Hawai’i Job Corps talk about Family First work cultures, how it works within Frances Roy and a very candid discussion about when Family First treads into "unfair" waters. They do a little off-road, and over time, offer an insider view into what brought them together, starting a "Moai", and how the bonds of friends and mutual mentorship remain strong through time and distance.
2019-09-1341 min