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Take The Leap#104: Streamline + Gather, Our Words of the Year + How We’re Approaching 2026In this episode, Ashlan and Victoria debrief their conversation with Mark Mohammadpour and pull out the big themes that apply to basically every entrepreneur: your business will evolve, your skills stack matters, and burnout culture is not the vibe. They also share their Word of the Year for 2026, plus what they’re reading/watching right now.Listen if you’re heading into 2026 wanting a reset, a clearer focus, and permission to treat your business like a living, evolving thing–not a rigid plan you’re “failing” at.Key Takeaways from the Episode: Your business...
2026-01-1519 min
Take The Leap#103: How to Shine in the Family Room and the Boardroom with Mark MohammadpourReturning guest Mark Mohammadpour shares how Chasing the Sun has evolved from coaching to a keynote-driven business and what he’s seeing in workplace wellbeing as companies navigate hybrid work, AI acceleration, and rising employee isolation. Tory and Ashlan dig into what makes conference culture actually work (hint: it’s not another panel that “could’ve been an email”), and Mark offers a simple but spicy answer to what wellbeing really requires: treating people like adults.Listen if you’re building a business, leading a team, or trying to stay human at work in a world that keeps changi...
2026-01-1354 min
The Sports PR HuddleEpisode 16: "Developing Emotional Intelligence for Better PR Leadership"Episode 16:"Developing Emotional Intelligence for Better PR Leadership" Guest:Mark Mohammadpour, APR, Fellow PRSA, Founder of Chasing the Sun Health Coaching In this episode of "The Sports PR Huddle," Mark Mohammadpour discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in sports public relations. The show explores Mark's journey from a PR professional to the founder of “Chasingthe Sun,” a health coaching initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of PR professionals. The conversation then delves into the unique stressors faced by sports PR pros, the significance of understanding stakeholders and thenecessity of emotion...
2025-12-0343 min
Agency for Change : A Podcast from KidGlovChangemaker Mark Mohammadpour, Founder and Chief Well-being Officer, Chasing the SunWhat if the most powerful question you could ask about your workplace was simply: "Is my life better because I work here?" Mark Mohamedpour, Founder and Chief Well-being Officer of Chasing the Sun, believes this question gets to the heart of what truly matters in creating healthy workplace cultures.The conversation explores how leaders can create more people-first cultures through regular meaningful conversations, addressing the perception gap between how executives view employee health versus employees' actual experiences, and navigating the complexities of remote work, generational differences, and social connection. Mark shares practical strategies for building empathy in...
2025-09-1037 min
The Reflex Blue Show Archives - 36 PointMark Mohammadpour
Mark Mohammadpour was the lunch keynote speaker at the 2025 OnBrand Conference in Omaha last month.
Mark, through his company Chasing the Sun®, is a keynote speaker on employee culture and well-being, so, well, we speak about what that actually means (not the keynote speaker part, but what IS employee culture?). We also talk about working in Public Relations and how it is one of the top jobs when it comes to burning out employees. And the things to look for in job postings (both good and bad).
We also discuss Mark’s significant wei...
2025-08-0700 min
The Reflex Blue Show : A Graphic Design PodcastMark Mohammadpour: The Reflex Blue Show #276Mark Mohammadpour was the lunch keynote speaker at the 2025 OnBrand Conference in Omaha last month. Mark, through his company Chasing the Sun®, is a keynote speaker on employee culture and well-being, so, well, we speak about what that actually[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...
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2025-08-0700 min
Transform Your WorkplaceFrom Wellness to Well-Being- Redefining Culture with Mark MohammadpourIn this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Mark Mohammadpour, Founder and Chief Well-Being Officer at Chasing the Sun, challenges the idea of enterprise-wide culture, emphasizing that workplace wellness is built at the team level. He argues that true well-being goes beyond perks—it's about creating an environment where employees feel valued and supported. "Is my life better because I work here?" he asks, urging leaders to rethink benefits and communication. Tune in for insights on building a workplace culture that prioritizes both people and business success. TAKEAWAYS Workplace culture is defined by the rel...
2025-02-2535 min
Good Morning, HRIs My Life Better Because I Work Here? with Mark MohammadpourIn episode 186, Coffey talks with Mark Mohammadpour about creating workplace cultures that prioritize employee well-being.They discuss the evolution of workplace relationships post-pandemic and the importance of well-being beyond salary; the cost implications of employee turnover; the four essential workspaces needed for modern employees (office, home, social spaces, and nature); the importance of having clear purposes for in-office work requirements; how to measure and improve employee well-being across physical, mental, career, community, and financial dimensions; the critical role of consistent communication throughout the employee journey; the value of understanding customer needs when making workplace decisions; the importance...
2025-02-0635 min
Barefoot BusinessBuilding Wellbeing in Events: How to Shine Without Burning Out with Mark Mohammadpour Liz Lathan is joined by Mark Mohammadpour, founder of Chasing the Sun, to discuss creating a culture of wellbeing in events. Mark shares his journey from PR executive to wellness advocate, offering actionable tips on reducing burnout, setting boundaries, and improving both personal and team health. They cover managing meetings, using multiple workspaces, supporting global teams, and thriving as a solopreneur.Want to be a guest on the Barefoot Business Podcast? Join Club Ichi as an Insider member today! https://www.weareichi.com/
2025-02-0134 minTake The LeapRest & Recover to Avoid Burnout with Mark MohammadpourTune into this short clip from our interview with Mark Mohammadpour, Owner of Chasing the Sun, on how to get more rest, take your vacation time, and avoid burnout year-round. Catch the Full Episode with Mark Mohammadpour, "Build Your Company's Culture of Well-being"Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeConnect with Mark:Visit the Chasing the Sun website Find Mark on Instagram @markmohFind Mark on LinkedInFind Mark on TikTok @markmohammadpourGuest Bio: Mark MohammadpourWe are excited to welcome our guest, Mark Mohammadpour, APR, F...
2024-12-1306 minTake The Leap#006: Build Your Company’s Culture of Well-being with Mark MohammadpourWelcome to the sixth episode of the Take the Leap podcast, “Build Your Company’s Culture of Well-being with Mark Mohammadpour. ” Co-hosts Ashlan Glazier Anderson and Victoria Proppe chat with Mark Mohammadpour about his Take the Leap story and how to create a culture of well-being in your company. What to expect from the Take the Leap Podcast:Co-hosts Ashlan and Tory and guests share their personal experiences of entrepreneurship highs and lows.The Take the Leap podcast offers real stories, insights, and embarrassing moments from entrepreneurs and guests.Join us every Tuesday...
2024-04-0440 min
Smart Talk SeriesPrioritizing Your Health as a PR Pro with Mark Mohammadpour, APRPublic relations pros have a lot to worry about in their day-to-day. This means that most of the time, personal well-being falls to the bottom of the list. This week, Melissa passes the mic to Mark Mohammadpour to teach us how to healthfully manage the demands of a career in PR. About Mark: Mark Mohammadpour is the owner and Chief Well-being Officer at Chasing the Sun. After spending his public relations career as an executive at Edelman and Weber Shandwick, and after losing and keeping off 150 pounds over the last decade, Mark founded Chasing the Sun...
2023-02-2842 min
Smart Talk SeriesPrioritizing Your Health as a PR Pro with Mark MohammadpourPublic relations pros have a lot to worry about in their day-to-day. This means that most of the time, personal well-being falls to the bottom of the list. This week, Melissa passes the mic to Mark Mohammadpour to teach us how to healthfully manage the demands of a career in PR.About Mark:Mark Mohammadpour is the owner and Chief Well-being Officer at Chasing the Sun. After spending his public relations career as an executive at Edelman and Weber Shandwick, and after losing and keeping off 150 pounds over the last decade, Mark founded Chasing the Sun...
2023-02-2842 min
The Servant MarketerMark Mohammadpour | Ted Lasso and the Empathetic LensEmpathy is an intentional aim to understand and accept the emotional perspective of others. As a core characteristic of responsible servant leaders, empathy is a bedrock of professional relationships as it drives positive communication and promotes well-being in the workplace.Mark Mohammadpour, Owner and Chief Well-Being Officer of Chasing the Sun, shares his insights on empathy and how the pandemic catapulted it to the front of the people management conversation. Join us as we discuss:Defining empathy in a post-pandemic work environment (2:29)How empathy is at the core of marketing and relationships (16:24)Why...
2023-02-1541 minTransform Your WorkplaceAdvocating for Your People with Mark MohammadpourListen in on a recent conversation with returning guest Mark Mohammadpour, owner and Chief Well-Being Officer at Chasing the Sun. He and host Brandon Laws discuss the role managers play in talent retention and overall well-being and how new managers can lead with self-awareness and empathy. TAKEAWAYS A large determiner of attrition comes back to the immediate managers and whether they advocate for those they lead. The first step in taking on a management position is recognizing the role you have. People want to grow and evolve in their careers, and part of that i...
2023-01-2430 min
On Top of PR with Jason MuddDealing with stress in the public relations industry with Mark MohammadpourSend us a textMark Mohammadpour and Jason Mudd discuss easing stress that comes with working in the PR industry. Guest:Our episode guest is Mark Mohammadpour, the founder and chief well-being officer at Chasing the Sun. After experiencing the stress of the PR industry and realizing the toll it took on his body, he made a change in his life, allowing him to lose 150 pounds and help others with their well-being too. Five things you’ll learn from this episode:Why is PR stressful? How to...
2023-01-2339 min
On Top of PR with Jason Mudd4 lessons in empathy from ‘Ted Lasso’ with Mark Mohammadpour, CEO of Chasing the SunSend us a textMark Mohammadpour is the founder and chief well-being officer at Chasing the Sun.Five things you’ll learn from this episode:Four lessons of empathy from Ted LassoWhat toxic positivity isHow to implement empathetic practices for employeesHow to implement empathetic practices for clientsHow to change your actions to suit your employees and clients better Quotables“The character Higgins gave Keely this advice: A good mentor hopes you'll move on; a great mentor knows you'll move on.” — @markmoh“As leaders, we know that our good employees a...
2022-10-0432 min
The Strategic Communicator Podcast with Dan FarkasMark Mohammadpour on Wellness, Communication, and Shoring Up Talent GapsMark Mohammadpour has had quite the journey:
Global PR leader
Loser of 150 pounds
Entrepreneur helping others see the power of wellness.
In this episode, Mark shares his story, explains why strategic communicators struggle to take care of themselves, and offers four simple steps to better balance through wellness.https://www.chasingthesunpdx.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/markmohammadpour/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-2626 min
A Leg Up On Life#55 Mark MohammadpourMark Mohammadpour lost 150 pounds and has kept it off for 15 years. He went from a public relations executive to the Chief Well-Being Officer of Chasing the Sun. He transformed his negative mindset into one of positivity and possibility. Mark now coaches individuals and corporations to take small incremental steps to create sustainable changes over time. Mark's numerous certifications give him the credibility to help others get A Leg Up on Life.
2022-07-2934 min
BetterPRWorkplace Wellness with Mark Mohammadpour, APRAlong with our theme of mental health, we bring you Mark Mohammadpour, APR, of Chasing the Sun - Your Team's Chief Well-Being Officer! Mark says "You work really long hours. And you deal with “‘work emergencies” - even in your downtime. It’s challenging for you to use up your PTO and sick time. You’re constantly trying to prove your value at work. You know you need to work out and eat well, but those habits take a backseat. But you also feel guilty for carving out time for rest, exercise...
2022-07-2831 min
All Shine, No FlashSeason 2, Episode 16: Mark Mohammadpour, Founder and Owner of Chasing the Sun Health Coaching and Ann Smith, Founder of A.wordsmithThis week we are lucky to welcome back Mark Mohammadpour for his second feature on the #AllShineNoFlash podcast. Ann and Mark discuss their most recent collaboration, a presentation given at the PRSA Counselors Academy about the hot topic of workplace best practices, listening to your gut (and heart) and retaining great talent.
2022-06-2332 min
Data BytesWellness in the Workplace with Mark MohammadpourToday we chat with Mark Mohammadpour, owner and Chief Well-being Officer at Chasing the Sun. Mark shares why we need a focus on wellbeing now more than ever, what individuals, team leaders, and organizations can do to positively impact wellbeing, and mark shares his journey to becoming a chief wellbeing officer. This episode is packed with tons of actionable insights and recommendations you can take today to live your best life and career.
About Mark Mohammadpour
Mark Mohammadpour is the owner and Chief Well-being Officer at Chasing the Sun. After spending his p...
2022-03-1735 min
PR Talk2022 PR Talk PredictionsIn this episode of the PR Talk podcast, we asked several past guests for their 2022 marketing and industry predictions. Participants include Robert Johnson, Peter Shankman, Deirdre Breakenridge, Rand Fishkin, Michael Cottam, Domenica D’Ottavio, Mark Mohammadpour and Carmie McCook. For predictions from host Amy Rosenberg see her recent 2022 Public Relations Predictions blog post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-1221 min
PR Talk2022 PR Talk PredictionsIn this episode of the PR Talk podcast, we asked several past guests for their 2022 marketing and industry predictions. Participants include Robert Johnson, Peter Shankman, Deirdre Breakenridge, Rand Fishkin, Michael Cottam, Domenica D’Ottavio, Mark Mohammadpour and Carmie McCook. For predictions from host Amy Rosenberg see her recent 2022 Public Relations Predictions blog post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-1222 min
The PR Podcast60. Mark Mohammadpour, Chasing the Sun Health and WellnessMark Mohammadpour is a former agency executive turned Chief Wellness Officer for his own wellness consultancy after losing and keeping off 150 pounds. His company, Chasing the Sun, offers health coaching tailored for PR professionals. He runs wellness programs, workshops, etc. primarily for PR agencies and in-house teams. We chat about how to make important, life-changing decisions one step at a time and the role health and wellness plays in being the best PR professionals we can be.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators o...
2021-12-2031 min
PR TalkBeing a Chief Wellness Officer with Mark MohammadpourIn this week’s episode of the PR Talk Podcast, Amy is joined by Mark Mohammadpour as they talk about what it means to be a “Chief Wellness Officer.” Mark is a returning guest, listen to that episode, Living Our Best PR Life. Topics discussed include Mark’s weight loss journey, mental health, focusing on your well-being, hybrid/remote work relationships, and establishing boundaries with clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-0136 min
PR TalkBeing a Chief Wellness Officer with Mark MohammadpourIn this week’s episode of the PR Talk Podcast, Amy is joined by Mark Mohammadpour as they talk about what it means to be a “Chief Wellness Officer.” Mark is a returning guest, listen to that episode, Living Our Best PR Life. Topics discussed include Mark’s weight loss journey, mental health, focusing on your well-being, hybrid/remote work relationships, and establishing boundaries with clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-0136 min
Mastering Social Media for SchoolsPrioritizing You - How to put your health first this school year with Mark Mohammadpour, APRSchool PR is a demanding role and as we transition back to in-person learning, there is a lot to plan for. But how are you planning to take care of YOU? If you didn’t even know you could ask that question, then you’re in the right spot! Mark Mohammadpour, APR, owner of Chasing the Sun, is going to give you a pep talk with actionable advice!IN THIS EPISODE, MARK SHARES:His own health journey to losing more than 100 pounds back in 2008 and keeping it off ever...
2021-06-2843 min
Fit to Lead by Allison JacksonEpisode #66 -- Interview with Mark Mohammadpour, Health Coach, Trainer and Owner of Chasing the SunMark Mohammadpour, founder of Chasing the Sun, is a weight-loss success story, award-winning PR executive and certified health coach and personal trainer. His mission is to empower communicators and marketers to get mentally and physically fit so they can shine. After getting engaged to his wife Christine in 2007, Mark started a journey that led him to lose more than 100 pounds over nine months. Best of all, he's kept it off and now he's inspiring others.
Learn more at https://www.chasingthesunpdx.com/
Connect with Mark on LinkedIn, Twitter: @markmoh and Instagram: @markmoh
2021-06-1320 min
PR TalkBreathe With PR Talk During Stress Awareness MonthSheila Hamilton, Mark Mohammadpour and Libra Forde share important mental health and wellness techniques on the PR Talk Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-04-0732 min
PR TalkBreathe With PR Talk During Stress Awareness MonthSheila Hamilton, Mark Mohammadpour and Libra Forde share important mental health and wellness techniques on the PR Talk Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-04-0733 min
EthicalVoicesWhat do you do when your work does not align with your personal values? - Mark MohammadpourWelcome to Ethical Voices in 2021. A New year, but the same great content. Since one of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight and improve wellness, I could think of no better guest to kick off the year than Mark Mohammadpour, the founder of the Chasing the Sun Health Coaching for communicators and marketers. I've enjoyed reading his insights in the Public Relations Society of America's Strategies & Tactics, and that's what caused me to reach out to invite him to be a guest. Mark discusses a number of important issues, including: 1) What...
2021-01-0428 min
All Shine, No FlashS1 E8: Mark Mohammadpour, Chasing the Sun Health CoachingTune in for the latest All Shine, No Flash conversation featuring Mark Mohammadpour, APR, Founder & Owner of Chasing the Sun Health Coaching. Mark shares his personal journey to wellness and the inspiration behind creating his health coaching business geared toward PR and communications professionals. He also dives into tips for up-and-coming professionals to prevent burnout: making time off a priority and small adjustments to your day that create momentum toward long-term wellness goals, both personally and professionally.
2020-12-2347 min
Marketing With Empathy®Tips to Nourish Success Through Personal Happiness & Identifying Purpose with Mark MohammadpourWant to feel happier, healthier & fulfilled in your job? Running yourself ragged? Feeling like you need a pick-me-up? Guest and wellness coach, Mark Mohammadpour, specializes in helping communications professionals like you. Mark talks about how he lost more than 150 lbs, and gives actionable and inspiring advice to help you nourish your success by being happier and identifying your purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-10-2652 min
School PR Happy HourEpisode 204 - Chasing the Sun with Mark MohammadpourEven in the best of times, PR professionals need a reminder to stop and prioritize themselves.
2020 is not the best of times! Former PR pro, Mark Mohammadpour, APR, talks health, wellness, and most importantly - choosing ourselves.
2020-10-1543 min
OK, InternThe Quarantine FifteenHigh demanding jobs in the communications and marketing world are so service orientated that we often forget to take care of ourselves. In this episode, I chat with Mark Mohammadpour, a very accomplished PR professional who started 'Chasing The Sun' a fitness program designed for communicators and marketers. We chat about his weightloss journey, finding the motivation to exercise, and the benefits of staying fit.You can follow Mark here:https://twitter.com/markmoh and learn more about Chasing The Sun here:https://www.chasingthesunpdx.com/
2020-09-0130 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobBuilding Rapport in a Virtual Job Interview, with Mark MohammadpourIf you’re a job seeker trying to figure out how to make authentic connections with hiring managers during a global pandemic, you aren’t alone. Virtual interviews make it more difficult than ever to build rapport with prospective employers. But Find Your Dream Job guest Mark Mohammadpour says that since 90% of human communication is non-verbal, you can build that rapport through simple things like eye contact, body language, and posture. Mark also shares the importance of preparing and practicing before the interview to build your self-confidence. About Our Guest: Mark Mohammadpour (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark...
2020-06-1732 min
Chasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour13. Have You Met PR Hero, Mary Prevost?This week, I am honored to speak with Mary Prevost! Mary and I have gotten to know each other over the last year and is just an amazing person in the industry. She’s a parent, runs her own business, a master networker and we had such a wonderful chat on how she lives her best life!
We chat about:
· Mary’s role at Prevost Partners, her background and what it’s like to run a business with her husband.
· Mary’s experience working on the client side and agency side, and how it compare...
2020-01-2332 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour12. Have You Met Marketing Hero, Brandon Laws?Really excited to have Brandon Laws, director of marketing at Xenium HR and host of the "Transform Your Workplace" podcast, on the program. Today, we touch on:
How Brandon evolved his role at Xenium HR to Director of Marketing
How Brandon has built a personal brand at Xenium within his own company.
How Brandon balances life at work with family.
The books that have influenced Brandon the most (Brandon's Goodreads link!).
Suggested reading:
How to Win Friends and Influence People | Atomic Habits | What Got You There Won’t Get You There | Deep Work | Jab, Jab, Ja...
2020-01-0935 min
Transform Your WorkplaceOwning Your Health to Thrive in Your Career with Mark MohammadpourA lot of us white-collar workers are poor when it comes to managing our health. Due to the nature of our job, which is sitting 9 to 5 staring at a computer screen, it's no wonder a lot of us gain pounds and increase the digits on our waistlines. And so not only are you stressed due to work, but you're also overwhelmed by the fact that you're gaining weight and becoming more unhealthy. How do we prioritize our mental and physical health so that we can grow and thrive more in our chosen career? In this e...
2019-12-1740 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour11. Have You Met PR Hero, Ashley DelBello?This week we chat with Ashley DelBello!
No matter how much or how little support we get from our colleagues, we put SO much pressure on ourselves to succeed. And because of that, we sometimes feel guilty for taking extended vacation. Rarely do PR folks take more than 10 days off in a row. I know; I’ve done my own research on the topic!
As professionals, we need to think about not only short vacations, but taking extended time away. It’s important for our mental health.
Ashley is doing just that! She and I had a great chat about a numb...
2019-12-1251 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour10. Have I introduced you to Tracey Lam and Erin Merz, PR Heroes (Part Two)?It’s so great to talk to Erin Merz, APR, and Tracey Lam, APR. This is the second of a two-part series.
We talk about:
Our respective pets and the role they play in keeping us sane!
Challenges and tips for making career shifts.
The impact of managers in our career.
The impact of PRSA.
Erin and Tracey’s role in advancing diversity and inclusion.
Their exercise of choice.
Enjoy!
About Tracey Lam, APR: Tracey is an award-winning communications professional with more than 20 years of experience. She currently works as a communications specialist at OHSU, specifically supporting the Center for Diver...
2019-12-0527 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour9. Have I introduced you to Tracey Lam and Erin Merz, PR Heroes (Part One)?It was SO great to talk to Erin Merz, APR, and Tracey Lam, APR recently. This is a two-part series. Part one is live now, and part two on December 5.
We talk about:
Our respective pets and the role they play in keeping us sane!
Challenges and tips for making career shifts.
The impact of managers in our career
The impact of PRSA.
Erin and Tracey’s role in advancing diversity and inclusion
Their exercise of choice.
Enjoy!
About Tracey Lam, APR:
Tracey is an award-winning communications professional with more than 20 ye...
2019-11-2729 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour8. Have I Introduced You to PR Hero, Jaimee Fox? (Part Two)I’m so happy to have Jaimee Mayfield Fox on this week. Jaimee is a new mother to Jamal Jr. and we chat about her time back from maternity leave, advice for new parents, and tips for those who manage and/or work with new parents. We had a great chat! This is part two of our two-part conversation. About Jaimee: Jaimee L. Fox, APR is the Communications Project Manager for the Office of Equity and Inclusion for Multnomah County Health Department. Fox’s professional experience ranges from video production and public speaking to government and the nonprofit sector. As a ve...
2019-11-2123 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour7. Have I Introduced You to PR Hero, Jaimee Fox? (Part One)I’m so happy to have Jaimee Mayfield Fox on this week! Jaimee is a new mother to Jamal Jr. and we chat about her time back from maternity leave, advice for new parents, and tips for those who manage and/or work with new parents. We had a great chat! This is the first part of a two-part episode. Part two will go live next week! About Jaimee: Jaimee L. Fox, APR is the Communications Project Manager for the Office of Equity and Inclusion for Multnomah County Health Department. Fox’s professional experience ranges from video production and public spea...
2019-11-1418 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour6. I'd like to introduce you to PR Hero, William Careri!This week, we speak with William Careri from Temple University. William is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and we have gotten to know each other quite a bit over the last year.
During this episode, we talk about:
William's role with PRSSA
How William's education and life experiences have led him to the path he's interested in pursuing
William's key takeaways from the PRSSA conference
The impact of mentorship
What the semicolon means to William
Thank you, William, for your time!
About William:
William Careri is a...
2019-10-3137 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour5. Have You Met PR Hero, Ashley Stanford Cone?This week, we chat with Ashley Stanford Cone of Bloom Communications. Like me, Ashley has had a recent career update. She has also been very public about sharing how she lives with anxiety. I so appreciated her time to discuss her career and how she lives her best life. Today, we chat about:
Ashley’s time at Bloom Communications
Finding your niche and what you love.
Our message to college students about the difference between agency and in-house
Ashley’s advice for those heading into agency life.
How Ashley bala...
2019-10-2434 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour4. Have I introduced you to Lise Harwin, PR Hero (Part Two!)I recently spoke with Lise Harwin, employee communications manager at the Port of Portland (Oregon). Lise is an expert in internal and employee communications and truly lives and breathes the Port of Portland brand.
Recently, Lise and I realized that we share a similar weight loss journey. We chatted for almost an hour about her story so I broke it up into two parts! Today we talk about:
The importance of being AWARE of what you’re eating.
How much we overemphasize the body mass index (BMI).
Tips to think about be...
2019-10-1723 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour3. Pardon me, but have you met PR Hero, Lise Harwin? (Part One)I recently spoke with Lise Harwin, employee communications manager at the Port of Portland (Oregon). Lise is an expert in internal and employee communications and truly lives and breathes the Port of Portland brand.
Recently, Lise and I realized that we share a similar weight loss journey. We chatted for almost an hour about her story so I broke it up into two parts! Today we talk about:
Lise’s career, which started in journalism, then moved to external communications, and now in employee communications.
Lise’s time as a public information officer.
Our respective weight loss...
2019-10-1025 min
PR TalkLiving Our Best PR Life with Mark Mohammadpour“Living Our Best PR Life” is Mark Mohammadpour’s Motto as He Helps Communications Pros Thrive
In this episode of the PR Talk podcast, Amy Rosenberg sits down for an extended talk with Mark Mohammadpour of Chasing the Sun — a health coaching company for communications professionals.
During their conversation, Mark shares the story of his weight-loss journey and how that personal transformation inspired him to help his colleagues live happier and healthier lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-09-2547 min
PR TalkLiving Our Best PR Life with Mark Mohammadpour“Living Our Best PR Life” is Mark Mohammadpour’s Motto as He Helps Communications Pros Thrive In this episode of the PR Talk podcast, Amy Rosenberg sits down for an extended talk with Mark Mohammadpour of Chasing the Sun — a health coaching company for communications professionals. During their conversation, Mark shares the story of his weight-loss journey and how that personal transformation inspired him to help his colleagues live happier and healthier lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-09-2547 min
The Clip Out - Peloton Fitness News123: Peloton Debuts Two New Instructors and we interview Mark Mohammadpour- Peloton introduced two new instructors this week - Tunde Oyeneyin and Kendall Toole.
- Peloton continues on the road to IPO with the release of a roadshow video. Plus TechCrunch has details on just how much Peloton stock will cost.
- There's a new special offer on the bike that shows just how much faith Peloton has in their products.
- Flywheel closes even more stores.
- More celebrities have been spotted on the bike - Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, and Ryan Seacrest.
- We call the next square in The Clip Out Challenge...and we have a little surprise for...
2019-09-131h 28Chasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour2. I'd like to introduce you to Tatiana and Colby, PR Heroes!Tatiana Skomski and Colby Reade live with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease respectively. We had a great chat about their career, how they live with their condition, and discuss advice for managers and those who live with or are working with those with similar conditions.
I so appreciated their time. And so will you!
About Tatiana:
Tatiana has 3 years of both agency and in-house public relations and social media experience. Additionally, she is the founder of Simply Balanced with Tati, a simple girl’s guide to navigating life, health and fitness with chronic illne...
2019-09-0642 minChasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour1. Have I introduced you to my amazing wife and personal hero, Christine?It's a really special day in the world of Chasing the Sun! We've become a fully-fledged company, focused on health coaching for communicators, marketers, and public relations professionals.
This would not have come without the love and support of my hero, Christine!
Christine and I talk about our own personal health and wellness journey. It's a really special chat, and I hope you enjoy it!
2019-09-0547 min