The Trending Communicator

Hosted ByDan Nestle

In today's hyper-accelerated communications world, keeping up means juggling reputation, brand building, crisis management, storytelling, and more while adapting to new technologies like generative AI. The Trending Communicator, hosted by Dan Nestle, is your guide through this chaotic landscape. This podcast dives into the challenges of PR, communications, and marketing today, with experts sharing real stories and strategies for overcoming those challenges and more. It's the perfect resource for professionals looking to innovate, take risks, and stay ahead. Join us to make sense of today’s communications chaos, one insightful conversation at a time.


All Episodes

93: How Email Helps Brands Be More Human with Christina Hagopian

In this episode, Dan connects with creative director, entrepreneur, designer, and founder of , . With about two decades of experience in advertising and marketing, Christina is a well-versed strategist who built her own agency with collaboration and…

92: Being a Connection Champion is Good for Business with Karena Bell

In this episode, Dan connects with IT project manager-turned-entrepreneur, Chief Connector of the Charleston chapter of , and CEO of , . Dan and Karena discuss how her journey through a male-dominated field led her to understand the significance of…

91: When A Lifelong Connector Becomes a Recruiter with Melissa Latham

In this episode, Dan connects with retail management expert, c-suite mentor, and founder of , . Spending over three decades in retail, Melissa has seen and done everything from being a sales associate to becoming the retail vice president for Fortune…

090: Forging Meaning and Finding Purpose with James Benton

In the episode, Dan connects with US Army veteran, logistics expert, and creator of , . As the name suggests, Jim is deeply concerned about meaning – and he’s on a mission to help others use their experiences to forge meaning in their own lives….

089: Integrity in the Face of Intimidation with Lisa Bowman

In this episode, Dan connects with award-winning marketer, public speaker and chair of the ’s ethics committee, Lisa Bowman. In 2020, Lisa’s tenure as United Way’s Chief Marketing Officer ended after she endured years of retaliation for…

088: Conversation Can Repair Your Elevator Pitch with Mike Verret

In this episode, Dan connects with marketing veteran, branding pro and official elevator pitch repairman . In Mike’s nearly three-decade career, he’s done everything from client service to product strategy to global brand management at Hasbro. The…

087: Mindset is a Muscle with Luke Harlan

In this episode, Dan connects with transformational coach and mindset master . A former marketing executive, it took Luke a long time to give himself permission to be happy and successful. His journey towards self-transformation started with…

086: Taking Storytelling to New Levels with Adam Hertzog

In this episode, Dan connects with storyteller, media insider, creative entrepreneur, and fellow Penn Quaker, . A cable TV sports and entertainment trailblazer whose career began as a production assistant at ESPN in the 90s and led to nearly three…

085: Less Marketing, More Conversations with Brooke Sellas

In this episode, Dan connects with social media marketing leader, speaker, entrepreneur, advocate, customer service guru, and author, , to dig into the power of conversation for marketers and brands alike.  As the founder and CEO of , Brooke is…