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

97: Why Web3 and Community Go Together with Brian Piper

In this episode, Dan connects with seasoned content marketer, communicator, search engine optimization (SEO) expert, author, strategist, and Web3 speaker . Dan and Brian sit down to chat about the basics of Web3 and why it’s the next step in the…

96: How Intention Makes Long-Lasting Connections with Adrian Sasine

In this episode, Dan connects with one of the leaders of , a lifelong learner, marketing expert, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “business mechanic,” . Dan and Adrian discuss intentionality and purpose in the professional sphere.  Adrian…

95: How Connections Fuel Customer Experience (CX) with Richard Shapiro

In this episode, Dan connects with a true architect of modern Customer Experience (CX) and a man who can claim more than most to be a relationship innovator, the founder and CEO of (TCFCR), .  A former VP of Customer Satisfaction and Client…

94: Why Culture is at the Center of Business with Desh Urs

In this episode, Dan connects with business builder, data scientist, tech industry leader, and co-founder and CEO to dive into leadership, data transformation, company culture, and the internet’s influence on understanding and utilizing data….

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…