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		<itunes:subtitle>Uncommon Threads</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>The Xec. podcast series is created by future leaders on The Xec. leadership scheme.</p><br><p><br></p><p><u>Season one</u></p><br><p>The Faces of Leadership series is presented by The Xec. class of 2022. In this podcast series they explore how the definition and profile of a “leader” in PR has evolved over time. In five episodes, the cohort speak with a variety of PR leaders from different backgrounds to get their thoughts on different aspects of leadership.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The Xec. Faces of Leadership podcast was created and presented by the class of 2022: Maria Adediran, Sebrina Kepple, Kenon Man, Anaïs Merlin, Maxine Myers, Ben Roberts, Whitney Simon and Scarlett Zhao.</p><br><p>Visuals were created by The Kosi Agency. The development of the series was project managed by Lynn Abhulimen.</p><br><p><br></p><p><u>Season two</u></p><br><p>The Honest Truth... series is presented by The Xec. class of 2023. In this series they explore how different leaders navigate a variety of challenges. In five episodes the cohort speak with professionals from different personal and professional backgrounds.</p><br><p>The Honest Truth... was created and presented by the class of 2023: Mahalia Johnson, Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy, Eduvie Martin, Shanil Nayee, and Shamina Peerboccus.</p><br><p>Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.</p><br><p><br></p><p><u>Season three</u></p><br><p>In this podcast series, the Class of ‘24 explores traditionally opposing communication topics and leadership styles, to understand how they differentiate. They explore what makes them tick, uncover surprising common ground and show the industry how to make difference a superpower.</p><br><p>In this series, the cohort speak to a variety of leaders from a range of different backgrounds – both personal and professional.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The Xec. ‘Uncommon Threads’’ podcast was created and presented by the class of 2024: Priscillia Chun, Sim Devgun, Myriam Khan, Arun Lloyd, Mammy Maguire and Anita Rathod with special guest Shamina Peerboccus.</p><br><p>Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.</p><br><p><u>About The Xec.</u></p><br><p>The Xec., from BME PR Pros, is delivered in partnership with PRovoke Media and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Xec. is the first leadership scheme for UK-based Black, Asian, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority (BME) PR and comms pros.</p><br><p>bmeprpros.co.uk</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>The Xec. podcast series is created by future leaders on The Xec. leadership scheme.</p><br><p><br></p><p><u>Season one</u></p><br><p>The Faces of Leadership series is presented by The Xec. class of 2022. In this podcast series they explore how the definition and profile of a “leader” in PR has evolved over time. In five episodes, the cohort speak with a variety of PR leaders from different backgrounds to get their thoughts on different aspects of leadership.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The Xec. Faces of Leadership podcast was created and presented by the class of 2022: Maria Adediran, Sebrina Kepple, Kenon Man, Anaïs Merlin, Maxine Myers, Ben Roberts, Whitney Simon and Scarlett Zhao.</p><br><p>Visuals were created by The Kosi Agency. The development of the series was project managed by Lynn Abhulimen.</p><br><p><br></p><p><u>Season two</u></p><br><p>The Honest Truth... series is presented by The Xec. class of 2023. In this series they explore how different leaders navigate a variety of challenges. In five episodes the cohort speak with professionals from different personal and professional backgrounds.</p><br><p>The Honest Truth... was created and presented by the class of 2023: Mahalia Johnson, Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy, Eduvie Martin, Shanil Nayee, and Shamina Peerboccus.</p><br><p>Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.</p><br><p><br></p><p><u>Season three</u></p><br><p>In this podcast series, the Class of ‘24 explores traditionally opposing communication topics and leadership styles, to understand how they differentiate. They explore what makes them tick, uncover surprising common ground and show the industry how to make difference a superpower.</p><br><p>In this series, the cohort speak to a variety of leaders from a range of different backgrounds – both personal and professional.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The Xec. ‘Uncommon Threads’’ podcast was created and presented by the class of 2024: Priscillia Chun, Sim Devgun, Myriam Khan, Arun Lloyd, Mammy Maguire and Anita Rathod with special guest Shamina Peerboccus.</p><br><p>Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.</p><br><p><u>About The Xec.</u></p><br><p>The Xec., from BME PR Pros, is delivered in partnership with PRovoke Media and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Xec. is the first leadership scheme for UK-based Black, Asian, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority (BME) PR and comms pros.</p><br><p>bmeprpros.co.uk</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title> Education vs. Experience</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:48:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this episode host Shamina Peerboccus and guests Matt Brown (Transport for London) and Veronica Patton-Cemm (Blurred) explore various perspectives on the importance of qualifications for PR careers. They discuss whether PR skills can be taught in classrooms, the value of formal education versus hands-on training, and strategies for continuous learning in the dynamic PR industry. You will also learn how transferable skills can help career shifters and returners break into PR.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode host Shamina Peerboccus and guests Matt Brown (Transport for London) and Veronica Patton-Cemm (Blurred) explore various perspectives on the importance of qualifications for PR careers. They discuss whether PR skills can be taught in classrooms, the value of formal education versus hands-on training, and strategies for continuous learning in the dynamic PR industry. You will also learn how transferable skills can help career shifters and returners break into PR.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Beyond the Pitch: The art of client and agency collaboration</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:42:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are PR agency teams outsiders or allies? In this episode hosts Priscillia Chun and Mammy Maguire with guests Claire Quansah (Quansah Consulting) and Valerio Rossetti (Soldo) take a dive deep into what it takes to build a thriving agency-client relationship. They explore the common ground, the areas of friction, and the strategies that lead to mutual success. If you're tired of the same old agency struggles, we hope this episode provides a roadmap to a better way.&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Traditional vs Modern Leadership </title>
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			<title>The Honest Truth About Thriving as a Young PR Professional</title>
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			<title>The Honest Truth of a BME PR Leader</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:36:09 GMT</pubDate>
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