PR Not BS
Fiona Scott is a straight talking PR professional, a former TV journalist who has run a successful PR company for 14 years. Fiona dispels the smoke and mirrors around the world of public relations and instead presents you with practical advice, hints, tips and inspiration.
Episodes
115 episodes
Sam Kaeokon ‘It’s not about winning, it’s about the journey between’
One of my TV guilty pleasures to watch is Master Chef and today I’m thrilled to meet one of this years’ finalists – Sam Kaeokon.Sam has lived in Swindon for just over 10 years, and coming from Thailand, unsurprisingly he loves to cook Th...
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18:36
Debbie Gilbert is championing women in business
My guest today is business friend Debbie Gilbert, who runs a marketing agency, the networking company called Businesswomen UnLtd and also runs events including The Best Businesswomen Awards and the Best SME Awards. She is also about to launch a...
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33:56
Liz Perkins talks about the busy life of a national journalist
My guest today is a returning guest, Liz Perkins. Liz is the night news editor on the Sunday Telegraph and the Telegraph, plus she also writes freelance stories across the national papers too. She is incredibly busy and always on the go!...
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25:24
Gareth Davis from UK martial arts to US real estate!
I’ve known today's guest for many years, and the first thing I asked Gareth Davis to talk about was his memory of first meeting the Scott family.Gareth first met my son David when he was at Westlea Primary School in Swindon. David was ab...
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42:09
Lou Muir Sage says if you’ve got a dream – don’t park it!
Today, Lauren is talking to Louise Muir Sage of ‘Something Kind of Woo’, a crystal shop in Royal Wootton Bassett.Alongside crystals, she also sells incense, essential oils, tarot and oracle cards. Plus Lou is a Reiki practitioner and run...
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27:20
Sandra Stahl talks about how AI is a fantastic efficiency tool
My guest today, Sandra Stahl is from New York, who like me has worked in PR for many years. She has spent her career working in both New York and in various other places around the globe, including London.Sandra talks about how she start...
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32:42
John Lewis has a passion for helping others!
For today’s podcast, Lauren is talking to John Lewis, a mindset and performance coach at JL Mindset Performance.After working as a holiday rep, on building sites and owning a courier company, John went into coaching because it was someth...
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35:07
Georgina Fuller is challenging stigmas
My guest today is Georgina Fuller who has been a journalist for over 20 years. She mostly writes for national newspapers, like The Times, The Telegraph and magazines. Her subjects are broadly lifestyle topics, including parenting, travel and ne...
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43:53
Gamal Turawa on how being authentic is the key
In today’s podcast, Lauren talks to Gamal Turawa, who prefers to be known as G.G has a fascinating background and story; one that resonates with many others. Born in the early 1960s, his early life was traumatic. He went on to be a...
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34:26
Emma Jones: On a mission to make life easier for small businesses
Today’s guest is Emma Jones, the new Small Business Commissioner, so if you are the owner of a small business, this podcast is not to be missed!Before going into details about her new role, Emma talks about starting her own business in h...
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32:29
Harvey Boddy is helping people to find a place to call home
My guest today is someone who I only met a few weeks ago at a networking group. Harvey Boddy is the founder of HGP Property Deals. Working with his business partner, Jackie Collier, a multi-award winning property investor, they help peopl...
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21:27
Paula Harsley talks about writing as the customer
In today's episode, Lauren talks to Paula Harsley about being a wordsmith. Paula specialises in helping businesses to bring their internal and external business communications to life.Paula worked in banking for many years and then for t...
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28:14
Liz Perkins gives a voice to the voiceless and holds power to account.
My guest joining me today is Liz Perkins, a journalist who was involved in my No BS Media Summit at the end of last year.Liz is the night news editor on the Sunday Telegraph, but also she often appears on Time Radio, talking about Welsh ...
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24:49
Matt Barbour knows that people always want a good story and that will always be the case!
Today’s episode of PR not BS with Lauren, she talks to national journalist Matt Barbour. He has been writing for national newspapers and magazines since he was in his early twenties.He got into journalism on a whim. Whilst at the Univers...
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30:02
Lewis Steeper shares all about Oliver's legacy
Lauren’s second podcast guest is Lewis Steeper, who along with his wife is the founder of the Oliver Steeper Foundation, following the tragic death of their son in 2021.Lewis shares Oliver’s story, and how he went to nursery as a fit, he...
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49:32
Michael McEwan is going to prove you wrong!
My guest today is Michael McEwan, a journalist who I’ve recently met on LinkedIn.Michael, a Scot, is a disability campaigner and freelance journalist. He has worked for the BBC, STV and written for many different publications about...
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28:40
Richard Tidmarsh talks recruitment and dogwalking!
Today’s episode of PR Not BS is going to be a little bit different because I’ve handed over to Lauren to interview her guest, Richard Tidmarsh!Richard is based in the Chippenham area and runs two businesses – Casali Recruitment and The ...
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Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam explains how sustainability for businesses = survival
My guest today is a member of one of my networking groups, and I’m pleased to be talking to Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam of The FD Consultant.The FD Consultant is a collective of part time finance director consultants. After qualifying as an ...
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35:05
Lis McDermott talks self-publishing and more!
My guest today is my bestie, who I've known for around 15 years, Lis McDermott.Lis is a novelist, poet and writing mentor. As you’ll hear we have quite a lot in common!Lis has recently mentored me to write my second book and she t...
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36:07
Dane Whitehurst explains how packaging builds an impression and sets a tone
My guest today is Dane Whitehurst, Creative Director of Burgopak, who designs and produces packaging for different brands and products worldwide. The business is all about translating brand values into the ‘wow’ factor.Over the years the...
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27:23
Lauren Roberts reflects on a year of working with Scott Media
Today we have a very special episode as I sit down and talk to Lauren Roberts who is my stepdaughter and has been working with me in the business for just over a year. We’re sharing the behind the scenes of what it’s like to have a new aspect i...
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20:29
Gemma Finch talks influencers and social media
My guest today is a fellow PR and marketing guru – Gemma Finch, the founder of Burford Creative.Although we work in the same field, we are not competitors, because of the different areas we live in, the variety of clients we work with, a...
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28:07
Janet Shreeve shares that people don’t know they have choices about care
Todays’ guest is Janet Shreeve of Shreeve Care Services. Janet and I have been working together for nearly two years, and it’s been an amazing time.Janet is passionate about her job, and as you’ll hear and although at retirement age, she...
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26:39
For Hayley Knight it’s passion over profits and the planet over profits every day
Today’s guest is Hayley Knight, who like me works in PR and journalism. She has been in PR for more than 10 years in a range of different jobs, from working at an in-house agency, then as a freelancer, and now running her own agenc...
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