frankly… Episode 85: A Lot Has Changed (and Stayed the Same) Since 2016 
Rachel and Dan revisit 2016 and unpack a decade of transformation in communications, trust and…
Nina ScarpelliFebruary 19, 2026
frankly… Episode 84: Economic Growth Requires Education, Not Just Investment 
Rachel and Dan chat with Christine Roeder about Michigan’s economic development, mobility and people-centered growth.
Nina ScarpelliFebruary 4, 2026
frankly… Episode 83: Integration Doesn’t Need More Budget, Just Better Strategy 
Rachel chats with Emily Hebert to reveal how early planning and authentic storytelling strengthen 2026…
Nina ScarpelliDecember 11, 2025
frankly… Episode 82: Digital Wellness is About Presence, not Productivity 
Rachel and Dan chat with Ashley Fahey about digital wellness, screen-free connection and building real-life…
Nina ScarpelliNovember 25, 2025
frankly… Episode 81: Creativity Builds More Than Brands 
Rachel and Dan talk with Taylor Mae about designing community-building events, operationalizing creativity and launching…
Nina ScarpelliNovember 14, 2025
frankly… Episode 80: Content is at the Center of it All 
Rachel and Dan talk with JT Ramsay about social alignment, blogs, and authentic content that…
Nina ScarpelliOctober 31, 2025
frankly… Episode 79: Communications’ Newest Role is Chief Conscience Officer 
Rachel and Dan chat with Chris Barger about leading with conscience, trust and impact in…
Nina ScarpelliOctober 17, 2025
frankly… Episode 78: Marketing Can’t Be an Afterthought 
Rachel and Dan chat with Rohan Repale on vehicle innovation, EVs, in-car audio and why…
Nina ScarpelliOctober 2, 2025
frankly… Episode 77: Cars, conversations and community at the Detroit Auto Show 
Rachel and Dan chat with Sam Klemet on how the Detroit Auto Show is evolving…
Nina ScarpelliSeptember 19, 2025
Pop Culture & PR Collide: Lessons From the Swift-Kelce Engagement & The Summer I Turned Pretty 
Pop culture is no longer a side channel for marketers but a strategic lever, as…
Nina ScarpelliSeptember 11, 2025
