The Value of Sharing Your Professional Experiences with Komal Shah Kapoor, Ph.D.
Komal Shah Kapoor, Ph.D.
Paying it forward doesn’t always have to mean a monetary act of kindness. Sometimes, candid career advice and making connections can be infinitely more valuable to students searching for or starting their careers.
In today’s episode, Melissa speaks with public relations professor and the founder of SpeakerPost, Komal Shah Kapoor, Ph.D., about why it’s impactful to share advice from your professional journey with students and young professionals.
About Dr. Kapoor:
Komal Kapoor is a public relations professor at Pepperdine University and the founder of SpeakerPost, a platform that connects educators with industry professionals for guest speaking opportunities in high school and college classrooms. With a background spanning global marketing, media, and entrepreneurship, her work focuses on mentorship, relationship-building, and helping students feel more confident and prepared as they enter professional environments.
Connect with Dr. Kapoor on LinkedIn
Topics covered:
Dr. K’s passion for connecting students and industry professionals
Student’s perspective on PR and communications
Feedback from students
How students utilize AI for advice
What Dr. K wishes pros knew about young professionals
How to advise the future generation of PR professionals with SpeakerPost
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