(Caption: Celebrating New Year’s Eve at Munyonyo Resort in Kampala, Uganda.)
The past year at Mpact PR, LLC has been a transformative journey of growth, collaboration, and impact. From amplifying underrepresented voices to advancing critical initiatives, we’re proud to help our clients tell powerful stories and create lasting change through strategic communications.
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2024 Highlights:
✨ Secured impactful features in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Politico, CNET, VOA Africa, and more, amplifying underrepresented voices.
✨Elevated CEOs and thought leaders through op-eds and interviews, shaping critical conversations in their industries.
✨Crafted industry reports and messaging strategies for groundbreaking initiatives.
✨Helped launch a new tool for U.S. businesses to promote nondiscrimination, win the trust of stakeholders, and advance responsible business practices - covered by Forbes and ImpactAlpha.
✨Launched Mpact Musings newsletter garnering new and paid subscribers; and Radical Acts Uncut podcast, celebrating resilience, creativity, and innovation. 🚀
✨Expanded services to empower clients through storytelling, social media, and strategy.
With 2025 here, we’re energized to deepen collaborations, innovate further, and forge bold partnerships. I remain grateful for our incredible team, clients, and partners who make this journey so rewarding!
The Executive Retreat for C-suite, VP leaders and established founders completely centered around the Black experience and culture
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ
Enjoy three days of social and professional experiences that include engaging opportunities to connect, executive breakout sessions, panels, a golf tournament with prize, delicious cuisine, wellness activities, a comedy performance, The PopUp (a shop for Black business commerce), The Gallery (exhibit of Black art), and more!
The full lineup of speakers, special guests, hosts, and entertainers was recently announced. Learn more on their website, IG or LinkedIn.
This is the final week to secure tickets to ONE SUITE RETREAT, so if you’re reading this and fit the bill, complete the application on their website.
Please mention my name if you apply!
Looking for a Speaker on the Power of Storytelling on your Brand or Strategic Communications?
Late 2024, I spoke to American Marketing Association members about crisis communications. Given the times, you might want to bookmark my guide on creating a rapid response playbook for your organization.
I also enjoy speaking about building your brand through storytelling and how to find creative inspiration consistently, among other topics. Please reach out directly to inquire or book me for future speaking opportunities.
🚀 Pod Alert!🎙️✨Season 1 of Radical Acts Uncut is almost wrapped! 🚀
I’ve always been fascinated by what seems like a setback can often become someone’s superpower. That’s why Radical Acts Uncut 🎙 dives deep into the moments when entrepreneurs, experts, and creatives faced life’s unexpected tests—and found the faith and inner strength to rise above.
Hosted by me, Jacqueline Lara, Radical Acts Uncut uncovers the moves and mindset shifts that transform challenges into opportunities. These conversations are about resolve, bravery, and finding beauty in the mess. And the best part? Listeners are invited to share their own radical acts in our Radical Report.
Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you stream your podcasts. Follow on IG @RadicalActsUncut for behind-the-scenes content.
Thank you to everyone who has tuned in! This podcast isn’t just about sharing radical acts—it’s about uncovering and celebrating them too. Let us know which ones have been your favorite!
🎧 Have you tuned in yet? If so, we’d love to hear what you think—leave us a review! If not, catch up wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts, and let us know your thoughts.
Before I go, here are some resources to keep you encouraged:
Books: The Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection inspired Anu Gupta to write “Breaking Bias.” Listen to our interview to learn how he turned his pain into purpose.
