Latina PR veteran, podcaster and multicultural marketing expertMelissa Vela-Williamson has released her first book, “Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All PR Pros Should Know.” The book provides experience-based insights to help aspiring students, transitioning journalists, and marketers from all backgrounds enter and navigate today’s PR field successfully. Her book is meant to bridge the gap between classroom and career, showing up-and coming professionals how to avoid detrimental mistakes and excel from day one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices