https://janetgericke.com/ I'm Janet Gericke, a podcaster, communications professional, thespian, avid reader, and sometimes crafter. My podcast is a series of differently themed podcast episodes. INSPIRE, a series of conversations with inspiring people who I hope will also inspire you. INSIDE PR is a Q&A series with PR practitioners and industry-aligned professionals, answering the questions we put to them. JANET GENERALLY SPEAKING NPOS finds out how a non-profit came to be, how they work, what their purpose is, and how they can be contacted. Join me, won't you? LinkedIn: Janet Gericke https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetgericke/ Self-Improvement en Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:46:26 +0200 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:09:16 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 J Gericke no Janet Gericke Yearly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p239/logo_7951_20251022_113033_1400.jpeg https://janetgericke.com/ I'm Janet Gericke, a podcaster, communications professional, thespian, avid reader, and sometimes crafter. Pint Size Media episodic Pint Size Media social@pintsizemedia.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1668621 https://iono.fm/e/1668621 Gail on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-schimmel-9366b255/
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ARB Website: https://www.arb.org.za/ LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:44:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: What type of complaints are you receiving at the ARB? 0 0 Janet Gericke full 4:51 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1668594 https://iono.fm/e/1668594 Gail Schimmel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-schimmel-9366b255/
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SAPG website: https://www.sapg.co.za/ LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: What rules apply to advertising in a podcast 0 0 Janet Gericke full 4:15 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1667738 https://iono.fm/e/1667738 Gail Schimmel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-schimmel-9366b255/
ARB website: https://www.arb.org.za/ LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:43:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: Do the rules for advertising apply to advertorial 0 0 Janet Gericke full 2:04 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1663000 https://iono.fm/e/1663000 LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: Is It OK to DM a Journalist on Social Media? 0 0 Janet Gericke full 4:12 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1662999 https://iono.fm/e/1662999 LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: Do Journalists Leave Their Desks? 0 0 Janet Gericke full 4:30 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1658410 https://iono.fm/e/1658410 LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +0200 0 0 Talking NPOs: BarkingMad SA working to save lives everyday 0 0 Janet Gericke full 44:46 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1655970 https://iono.fm/e/1655970 LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: PR and Social Media Where is the Disconnect 0 0 Janet Gericke full 7:10 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1654571 https://iono.fm/e/1654571 LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:59:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: Pitching call vs Email 0 0 Janet Gericke full 7:14 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1652342 https://iono.fm/e/1652342 LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: How do you build media relationships? 0 0 Janet Gericke full 10:09 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1651412 https://iono.fm/e/1651412 Sam Perry from SJ Perry PR answers the question, which serves as a reminder for those who have been in the industry for a long time and provides understanding for those who are new to the industry or studying.

The Inside PR Series of the Janet Generally Speaking Podcast asks questions relevant to the PR industry.

Links:
https://janetgericke.com/
https://www.sjperrypr.co.za/ LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0200 0 0 Inside PR Q&A: What is PR? 0 0 Janet Gericke full 5:59 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1630191 https://iono.fm/e/1630191 Gen talks about growing up around business, finding her way through marketing and education, and why she never stopped studying while building her career. They discuss women in business, confidence, mentorship and the value of staying calm and clear-headed when things don’t go to plan.
From franchising and childcare to navigating corporate life and COVID, this is a grounded, honest conversation full of perspective and lived experience. LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:29:00 +0200 0 0 Inspired: Genevieve Allen on Leadership, Learning and Staying Calm When Things Go Wrong 0 0 Janet Gericke full 35:15 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1611590 https://iono.fm/e/1611590
In this episode, we chatted about her childhood writing stories, her journey to becoming a lawyer and an author and finally, we discover what she is listening to in her car!

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For more about Yasmine’s businesses, visit 5Inc https://5inc.co.za/ and EcoSpirit https://ecogifts.co.za/ Janet Generally Speaking Podcast · LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:34:00 +0200 0 0 Inspired: Committed to sustainability and activism with Yasmine Miemiec 0 0 Janet Gericke full 26:56 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1319959 https://iono.fm/e/1319959
You can listen to Mo’s podcasts wherever you get your podcasts:
My Country Needs Me and We Are Storytellers
Website: https://www.momalele.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mo-malele-4b210138/ LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Inspired: Listen to understand, not answer: Mo Malele talks about listening to hear, culture, and poetry. 0 0 Janet Gericke full 53:57 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1317426 https://iono.fm/e/1317426
For more about Projeni’s business, visit https://www.exposuremarketing.co.za/ and https://www.mamamagic.co.za/ LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Inspired: Communicating, collaborating and networking with Projeni Pather 0 0 Janet Gericke full 36:11 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1315390 https://iono.fm/e/1315390
You can listen to Melanie’s podcasts wherever you get your podcasts, or click this link to choose your platform:
Grounded - https://pod.link/grounded
The Reading Room - https://pod.link/read
SA People - https://pod.link/sapeople LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Inspired: Dancing to the Beat of Your Own Drum: Melanie Walker shares her journey as a freelancer 0 0 Janet Gericke full 33:43 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1312745 https://iono.fm/e/1312745 Janet chats with Jodene Shaer about her journey as an entrepreneur to realising her passion and purpose while helping others find theirs. Jodene shares what brought her to be a nomad, taking her business on the road. She shares with us the trauma of COVID, a company that suddenly lost many clients, and the difficult decision she faced. Finally, we hear what song she is dancing to in the quick-fire questions.
For more about Jodene, visit https://lifeology.biz/ www.janetgenerallyspeaking.com · LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Inspired: Navigating Life's Transitions with Jodene Shaer 0 0 Janet Gericke full 50:14 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1310672 https://iono.fm/e/1310672
For more about Marylou’s business, visit www.clear-path.co.za. LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Inspired: Behind the Scenes with Marylou Bawden 0 0 Janet Gericke full 31:34 Janet Generally Speaking https://iono.fm/e/1298198 https://iono.fm/e/1298198 INSPIRE, a series of conversations with inspiring people who I hope will also inspire you.
INSIDE PR is a Q&A series with PR practitioners and industry-aligned professionals, answering the questions we put to them.
JANET GENERALLY SPEAKING NPOS finds out how a non-profit came to be, how they work, what their purpose is, and how they can be contacted.
Join me, won't you?
LinkedIn: Janet Gericke https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetgericke/ LinkedIn]]> Self-Improvement Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:46:00 +0200 0 0 Coming Soon! 0 0 Janet Gericke trailer 1:04 Janet Generally Speaking