Eddie Francis

01/06/2025

🎙️ Microphone Monday

As I prep for the next phase of Enrollify's "I Wanna Work There!," I'm reflecting on Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe's thoughts about R.E.S.T. (a great acronym she created).

One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation is that taking time to reflect reminds us of our purpose. That, in turn, re-energizes us to be better versions of both who we are and what we are.

Check out the interview:

Eddie Francis chats with Kim Gordon about the spirit of R.E.S.T.: Reflecting, reEnergizing, Strategizing, and Thriving.

01/04/2025

has been preempted until 2:30 CT. Join the livestream at wbok1230.com. See you then!

NEWS TALK

01/01/2025

🗣️ Closing out 2024 with this Talkin’ Tuesday thought.

Public speaking isn’t about your being on stage.

It’s about communicating a message that you believe is so important that you have a burning desire to share it with the masses.

12/30/2024

🎙️ Microphone Monday

We have liftoff for on WBOK 1230AM! It's our fourth week of New Orleans' newest radio talk show. Many thanks to our producer Jared Braud.

Following up on last week's message about the importance of using the microphone responsibly, I've been honored to have three great, credible voices talk about economics, public policy and charitable giving, respectively: Dr. Gregory Price, professor of economics from University of New Orleans; Dr. Robert Collins, professor of urban studies and public policy from Dillard University; and Dr. Halima Leak Francis, director of the John Lewis Public Administration Program in Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement.

On Saturday, Dr. Eugene Bernard Lee-Johnson, assistant professor of political science at Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA, will visit to help us understand politics--what exactly it is, how it works, and what guides people's political behaviors.

If you're interested, check out last week's show about charitable giving here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AhbfuWsG1/

12/30/2024

I haven’t really posted anything here about my marketing and communications work, so here it is.

It was a pleasure working with Percy Marchand and to grab media opportunities for WinterFest504 and working with them on Boo!Dat504 in October.

It’s been great to see him spreading the word about his community service.

12/28/2024

What a beautiful night! and I connected with my Uncle Greg and Aunt Cheryl to help them celebrate the chartering of the Slidell Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi!

And came THROUGH in true D9 brotherhood to celebrate, too! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤙🏽

Finally got a throw-it-up pic with that smooth neo and .

As for these other pics, let’s just say I had a goooood time with fam. 😂😂😂

SALUTE!

12/27/2024

This article explains why I'm so passionate about employer branding in higher education ( ), why I launched "I Wanna Work There!" on the Enrollify Podcast Network and why I started Edify Ventures, LLC.

A great employer brand for colleges and universities builds more marketing firepower to better serve students. Enjoy the read.

"An employer’s brand is their reputation"

In today’s competitive job market, where candidates have begun to act more like consumers, employer brand is crucial in attracting and retaining talent

12/23/2024

🎙️Microphone Monday is a message this week.

So, you want to start a podcast, you’re an influencer or you’re a mass comm major who’s looking forward to that big on-air break.

Here’s what a broadcast veteran of nearly 30 years has to say about the power of that microphone.

12/20/2024

She’s beautiful in every single way, and today is her birthday!

Happy birthday, Halima! 😘

12/20/2024

Thursday Thought

What you are my draw attention. But who you are always tells the real story.

12/19/2024

🗒️ Wisdom Wednesday

How leaders behave impacts your organization's reputation as an employer. This is especially a big deal in higher education where the brand lives and breathes on campus on a daily basis.

So, how the president, VPs, AVPs, deans, department chairs, directors, etc. treat their people MATTERS.

In higher ed, we're in the people business--full stop.

Understanding this, my friends, is how your campus can attract and keep the best faculty and staff.

12/18/2024

🗣️ VERY late Talkin’ Tuesday post.

Sing a song before your talk, presentation, or meeting. I take my public speaking clients through a series of warm-ups, but another great way to warm up is to sing one of your favorite songs!

Singing strengthens your vocal cords while enunciating the lyrics helps with articulation. By the way, rapping is great for articulation—the more of a hip hop style, the better.

Don’t worry, this isn’t for a talent show, so your warm-up doesn’t have to be perfect.

12/16/2024

🎙️ Gratitude post.

Saturday was the first episode of my new radio show . I’ve been wanting a radio show for more than two decades.

But it means more to have had affirming voices present since I first opened a microphone 28 years ago.

As a mass communication professional, I take seriously this opportunity to deliver credible information and uplifting perspectives to the public about the everyday issues that impact our lives.

12/15/2024

Had company on my walk/run today.

12/15/2024

With The Speaker Lab – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

12/15/2024

First episode of is in the books. My first guest was Dr. Gregory Price, professor of economics from University of New Orleans.

Go WBOK 1230AM to check out our conversation about how the economy works.

12/12/2024

Thursday Thought.

Finding joy in our work doesn't mean that we're constantly "happy." There are days that will be frustrating beyond understanding.

Finding joy in our work means that we experience purpose, dignity, and fulfillment in what we do even when times get tough.