I’m deeply honored to receive the 2024 PRNEWS People of the Year Award for Crisis Management! My passion lies in helping people & organizations navigate challenges, build resilience & emerge stronger—& this recognition is a meaningful affirmation of that work. Thank you @PRNews!

Congratulations to Payal Patel (@AudacityComms) on being named 2025 PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards Professional of the Year! Her fearless work in crisis comms, DEI, and advocacy is redefining PR. A well-deserved honor! 🙌 #SkylineAwards #PRSAChicago #CrisisComms #Leadership

There’s no greater recognition than one that comes from your peers. 🙏🏽 Thanks to @PRSAchicago for the 2025 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 honor—& to family, friends, colleagues & mentors who continue to pour into me. Excited to celebrate at Skyline Awards on 9/25!

UN Community: Join me for this special session on public speaking & advocacy leadership—designed specifically for UNA ambassadors & global community leaders navigating today’s high-stakes environment. 🇺🇳 Register here: https://t.co/B1JouLGWMo

For my birthday this year, I’m walking to support Dress for Success—which provides confidence, coaching, & career tools that open doors & change lives. Please consider donating to my Power Walk fundraiser as a way to celebrate with me! 🥳🫶🏽 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘: https://t.co/QTxBapsiLK

One misstep in a crisis can cost your company its reputation—& your leadership its credibility. Join Audacity’s Payal Patel for a timely CHIEF webinar on building executive presence & gearing up for high-stakes moments. 📅 Tues. 6/24 | 🕥 11:30 AM CT 🔗 https://t.co/f9eUhh7l0G

Returned to @NorthwesternU this week to teach in the MSC program. It was a pleasure engaging with this year’s cohort as we unpacked the strategies behind successful digital media campaigns. As an alum of the program, it’s always an honor to come back & contribute in this way. 💜

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 wasn’t just a workshop—it was a moment of real impact. The conversations were powerful. The energy was dynamic. And the future is bright. Excited to keep championing the success of future generations of leaders! 🚀

CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE. THE ONLY IN THE LAND ❤️

We’re one week away from our free, in-person workshop for graduating women. We will cover: ☑️ Confidence building ☑️ Career planning ☑️ Job search + prep ☑️ Salary negotiation + self-advocacy 🔗: https://t.co/bbsSpDR3jo Know a recent grad in Chicago? Please share! 🎓💼🚀

Still feeling inspired after an amazing afternoon at the Dress for Success Luncheon. From stories of transformation to powerful insights shared by CEO Michele Meyer-Shipp, the day was a meaningful reminder that this org is about more than attire—it’s about building confidence. ♥️

#HappyMothersDay to my mom—a true light in my life. Her selflessness, strength & quiet leadership are the heart of our family & foundation of so much good. Thank you to every mother who gives so much of herself to lift others up. You are deeply seen & celebrated—today & always.🌷

Excited to partner with 🇺🇳 SDG 4 Ambassador to host a free workshop for women transitioning from college to career—Share with a recent grad! 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 🗓️ Wed. 5/28 ⏰ 5:30 PM–7:30 PM 📍 The Hoxton 🔗 https://t.co/LBkpS1mq5K

Small businesses power more than economies—they power dreams, communities & futures. As a Global Goals Ambassador 🇺🇳 & small biz owner, I'm passionate about uplifting SMEs & their role in inclusive economic growth. Read my new blog for #SmallBusinessWeek:

Rabha is one of more than 6 million women and girls displaced by #Sudan’s civil war. @UN_Women is working with and for women on the ground like Rabha to ensure they are central to #peace efforts. #KeepEyesOnSudan and learn more: https://t.co/tmlOcfq63V #WomenOnTheFrontlines

This week, I was invited to speak & contribute to a white paper on AI’s role in the UN’s SDGs. As the Global Goals Ambassador for #𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟴, I was proud to lead the discussion on how AI can be leveraged for economic growth—from aiding small businesses to driving sustainability.🇺🇳

🍲𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 For over a decade, I’ve helped pack meals for families around the globe at FMSC. It’s easy, impactful & a great group activity—perfect for anyone who wants to make a tangible difference in just a few hours: https://t.co/AhfwmtKgT9

🐾𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 This all-volunteer-run animal rescue always needs help walking dogs, providing transport, or caring for animals. I’ve joined a friend on dog walks, & it’s been such a joy. Help out here or at your local shelter: https://t.co/zRfeH5n0so

📚𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 As a longtime volunteer & Chicago co-chair, I’ve helped raise funds that directly support children’s access to books & critical life skills. You can join too by organizing a fun fundraising event & helping transform a child’s life: https://t.co/tTUK6M8GBO

👜𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 This week, I volunteered as a personal stylist & had the privilege of helping women feel confident & empowered as they prepare to re-enter the workforce. You can also sign up as a clothing sorter, stylist or career coach: https://t.co/NSCg4nT7fl

It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek! Volunteering has been one of the most meaningful ways I’ve found connection—to community, to purpose, & to impact. If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved, here are some amazing organizations I love & support, along with how you can help. ⬇️