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Founded in 2015, Nardi Media celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2025. We are a boutique firm specializing in using PR for a purpose to support important causes close to our heart and to uplift the voices of those who uplift the world. We do this every day through strategic media placements and media training.
We are a team of storytellers and journalists with deep, trusted relationships in the media. Guided by our core values—persistence, unity, proactivity, optimism, responsibility, and synergy—we champion organizations, leaders, and luminaries whose voices deserve to be heard. Our approach is more than PR; it’s PR with PURPOSE—driven by impact, authenticity, and a shared vision for a better world.
With nearly 100 years of combined experience in publicity, media relations, and pitch writing, our team of former reporters, publicists, “and producers have spent the last 10 years partnering with organizations from the Armed Services YMCA, to the March of Dimes, to the MS Society to create compelling PR campaigns that bring their message to the forefront and make an impact in both media and the world.
MEET OUR TEAM
Ashley Bernardi
Founder and CEO
Ashley Bernardi is an award-winning podcaster and author, media relations expert and trainer, and Founder and CEO of Nardi Media LLC, a full-service media relations firm specializing in media placements and training for authors, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, companies, and more. A Gold Star Daughter, Ashley brings deep empathy and purpose to her work, using storytelling as a force for connection, healing, and impact.
Under her leadership, Nardi Media was named a finalist for the “2026 Non-Profit Communications Campaign of the Year” and the “2025 Healthcare PR Campaign of the Year” by PR Daily, reflecting the firm’s commitment to delivering impactful, mission-driven campaigns. Ashley herself won “2026 CEO of the Year in Marketing, Media and Brand,” awarded by CEO School, and was recognized as a “2026 Women of Impact Finalist” by the Public Relations Society of America. She was also named a “2025 PR Professional of the Year Finalist” by PR Daily for her exceptional contributions to the communications industry.
Prior to founding Nardi Media, Ashley served as a network television news producer for nearly a decade, with credits including CBS News, energyNOW! —a nationally syndicated energy and environmental show on Bloomberg TV—and Washington Post Live. She has a passion for helping authors grow from zero exposure to household name son the New York Times Best Sellers List. Her clients have been featured in top-tier outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, TODAY, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, NPR, Fortune, Business Insider, USA TODAY, PEOPLE, TIME, CNBC, Bloomberg, Real Simple, and hundreds more.
Ashley is also a regularly featured media expert herself, appearing in Forbes, The Washington Times, Bloom TV, TinyBeans, and on the Emmy Award-winning series “The Mother Side” airing on ABC in Washington, D.C. She is also the host of the Purposeful Podcast, where she interviews inspiring leaders, bestselling authors, nonprofit executives, and changemakers who are making the world better through service, and is the author of the award-winning book Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel.
Kara Prior
Media Strategist
A “jackie of all trades,” Kara comes with nearly a decade of agency experience and a knack for storytelling across the lifestyle, celebrity and entertainment sectors. Her client roster has included the likes of global and American brands and personalities, such as lululemon, Netflix, Oscar De La Hoya, and more.
Samantha McIntyre
Media Strategist
Kathryn Lyons
Media Strategist
Kathryn Lyons is a seasoned media and communications professional with demonstrated success in the fields of Digital, Print and Broadcast Media. As a former on-camera host and personality for television and digital platforms, and a producer for creative content and storytelling, Kathryn is an expert storyteller who infuses creativity and cunning wit into the content she creates. As an alumnus of NBC Universal, Kathryn has worked on the TODAY Show and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. A native of Tampa, Florida, she received her B.A. in mass media communications from Florida State University and currently resides in Washington, D.C.
Venessa King
Media Strategist
Kipp Latham
Media Strategist
Kipp Lanham, a Supporting Publicist at Nardi Media, LLC, has extensive public affairs, health, science, building and construction, and other industry experience. He has worked in-house at nonprofits and has prior agency experience, from serving as an intern at Edelman to starting his career at Ketchum before supporting boutique agency clients at Media and Communication Strategies and building and product companies at Griffin & Co.
Samantha Jacobson
Media Strategist
Grace Otto
Media Strategist
Ann Day
Media Strategist
Ann has over 23 years of experience working for major book publishing houses and media companies, including Viking Penguin, St. Martin’s Press in New York, and National Geographic. Most recently, she served as the Publicity Director for Disney. She has developed campaigns and events for bestselling and award-winning authors, such as Elizabeth Gilbert,Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Hulk Hogan, the Kardashians, Jackie Collins, and many others.
Sally McDonald
Media Strategist
Sally MacDonald is a public relations specialist and account manager who is inspired by her clients’ passion for innovation and desire to influence change. With more than a decade of experience in the B2B and B2G technology space, she keenly understands integrated communications strategies that achieve impactful outcomes. She has a successful track record of amplifying visibility and credibility for a broad range of brands, from billion-dollar enterprises to dynamic startups.
Shannon Whiteside
Operations Manager
Shannon Whiteside brings a wealth of operational experience to Nardi Media, stemming from her diverse background in entrepreneurship and small business coaching. As the former owner of a successful coworking space, Shannon honed her skills in creating efficient and productive environments for business professionals. Her expertise is further highlighted by her authorship of a book focused on crafting a clear business vision.
Jennifer Bohdanovich
Marketing Coordinator
Jennifer Bohdanovich is a marketing and sales professional with a passion for creativity and improving ways of working. She left corporate America after 16 years to launch her own marketing consulting company to help business owners achieve their goals through smart marketing. Jennifer brings years of marketing, sales, communications, event planning and analytical capabilities to her operations, which have been featured on Good Morning Washington and the Lion Lunch Hour on Fox 5 DC.
Ruth Daniels
Social Media Manager
Ruth Daniels is a social media manager, digital marketer, and virtual assistant who helps entrepreneurs, authors, and organizations grow their online presence with confidence and clarity. With expertise in content creation, analytics, and digital strategy, Ruth partners with her clients to craft social media campaigns that not only drive engagement but also build meaningful connections and long-term trust with their audiences.
Nicole Gallo
Content Writer
Nicole Gallo is an expert brand strategist and content writer who helps companies, entrepreneurs, and business leaders win the trust of their audiences through human-centric copywriting, storytelling, and brand development. For over a decade, she has infused authenticity and originality into her clients’ branding and marketing, from crafting compelling email newsletters and blog posts to creating a distinct brand identity that embodies who they are at their core and connects them with their intended audience.
Excited to work with this team of experts?
In addition to our expert team, we also have an extensive network of specialists that we draw on to offer a fully integrated media campaign.
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Results that speak for themselves...
"The biggest piece of advice a first-time author is given is to “hire your own publicist,” but what they don’t tell you is to “hire your own Ashley.” Looking back, I don’t know how I could have released my book without Ashley & her team. We started working together before the book was published. First local TV and small blogs and as I got more seasoned and the book got closer to coming, she booked me appearances on bigger and bigger outlets.
Tracy McCubbin
“There is nothing Ashley Bernardi cannot do when it comes to media. She books top people for TV shows and national conferences and knows the business inside out. I worked closely with Ashley at the Washington Post and she is not only savvy, but great to be around. She is the always cheerful, smart voice on the other end of the phone who persuades busy people to drop everything they are doing and do what Ashley tells them.”
Mary Jordan
“I chose to use Ashley for my book publicity because of her enthusiasm and sparkling personality. I continue to choose Ashley because of her results. Nardi Media is terrific! ”
DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR
