Melody Bradford
Board of Directors; Program HostMelody Bradford is the host of Trailblazers, WDIY's weekly video podcast. She joined the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association in 2024.
Melody began her career on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, working for the internationally-renowned Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency in Corporate Communications and Account Management role. Since then, she has built a career in marketing, sales, economic development, and television production, with particular focus on helping businesses grow and thrive in the Lehigh Valley. She currently serves as a Relationship Manager for Members 1st Federal Credit Union, and before then worked with PBS39 and created and co-produced the EMMY award-winning show, Lehigh Valley Rising, whose focus was on businesses and leaders that are making an impact regionally and around the world. She's excited to be a part of the WDIY Board of Directors, working in service to the mission of the organization.
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Melody Bradford sits down with Mike Assad, a financial advisor who believes money should be viewed as a tool rather than the only goal in life. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Bishop Alfred Schlert, the fifth Bishop of Allentown, to examine what leadership looks like in a faith-driven role. -
Melody Bradford talks with Luis Campos, Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Easton, about leading a growing city through ups and downs. -
Melody Bradford is joined by Chris Martin IV, the sixth generation to lead the legendary guitar company that's made a home right here in Nazareth, PA. -
Melody Bradford talks with Vicki Doule of Capital Blue Cross about career pivots, prioritizing community, and both professional and personal growth. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Bruce Haines, Managing Partner of the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, for a glimpse inside his fight to preserve a piece of local history. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Martin Till, CEO of HNL Lab Medicine, to explore how a winding career journey and comfort with change led him to the Lehigh Valley. -
Melody Bradford is joined by author John Marzano to explore his career pivot from branding and marketing to writing a fiction trilogy set in Italy. -
Melody Bradford talks with Alison Conklin, a photographer and storyteller who's channeled her experience with heart disease into storytelling and community. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Dr. Renato Lajara, the new superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District, to explore his vision for the district and its students, families, and staff.
