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 welcomes Tara Zrinski, the incoming Northampton County Executive, and the first woman to ever hold that role. -
Melody Bradford talks with Keith Flickinger of the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage about the adventure of restoring vintage cars. -
Melody Bradford is joined by John Grogan, author of Marley and Me, to share how the release of the instant Best Seller 20 years ago changed his life. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Hasanna Birdsong, CEO of Lehigh Valley Public Media, to discuss why she chooses to lead a public media nonprofit at this moment. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Jared Mast of the Greater Easton Development Partnership to explore how he leads a team working to build pride among Easton residents. -
Melody Bradford talks with Rea Ann Silva, the creator of Beautyblender, to explore the process of creating a brand new category in the beauty industry. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Brett Smith, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lehigh University about their mentorship of business in all phases. -
Melody Bradford is joined by Ray Bridgeman to talk about his work with the Lehigh County Bar Association, Bridgeman Strategic Concepts, Network Magazine, and the Do It For Dom Focus Foundation. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Michelle Zenie Rounds, Executive Director of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, to talk about being fueled by lived experience. -
Melody Bradford talks with Ken Szydlow, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of St. Luke's, about some of his impactful work and his leadership methods.
