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 is joined by Michele Demsky, CEO of ArtSkills, to talk about scaling a family-owned company and stepping into legacy. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Rachel Hogan, Executive Director of the Nurture Nature Center, to talk about building something new and turning data into dialogue. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Cliff Lewis of the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors to explore current trends in real estate and what collaboration looks like in the industry. -
Melody Bradford talks with Shannon Fugate, Executive Director of the Baum School of Art, about what it looks like to lead a community art school through its centennial year. -
Melody Bradford is joined by Tony Iannelli, CEO of the Lehigh Valley Chamber, to explore the energetic presence and love for people that's guided him through life and work. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Brian Bartee to talk redevelopment of the Dixie Cup Factory and pivoting in the face of obstacles and opportunity. -
Melody Bradford sits down with Larry Holmes Jr., son of one of the world's greatest boxers, to explore what it looks like to follow a family legacy while paving your own path. -
Melody Bradford talks with Dan Moyer of the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association about his and the organization's focus on community and the experiences that guide him. -
Melody Bradford welcomes Andrew Lawler, President of Barry Isett & Associates, about how his time in the military has shaped his journey, and his push toward enormous goals. -
Melody Bradford is joined by actor, director, and producer Daniel Roebuck to explore his passion for highlighting the Lehigh Valley and its talent on the big screen.
