Sam Chapman is CEO of Empower Public Relations, Chicago’s most accomplished PR firm. After implementing authentic communication techniques in his office, Sam saw his company grow exponentially and he decided to share his expertise with the world. 

Before founding Empower Public Relations, Sam was president of a venture capital firm named Parson Capital.  He also founded a consulting firm named Parson Group, which achieved Inc. Magazine's top rating as the fastest growing company in the nation in 2000 (#1 on “The Inc. 500”). The Company was sold to a British public company for $55 million in cash.

Sam’s knowledge and passion for public relations inspired him to open Empower Public Relations in 2006. With extensive expertise in television production, he knows what producers need for great segments. His far-reaching, individualized client campaigns focus on shared experiences, resulting in hundreds of millions of media impressions every year.

Not to gossip—but Sam is also married to the nation’s leading sex therapist, Dr. Laura Berman!

Bridget Sharkey is a professional writer and producer at Empower Public Relations. In her years there, she has ghostwritten a number of different books, columns, and blogs, as well as helped to produce original radio content. Bridget also creates and edits website content for Empower’s many clients.