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The public relations industry often falls victim to several myths and misconceptions that contribute to it being a best-kept secret. These common false beliefs also hold you back from pitching to the media because you don’t think you’re ready or big enough, Reader. I break down the leading five I see keeping people from growth on my podcast, so click here to listen to the new episode released this week. 💰 Get in Oprah Daily AND get paid?! A couple of years ago, Oprah Magazine transitioned to...

Holy smokes friends. The COVID got me baddddd. I’ve never been so sick before in my life, but I’m slowly getting back to normal, so here we are. Stop Holding Yourself Back Ever dreamed of becoming a household name but don’t quite know how to snag that spotlight online, in print, on TV, or as a podcast guest? Here are three common hurdles that might be holding you back from regular media exposure: Which one resonates with you? 👉🏻 PROBLEM NO. 1 You might think you need a publicist to get...

Wow, baby! A lot has happened since we last chatted. I went to Madrid, my first European trip to see Taylor Swift. TWICE. Yep! On night one, we looked to see how much it would be to return and see her in the rafters. After fees, it was just $300! 👉🏻 Click here to see my floor view. 👀 Peep my Eras Tours highlight too! Fun fact: While I was there, I was on the other side of the camera doing lots of interviews in English, and my attempted Spanish, on the topic of so many Americans traveling...

It’s been a minute. I’ve been a busy bee with a new role as the PR and Communications Manager at StoryBlok - a company that has a culture I am obsessed with. It literally checks all the boxes. #luckyme I’m still filling up every Little Free Library I spot. (Watch here!) I also hosted a non-profit event to help get dogs adopted. I even made the front page for being the emcee. I’m practicing my violin every week. And you can catch me this coming Sunday on Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew on Fox...

Uh, I made a few mistakes in my last email. The biggest was sending people to my new freebie of what to do after earning media exposure… and having the PDF undeliverable Thankfully, I got some nice emails alerting me to the issue and it was fixed. Then… in the image I made promoting that freebie, I had a typo. The email I got alerting me to that was not so kind. I wrote about it on LinkedIn. Click here to see how it unfolded. Press Releases Suck The header on my website reads: “We don’t write...

Holy smokes, it’s a busy week… but I didn’t want to leave you hanging this Thursday morning. Just after midnight, I got back from Palm Springs where I spoke at ALT Summit with a bunch of ah-mazing women entrepreneurs and creators. Hello to all the new friends I met there! And today, I’m off to New York City to shoot a segment in the morning for Health Uncensored! with Dr. Drew. Yes, that’s South Florida > Palm Springs > South Florida > New York City > South Florida in six days. Saturday, I’m...

I saw this post on LinkedIn and said, I had to share this with the people in my Media Mentoring Program, so I did. Then I thought, let me send this out to my email list. So here it is… Is that not crazy valuable?! For tips on coming up with great subject lines, scroll to the bottom! Secret Success Method Used by Oprah & Einstein My good friend Chelsea Krost has created something so unique and special, I had to share it with you. It’s called The Mind. Brand. Biz Power Pack. It's not your...

I want to give a special shoutout to ChatGPT for playing an unexpected role in my latest adventure. Here’s the story: A forward-thinking organizer was on the lookout for a speaker for an upcoming event in Dallas, Texas. Instead of the usual route, he asked ChatGPT for suggestions on who would make a captivating speaker about marketing. And guess what? My name popped up in the conversation! Thanks AI! This is a testament not just to technology's power to connect us but also to the undeniable...

I’m in Salt Lake City! It’s my first time visiting and I’m in and out in a matter of two days. I’m shooting the on-location part of a segment for Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew… and I bought a jacket for the occasion. Check it out here. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Ever feel like you're stuck in the slow lane on the highway to learning? Jim Kwik has a game-changing strategy to supercharge your learning journey! If you haven’t read his book, Limitless, I HIGHLY suggest it. Here are his three...

I just got back from Dallas, Texas this week where I was shooting a segment I’m producing for Health Uncensored! With Dr. Drew. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when I flub my words, haha. This was also my first time ordering a neck pillow for my travels, and I LOVE this one because when I turn it sideways, it’s a legit pillow! While I’m on the travel topic, these are my go-to travel pants… and wear everyday pants since I have them in five colors now. So comfy! Next week, I’m...

Media coverage is super easy when a national producer reaches out to you out of the blue, right? That’s what happened to me after I started working on some Super Bowl party decorations. Of course, the theme was Taylor Swift. When I posted my BINGO cards on TikTok, someone took notice and sent me a DM to be included in her story about my Super Bowl era. The moral of the story? Overpost it all. You never know who could see it. My NEW Website Is anyone really happy with their website? I feel...