Listen "PR with Purpose: Melinda Jackson on Authenticity, Burnout, and Building a Brand"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley sits down with Melinda Jackson, founder of Melinda Jackson Public Relations, to talk about building a PR agency rooted in authenticity, earned media, and organic storytelling.From her upbringing in North Carolina, to breaking into the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, Melinda shares her journey of burnout, reinvention, and creating a PR firm that champions clients she truly believes in.You’ll learn:How authenticity is becoming the new metric for PR successActionable PR tips for solopreneurs, side-hustlers, and founders on a budgetThe importance of balancing mental health with entrepreneurshipMelinda’s lessons in starting and scaling her own agencyA “Shut Up! Moment” story you won’t want to missThis episode is sponsored by PeerFounder.com — the launchpad for solopreneurs, creators, and dreamers ready to crowdfund their business ideas. PeerFounder’s crowdfunding launches October 1st!📌 Learn more about Melinda here:Website: melindajacksonpr.comInstagram: @melindajacksonprLinkedIn: Melinda Jackson🎙️ Interested in being a guest? Click Here!
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