Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast

Are your pitches just sitting in your drafts waiting for you to press send? I've been there too, like so many of us have, and I want to help your pitches move from the drafts folder to sent! Sending out a new pitch can be nerve wracking, especially if you're not feeling 100% confident. I find that people often get through what they think of as the hard part– coming up with ideas, building their me...

This week I am so excited to be chatting with Rachael Meyers, founder of The Collective Co, a coworking space for Boston women to work, gather, collaborate and feel a greater sense of self-worth.  Rachael grew up on the Massachusetts South Shore and after a ten year hiatus living and working in NYC, she and her husband decided to move back to raise their family. As a mother working from home she q...

Are you ready to pitch your brand for media coverage, but not sure where to send that first pitch? On this week's episode, I'm diving into what to look for before you pitch a publication. Questions about this topic have been coming up a lot in the PR Bootcamp which will be opening again this fall, so I wanted to share some tips with my Quotable Podcast audience as well. If you've been thinking abo...

In this week's episode, I got to talk with Renee Perkins, CEO and Founder of Nantucket Island Marketing (NIM). NIM is an east coast digital marketing agency that provides growth-driven marketing solutions which connect small businesses with their target customers that was founded in 2020, right after the pandemic hit. We got to chat about what inspired her to launch her business and hear how she h...

On this week's episode I have the chance to talk to Sammy Handler, the Artist and Founder of Kicks by Sammy. We get to hear about how she turned her sneaker-painting side hustle in college, into a thriving, boot-strapped, custom accessories business. Tune in to hear how she went from an emerging artist and college student to a successful entrepreneur and CEO.   In this episode you will hear:   -Ho...

Are you ready to pitch your story for media coverage but unsure who exactly to reach out to? You're not alone. I've been getting this question a lot lately in our PR Bootcamp, so I wanted to take some time to share some tried and true tips to help you know exactly who to pitch and why so that your story is able to be heard. -The 3 main types of people you may need to reach at a publication -How to...

In this week's episode we hear from Melissa Boloña, Founder and CEO of Beauty and the Broth, a shelf stable, subscription based bone and vegetable broth business.  Melissa is former a model and actress, that has graced magazine covers, worked with the world's best makeup artists, and sampled every top beauty product out there, yet she still credits bone broth as her #1 beauty secret. After falling...

Have you ever run your own online course or participated in a group program? There are pluses to both formats of online learning, and I personally have loved both in different instances. In this week's episode I am diving into the behind the scenes of why I redesigned our previously self-paced DIY PR course into a new, more hands-on group program, and how that has brought better results for not on...

In this episode we hear from Amy Welsman, Founder and CEO of PAUME, a luxury skincare brand for hands, featuring products including an Antibacterial Gel, Exfoliating Hand Cleanser, and Probiotic Hand Balm. PAUME is Certified plastic neutra, vegan, and cruelty free, and has been seen on celeb Instagram accounts, like Adele. Amy takes an innovative approach with PAUME to really elevate the hand hygi...

This week I am diving into some of my favorite podcast pitches that I've received recently, what made them stand out, and what you can learn from them. As a PR agency owner and the host of the Quotable Podcast, I not only send pitches for clients, but receive podcast pitches regularly. I wanted to share a little about being on the receiving end of a pitch and how that can impact the way you send y...

Erica Werber, founder of Literie Candle, joins me on today's 100th episode! She launched what she thought was a pandemic hobby with the help of her kids scent sampling while remote learning and planned to then return to her normal career. However Literie sold over 10,000 candles in just nine months after launching. Literie's inspiration and branding is like a love letter to NYC with scents for dif...

Are you ready to set your Q2 business goals? A key ingredient in driving business success is planning ahead, so I wanted to share some tips with you of how I have been goal setting in order to grow my business as a PR Agency Owner, Online Course Director, and Editor in Chief of Quotable Magazine. I want to help you set your Q2 goals in a way that drives your business forward.   In this episode you...

On this week's episode I got to chat with Tiffany A. Washington, the founder and CEO of Transformation 7. Tiffany is a televised businesses and education expert who helps individuals and entities amplify their brand and accelerate their goals by mastering their credibility and visibility. She has used her background as a school principal and educator to tap into those skills to create courses, pro...

A thriving service based business is built on your ability to bring on new clients and to retain existing clients. So I wanted to share with you ways I have learned to strengthen client relationships for long term success that I've learned over the last 9 years as a PR agency owner.   In this episode you will learn: -The right mindset for building client relationship  -Simple ways to connect perso...

It's the Quotable Podcast 3rd anniversary and in this week's episode we hear from Kristine Resendes, Founder & CEO of Social Thrive, a full service digital marketing agency. Social Thrive builds custom digital marketing strategies that help businesses thrive online. Powered by innovation, analytics, creativity, and topped off with a personal touch. They are a Boston Based agency with two national...

Everyone has heard that honesty is the best policy, but did you know that applies in your business PR efforts as well? We all want to have a successful business, yet we don't need to sacrifice honesty and integrity to get there. In fact, in your business and PR efforts, honesty can set you apart from the rest and bring longevity in your brand's reputation.   In this episode you will hear:   -Why i...

Speaker, business coach and entrepreneur, Sherese Shy-Homes, aka The Business Doula joined us for this week's episode. With a master's degree in business and a history of work with the IRS in tax and auditing, she has perfected a unique approach to creating actionable solutions for her life and business coaching clients. Now she is helping clients learn how to monetize their expertise, build their...

There's a difference between people and brands who truly seem magnetic and get people around them excited, and people who don't. Have you ever started to do PR outreach for your brand but felt like something was holding you back? It's probably related. In this episode, I am diving into the mindset things that can hold you back, and discussing the importance of feeling fully prepped, in both mindse...

Rossalvi Marte founder and CEO of Marte and Co, a New York Marketing and Business Consulting agency for both premium service and product based companies, as well as B2B companies. Marte and Co. offers one agency for multiple business needs, everything from branding all the way to marketing and sales. Rossalvi uses her unique background from growing up in the Dominican Republic and studying busines...

Chelsea Kim, is the co-founder and head of operations at Bella Loves Me, the first banking service powered by love.  Chelsea helped launch Bella during the pandemic, based on the purpose of creating a conversational banking experience. Bella currently offers checkings and savings accounts, but with a unique twist. Bella is all about helping your relationship with money every  more fun while giving...

Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward are the co-founders of the multi-faceted influencer and PR agency, Shine. After launching Shine PR January 2015, the team quickly saw the opportunity to fill a void in the influencer landscape. In November 2015, Shine Influencers was born, built to serve as a resource for brands and marketing/PR agencies with one-on-one talent management and campaign strategy consultin...

Are you an expert in your field, but nobody knows your expertise?  People are looking for proof, and I want to help you show them what you're worth. Listen in for tips on how to use PR to position yourself for expert status.   In this episode you will hear:   -Why being an expert in your field is important -How  being an expert allows you to help people beyond your current clients  -What are the r...

Carrie Sporer, co-founder of SWAIR Showerless shampoo, is joining me today to talk about founding a hair care product for people that work out as an alternative to dry shampoo. We dive into what it's like to create a product when you have no background in that industry, smart ways to invest your time & money when launching a new product, and the importance of brand building.   Listen in to hear ho...

Are you ready to secure media features on your brand or business but not sure how to know who exactly to pitch at each publication, or what exactly to pitch them in order to make it happen? There are some tips and tricks to get familiar with in terms of what to look for and what to keep in mind to make sure you're pitching the right person the right thing. Listen in for tips on how to do this to g...

Katherine and Katie from the 411k Podcast and Book Club joined me for this week's episode for an amazing chat on financial wellness. Their mission is to take the fear and shame out of talking about money and making it an approachable topic for women. Not talking about money is costing women money and it's time to get the conversation started.   Listen in to hear the things you have control over fo...