81. PR, self-trust, and showing up as you with Melanie Whittaker

This week’s chat with Mel is all about visibility, PR, and showing up in your marketing as the person you actually are. We get into how she overcame her own fear of being seen, why the messy chapters of your story are the thing that makes you connective (not the polished bits), and the simple mind-mapping exercise she has clients do before every podcast interview. If you’ve been thinking about doing more PR this year, this one’s for you.What we get into:* Why the messy bits of your story (the divorce, the pivot, the moment you almost quit) are actually your PR gold* The three-day rule for duvet days, and how Mel keeps consistent when she’s not feeling it* The one exercise to do before every podcast interview so you don’t show up wooden and nervousAbout Mel:Melanie Whittaker is a Public Relations consultant. She helps people weave their story into their marketing. By widening the net she gets them featured on podcasts, magazines, newspapers and Digital TV. Your story is powerful and Melanie helps you share it with the world.Links from this episode:* Website: youareyourmarketing.com* Threads: @youareyourmarketing======================💌 Want this podcast, more design nuggets as well as a nosey at what's cooking behind the scene delivered straight to your inbox? studiocoya.com/newsletter📱 Let's be friends on Instagram: instagram.com/studiocoya This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit studiocoya.substack.com