I always feel blessed and honoured whenever I have the opportunity to share my story in publications like Addicted to Success and Black Ballad. But, what brings me greater joy is the opportunity to share how I’ve done it with women like yourself
So, keep reading to learn how to get your foot in the door and, ultimately, be a consistent feature in major publications
SPOILER ALERT: the secret to your success is something you already possess because...
How many times have you shrunk or downplayed your personality? And how many times did you think doing this would help you advance in the business world? One of my earliest memories of being told I was being “too much” was the feedback I’d get on my school report cards. They often read, “Nina is great, but she talks too much.” Well, all I can say is look at me now (lol). I literally get paid to speak and coach other women to use their voices to pitch the media and tell their stories.
But I’m not the only woman who’s turned her “too much” into her superpower. I recently asked my IG community what they got in trouble for when they were younger and how they’ve turned that into their superpower as adults and businesswomen. Here are some of their responses:
Growing up in London, I quickly learned that positioning matters. For example, whenever I use the tube, and I’m in an absolute rush (this is most days), I know that the right side of the escalator is for people who are happy to coast and that I should be on the left so that I can get to the trains faster. Knowing and following this unspoken rule helps everyone get to where they need to be easier (and in one piece lol). Similarly, knowing and understanding the full potential of PR can help you get to where you want to be more efficiently. As a result, when PR is done right, it can help you:
I hear all the time that social media is toxic but I really don't find that. The reason? I'm really selective about who I follow and therefore what pops up on my timeline. This means that I typically leave social media feeling positive, having either been inspired, educated or entertained. One of the people who contributes to this is Famira Green (Community Focused Brand Coach) who recently shared a post on the 5 key differences between building an audience and building a community. Not only was it too good not to share, it really reminded me why I love PR so much. For example:
