#83 Your Past Struggles Could be the Reason Your Business Succeeds with Publicist, Andrea Pass

Be The Wolf

When you’re deep in the struggle it’s hard to imagine that something good will come out of it.

In this episode of Be the Wolf, Genea and guest Andrea Pass, a seasoned PR expert with her own company, delve into how overcoming tough situations can lay the foundation for future success. Andrea shares her personal experience of working under a bully boss for eight years before finally stepping into her own power as an entrepreneur.

They dive deep into the challenges of overcoming losing security, the importance of establishing authority through PR, and the significance of building your business step-by-step.

This episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for entrepreneurs on how to cultivate courage, break free from an employee mindset, and confidently put themselves out there. From handling press interviews to the psychological shift needed to make the leap into entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with actionable tips and inspirational anecdotes.

00:00 Starting a Business: The First Steps

01:40 Introduction to Andrea Pass and Her PR Journey

02:26 The Importance of Public Relations

03:12 Building Authority as an Entrepreneur

05:35 Andrea's Early Career and Passion for PR

07:58 The Traditional Work Environment

09:07 The Impact of the Pandemic on Entrepreneurship

11:13 Facing a Bully Boss

15:03 The Breaking Point and Realization

19:07 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

22:48 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success

30:54 Balancing Work and Personal Life

31:47 The Importance of Self-Care

34:30 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Health Insurance

37:33 Loving What You Do

43:43 Building Confidence and PR Skills

49:14 Defining Success on Your Own Terms

54:49 Finding Happiness in Your Career

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Connect with Andrea:

Website https://andreapasspr.com/

Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/AndreaPassPublicRelations/

Instagram handle https://www.instagram.com/Andrea_Pass_PR/

Twitter https://x.com/NJ_Andrea

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-pass/

Appointment Link https://calendly.com/andreapasspublicrelations/public-relations-consultation?month=2024-10

Andrea Bio:

Andrea is a contributing author to the new book, "Heart-Centered Marketing: Proven Strategies that

Naturally Attract and Nurture Clients."

Andrea Pass is the expert at booking clients on podcast interviews as well as features, quotes and

reviews in digital media, broadcast, print and more. She creates and implements public relations

campaigns in a wide range of categories including consumer products, lifestyle, business-to-business,

education, health/wellness/fitness, beauty, food, authors, non-profits and more. Andrea Pass Public

Relations has an expertise in national, regional and local media relations outreach. Her strength in

relationships coupled with her knowledge of the ever-growing media base results in securing top tier,

targeted media placements to increase brand awareness, reputation management and sales for

established businesses and growing entrepreneurs alike.