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

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     Free Guide - Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/ Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethewolfnow  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geneabarnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/geneabarnes    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.