Navigating PR Challenges: Kosi Harris’s Guide to Client Success and Media Placement

In this enlightening episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, Naketa Ren Thigpen chats with the fabulous Kosi Harris, a PR pro with over 15 years of experience. From her fashion PR beginnings to working with top brands, Kosi spills the tea on managing client expectations and building solid media relationships. She talks personal branding, networking, and navigating today’s media scene. Perfect for ambitious women and entrepreneurs, this episode is packed with real talk and tips you can actually use. Tune in for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation you won't want to miss! Time Stamps: 00:00 Rediscovered passion—the switch from fashion to hospitality. 05:40 The importance of transferable skills. 08:56 Why a scarcity mindset can get in the way of rebranding. 13:59 How service-based clients should prepare for media engagement. 18:09 The difference between paid and organic press. 21:03 Why you don't need a huge following to rebrand. 23:43 The importance of remaining authentic in the rebranding journey. More about Kosi Harris Kosi Harris is a seasoned public relations specialist with over 15 years of experience across non-profit, consumer products, and hospitality. She has represented notable clients like Leanne Mair, Every Library, Time Warner Center, and Reebok Watches. Kosi excels at amplifying brand voices and building strong media relationships, with her work featured in top publications including Essence, Harper’s Bazaar, USA Today, and The New York Times. She holds a Bachelor's in Advertising & Marketing Communication from The Fashion Institute of Technology and a Master's in New Media and Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Kosi is passionate about technology and ran a PR workshop with the Female Founder Collective last fall, highlighting her expertise in navigating challenging times. Follow Kosi Harris: http://www.kosiharris.com/ Substack: PR Tips and Tea  Instagram: @kosharris  Personal Note from Naketa: The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack. I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here. Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind. More on the BBP: Introducing Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a transformative podcast for founders & leaders who believe that building a legacy is as much about WHO you build it with as HOW you build it. Unlike our latest amazing podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, which challenges norms around self-care and growth strategies, Balance Boldly, dubbed the BBP, emphasizes the deep connections and intentional work-life balance and relationship management strategies that form the foundation for lasting impact. Amplifying the power of intimacy by demonstrating how success in the boardroom is deeply intertwined with the energy you cultivate in your personal life. On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how prioritized mental health with non-negotiable boundaries and strong relationship health help to collapse time, while rippling joy across generations. Your Review Matters! Listen & Leave