S4E28 : Telling Your Best Story : Jessica Abo : Media Trainer and PR Expert

Jayen is excited to welcome his friend, Jessica Abo, to the show.  With a 20 year career as a journalist working at some of the top outlets, Jessica now uses her talent to help physicians, experts, entrepreneurs, C-Suite executives, authors, and celebrities share their stories with the world.  She works with clients to prepare for an on-air interview, pitch new business, or deliver a keynote, helping each person to help them develop the confidence they need to be their best selves in front of the audience.  Most of us dread public speaking, and Jessica has the tips for all of us to move beyond the fear, even how we show up on zoom everyday.Tune in to hear Jayzen’s insights on the importance of building and maintaining your network.  At the end of the day, your brand is really in service of the relationships and connections that you foster.  Continuing to nurture your network creates an army of advocates in your corner and can have a massive impact on your career.   Guest BioJessica AboMedia Trainer and PR ExpertJessica Abo is a sought-after media trainer and storytelling coach who uses her 20-plus years of journalism experience to help physicians, experts, entrepreneurs, C-Suite executives, authors, and celebrities share their stories with the world. Whether Jessica is helping her clients get ready to nail an on-air interview, pitch new business, or prepare for a keynote, she works with each person to help them develop the confidence they need to no longer fear or dread public speaking. Through her 1:1 coaching and workshops, Jessica breaks down the do's and don'ts when it comes to talking in soundbites, setting up your shot, pivoting, and pitching the press. By sharing her marketing tips, Jessica's clients leave her sessions with new ways to reach the masses and maximize their media exposure. An award-winning journalist herself, Jessica hosts her own weekly business segment on http://Entrepreneur.com and co-hosts the popular Startups in Stilettos podcast on the Entreprenista Network. Her debut book, Unfiltered: How To Be As Happy As You Look On Social Media, sold out on its first day and empowers readers with tools they can use to avoid falling into the compare-and-despair trap when they scroll online.Jessica started her public speaking career when she was 15 years old. Over the years, she has presented around the country including at TEDx, Facebook, Microsoft, Delta Airlines, WW, and the United Nations. Her speaking tours have taken her to hundreds of schools, colleges, universities, and nonprofits. She has been featured on The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, KTLA, CBS, FOX, and CNN as well as in Forbes, Fast Company, Women's Health, and more.Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand system, please visit: LeadWithyYourBrand.comTo book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: JayzenPatria.com