Welcome to Minding Her Own Business! This week, I'm joined by Melinda Jackson, a strategic and results-driven PR expert specialized in brand elevation, media relations, and thought leadership.

In this engaging conversation, we explore the realms of public relations, entrepreneurship, and the significance of achieving a work-life balance. Melinda shares her journey from a small town in North Carolina to becoming a successful PR expert in Los Angeles and back. We discuss the challenges of corporate culture, the significance of setting boundaries, and the lessons learned from six years of running her own business.

In this episode:

• How Melinda moved to LA with $500 and no job.
• Why corporate culture often pushes employees to put work before personal health.
• How setting boundaries helps maintain mental health and work-life balance.
• Why entrepreneurs should value their work appropriately and avoid undercharging.
• How PR focuses on earning organic media coverage, not just buying ad placements.
• How AI tools can make PR work more efficient and spark new creative ideas.
• Why taking vacation days supports overall well-being and shouldn't be skipped.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with that ambitious friend who's always talking about making a big career move but feels stuck by fear or financial constraints. Melinda's story of moving to LA with just $500 and no job lined up isn't just inspiring – it's proof that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the most rewarding outcomes. She didn't wait for the "perfect" moment or a safety net; she trusted her instincts and leaped anyway.

Connect with Melinda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melindagale/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melindajacksonpr/

Website: www.melindajacksonpr.com

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