Small Business PR
For any small business owner or entrepreneur who wants to get more visibility and brand recognition without any PR experiences, the Small Business PR podcast is the place for you. With untraditional yet proven strategies to help you hack your own PR and marketing without ads or agencies, this podcast will give you a roadmap to go from unknown to legendary, regardless of how "early" or "small" your business is. Join us every week as our host, Gloria Chou, award-winning small business PR expert to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide, helps you uncover your roadblocks, find your press-worthy angle, and unlock your greatest potential as the purpose-driven leader you already are. With interviews with top-tier journalists, diverse founders, and purpose-driven subject experts, this podcast will be your rocket fuel to getting your brand in front of thousands of customers who like and trust you. The best part? You don't need to have any "industry connections" or a huge budget to position yourself as the sought-after industry authority you know you are! Join us for the #1 PR Masterclass to learn the 3 step method to landing media features in 30 days at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass
Episodes
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I share why right now is the golden window of opportunity for small businesses to land press, boost SEO, and get discovered on AI search before the competition.
We’re in what I call the holy trifecta—gift guide season, the rise of AI-driven product recommendations, and the explosion of free, easy-to-use AI tools that make PR faster than ever.
If you’re a product-based founder who wants t...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I reveal why right now is the golden opportunity for small businesses to land major press—without hiring an expensive PR agency.
We’re talking about gift guides, AI search visibility, and free PR tools that make pitching faster and easier than ever. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start PR, this is it.
Whether you’re a product-based founder, a one-person shop, or a bu...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I break down how small business founders can get featured in gift guides—without paying for ads, without hiring a PR agency, and without sending endless free samples.
If you’re a product-based business owner, maker, or subscription box founder looking for cost-free press opportunities, this episode is your step-by-step guide to landing coverage in holiday gift guides, seasonal roundups,...
What if the very thing holding your business back isn’t strategy or followers—but the fear of being seen? In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I sit down with Stacey Brass-Russell—Broadway performer turned transformational business coach and host of Passionate & Prosperous. With a career spanning show business, yoga, and entrepreneurship, Stacey has mastered the art of showing up unapologetically and teaching others h...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I sit down with John Wang—award-winning author of Big Asian Energy, keynote speaker, podcast host, and educator—whose mission is to help people break through inner blocks and be fully seen for their genius.
John shares his journey as an immigrant and Asian-Canadian entrepreneur navigating assimilation, self-promotion, and the pressure to “blend in.” What started as burnout and even a he...
In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria opens up about a $5,000 business event that left her with more questions than answers—and why she believes it’s time for small business owners to redefine success on their own terms.
After investing in travel, accommodations, and the ticket itself, she expected a transformative learning experience. Instead, she was met with high-pressure sales tactics, lack of diversity, and a...
In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, I sit down with Kim Behzadi, founder of Read It & Eat—a purpose-driven food and book subscription box that fights hunger with every purchase.
Launched from her bedroom after losing her job during the pandemic, Kim bootstrapped her business with no investors, no PR background, and no big-name endorsements. Today, she’s been featured in Women’s Day, local magazines, and podcasts—wi...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I sit down with Katie Hunt, founder and CEO of Proof to Product and host of the Proof to Product Podcast. Katie has helped tens of thousands of product-based business owners land wholesale deals with retailers like Anthropologie, Target, and The Container Store—without relying on paid ads or flashy trade shows.
Whether you’re selling candles on Etsy or bath and body products from your k...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I sit down with Cathy Wagner—retail industry veteran, founder of RETAILMavens, and host of The Richer Retailer Podcast. With nearly 30 years of experience in independent retail, Cathy has seen it all: running her own brick-and-mortar stores, navigating bankruptcy, and building back stronger to now help small retail businesses scale to 7-figure revenue.
If you’re an independent retailer ...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I share the three massive shifts shaking up the online business world—especially in the age of AI, content saturation, and consumer fatigue. If you’re a coach, service provider, or expert selling digital products, this episode is your wake-up call.
Why the “Information Business” Is on Life Support
AI has made information ubiquitous. The era of selling access to templates, funnels, a...
In this solo episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, Gloria breaks down the three golden rules of high-ROI content creation—designed specifically for small business heroes who want more sales, not more likes.
If you’re tired of the content hamster wheel, this episode gives you a clear, stress-free roadmap to create long-lasting, sales-driven content without chasing trends or relying on Instagram Lives.
Why Content ROI > Content Qua...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I sit down with Dylan Jahraus—host of the #1 Etsy podcast and founder of the Ultimate Etsy Course—to unpack the biggest Etsy updates of 2025 and exactly how to set up your shop for long-term success.
From SEO and pricing to AI tools and post-purchase wow moments, Dylan shares actionable tips that product-based founders can implement right now to stand out on Etsy—even without a big...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I walk you through the exact, step-by-step process to pitch yourself and land podcast interviews—even if you’re just starting out, don’t have a website, or have never pitched before.
If you're a founder, expert, coach, or service-based entrepreneur looking to grow your visibility, authority, and leads—this episode is your roadmap to getting booked on podcasts without sounding self-...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I sit down with Kim Rittberg—award-winning TV producer, media expert, and video coach—to talk about how small business owners can finally show up confidently on camera without sounding robotic or overly rehearsed.
Kim has produced for Us Weekly, Netflix, and launched video units for major media outlets, but she swears by one thing: anyone can be good on camera with the right mindset, sk...
In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I sit down with Kinsey Soderberg—founder of Authentic AI and host of the Authentic AI Podcast—to reveal how small business owners can create and train their own AI assistant to sound exactly like their brand voice.
If you’ve ever wondered how to use AI for content creation, social media, or email marketing—but felt overwhelmed by prompts or disappointed with generic-sounding outputs—thi...
In this deeply personal solo episode, PR strategist and podcast host Gloria Chou shares the story of how she rebuilt her brand by ditching outdated marketing templates in favor of authentic messaging, values-driven branding, and emotionally resonant content.
You’ll learn how Gloria’s radical shift in content strategy—fueled by personal healing, political clarity, and business burnout—transformed not just her marketing, but her entir...
In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, I reveal the top 3 reasons your PR isn’t working—and how to fix them so you can finally get featured in national media like Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, Vogue, and more.
If you’ve ever felt like your pitches are getting ignored, you’re stuck in the PR friend zone, or you’re not sure how to create timely angles that actually get opened—this episode is your roadmap. I break down exactly what...
Think community-building is only for influencers or digital brands? Think again. In this episode of Small Business PR, host Gloria Chou sits down with Madison Page—business growth strategist and host of The Small Business Growth Podcast—to break down exactly how physical product businesses can turn customers into loyal superfans through emotional connection and relationship-first marketing.
Whether you're selling candles, skinc...
In this powerful episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, we sit down with Marcia Hacker, founder of Sauipe Swim—a sustainable, size-inclusive swimwear brand that has been featured in Oprah Daily (print + online!), BuzzFeed, and Brides.
Once skeptical and burned by traditional PR agencies, Marcia reveals how she took control of her media strategy using Gloria’s PR Starter Pack—and landed national press coverage without spending a dime...
In this powerful episode of Small Business PR with Gloria Chou, we’re joined by the incredible Yve-Car Momperousse, founder and CEO of Kreyol Essence—the Haitian beauty brand seen on Shark Tank and now sold at Sephora, Ulta, Whole Foods, Amazon, and more.
From a personal hair loss crisis to building a $50M clean beauty brand, Yve-Car shares the raw, real story of how she stayed true to her roots, served her community, and used her v...
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