PR Yourself with Leah Frazier: PR Strategies for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
PR Yourself with Leah Frazier is a fun and informative DIY PR hub for small business owners, entrepreneurs and brands wanting to gain publicity, exposure, and press and media attention without the PR firm price. A noted "media maven", "plug" and coined as Dallas' Olivia Pope, Think Three Media CEO, Leah Frazier, brings in news anchors, influencers, PR pros, publicists, radio personalities, entrepreneurs and more to give practical advice, tips and PR strategies on how to generate publicity genuinely and consistently for your small business or brand -- not only for exposure, but for long-term success. But -- stay tuned for the PR Petty -- a hot and trending news topic where Leah has her guests weigh-in on how they would have "PR'd" it different. It's not rocket science -- it's just PR. And yes, you can do it...all by YOURSELF!
Episodes
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A single on-air word mix-up shouldn’t be a business lesson, but the way QVC handled a viral wig blooper by Toni Brattin, turns it into a sharp, modern PR playbook. We talk through why the recovery worked: the hosts stayed human, the brand didn’t panic, and they collaborated with the internet’s creator energ...
TikTok Shop and TikTok Live isn’t just another social app feature. It’s a full-on social commerce engine that’s changing how small businesses launch products, how creators earn commissions, and how customers discover what they’ll buy next.
I went to a TikTok creator event in Dallas expecting to “learn a little,” and left realizing a major shift is happening in plain sight: br...
PR often gets branded as “media outreach,” but that narrow definition leaves a lot of brand visibility and public relations opportunities on the table. In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, we pull back the curtain on a more modern PR strategy for small businesses and entrepreneurs: event activations that build community, strengthen trust, and generate content, press, and brand awareness&mdas...
Your pitch might be “fine” and still be the exact reason a journalist never opens your email again. We’re pulling back the curtain on fresh research from the BCPR Group, a survey of 100+ journalists and media pros that spells out what actually drives replies and what quietly gets you deleted.
But before we hope in, we start with a real, behind-the-scenes PR story from the beauty world: trade...
The future of search and marketing is AI—and small businesses need to adapt fast. In this episode, marketing strategist Len Ward of Commexis dives deep into AIO (AI Optimization) and shares how small business owners can leverage AI to increase visibility (especially in AI searches), attract customers, and stay ahead of the competition.
Len explains how AI is transforming the way people search, discover brands, ...
Is SEO really dying?
In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, marketing strategist Len Ward of Commexis breaks down why traditional SEO strategies are losing ground—and what small business owners must do now to stay visible in an AI-driven search world.
With the rise of ChatGPT, Google’s AI-powered search results, and generative search engines, the rules of online visibility are changing fast. Len...
Searching for the real BravoCon experience? Want insider tips, ticket hacks, or a BravoCon recap? Look no further.
In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, host Leah Frazier brings on Bravo superfan Phillip White to spill BravoCon secrets, break down the Real Housewives moments everyone is talking about, and reveal what it’s really like to attend Bravo’s biggest fan event of the year.
You’ll...
In this debut episode of our brand-new segment, Inside the Press Room, Leah pulls back the curtain on what journalists and editors really say once the cameras stop rolling and the pitches hit their inboxes. After weeks in and out of newsrooms, Leah has collected the top five, recent, real-life “overheards” — the comments, complaints, and cringe-worthy moments that reveal where businesses and brands...
Recorded live at the Shef Food + Wine Festival, this special episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier features an intimate, powerful conversation between guest host Lady Jade and Fawn Weaver, the visionary CEO behind Uncle Nearest Whiskey.
Fawn opens up about the real challenges she has faced while building one of the world’s most celebrated spirits brands and one of the top distilleries in the world — fr...
Want to boost your engagement on TikTok and Instagram in 2025? In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, Leah sits down with Madison Hollimon, founder of Mad Marketing House, to uncover the latest TikTok and Instagram updates every small business owner and content creator needs to know.
Madison shares new social media strategies, content marketing tips, and practical hacks you can use right now to grow your a...
In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, R&B artist Cupid—best known for smash hits Cupid Shuffle and Flex—shares how he built his latest project “The Linedance King” into a fully branded movement. From never giving up in the music industry, to leveraging social media and a loyal tribe of linedance instructors, Cupid reveals the marketing strategies and mindset that has kept him ...
Learn how to get media mentions, boost SEO, and build authority without hiring a PR firm. Leah Frazier chats with Brett Farmiloe, founder of Featured.com, on how entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners can use Featured.com and HARO to land press coverage, drive brand awareness, and stand out as industry experts. Brett also gives listeners the scoop on new features for Featured.com and HARO that help with ...
Think blogging is dead? Think again. In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, Leah breaks down 5 powerful reasons you should start blogging and creating on Substack today—from building credibility to growing your audience and generating another revenue stream.
But that’s not all. Leah also shares her hot take on Jussie Smollett’s new Netflix documentary The Truth About Jussie Smollett, why ...
What does it take to push past fear, embrace your inner wisdom, and fully step into the highest version of yourself? In this inspiring episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, Leah sits down with bestselling author and thought leader Brianna Wiest—keynote speaker at DFW Startup Week’s Women of Innovation Summit.
Known for her transformational books like The Mountain Is You and 101 Essays That Will Change...
PR Yourself with Leah Frazier is back with another power-packed episode, and this time we’re diving into the top social media trends for 2025 with special guest Karlyn Ankrom, founder of Oh Snap Social. If you’ve been wondering how to grow on social media in 2025, this is your ultimate playbook.
Karlyn shares:
- Why niching down your audience will be your #1 competitive advantage.
- How to choose the right ...
In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, Leah dives deep into Influencer Marketing Trends for 2025 with two powerhouse guests: Cynthia Smoot of Gangway Advertising and Zach Wilson of Elite Talent Advisers. Discover what’s next in the world of influencer partnerships, how brands can authentically connect with audiences, and the evolving landscape of social media marketing. Whether you're a business own...
In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, Leah unpacks the viral Coldplay Kiss controversy and the crisis communication red flags that turned the moment into a PR disaster. What can brands and publicists learn from this moment? Leah breaks it all down. Then, she dives into essential trade show marketing strategies for brands who exhibit at expos, conventions, or vendor fairs. Discover how to maximize your ve...
What does it really take to bounce back from failure—and believe bigger for your future? In this powerful episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, Leah is delivering double the motivation with a dose of inspiration from Oprah Winfrey and an exclusive interview with Slutty Vegan CEO, Pinky Cole Hayes.
Oprah’s empowering message from the 2025 Good Soil Forum will challenge you to expand your vision, trust ...
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dallas singer and soul artist Larry g(EE) sits down with Leah Frazier to share his emotional journey battling stage 5 kidney disease—a diagnosis that changed everything. Once sidelined by his health, Larry opens up about how facing his mortality reignited his passion for music and gave new meaning to his voice and message.
From the highs of performing on national st...
In this episode of PR Yourself with Leah Frazier, keynote speaker, author and personal branding expert Ramon Ray returns to share his game-changing “Celebrity CEO” strategy — a personal branding formula that helps entrepreneurs turn followers into superfans by being authentic, visible, and emotionally impactful. Leah and Ramon dive into the power of customer experience, the balance of AI and human ...
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