This week’s Fame-Ready episode is a masterclass in landing top-tier podcast interviews — the kind that genuinely move the needle for your personal brand.

Katrina Owens breaks down the exact strategy her clients are using to get booked on top 1% and even top 0.5% global podcasts, including one client who just secured multiple major interviews using Katrina’s signature pitch-and-follow-up method. She walks you through how to research shows properly, avoid the biggest pitching mistakes, and position yourself as a must-have guest — no agency required.

Whether you're podcast-curious or ready to level up from beginner shows to high-authority platforms, this episode gives you the blueprint for booking bigger rooms, bigger audiences, and bigger visibility.

Key Takeaways:

• Why not all podcasts are created equal — and how to identify the ones that match your brand’s stage.
• The difference between high-volume pitching (for beginners) and high-frequency targeted pitching (for established brands).
• The exact process Katrina’s clients use: from researching episodes to drafting a pitch that actually gets opened.
• Why listening to multiple episodes is non-negotiable for a pitch that stands out.
• How to follow up without sounding corporate, desperate, or ignored — including when to slide into a host’s DMs.
• What top podcast hosts hate receiving… and why entitlement kills your chances instantly.
• How seasonality affects booking opportunities — and why November can secretly be a goldmine.
• The subject line mistakes that get your pitch deleted before it's ever read.
• Why developing visibility skills yourself is more powerful than outsourcing to mass-pitch agencies.

If you're ready to elevate your authority and land interviews on the shows your ideal clients actually listen to, this episode hands you the roadmap. Grab your notebook — this one’s juicy.

Links Mentioned:
→ Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.thrivecart.com/fame-ready/

→ Grab Katrina’s Pitch Kit (templates, examples, subject lines + more): https://katrinaowens.com/the-pitch-kit

→ Follow Katrina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/

→ Follow the Fame-Ready Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/

→ Connect with Katrina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina/

Show Notes:
This week’s Fame-Ready episode is packed with truth bombs, tough love, and powerful mindset shifts around the habits that quietly sabotage your personal brand. 💥

Katrina Owens dives into the five “Little Miss” archetypes that can keep entrepreneurs stuck — Little Miss Non-Committal, Inconsistent, Treats It Like a Hobby, Distracted, and Ego. Each one represents a mindset or behavior that keeps your visibility low, your confidence shaky, and your momentum stalled.

Through relatable examples, Katrina helps you spot where these patterns might be showing up in your own brand, and how to course-correct with structure, focus, and consistency. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things but not seeing the results you want — this one’s your wake-up call. ⚡

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• The five “Little Miss” personas that block brand growth (and how to identify yours).
• Why inconsistency and distraction create confusion for your audience.
• How treating your brand like a hobby undermines your authority and visibility.
• The role of ego in keeping you from connecting authentically.
• How structure, accountability, and commitment shift you from “stuck” to “Fame Ready.”
• The mindset reframe that turns your brand from reactive to unstoppable.

If you’re ready to stop self-sabotaging and start showing up as the brand leader you’re meant to be — this episode gives you the clarity and courage to step forward with intention.

🔗 Links Mentioned:
→ Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/group-coaching

→ Follow Katrina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/

→ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/

→ Connect with Katrina on LinkedIn: Katrina Owens

✨ Follow Katrina for all the behind-the-scenes insights, visibility strategies, and the mindset work that makes you Fame Ready.

Show Notes:
We had an incredible Fame-Ready episode this week, full of practical strategies, confidence-building tips, and behind-the-scenes insights on public speaking. 🌟

Katrina Owens dives deep into the real work behind landing and preparing for speaking gigs, from building a press-ready personal brand to mastering storytelling without relying on slides. This episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs and service-based business owners who want to confidently step on stage, connect with audiences, and grow their visibility.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• How to know when your personal brand is ready for bigger stages.
• Why relationship-building beats hiring a publicist or agency.
• Step-by-step strategies for preparing presentations once your speaking gig is booked.
• Daily practice routines to build confidence and muscle memory.
• Adapting your presentation style for different audiences and formats.
• Turning early gigs into long-term speaking opportunities and career growth.

💡 If you want to speak on more stages in 2026 and beyond, this episode gives you the blueprint to get there!

🔗 Links Mentioned:
→ Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/group-coaching

→ Follow Katrina on Instagram: @KatrinaOwensPR

→ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @GetFameReady

→ Connect with Katrina on LinkedIn: Katrina Owens

✨ Follow Katrina on Instagram @KatrinaOwensPR and @GetFameReady for all the updates, surprises, and opportunities to step into your own fame era.

Listen now to get booked more, speak better, and show up like the leader you are.

Show Notes:
We had a powerful Fame-Ready episode this week, full of authenticity, self-trust, and purpose-driven strategies. 

Katrina Owens dives deep into the inner work behind building a personal brand that truly resonates with your values, not just your bank account. From navigating the weight of others’ opinions to trusting your own vision, this episode is packed with real talk for entrepreneurs and service-based business owners who want to be seen, make an impact, and thrive.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Why your personal brand should be rooted in purpose, not money.
• How to handle external opinions and projections without losing your energy.
• The importance of self-trust and surrender in building a successful brand.
• Lessons from Katrina’s journey transitioning from an agency to a coaching and events-based business.
• How inner work directly impacts your business success and alignment.

If you’re a coach, consultant, or service-based entrepreneur looking to grow your visibility, impact, and personal brand with integrity, this episode is a must-listen!

🔗 Links Mentioned:
→ Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/group-coaching

→ Book a 1:1 Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/knockoutdirective/30min?month=2025-07

Follow Katrina for more speaker + personal brand strategies:
 → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/

→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina/

→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr

Follow Katrina on Instagram @KatrinaOwensPR and @GetFameReady for all the updates, surprises, and opportunities to step into your own fame era.

This week on Fame-Ready, personal branding and PR expert, Katrina Owens, is sharing a massive announcement — she’s officially writing her first book! After years of helping entrepreneurs step into their own spotlight, Katrina is taking her own next big leap and documenting the behind-the-scenes journey from idea to bestselling author.

In this episode, Katrina opens up about the exact moment she decided to finally say “yes” to her book dream, how a conversation with selfpublishing.com changed everything, and why now is the perfect time to tell her story. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book (or doubted you were “ready”), this episode is your sign to go for it.

She shares:
 → The mindset shift that turned “someday” into “I’m doing it.”
 → How selfpublishing.com gave her the confidence and roadmap to begin.
 → The emotional (and sometimes messy) process of outlining and writing her first chapters.
 → What she’s learning about discipline, storytelling, and self-trust along the way.
 → Why she believes building in public is key to your next level of growth.

Katrina also gives a peek into her book-writing routine, her favorite writing rituals, and how she’s balancing it all between speaking gigs, events, and dog-mom life. Plus — she invites listeners to join a special live webinar with selfpublishing.com to help you bring your own book idea to life.

🔗 Links Mentioned:
 → Register for the “Write Your Book” Webinar (Nov 4 @ 11am PT): https://learn.selfpublishing.com/big-brand-energy-sessions-november-4-2025

 → Connect with selfpublishing.com: https://selfpublishing.com

→ Follow Fame Ready on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/

→ Follow Katrina: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/

If you’re ready to share your story, amplify your impact, and turn your expertise into your next big brand move — this episode will light the fire you need.

Listen now to get inspired, take action, and start your own bestselling journey.

This week on Fame-Ready, personal branding and PR expert, Katrina Owens, is diving into a topic that’s buzzing across every networking call and summit room: why you’re not landing the speaking opportunities you want—and exactly how to change that.

After hearing from dozens of entrepreneurs who want to speak more but feel stuck, Katrina breaks down what’s really holding most people back. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “ready” for the stage but aren’t getting booked, this is your wake-up call and action plan.

She shares:

• The 3 most common blocks stopping you from getting speaking gigs.
• Why your “pitch” isn’t landing—and what event hosts actually look for.
• How your social media is either helping or hurting your credibility as a speaker.
• Why performance, storytelling, and emotional connection matter more than ever.

Katrina also gets personal about her early speaking days (hello, imposter syndrome), the moment she realized her brand wasn’t converting, and why her current “world tour” is only possible because she finally showed up differently online and in real life. She recounts her very first speaking gig and the humbling experience of her second, smaller one, explaining how these opportunities helped her build a foundation for her speaking career. She also explains how public relations was a key factor in securing her speaking opportunities this year.

If you want to become a go-to speaker—without spending millions on a publicist or playing the “manifest and pray” game—this episode is your no-fluff roadmap.

🔗 Links Mentioned:
→ Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/group-coaching
→ Watch the Hidden Gem to Headlines Replay: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/hiddengem
→ Book a 1:1 Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/knockoutdirective/30min?month=2025-07

Follow Katrina for more speaker + personal brand strategies:
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina/
→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr 

Listen now to get booked more, speak better, and show up like the leader you are.

Show Notes:

This week on Fame-Ready, your host Katrina Owens is back with a bang, tackling what she's dubbed the "Anti-Launch Syndrome" that plagues so many entrepreneurs. She explains why simply posting a single "coming soon" announcement on social media is a surefire way to launch a flop.

In this episode, Katrina breaks down the art of building proper hype and momentum around any major launch—whether it's a new podcast, a book, or a signature offer. She shares real-world case studies from her own business to show how strategic public relations can directly lead to significant sales and revenue.

Tune in to learn:

• Why building proper hype before a launch is the key to success and how it can help you avoid a "flop".
• How Katrina leveraged speaking engagements, a billboard feature in Times Square, and a magazine campaign to generate significant engagement and new clients.
• The "Tease, Drop, Confirm" public relations launch strategy.
• How hosting her in-person "launch and learn" event led to her first $20,000 sales month and converted 50% of the audience into clients.
• How to integrate both digital and in-person elements to build trust and credibility with your audience.
• Why you must consistently remind your audience that what you’re doing is a big deal to make it desirable.

Are you ready to stop quietly announcing your launches and start treating them like the big deal they are?

Want to dive deeper into this topic? Katrina is offering a special promotion for the month of October: receive a 60-minute strategy session with her when you join the Fame Ready Entrepreneur Program. This offer is limited to the first five people, so click the link below grab your spot.
https://knockoutdirective.thrivecart.com/fame-ready/

Follow Katrina on Instagram @KatrinaOwensPR and the podcast @GetFameReady.

 This week on Fame-Ready, Katrina Owens, top personal branding and PR expert, officially introduces the next era of her podcast. KO Your Brand has been laid to rest, and Fame Ready steps into the spotlight as a bold new platform designed to show entrepreneurs that anything is possible—including feeling famous.

Katrina shares the story behind the rebrand, the identity shift that sparked it, and the major milestones that proved this evolution was necessary. From speaking on stage in New York City to landing a Times Square billboard, magazine features, and major sponsorships, she reveals how betting on yourself opens doors to the biggest opportunities.

Tune in to hear:

• Why Katrina retired KO Your Brand and launched Fame-Ready
• The behind-the-scenes identity shift that changed her business
• How a bold PR campaign led to speaking gigs, awards, and a Times Square moment
• The difference between wanting to be “fame ready” and actually being “fame ready”
• Why action and investment are non-negotiable for building a next-level brand

Follow Katrina on Instagram @KatrinaOwensPR and @GetFameReady for all the updates, surprises, and opportunities to step into your own fame era.

This is just the beginning—welcome to Fame Ready.

Show Notes:
This week on Pulling Punches, Katrina Owens, top personal branding and PR expert, shares a big update: KO Your Brand is taking a short break before returning in September 2025 with a brand-new identity.

Katrina explains why this isn’t just a rest period, but a strategic move to support major behind-the-scenes changes, exciting new opportunities, and her big goal of building a seven-figure podcast. From speaking on stage in New York City to receiving awards and leveling up her brand, she’s setting the stage for a powerful relaunch.

Tune in to hear:

• Why the pause is necessary for the next evolution of the show
• How her brand has shifted over the past seven months
• The exciting milestones happening in the coming weeks
• How you can support the relaunch by rating, reviewing, and following

Follow Katrina on Instagram @KatrinaOwensPR for all the updates and the big September reveal.

When the podcast returns, expect it to be stronger, bolder, and more impactful than ever. See you in September!

This week, personal branding and PR expert, Katrina Owens, is taking you behind the scenes of her ambitious goal to hit $30K in one month—and why, even though she didn’t quite get there, she’s more confident than ever that it’s coming soon.

From refining her sales process to stacking powerful PR moments, Katrina shares exactly what worked, what didn’t, and the surprising lifestyle shifts that made the biggest difference. This episode is both a transparent business breakdown and a reminder that your next big goal isn’t just about strategy—it’s about who you become in the process.

She shares:

• The outreach and content strategies that dramatically increased client inquiries
• How Instagram Stories and DM follow-ups drove more conversions
• The PR moments that led directly to new sales in the Fame Ready Entrepreneur Program
• Why lifestyle habits (and ditching the “grumpy” energy) supported her growth
• Lessons learned from missing her revenue target—and how to keep momentum

Katrina also opens up about the mindset work behind scaling, how she couples PR with sales for maximum impact, and the exact shifts she’s holding onto to hit her next big milestone.

If you’ve ever set a bold revenue goal, missed it, and wondered how to bounce back stronger, this is your playbook.

Links Mentioned:
→ Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/group-coaching
→ Watch the Hidden Gem to Headlines Replay: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/hiddengem
→ Book a 1:1 Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/knockoutdirective/30min?month=2025-07
→ Learn more about Living in Balance Mentorship: https://libseminars.com/

Follow Katrina for more PR + personal brand strategies:
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina/
→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katrinaowenspr
→ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@koyourbrand
→ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koyourbrand/

Listen now to learn how to pair PR with sales, shift your habits, and hit your next big business goal.