In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley sits down with Melinda Jackson, founder of Melinda Jackson Public Relations, to talk about building a PR agency rooted in authenticity, earned media, and organic storytelling.

From her upbringing in North Carolina, to breaking into the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, Melinda shares her journey of burnout, reinvention, and creating a PR firm that champions clients she truly believes in.

You’ll learn:

• How authenticity is becoming the new metric for PR success

• Actionable PR tips for solopreneurs, side-hustlers, and founders on a budget

• The importance of balancing mental health with entrepreneurship

• Melinda’s lessons in starting and scaling her own agency

• A “Shut Up! Moment” story you won’t want to miss

This episode is sponsored by PeerFounder.com — the launchpad for solopreneurs, creators, and dreamers ready to crowdfund their business ideas. PeerFounder’s crowdfunding launches October 1st!

📌 Learn more about Melinda here:

• Website: melindajacksonpr.com

• Instagram: @melindajacksonpr

• LinkedIn: Melinda Jackson

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