In this episode of the Fame-Ready Podcast, personal branding and PR expert Katrina Owens shares a raw, unscripted reflection on what it means to run a visible business in a world that feels heavy, uncertain, and emotionally charged.

Katrina opens up about the tension between holding joy and ambition in your business while also acknowledging fear, grief, and collective stress. She explores why continuing to show up, sell, and lead is not tone-deaf — it’s part of the responsibility of having a platform.

This episode is for the entrepreneur who feels stuck, muted, or unsure how to use their voice right now — and needs permission to keep going.

Show Notes:

• Why it feels hard to create and sell during global uncertainty
• Holding excitement and grief at the same time
• What leadership looks like when you have a platform
• Why you don’t owe the internet your political opinions
• How to decide what belongs in your personal brand
• Why confidence matters more than strategy
• The early visibility blocks most people face
• The advanced visibility blocks no one warns you about
• Why boundaries become essential as you grow
• Why cold pitching is misaligned right now
• The emotional weight of hosting events and big initiatives
• Reframing being copied as a sign of impact
• Why reciprocity defines healthy business relationships
• How entrepreneurship forces constant personal growth

Links Mentioned:

• Big Brand Energy Sessions – June 11, 2026 (Surrey, BC): https://katrinaowens.com/events
• Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://katrinaowens.com/group-coaching

Follow Katrina:

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/
→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr
→ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina

If you’ve been questioning your voice or your visibility, this episode is your reminder: your mission still matters — and so do you.