Social Media Decoded

Your Story Deserves the Spotlight: Visibility + Legacy-Building with Lyndsey Akers


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In this episode, Michelle Thames chats with visibility strategist and PR expert Lyndsey Akers, Founder & CEO of Akers&Co, about how high-achieving women can leverage their stories to grow powerful personal brands, land media coverage, and build legacy-driven businesses—without burnout or performative fluff.

Whether you're pitching yourself for the first time, trying to expand your brand beyond social media, or tired of waiting for “permission” to show up boldly—this conversation will light a fire under you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
  • How to turn your personal story into a powerful brand message
  • Why your lived experience is your superpower in PR
  • The truth about landing media coverage as a values-driven entrepreneur
  • 5 ways to build brand visibility beyond social media
  • How to pitch yourself without overthinking or playing small
  • Why someone less qualified is getting the spotlight you were made for
  • How to start positioning your brand for real media opportunities

    Resources + Links Mentioned:
    • Follow Lyndsey on Instagram: @lyndseyakers
    • Subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.lyndseyakers.com/newsletter
    • Listen to the Present and Powerful Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/present-and-powerful-omnipresence-in-leadership/id1794804827
    • Learn more about Akers&Co: http://www.akers.co
    • Next Steps for Listeners:

      ✨ Ready to stop playing small and get visible with confidence?
      Start with Michelle’s FREE 7-Day Visibility Challenge to get clear on your message and start showing up in a way that attracts aligned opportunities.

      📲 Let’s connect on IG! Follow Michelle at @michellelthames

      PR for entrepreneurs, how to get media coverage, personal branding tips for women, brand visibility strategies, storytelling in business, how to pitch yourself for podcasts, legacy branding, visibility without burnout, women in PR, build a values-based brand, Lyndsey Akers interview, Akers&Co PR


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