Today we’d like to introduce you to Olivia Gunn.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Olivia. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
The journey to Olivia Gunn PR & Communications began my senior year of college in 2014. As a communications major at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, I had plans of pursuing a career in journalism after graduating. I decided I would first try to get a job with a local broadcasting agency.
After graduating, I didn’t land a job in journalism as quickly as I thought I would. So, I continued to work my corporate job in the insurance industry, and as a side job, I offered a few services in communications and public relations. I started out offering services such as press releases, press kits, copywriting, and feature-writing. I also became a contributing writer for a local newspaper.
I soon realized that I really enjoyed the public relations field. It allowed me to help businesses and organizations build relationships with the public and even help them earn media coverage. I also liked being a writer. Writing gave me the opportunity to be creative and tell the story of entrepreneurs, businesses, and brands.
After about two years, I was offered a position as a digital content producer at a local news station. This position allowed me to not only gain experience in journalism but helped me strengthen my public relations skills. I was able to build several beneficial relationships within the community. I learned all about media relations, which in turn, helped me to better assist my clients.
My passion for the public relations field continued to grow as I learned more about it and gained more experience. Therefore, I launched Olivia Gunn PR & Communications to offer a wide range of public relations services to better serve businesses and entrepreneurs.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
My journey has not been a smooth one. I’ve faced periods of unemployment, financial hardships, lack of clients, and lack of support. I’ve also experienced the loss of relationships that I thought would last through anything, it was during these times that I had to trust the process and know that everything I was going through was to get to where I am today and beyond.
Another issue I’ve struggled with is having confidence in my abilities. I prolonged launching my business because of fear and the lack of confidence that I would be successful. I consider overcoming these challenges a major milestone.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Olivia Gunn PR & Communications story. Tell us more about the business.
Olivia Gunn PR & Communications specializes in helping businesses and organizations maintain a positive image and build relationships with the public through communications management. I offer media relations management, a variety of content/communications, public relations campaigns, and issues management.
The success of any business or organization relies on a successful communications strategy and strong relationship. So, I work to establish both for my clients.
What sets me apart from others is the public relations field itself. Many people confuse what I offer with marketing. This confusion gives me the opportunity to explain what exactly public relations is, why a business/organization needs it, and how I can help.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I try not to entertain the idea of bad luck. I feel that even is something bad happened, it happened for a reason. I think of good luck as blessings or favor, which have played a major role in my life and business. Launching my business wasn’t easy, but I’ve been blessed with some really good clients who have made the process a little easier. I’ve even become friends with some of my clients.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.oliviagunn.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviagunn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OliviaGunnPR/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/oliviagunnTV
Image Credit:
Sumika Phillips-Wilson; Aaron Lee
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