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Brand Rescue: Public Relations Unfiltered

Whitney Lee
Public Relations
Marketing
Social Media
Marketing Strategy
Email Marketing
Small Business Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Creation
Paid Advertising
Fractional CMO
Marketing Strategies
Podcasting
Franchising
Business Partnerships
Book Writing
Visibility
Return On Investment
Covid-19
Advertising
Hospitality

Welcome to Brand Rescue: Marketing + PR Guidance for Small Businesses — the show that cuts through the fluff and gives you real, tactical advice to grow your business. From paid ads and social media to press coverage and strategy, we make marketing simple and effective for small business owners like you. Each week, get practical insights, real-world examples, and behind-the-scenes truths on what i... more

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Latest Episodes

Self-employment isn’t just a business model, it’s a mental game. For a lot of entrepreneurs, the hardest part isn’t strategy or execution, it’s what happens in your head when doubt, anxiety, and scarcity start driving the decisions.

In this episode,... more

Everyone loves to talk about “freedom” in business until life forces you to find out whether you actually built it.

In this episode, Whitney shares the less polished side of entrepreneurship, navigating full-time travel, recovering from a serious ca... more

“Follow your passion” sounds nice on a Pinterest quote. Building an actual business from it? That’s the part nobody really talks about.

Whitney sits down with artist Lindsay Jeneman to talk about turning creative work into a real business, from pain... more

There’s a common belief that pro bono work is either “good exposure” or a total waste of time. In reality, it’s neither, unless you’re being intentional about it. Otherwise, it just becomes unpaid work that quietly eats your bandwidth.

Whitney break... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsey Jenneman
Artist based in Louisiana, founder of Lemme Paint Dat
Lemme Paint Dat
Episode: How This Artist & SAHM Landed a Multi-6 Figure Deal with Outback Steakhouse with Lindsey Jenneman
Chelsea Gaytan
Owner and founder of Black Tie Optional, wedding planner and event designer
Black Tie Optional
Episode: How Her Company Got Featured on Real Housewives with Chelsea Gaytan
Coley Arnold
Founder of Foundress; host of Tits Up podcast
Foundress
Episode: The most valuable PR that money can't buy with Coley Arnold
Lexi Romano
TV host and media personality; content creator and spokesperson
Self/Brand spokesperson
Episode: Content Creator vs. Influencer - Which is right for your brand? with Lexi Romano
Molly Cahill
Instagram strategist and agency owner for local health professionals
Independent
Episode: Simple Ways to Grow your Health Practice with Molly Cahill
Kareen Zahr
Business coach and founder of the Hey Kareen app
Hey Kareen
Episode: The Yin and Yang that the Most Successful Business Owners Have with Kareen Zahr
Rebecca Cafiero
Co-founder of PitchWell, former journalist and executive with a background in sales and marketing
PitchWell
Episode: How Small Biz Owners Can Get Media Coverage & Own AI w/o an Agency with Rebecca & Katie of PitchWell
Katie Passarello
Co-founder of PitchWell, former fintech marketing lead, editor
PitchWell
Episode: How Small Biz Owners Can Get Media Coverage & Own AI w/o an Agency with Rebecca & Katie of PitchWell
Liz Wilcox
Fresh Princess of Email, email marketer and educator
lizwilcox.com
Episode: How to Make Money on the Internet Without Taking Off Your Clothes with Liz Wilcox, The Fresh Princess of Email

Host

Whitney Lee
Host of Brand Rescue, focused on marketing and PR guidance for small businesses

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • 💎💎💎

    Such a great range of topics that blend so well together! As someone in the PR space as well, supporting small businesses has always been my mission! But PR isn’t everything, which is why it’s so important to pair it with other marketing strategies and find your balance! And Whitney is covering it all!

    @gloriachoupr

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United States8 months ago
  • The BEST show for small business marketing!

    Whitney is the real deal when it comes to marketing, PR, and branding. She is so generous with her expertise. Every episode is a game changer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JadePruett
    United States9 months ago
  • Truly Professional Podcast

    Love Whitney and the insight she brings to the table. Have really implemented actionable advice from listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bsnellgrove
    United States3 years ago
  • True Story is a Digital Marketing Goldmine

    The True Story podcast is the perfect podcast for learning while listening. The tips and tactics that Whitney shares are helpful for freelancers, agency owners, and even businesses that went to DIY their digital marketing! Highly recommend for those that want marketing and public relations advice that is easy to digest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    themrsmontes
    United States3 years ago
  • 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    Wise, fun, educational and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I3tyvm
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes are described as professional, insightful, and highly actionable for freelancers and small businesses.
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The show delivers practical, actionable marketing and PR advice that you can implement now.

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The Yin and Yang that the Most Successful Business Owners Have with Kareen Zahr
Q: Well, how about this? Let's start off by telling a little bit about who you are and what you do now, and give us a scoop about how you got here.
Kareen describes herself as a multi-hyphenate coach who helps founders grow through a blend of practical strategy and inner/work-life integration, leveraging her Hey Kareen app and AI to extend coaching, while emphasizing continuous evolution and empowering others to move faster.
Content Creator vs. Influencer - Which is right for your brand? with Lexi Romano
Q: What would you say is the first step if someone is thinking about working with a content creator?
Find creators who naturally align with the brand so the collaboration feels authentic and resonates with the target audience.
The most valuable PR that money can't buy with Coley Arnold
Q: Can you share how Foundress started and what motivated you to build this community?
Foundress began as a personal need among creative women to connect and support each other, evolving into a formal community after a successful initial event that proved there was demand for a space beyond typical networking.
Not Your Typical Chat on Content Creation with Matt Stone, Founder of Creator Mode
Q: Okay, so give me the scoop on like exactly what Creator Mode is.
Creator Mode is a evolving system that helps business owners stay in the revenue-generating side of content by combining coaching, a team to handle editing, and custom AI tools to produce consistent content and coaching sessions.
How She Scaled a Biz in an "Unscalable" Industry with Stacey Poterson, Founder and CEO, Fem Force Shoots
Q: What personal challenges did you face as you grew the business?
I struggled with fear and doubt, which stalled our growth until I realized I needed to trust my instincts and say yes to opportunities.

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Brand Rescue delivers practical, battle-tested guidance for small business marketing and PR. Across episodes, listeners get tactical strategies on paid ads, social media, press coverage, direct mail, and branding, with real-world examples and no-fluff takeaways. The show often highlights scalable approaches for small teams, the value of earned media and credibility signals, and how AI and modern tools can augment outreach. A standout trait is its emphasis on actionable tactics that listeners can apply immediately, from pitch frameworks to budget-conscious advertising and messaging experiments, making it a useful resource for owners and marketers aiming to raise visibility without overhauling their entire approach.

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