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Fame-Ready

Fame-Ready

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 Fame Ready is the personal branding and PR podcast for entrepreneurs who want to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Hosted by award-winning Personal Branding & Public Relations Expert Katrina Owens, each episode shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts to help you build a magnetic brand, land media opportunities, and step confidently into the spotlight.© 2025 Knockout Marketing Directive Inc. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • The Permission You’ve Been Waiting For: How to Trust Yourself, Pivot Boldly & Build a Fame-Ready Personal Brand

    The Permission You’ve Been Waiting For: How to Trust Yourself, Pivot Boldly & Build a Fame-Ready Personal Brand
    May 6 2026
    Show Notes:In this deeply personal episode of the Fame-Ready Podcast, Katrina Owens steps away from tactical strategy to talk about something every ambitious entrepreneur quietly wrestles with: permission.From a week filled with sponsorships, visibility, events, momentum, and a very real “visibility hangover,” Katrina shares the unexpected moments that forced her to slow down, trust herself, and confront a pattern she’s lived with for years—looking outside herself for validation before making bold decisions.Whether you’re sitting on a messaging pivot, avoiding the next level of visibility, or secretly craving something bigger than what your business currently reflects, this episode is your reminder that the clarity you’re looking for may not come from another coach, strategy session, or business plan… it may come from finally giving yourself permission to want what you actually want.From emotional breakthroughs at a mastermind in Florida to openly sharing her dream of becoming a media personality and reality TV star, Katrina pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a personal brand while your identity, revenue streams, and vision continue to evolve.If your business feels messy, transitional, or like it’s asking more of you than ever before—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why high visibility can create what Katrina calls a “visibility hangover”—and what your body may be trying to tell you • How “recovering good girl” patterns can quietly influence your business decisions • Why many entrepreneurs already know what they need to do—but still wait for external validation • How permission-seeking shows up in personal branding, content creation, and business pivots • Why your next level may require you to stop asking if it’s “allowed” and start deciding it’s yours • The difference between strategic clarity and emotional readiness • How to recognize when your business is evolving faster than your identity • Why multiple revenue streams can create both freedom and internal tension • What it looks like to build a profitable business while still feeling “in transition” • How mastermind conversations can reveal the dreams you’ve been afraid to say out loud • Why the goals that feel “too big” are often the ones most aligned with who you really are • Katrina’s personal realization around fame, media, and the vision she’s finally giving herself permission to pursue • The powerful question she asks clients: “Will you give yourself permission to be the star of the show?”Sponsors & ResourcesThis episode is brought to you by FaireIf you’re building a product-based business and thinking bigger, beyond your own storefront or city, wholesale might be your next visibility move.Faire is the leading online wholesale platform connecting independent brands with retailers around the world. With over 100,000 brands on the platform, Faire helps founders expand distribution, grow authority, and get their products discovered globally.If expanding your reach and diversifying revenue is part of your next-level strategy, explore Faire here and use code KATRINA10 for 10% off: https://fairewholesaleinc.sjv.io/KBeVeAMeagan Buggey – Meta Ads & Funnel StrategyToday’s episode is brought to you by Meagan Buggey, Meta Ads & Funnel Strategist and author of the upcoming book This Is Why Your Ads Suck. If you’ve ever opened Ads Manager, seen disappointing results, and thought, “I have no idea what’s actually wrong,” this book is for you.Meagan shows online business owners how to stop guessing, stop blaming the algorithm, and start reading their numbers like a real CEO. Inside the book, you’ll learn how to spot the real leaks in your marketing—whether it’s your hook, your ad copy, your landing page, or your funnel—and what to fix first so your ads finally bring in leads and sales consistently.If you’re ready for ads that feel human, aligned with your values, and actually convert, head to https://youradbestie.com/earlyaccess to join the launch list.Big Brand Energy LiveThis episode is brought to you by Big Brand Energy Live—Katrina’s signature event for ambitious women ready to increase their visibility, authority, and opportunities.Happening June 11, 2026 in Surrey, BC, this full-day experience is designed to help you step into your next level with clarity and strategy. VIP tickets include exclusive perks like a private media kit session and post-event strategy support.Grab your ticket and use code FAMEREADY to save: https://katrinaowens.com/eventsFollow Katrina:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/Instagram (FameReady): https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrinaIf this episode gave you permission to pursue the bigger vision you’ve been keeping quiet… rate and review the podcast, and share it ...
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    29 mins
  • Why You Can’t Scale a Personal Brand Without Hiring & Growing a Team

    Why You Can’t Scale a Personal Brand Without Hiring & Growing a Team
    Apr 29 2026

    Show Notes:
    In this episode of the Fame-Ready Podcast, Katrina Owens, personal branding and PR expert, pulls back the curtain on what it actually looks like to scale a personal brand beyond the solopreneur stage—without losing the essence that makes it work in the first place.

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own growth, unsure what to delegate, or stuck doing tasks you know you’ve outgrown, this episode will shift how you think about hiring. Katrina shares the real-time evolution of her own team as she scales her business, including the decision to bring on a marketing director—and why that move is less about doing more, and more about protecting your energy, presence, and zone of genius.

    From the roles that must stay with you (yes, including parts of your marketing) to the behind-the-scenes structure no one talks about, this episode gives you a transparent, strategic look at building a team that supports your next level—without diluting your personal brand.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why growing a profitable personal brand requires a team (even if you think it shouldn’t)
    • The biggest misconception about overhead and hiring in personal brand businesses
    • How to recognize when you’ve become the bottleneck in your own growth
    • The difference between execution roles, admin support, and senior-level strategy hires
    • What a marketing coordinator vs. marketing director actually does in a personal brand
    • Why hiring an executive assistant can be a game-changer for freeing up your time
    • The tasks you should never fully outsource as a personal brand (including social media)
    • Why relationship-driven opportunities (like brand partnerships and sponsorships) need to come from you
    • How resistance to hiring can quietly cap your growth and keep you stuck
    • What it looks like to build a lean but powerful team using both employees and contractors
    • How to structure your team so you stay in your zone of genius—not buried in busywork
    • The real reason being “able to do everything” can hold your business back

    Sponsors & Resources


    This episode is brought to you by Faire
    If you’re building a product-based business and thinking bigger, beyond your own storefront or city, wholesale might be your next visibility move.

    Faire is the leading online wholesale platform connecting independent brands with retailers around the world. With over 100,000 brands on the platform, Faire helps founders expand distribution, grow authority, and get their products discovered globally.

    If expanding your reach and diversifying revenue is part of your next-level strategy, explore Faire here and use code KATRINA10 for 10% off: https://fairewholesaleinc.sjv.io/KBeVeA


    Contrast Collective
    Alyssa Sangalang is the founder of Contrast Collective, a boutique web strategy studio that helps experts become unmistakably trustworthy online—even in the age of AI and misinformation. She'll be at Big Brand Energy doing live website trust audits at her booth. If your online presence doesn't match the authority you carry in real life, come find her. To see where trust may be leaking on your site, head to: https://contrastcollective.co/trust

    Big Brand Energy Live
    This episode is brought to you by Big Brand Energy Live—Katrina’s signature event for ambitious women ready to increase their visibility, authority, and opportunities.

    Happening June 11, 2026 in Surrey, BC, this full-day experience is designed to help you step into your next level with clarity and strategy. VIP tickets include exclusive perks like a private media kit session and post-event strategy support.

    Grab your ticket and use code FAMEREADY to save: https://katrinaowens.com/events

    Follow Katrina:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/
    Instagram (FameReady): https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/
    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina

    If this episode helped you rethink how to grow your team without losing your brand’s edge, rate and review the podcast—and share it with a founder who’s ready to scale without burning out.
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    34 mins
  • How to Create a Media Kit That Actually Lands You Paid Opportunities

    How to Create a Media Kit That Actually Lands You Paid Opportunities
    Apr 22 2026
    Show Notes: In this episode of the Fame-Ready Podcast, Katrina Owens, top personal branding and PR expert, breaks down one of the most overlooked—but essential—assets for growing a profitable personal brand: your media kit.If you’ve ever wondered whether you actually need a media kit (or what should go in it), this episode clears up the confusion. Katrina shares how media kits have evolved over the years—and why there’s no longer a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to pitching yourself for opportunities.She walks you through exactly what to include, page by page, and how to tailor your media kit based on your specific goals—whether that’s landing speaking engagements, securing brand partnerships, or bringing on event sponsors. From positioning and audience clarity to metrics, packages, and social proof, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to creating an asset that actually converts.In this episode, you’ll learn: • What a media kit actually is (and how it’s evolved beyond PR and journalism) • Why there’s no “one-size-fits-all” media kit—and how to tailor yours to your goals • The must-have sections every high-converting media kit should include • How to position yourself as a valuable asset (not just a service provider) • The difference between speaker kits, brand partnership decks, and sponsorship packages • How to clearly define and present your audience to attract aligned opportunities • What metrics and analytics brands actually care about (and why honesty matters) • How to structure your offers, packages, or “starts at” pricing for flexibility • Why case studies, testimonials, and social proof are critical for closing deals • What to include if you’re pitching yourself for speaking engagements • The biggest mistakes people make when creating media kits (and how to avoid them)Sponsors & ResourcesThis episode is brought to you by FaireIf you’re building a product-based business and thinking bigger, beyond your own storefront or city, wholesale might be your next visibility move.Faire is the leading online wholesale platform connecting independent brands with retailers around the world. With over 100,000 brands on the platform, Faire helps founders expand distribution, grow authority, and get their products discovered globally.If expanding your reach and diversifying revenue is part of your next-level strategy, explore Faire here and use code KATRINA10 for 10% off: https://fairewholesaleinc.sjv.io/KBeVeAMeagan Buggey – Meta Ads & Funnel Strategy Today’s episode is brought to you by Meagan Buggey, Meta Ads & Funnel Strategist and author of the upcoming book This Is Why Your Ads Suck. If you’ve ever opened Ads Manager, seen disappointing results, and thought, “I have no idea what’s actually wrong,” this book is for you.Meagan shows online business owners how to stop guessing, stop blaming the algorithm, and start reading their numbers like a real CEO. Inside the book, you’ll learn how to spot the real leaks in your marketing—whether it’s your hook, your ad copy, your landing page, or your funnel—and what to fix first so your ads finally bring in leads and sales consistently.If you’re ready for ads that feel human, aligned with your values, and actually convert, head to https://youradbestie.com/earlyaccess to join the launch list.Big Brand Energy Live This episode is brought to you by Big Brand Energy Live—Katrina’s signature full-day experience for ambitious women ready to step into their next level.Happening June 11, 2026 in Surrey, BC, this event is designed to help you increase visibility, authority, and opportunity in your brand.VIP spots are limited and include a private media kit creation session, front-row access, and a post-event strategy session. Use code FAMEREADY to save on your ticket: https://katrinaowens.com/eventsFollow Katrina: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/ Instagram (FameReady): https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina If this episode helped you finally understand how to position yourself for bigger opportunities, rate and review the podcast on Apple or Spotify—and share it with a founder who’s ready to get paid for their visibility.
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    37 mins
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