Ever feel like you're not ready to work with the media or get paid by brands? In this real and encouraging episode of Master the Media, Amy shares how she faced those same feelings and why waiting until things are perfect can actually hold you back. She tells stories from her own path, like how she started landing media features and brand deals with a simple, homemade website. Amy breaks down what really matters, and no, it’s not your follower count or having everything figured out. If you’ve been hesitating to start, this episode will help you feel ready enough to go for it.
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Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:29) Imposter syndrome in media and brand work
(3:27) Amy’s journey with a less-than-perfect website
(6:09) What a “pretty” website actually changes, and what it doesn’t
(8:41) Why social media following doesn’t matter as much as you think
(10:57) How media exposure can naturally grow your audience
(12:54) Don’t wait to be “ready” to start pitching brands
(15:15) Showing up at 80% can still mean you’re giving 100% value
(18:46) Just do the thing, imperfectly!
(19:12) Outro

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