Most people think luxury event businesses grow through perfect aesthetics and word-of-mouth. Chelsea Gaytan’s journey shows it’s not just about being talented, it’s about being seen in the right rooms, in the right way.
Chelsea went from corporate America and working as a flight attendant to building a successful wedding and event planning business by getting intentional about PR, partnerships, and visibility. Not passive exposure, but strategic positioning that actually attracts high-end clients.
In this conversation, Whitney and Chelsea break down what it really takes to move from service provider to in-demand brand. They unpack how media exposure and Relationships can accelerate Growth when they’re used with intention, not left to chance.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- Chelsea’s transition from corporate and flight attendant life into luxury event planning
- How PR becomes a growth tool when it’s tied to positioning, not just press
- Why strategic partnerships can outperform traditional word-of-mouth
- What luxury branding actually looks like beyond aesthetics
- How to turn visibility into actual business opportunities
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Whitney Lee, APR, CPRC, is a marketing and PR expert and the founder of True Story Public Relations – an award-winning creative agency helping companies in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries get in front of the right people with the right message.
With a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Florida State University, an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), and a Certification as a Public Relations Counselor (CPRC), Whitney left her fancy corporate job in Destin, Florida, at age 26 and started as a freelancer, helping small businesses to get more visibility, clients and customers. Today, True Story has grown into fully-remote agency of ten, serving clients all over the US and internationally.
She was named Scarlett Magazine’s “Woman of the Year” in PR, one of the “Five Most Dynamic Women Leaders Ruling the PR Industry” in the CIO Times and one of United Way’s 40 under 40. Her insights are regularly featured in well-known media outlets like 850 Business Magazine, Emerald Coast Magazine, and the She Who Wins podcast with Renee Bauer to name a few.
Whitney is also a keynote speaker and the host of True Story: The PR Podcast where she shares marketing and PR tips, as well as insightful info on best practices of leading and working in a fully-remote agency.
