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Whitney Lee True Story Public Relations, Principal

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.

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How To Triple Your Podcast Pitching In A Day With Parker Olson, Founder Of Podpitch &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
How to Triple Your Podcast Pitching in a Day with Parker Olson, Founder of PodPitch

Think podcasts are just a side hustle or hobby? Think again. In this episode, Whitney Lee chats with Parker Olson, founder of PodPitch, about how podcasts are becoming a PR powerhouse. They explore th…

Think podcasts are j…

Think podcasts are just a side hustle or hobby? Think again. In this episode, Whitney Lee chats with Parker Olson, founder of PodPitch, about how podcasts are becoming a PR powerhouse. They explore the art of customized pitches, the game-changing role of AI, and why podcasts are now key players in the media landscape. Parker shares his unconventional journey—from wild diets to living in nontraditional spaces—offering fresh insights on creativity and Innovation. Discover how tools like PodPitch are enhancing PR efforts while preserving the human touch, and what this means for the future of …

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The Tiny Shift That Changed Our Relationship With Every Client &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
The Tiny Shift that Changed Our Relationship with Every Client

Ever wonder what it takes to go from a "yes person" to an authoritative leader in your field? In this episode, Whitney Lee shares her transformative journey from corporate life to freelancing, highlig…

Ever wonder what it …

Ever wonder what it takes to go from a "yes person" to an authoritative leader in your field? In this episode, Whitney Lee shares her transformative journey from corporate life to freelancing, highlighting the mindset shifts that changed her career. She talks about redefining client Relationships, stepping into a strategist role, and the power of proactive communication. But that’s just the beginning—Whitney dives into how perception and PR can make or break your business. Want more? Hit play and discover her secrets firsthand! ------------ Apply for Mentorship with Whitney Connect with…

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Efficient Vs. Effective - How Personalization Changes Everything In Sales + Marketing With Scott Russell, Partner At Russell And Russell Consulting &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
Efficient vs. Effective – How Personalization Changes Everything in Sales + Marketing with Scott Russell, Partner at Russell and Russell Consulting

What does it take to stand out in a crowded, ever-evolving market? In this episode, Whitney Lee sits down with Scott Russell, a luxury hospitality veteran turned entrepreneur, who spills the secrets o…

What does it take to…

What does it take to stand out in a crowded, ever-evolving market? In this episode, Whitney Lee sits down with Scott Russell, a luxury hospitality veteran turned entrepreneur, who spills the secrets of navigating one of the most competitive industries out there. From his corporate days at the Ritz Carlton to building his own consulting and sales training business, Scott shares the bold moves and creative strategies that helped him thrive—especially during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll hear how Scott mastered the art of differentiation and personalization, why effective c…

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Your First Assistant Or Employee: How To Know What You Should Hand Off &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
Your First Assistant or Employee: How to Know What You Should Hand Off

Feeling overwhelmed by doing it all yourself? It’s time to level up! In this episode, Whitney Lee reveals the secrets to successfully building and managing a team. Drawing from her own journey, she …

Feeling overwhelmed …

Feeling overwhelmed by doing it all yourself? It’s time to level up! In this episode, Whitney Lee reveals the secrets to successfully building and managing a team. Drawing from her own journey, she shares invaluable tips on hiring the right assistants, defining clear roles, and creating a structured system for task management. Whitney breaks down the critical difference between being a leader who trains and counsels versus just overseeing task execution. Plus, she dives into the nuances of working with employees versus contractors, giving you the tools to make the right choices for your busi…

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How She Went From A Corporate Job Managing 16 Agencies To Starting Her Own With Lindsay Kirsh, Founder And Chief Strategist, Slayer Pr &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
How She Went from a Corporate Job Managing 16 Agencies to Starting Her Own with Lindsay Kirsh, Founder and Chief Strategist, Slayer PR

In this episode, Whitney Lee sits down with Lindsay Kirsh, Founder and Chief Strategist of Slayer PR, to dive deep into her incredible career transformation. From managing over 15 agencies at McDonald…

In this episode, Whi…

In this episode, Whitney Lee sits down with Lindsay Kirsh, Founder and Chief Strategist of Slayer PR, to dive deep into her incredible career transformation. From managing over 15 agencies at McDonald’s to building her own PR powerhouse, Lindsay shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. Discover the importance of trust in agency-client relationships, the perks of niche expertise, and what it truly takes to lead a successful team. Whether you’re curious about the agency vs. corporate world or want to hear strategic insights for long-term success, this conversation is packed…

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The Worst Advice For A New Agency Or Freelancer &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
The Worst Advice for a New Agency or Freelancer

Is following conventional Wisdom really the best path for your agency or freelance journey? In today’s solo podcast episode, Whitney dives into “The Worst Advice for a New Agency or Freelancer.…

Is following convent…

Is following conventional wisdom really the best path for your agency or freelance journey? In today’s solo podcast episode, Whitney dives into “The Worst Advice for a New Agency or Freelancer.” Get ready for some hot takes on the common pitfalls and misconceptions that could hold you back!Connect with Whitney on Instagram ⁠ ⁠Connect with Whitney on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠TheWhitneyLee.com⁠ ⁠True Story Website

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How She Scaled And Sold Her Agency With Carrie Kerpen, Founder And Ceo Of The Whisper Group &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
How She Scaled and Sold her Agency with Carrie Kerpen, Founder and CEO of The Whisper Group

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Carrie Kerpen, Founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, as she shares the journey of how she scaled and sold her agency. In this episode, Whitney and Carrie div…

Join us for an inspi…

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Carrie Kerpen, Founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, as she shares the journey of how she scaled and sold her agency. In this episode, Whitney and Carrie dive into strategies for success, the specific obstacles she overcame in building her agency, and the key insights she gained throughout her journey. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, you won’t want to miss this episode!------------- Connect with Whitney on Instagram Connect with Whitney on LinkedIn TheWhitneyLee.com True Story Website

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Navigating The Evolution Of Agency Structure And Services With Veronique Zayas, Founder Of Hatchmark Studio &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
Navigating the Evolution of Agency Structure and Services with Veronique Zayas, Founder of HatchMark Studio

Join us today as Whitney chats with Veronique Zayas, the creative force behind HatchMark Studio. Veronique shares her agency’s exciting evolution to a full-service powerhouse. Together, they dive in…

Join us today as Whi…

Join us today as Whitney chats with Veronique Zayas, the creative force behind HatchMark Studio. Veronique shares her agency’s exciting evolution to a full-service powerhouse. Together, they dive into how HatchMark Studio masters branding, visual systems, and helps clients stay on-brand across multiple platforms. 🔥 What You’ll Learn:Why a strong social media presence is key to brand success How cohesive messaging across channels boosts business The power of partnerships and collaborating with other agencies to deliver specialized services Real-world examples of how smart brandin…

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Fixing The Friction Between Clients And Mid Size Agencies With Lindsey Breitwieser, Fractional Cmo &Amp; Founder Of The Cmo Lab &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
Fixing the Friction Between Clients and Mid Size Agencies with Lindsey Breitwieser, Fractional CMO & Founder of The CMO Lab

Get ready to dive deep into the world of marketing and PR with this insightful episode! Join Whitney Lee as she sits down with Lindsay Breitwieser, the mastermind behind CMO Lab, to tackle the real ch…

Get ready to dive de…

Get ready to dive deep into the world of marketing and PR with this insightful episode! Join Whitney Lee as she sits down with Lindsay Breitwieser, the mastermind behind CMO Lab, to tackle the real challenges regional agencies face and the often-overlooked friction between agencies and clients. Lindsay shares her expertise on crafting marketing strategies that truly align with business goals, all while balancing the data-driven and emotional aspects of marketing. Discover why managing client expectations is crucial, and learn the art of making bold adjustments when things aren’t working. Fr…

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How We Doubled The Business In 2020 &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
How We Doubled the Business in 2020

In a time of uncertainty, True Story Public Relations experienced remarkable Growth in 2020. While some clients had to step back, others stepped up, expanding their services! Join us today as agency o…

In a time of uncerta…

In a time of uncertainty, True Story Public Relations experienced remarkable growth in 2020. While some clients had to step back, others stepped up, expanding their services! Join us today as agency owner Whitney Lee shares how her agency managed to double during such a challenging year. Whitney will delve into the strategic steps she took, how global shifts influenced the business landscape, and the enduring practices that have continued to drive success well beyond 2020. Have a specific topic you want us to cover? Send your ideas to Whitney on Instagram @thewhitneylee. ------------- Connect …

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Building A Personal Brand As An Agency Owner With Lexie Smith, Founder Of Growth Mode Agency &Amp; The Pr Bar Inc. &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
Building a Personal Brand as an Agency Owner with Lexie Smith, Founder of Growth Mode Agency & The PR Bar Inc.

Whether you want to or not, EVERYONE has a personal brand. Join us today as Whitney chats with fellow agency owner, Lexie Smith! They’re covering the ins and outs of building a personal brand as an …

Whether you want to …

Whether you want to or not, EVERYONE has a personal brand. Join us today as Whitney chats with fellow agency owner, Lexie Smith! They’re covering the ins and outs of building a personal brand as an agency owner. You won’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes look at agency life.  ------- As seen in Entrepreneur.com, Business Insider, NASDAQ, Create & Cultivate, and more, Lexie Smith, is a PR & Business Coach, Founder & CEO of GROWTH MODE PR & Communications Agency, Founder of THEPRBAR inc., and Host of the Pitchin' and Sippin' Podcast. ------- Connect with Lexie on LinkedIn…

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Special Announcement - Thewhitneylee.com Is Live &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
Special Announcement – TheWhitneyLee.com is LIVE

Tune in today for a special announcement from Whitney Lee! For the past several months, Whitney has been working on a new resource to support agency owners and we are ecstatic to announce that TheWhi…

Tune in today for a …

Tune in today for a special announcement from Whitney Lee! For the past several months, Whitney has been working on a new resource to support agency owners and we are ecstatic to announce that TheWhitneyLee.com is now LIVE! Visit TheWhitneyLee.com/streamline to download the 4 Steps to a Streamlined Remote Agency! Applications for mentorship with Whitney are open with only two spaces available. Digital template downloads and roadmaps for remote agency owners will be available for purchase soon. We can't wait to support you in the process of streamlining and scaling your remote agency. ------…

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Should You Niche Down Your Agency? &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
Should You Niche Down Your Agency?

Is niching down the key to success? Will it help you get more of the right kind of clients? How niche is too niche? Join us today as Whitney cracks the code on whether or not niching down your agency …

Is niching down the …

Is niching down the key to success? Will it help you get more of the right kind of clients? How niche is too niche? Join us today as Whitney cracks the code on whether or not niching down your agency is the right move.  ---------------- Have a specific topic you want us to cover? Connect with Whitney on Instagram @thewhitneylee. 

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Pr + Hr - How Company Culture And Your Brand Intersect With James Ferguson Of Wurzak Hotel Group &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
PR + HR – How Company Culture and Your Brand Intersect with James Ferguson of Wurzak Hotel Group

Get ready to dive into the concept of confetti culture as Whitney explores the intersection of PR and HR with James Ferguson. James is the Director of Culture for Wurzak Hotel Group and is sharing how…

Get ready to dive in…

Get ready to dive into the concept of confetti culture as Whitney explores the intersection of PR and HR with James Ferguson. James is the Director of Culture for Wurzak Hotel Group and is sharing how he used his passion for company culture to make his dream position a reality.  Whether you are a business owner, work in HR, or have a goal on your mind, you can expect to leave this episode fired up and ready to take on any hurdle in your path.  ------------- The Confetti Culture Playbook Connect with James on LinkedIn

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5 Controversial Opinions On Marketing With Amy Colbourn, Managing Director Of Monogram Agency &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
5 Controversial Opinions on Marketing with Amy Colbourn, Managing Director of MONOGRAM Agency

Get ready for a round of hot takes as Whitney chats with Amy Colbourn, Managing Director of MONOGRAM, about controversial opinions on marketing. In this episode, two hospitality marketing and PR exper…

Get ready for a roun…

Get ready for a round of hot takes as Whitney chats with Amy Colbourn, Managing Director of MONOGRAM, about controversial opinions on marketing. In this episode, two hospitality marketing and PR experts share their perspectives on hot topics, such as the effectiveness of using awareness as a marketing objective and whether the same strategies can be applied to marketing products and services. About Amy: Amy Colbourn is a marketing executive and brand strategist who serves as the Managing Director of MONOGRAM. Headquartered in Las Vegas MONOGRAM is a brand agency, and a member of The Harkey Gro…

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Why Agencies Get Fired &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
Why Agencies Get Fired

Getting fired by a client can feel incredibly disheartening, but it's an experience every agency faces sooner or later. The key is to learn and grow from it. In this episode, Whitney explores common r…

Getting fired by a c…

Getting fired by a client can feel incredibly disheartening, but it's an experience every agency faces sooner or later. The key is to learn and grow from it. In this episode, Whitney explores common reasons why agencies get fired and offers actionable tips to prevent it. If you're an agency owner or part of an agency team, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you avoid common pitfalls and cultivate lasting, successful client relationships from the start. -------------- Have a specific topic you’d like us to cover? Connect with Whitney on Instagram @thewhitneylee.

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Owner Chat: Real Talk On Agency Ownership - The Good &Amp; The Bad With Susie Timm, Founder Of Knife &Amp; Fork Media &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
OWNER CHAT: Real Talk on Agency Ownership – the Good & the Bad with Susie Timm, Founder of Knife & Fork Media

Join us today for a front-row seat to real talk from two agency owners! Whitney is chatting with Susie Timm, Founder and CEO of Knife & Fork Media. The two agency owners give you the scoop on thi…

Join us today for a …

Join us today for a front-row seat to real talk from two agency owners! Whitney is chatting with Susie Timm, Founder and CEO of Knife & Fork Media. The two agency owners give you the scoop on things that they LOVE about owning an agency, tips for freelancers looking to scale, and things that they had to learn the hard way so that you don't have to. If you're a freelancer on the verge of scaling and growing a team, you won't want to miss this episode! ---------------- Knife & Fork Media Founder, Susie Timm grew up in the land of cow, otherwise known as Wisconsin. In 1992 she moved to…

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The Most Important Question To Ask A Potential Client &Raquo; 20832397 1673878976474 5481Fd6421513
The Most Important Question to Ask a Potential Client

Transparency and clear communication are key when starting a relationship with a potential client. By asking this one question, you can help prevent confusion and set realistic expectations for delive…

Transparency and cle…

Transparency and clear communication are key when starting a relationship with a potential client. By asking this one question, you can help prevent confusion and set realistic expectations for deliverables and the working relationship! Tune in today for a valuable episode that will help you when growing your clientele! -------------------------- Connect with Whitney on Instagram

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