In this episode, media maven Michelle Mekky details her journey of starting what is now a seven-figure business with no money and no business plan after being let go from her 9 to 5. She also discusses how she persevered through ovarian cancer and wants to bring awareness so that more women are able catch the disease in the early stages.
Michelle got her start in television news, spending over a decade as a senior producer and news writer for Fox-TV in Chicago. She transitioned from journalism to PR and marketing, working at top agencies and using her insider media knowledge and widespread connections to achieve top-tier coverage for clients ranging from startups to global powerhouses. She launched Mekky Media in 2016, to bring her own brand of PR to the market and deliver powerful publicity, with an emphasis on personal attention and creative storytelling. Mekky Media provides PR strategy, media relations, media training, event promotion, social media strategy and influencer outreach. To meet demand brought on by the pandemic, the agency has added services that include integrated digital and PR programs, personal branding, and internal communications.
Top Rated Public Relations (PR) Firm in Chicago - Mekky Media
