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Rachel Gattuso, APR, fueled by righteous indignation, and Renee Plain, jazz hands or fiesty depending on the day, get real about the challenges - and the joys - of nonprofit public relations.

When Natalie Wilson learned that people of color were going missing at disproportionate rates, she decided to do something about it. She co-founded Black and Missing Foundation to raise awareness and help families find their loved ones. Natalie is also the CEO of NWR Communications Group, where she helps nonprofits have a greater impact. During our Coaches Corner, you’ll hear from Dr. Kirleen Neely, a mental health professional who’s working to help people understand their backstories.

Highlights:

• 02:14 - Natalie’s story of realizing people of color were going missing and creating Black and Missing Foundation
• 06:00 - Earning national media attention
• 08:37 - Aligning your career with your passions
• 14:29 - Coaches Corner: The Power of Self-Talk with Dr. Kirleen Neely
• 17:58 - When negative self-talk goes unchecked
• 20:36 - Self-esteem and mental health
• 23:05 - Understanding your backstory
• 28:39 - Training yourself to think differently

Resources:

• You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here
• Black and Missing Foundation
• NWR Communications Group
• Neely Counseling
• Drop the BS Podcast
• Backstory Breakthrough for Anxiety and Self-Esteem Virtual Masterclass