In this episode PR expert Pippa Goulden chats to Nicky Elliott, founder of The Wilder Collective, an online community for female founders and freelancers. Nicky shares her refreshingly honest journey from a 15-year career in events to launching a children's clothing brand, which ultimately evolved into creating a thriving community where women in business support each other. What We Cover:<ul><li>Nicky's Business Evolution: How her initial clothing brand 'Wilder Ones' paved the way for The Wilder Collective and her popular podcast "Women's Business"</li><li>PR Truths: Nicky's candid experience with a PR agency that cost "a lot of money for nothing" and how she now approaches PR differently</li><li>Community Building: The power of authentic connections and how Nicky grew her audience by being intentional with her content</li><li>Networking Without the Ick: Why networks are absolutely fundamental to business growth (even if the word gives you the fear!)</li><li>Wilder Live Event: Nicky's exciting new venture creating the event she wished existed for female founders</li></ul> Top Takeaways:<ul><li>Why podcasts are a brilliant PR tool for creating genuine connections</li><li>How to find your voice and stand out by discussing topics you truly care about</li><li>The importance of "throwing mud at the wall" rather than overthinking</li><li>Why your network is often your most valuable business asset</li><li>How standing for something attracts exactly the right people to your brand</li><li>Why you need to stop overthinking and get on and do it</li></ul>Find out more about Nicky and her brilliant network, events and Wilder Live: https://thewildercollective.co.ukConnect with Nicky on Insta <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wilder.ones/">here </a>and on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-elliott-44103418/">here </a>And once you've had a listen you can: - Follow me on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pippa_the.pr.set/">@pippa_the.pr.set </a>or LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pippa_the.pr.set/">@Pippa Goulden</a>) for more tips and insight into the world of PR - Join my DIY PR membership using the code POD50 to get 50% off your first month - this will give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to get results for yourself. Have a look <a href="https://www.theprset.com/DIY-Membership">here </a> - Work with me 1-2-1 in my brand new <a href="https://www.theprset.com/Kickstart-Pr-Accelerator">Kickstart: The PR Accelerator</a> which is a hyper-focused, action-taking, results focused programme that's all about getting you great PR results for your business, with me supporting you all the way. - Or if you just want to hand it all over to me to do for you, I can do that too Find out more at <a href="https://www.theprset.com">www.theprset.com</a> and book a discovery call with me to chat more<a href="https://calendly.com/theprset/discovery-call"> here</a> or email me pippa@theprset.com

In this episode PR expert Pippa Goulden chats to Nicky Elliott, founder of The Wilder Collective, an online community for female founders and freelancers. Nicky shares her refreshingly honest journey from a 15-year career in events to launching a children's clothing brand, which ultimately evolved into creating a thriving community where women in business support each other.  What We Cover: Nicky's Business Evolution: How her initial clothing brand 'Wilder Ones' paved the way for The Wilder C...

23. PR Success Story: Moving Away from Traditional PR, Finding Your Own Way and The Power of Networking With The Wilder Collective's Nicky Elliott