Unpacking the Personal Brand Blocks Keeping You Stuck
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of the Fame-Ready Podcast, personal branding and PR expert Katrina Owens shares a raw, unscripted reflection on what it means to run a visible business in a world that feels heavy, uncertain, and emotionally charged.
Katrina opens up about the tension between holding joy and ambition in your business while also acknowledging fear, grief, and collective stress. She explores why continuing to show up, sell, and lead is not tone-deaf — it’s part of the responsibility of having a platform.
This episode is for the entrepreneur who feels stuck, muted, or unsure how to use their voice right now — and needs permission to keep going.
Show Notes:
Why it feels hard to create and sell during global uncertaintyHolding excitement and grief at the same timeWhat leadership looks like when you have a platformWhy you don’t owe the internet your political opinionsHow to decide what belongs in your personal brandWhy confidence matters more than strategyThe early visibility blocks most people faceThe advanced visibility blocks no one warns you aboutWhy boundaries become essential as you growWhy cold pitching is misaligned right nowThe emotional weight of hosting events and big initiativesReframing being copied as a sign of impactWhy reciprocity defines healthy business relationshipsHow entrepreneurship forces constant personal growthLinks Mentioned:
Big Brand Energy Sessions – June 11, 2026 (Surrey, BC): https://katrinaowens.com/eventsFame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://katrinaowens.com/group-coachingFollow Katrina:
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/ → Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr → LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina
If you’ve been questioning your voice or your visibility, this episode is your reminder: your mission still matters — and so do you.
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In this episode of the Fame-Ready Podcast, personal branding and PR expert Katrina Owens shares a raw, unscripted reflection on what it means to run a visible business in a world that feels heavy, uncertain, and emotionally charged. Katrina opens up about the tension between holding joy and ambition in your business while also acknowledging fear, grief, and collective stress. She explores why continuing to show up, sell, and lead is not tone-deaf — it’s part of the responsibility of having a platform. This episode is for the entrepreneur who feels stuck, muted, or unsure how to use their voice right now — and needs permission to keep going. Show Notes: Why it feels hard to create and sell during global uncertaintyHolding excitement and grief at the same timeWhat leadership looks like when you have a platformWhy you don’t owe the internet your political opinionsHow to decide what belongs in your personal brandWhy confidence matters more than strategyThe early visibility blocks most people faceThe advanced visibility blocks no one warns you aboutWhy boundaries become essential as you growWhy cold pitching is misaligned right nowThe emotional weight of hosting events and big initiativesReframing being copied as a sign of impactWhy reciprocity defines healthy business relationshipsHow entrepreneurship forces constant personal growthLinks Mentioned: Big Brand Energy Sessions – June 11, 2026 (Surrey, BC): https://katrinaowens.com/eventsFame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://katrinaowens.com/group-coachingFollow Katrina: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/ → Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr → LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina If you’ve been questioning your voice or your visibility, this episode is your reminder: your mission still matters — and so do you.