Pivot with Purpose
Better Off Said is a career, business, and lifestyle podcast hosted by Meghan Houle, exploring real conversations about work, relationships, money, hiring, negotiation, and power.
This show breaks down how decisions actually get made — from job offers and salary negotiations to fundraising, leadership, relationships, and career pivots — with insights grounded in real-life experience.
Each episode covers topics like:
- career growth and hiring
- salary negotiation and compensation
- entrepreneurship and fundraising
- relationships and decision-making
- personal and professional development
- leadership, leverage, and power dynamics
Unlike traditional career podcasts, Better Off Said focuses on the unspoken realities behind success, the conversations that happen behind closed doors, not just the advice shared publicly.
If you’re looking for honest, strategic insight on how life and work actually intersect and what it really takes to move forward, this podcast brings clear direction and real perspective.
Pivot with Purpose
Navigating PR Pivots and Business Longevity with Jessy Klein Fofana
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Welcome to the Pivot With Purpose Podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am so excited to welcome Jessy Klein Fofana! Jessy launched, built and sold her first company before turning thirty. In 2008, after directing breakout PR and marketing initiatives for some of the most recognized brands in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, Jessy founded LaRue, an agency trailblazing a new kind of PR strategy that leverages both the power of earned media while maximizing performance-driven commerce PR opportunities. With a model in mind that included full service Media Relations, Commerce Content and Affiliate Marketing, Jessy has assembled a dynamic team of experts that work cross-functionally and move as quickly as the ever-changing media landscape, making LaRue an industry standout!
I’m so excited to dive into Jessy's journey and her innovative approach to PR and affiliate marketing, and the importance of adapting in an ever-changing industry!
Topics Covered:
(00:33) The evolution of LaRue PR, shifting from full-service PR to including affiliate marketing.
(06:23) Common misconceptions in PR and wisdom on navigating challenges in the field.
(15:08) How affiliate marketing has become a crucial component of LaRue PR’s strategy and its role in modern PR.
(25:10) The unpredictability of PR and the challenges of delivering difficult news to clients.
(27:57) Jessy shares how her leadership style has changed over the years, relying on her team to manage day-to-day operations while she focuses on business development.
(31:10) Maintaining a work-life balance.
(35:52) Advice for women looking to start their own PR firms.
Jessy's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and staying true to your values. Tune in for valuable insights and strategies that can help you pivot with purpose in your own career!
Connect with Jessy and LaRue PR!
Jessy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessyfofana/
LaRue PR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laruepr/
LaRue PR Website: https://laruepr.com/
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