Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom Podcast with Tonya McKenzie #5

In this episode, we're joined by powerhouse PR expert and master storyteller Tonya McKenzie, founder of Sand & Shores and LA County Commissioner. Tonya brings bold truths and battle-tested insights about public perception, media narratives, and why you *must* prepare for success—not just survival.

 

✨ What you'll hear in this episode:

* Why “prepare for the worst, hope for the best” is actually holding you back

* What happens when you *don't* plan for media attention or visibility (and how to fix it)

* The real reason AI won’t take your job—but someone else might

* How cheerleading taught Tonya a life-saving talent (literally)

* What media perception has to do with power—and your voice in it

* The difference between habitual complaining and actual problem-solving

* Why fear of success is more common—and more damaging—than we think

 

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