In this episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden sits down with Andrea Walker-Leidy to explore her inspiring career journey and her expertise in brand building. Andrea shares her insights into the transformative power of PR and discusses the types of clients she partners with to amplify their success.
The conversation dives into effective marketing strategies, the importance of sharing compelling client stories, and how to identify business blind spots. Andrea emphasizes the value of crafting authentic...
In this episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden sits down with Andrea Walker-Leidy to explore her inspiring career journey and her expertise in brand building. Andrea shares her insights into the transformative power of PR and discusses the types of clients she partners with to amplify their success.
The conversation dives into effective marketing strategies, the importance of sharing compelling client stories, and how to identify business blind spots. Andrea emphasizes the value of crafting authentic branding strategies and highlights the significant role social media plays in driving business growth. She also offers practical tips for networking and building meaningful relationships.
Andrea introduces her free eBook and consultation offer, providing listeners with valuable resources to enhance their branding efforts. The episode concludes with a call to action and an invitation to a workshop designed to accelerate business growth.
Andrea Walker-Leidy is the visionary founder of Walker Publicity and the host of the podcast “It’s Not Just A Tuesday.” Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, Andrea embraces her identity as a proud Suburban Detroiter with a Midwest vibe and a strong work ethic. Since founding Walker Publicity in 2015, she has been driven by the belief that every business has a unique story to tell—and that these stories are the key to their success.
Andrea’s career began in journalism as a writer and editor, where she discovered her passion for storytelling. This experience inspired her to partner with businesses to craft strategic communication plans that resonate with media, engage social audiences, and attract potential clients. Her love for nonprofit work led to the creation of Michigan Nonprofit PR, helping nonprofits amplify their initiatives through impactful media connections.
With a natural talent for seeing the world through headlines and ideas, Andrea authored “Mastering the Art of Storytelling to Cultivate Brand Loyalty.” In this book, she shares the proven strategies that have helped transform hidden gems into prominent, standout brands.
Discover more about Andrea Walker-Leidy’s work by connecting with her on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkerpr/
Website: www.walkerpublicity.com
(0:00) Welcome and episode introduction with guest Andrea Walker Levy
(1:13) Andrea's backstory, career journey and brand building
(4:13) Clients Andrea works with and the impact of PR
(12:11) Marketing strategies and sharing client stories
(17:36) Sponsor: Expert In You Magazine
(23:18) Blind spots in business and strategies for authentic branding
(25:10) Social media's role in business and leveraging it for growth
(30:14) Networking and relationship building strategies
(31:06) Andrea's free ebook and consultation offer
(32:22) Closing remarks, call to action, and workshop promotion
