Your Work Is Not Enough If No One Knows About It with KJ Blattenbauer

What if the reason your business feels invisible isn’t because you’re doing it wrong but because you’re not being seen on purpose?

In this episode of Next to Nunn, Amy sits down with KJ Blattenbauer, a powerhouse publicist with nearly 30 years of experience turning overlooked experts into headline news. From Forbes to Architectural Digest, KJ has helped founders stop playing small and start owning their authority and today, she’s breaking down PR in a way that actually makes sense.

This is not a fluffy “post more on Instagram” conversation. It’s a real, honest, tactical discussion about:

• The real difference between branding and public relations

• Why PR is often free and wildly underused by women business owners

• How to get your messaging “house in order” so people say the right things about you when you’re not in the room

• Why visibility is not ego-driven, but a leadership responsibility

• How women are conditioned to minimize themselves and how to stop doing that

• What to do about trolls, critics, and the fear of putting yourself out there

• Why good systems, contracts, and legal foundations matter just as much as creativity

KJ also shares behind-the-scenes insights into her upcoming book Pitchworthy (out January 2026), why female founders don’t need to spend thousands on PR, and how borrowing credibility through podcasts, media, and partnerships can change the trajectory of your business.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “My work should speak for itself”

• “I’m not ready to be visible yet”

• “PR feels confusing, expensive, or intimidating”

• “I don’t want to come across as bragging”

…this episode is for you.