What happens when the woman who’s made everyone else famous finally decides to claim her own spotlight?
Meet KJ Blattenbauer — powerhouse publicist, bestselling author, and the visibility strategist experts call when they’re done being ignored. With nearly 30 years in PR, she’s helped clients land in Forbes, Vogue, Architectural Digest, and more — but midlife sparked a transformation:
She stopped hiding behind her clients’ success and started building her own legacy.
In this unapologetically real conversation, we dig into:
Why women over 40 MUST stop waiting to be discovered and start pitching with power
The visibility strategies that turn “best-kept secrets” into headline news
Reinventing your career in midlife without apology, guilt, or permission
Why confidence has nothing to do with age
How she went from ghost strategist to the author of How to Be a Media Darling and her upcoming book Pitchworthy
If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or invisible in your industry — this episode will light your fire.
Connect with KJ Blattenbauer:
📍 Website: Hearsay PR | KJ Blattenbauer
📍 Instagram: @kjblattenbauer | @hearsaypr