Karen Gamba is a PR, networking, and business strategist as well as the CEO and co-founder of the ExV Agency. With locations in Atlanta, New York, and Hong Kong, ExV Agency creates out-of-the-box digital events, elevated branded narratives, and distinctive visibility campaigns for clients looking to expand their reach, reputation, and revenue. Here, she discusses the importance of authenticity, the challenges of producing unscripted content, and her relationship with business partner Frank Carlisi.
Key Takeaways:
- The power of authenticity
- The problem with producing unscripted content
- How to be vulnerable in a professional setting
- ExV\u2019s new Grow Your Brand Masterclass
Episode Timeline:
1:30 How did ExV get its unique name?
4:25 How Karen started the company with Frank Carlisi
8:45 What makes an event innovative?
9:30 The importance of bringing together professionals of different age groups
10:45 Pushing the envelope of vulnerability
12:00 How to be authentic in a professional setting
13:00 Making authentic connections
16:10 How Tod gets authentic interviews on PR 360
17:30 The perils of creating unscripted television
21:30 Handling creative criticism
23:20 The lightning-in-a-bottle paradox
25:00 ExV\u2019s new webinar Grow Your Brand Masterclass to help emerging business owners navigate the PR world
This episode\u2019s guest:
\u2022 Karen Gamba
\u2022 ExV\u2019s website
\u2022 Follow Karen on LinkedIn
\u2022 Learn more about the Grow Your Brand Masterclass
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