How to Pitch Yourself, Build a Personal Brand & Get in Stores Like Target—with Marty McDonald (The Velvet)
Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson
iHeartPodcasts
4.6 • 924 Ratings
🗓️ 28 May 2025
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Ever wonder how women land major deals, build powerful brands, and grow their businesses from scratch? In this episode, Kelly talks to Marty McDonald—founder of Boss Women Media and the Elle Olivia brand now featured in Target—about how to pitch yourself with confidence, define your personal brand, and make bold career moves.
They get real about what it actually takes to be an entrepreneur, how to use storytelling to grow your business, and why betting on yourself is the best investment you can make. Marty also shares exclusive insight into her upcoming book Audacious, and what’s next in her mission to empower women through strategy, community, and self-belief.
Visit the website: https://campsite.bio/bosswomen
Instagram: @martymcdonald & @bosswomenmedia
HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com
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