Amplify Your Message.
Strengthen your voice.
Own Your Story.
Your business has a story worth telling. The key is knowing how to tell it—and having the confidence to put yourself out there.
Michelle Rupp provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with media coaching, communication training, and strategic visibility support designed to help you clarify your message, build credibility, and confidently represent your brand.
As an Emmy Award–winning journalist, media insider, and communication expert with more than 20 years of experience in a live TV newsroom, Michelle knows what makes a story stand out, what gets the media’s attention, and what it takes to communicate with clarity and confidence when the spotlight is on you.
Whether you're preparing for a media interview, pitching your story, speaking about your business, creating content, or simply trying to communicate what makes your brand different, Michelle gives you practical strategies you can put to work right away.
Because visibility isn't just about getting noticed. It's about being ready when people are paying attention.
If you're ready to strengthen your message, expand your visibility, and become a more confident voice for your business, you're in the right place.
Work With Michelle
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1:1 Custom Visibility & Communication Strategy
You don’t need more generic marketing advice — you need a custom, strategic plan built around your business. Work directly with Michelle to design a targeted visibility and communication strategy that aligns with your goals, strengthens your message, and helps you get truly seen.
Get clear direction. Build real momentum. Elevate your business with a strategy designed just for you.
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Q1 Plus 1 Press Release Bundle
Make Q1 the quarter the media knows your name. Get four professionally written press releases — crafted by a national TV journalist and distributed to top-tier outlets for maximum reach.
Boost your visibility. Build your credibility. Start strong.
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LIVE Training: Own Your Message
This January: Own Your Message (Before Someone Else Does)! This 4 day live event gives you the tools to speak clearly, lead effectively, and protect your business through powerful communication.
Register now and take advantage of the limited 50% holiday pricing before it ends.
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Custom Media Audit
Want media coverage but not sure if your business is truly TV-ready? Get a custom Media Audit from an EMMY Award-winning journalist who spent 20+ years inside a live newsroom — the producer businesses pitched to.
Know exactly where you stand, what producers look for, and how to position your brand for TV-worthy attention.
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20 Minute Asset Review
Before you pitch the media, make sure your assets are ready for prime time. In this fast, focused 20-minute review, Michelle will walk through your materials with you and ensure everything is clear, compelling, and newsroom-ready.
A quick tune-up for a stronger pitch.
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The Total Publicity Package DIY Course
Ready to stop watching others get the spotlight and claim your own? This on-demand course teaches you how to pitch, what producers look for, and how to turn media coverage into long-term visibility.
Step into the headlines with confidence.
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The Power of Your Words
Ready to elevate your next event? Michelle delivers dynamic sessions on media strategy, storytelling, and communication that empower businesses to get noticed — and sound great doing it.
Book a speaker who knows how to captivate an audience and command a newsroom.
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Closing the Gap: Crisis Readiness & Community Trust Plan
Ideal for law enforcement agencies and public-sector leaders seeking to close the gap between the work they do and what the public hears. This plan gives your agency the tools to communicate with consistency, accuracy, and credibility during critical moments.
Don’t wait for a crisis to hit — prepare your agency now.
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Launch your year with powerful media momentum. The Q1 + 1 Press Release Bundle gives your business or foundation consistent, strategic visibility from January through April—right when audiences and decision-makers are most attentive.
What You Get
4 professionally written press releases (January–April) crafted by an Emmy Award–winning journalist
Strategic story positioning tailored to your business or foundation
National distribution each month, including:
Google News
Associated Press
Bloomberg
Industry-specific outlets aligned with your audience
A polished local press version you can send directly to your regional media
A full distribution report showing where your story appeared
Visibility and credibility that typically cost 5–10x more through a PR agency
Why It Matters for Your Business
Builds authority and trust with your audience
Helps you stand out in a crowded market
Positions you as a leader in your industry
Creates momentum that compounds over time
Puts your story in front of decision-makers when they’re planning Q1 initiatives
Own Your Message Before Someone Else Does is a four-day, live communication training designed for business owners, founders, and leaders who understand that the strength of their message directly shapes the strength of their business.
Led by Michelle Rupp, an Emmy Award–winning journalist and communication expert, this program teaches you how to communicate with clarity and authority in any situation. You will learn how communication affects sales, trust, investor decisions, and the long-term health of your brand. Through guided teaching, real-world examples, and interactive work, you will gain the confidence to speak effectively whether you are on camera, in a meeting, addressing your community, or navigating a difficult moment.
Over four sessions, you will discover how to stand out in an age of skepticism and information overload, how to protect your reputation when challenges arise, and how to tell your business story in a way that builds connection and trust.
This is not just another class. It is a transformational skillset that strengthens every conversation you have as a business owner.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Why communication is non-negotiable for business growth
How to stand out in a world of skepticism and AI-driven noise
How to communicate effectively when things go wrong
How to present your business with clarity and authority
How to craft a compelling business story that builds instant trust
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Sign up for the waitlist to know when the next session is available
Your communication is your business. This program helps you master both.
Not sure what you need?
Book a quick call and get personalized guidance.