Andrea Samacicia Mullan is a passionate communicator and entrepreneur who in 2009 founded Victory Public Relations as an effective PR solution for health, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle brands and the experts who power them. Her understanding of the media, attention to relationships, and ability to identify trends has powered countless exciting campaigns for her clients. Andrea continues to oversee strategy for some of the most innovative brands and experts in New York City and beyond, as well as the growth of Victory Public Relations.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
Megan Driscoll CEO + Founder at EvolveMKD
When business started difficulties overcame:
“100% confidence. Overcoming the hurdle that is low self-esteem or confidence, and comparing yourself to other people both in the industry and outside of the industry that was definitely the biggest hurdle ”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
- Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Book by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz
- Alchemist: A Fable about Following Your Dream Book by Paulo Coelho
Favourite Quote:
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” Albus Dumbledore – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998)
Recommended Online Resources:
- Girl Boss – is redefining success for women in progress, providing the tools, resources, and community to help them advance
- The Every Mom – From the founders of The Everygirl, The Everymom is a space where stylish mothers of all ages can come to seek guidance on topics big and small
- Goop – Cutting edge wellness advice from doctors, vetted travel recommendations, and a curated shop of clean beauty, fashion, and home
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“push through the pain. Do not let painful experiences hinder you from accomplishing what it is that you have set out to accomplish. I am referring specifically to taking career risks, sharing ideas that you might fear are unwelcome but I really think that we have to do that, taking risks on setting high goals, lofty goals, and figuring out how you are going to hit them later. Get the work, get the job, be smart, and get it done”…[Listen for More]
More About Andrea Samacicia Mullan:
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“Sometimes the answers you need to hear aren’t the answers you want to hear.” Eric Samuel Timm
Other Quotes From the Chat with Andrea Samacicia Mullan:
- “not having that aversion to undertaking what are considerable challenges and pushing ourselves outside of what is really our comfort zone has contributed so much to us growing this business. And that was something we were a little bit reluctant to do for some reason because of the fear that we wouldn’t succeed at it which I now know it’s silly”
- “there will be rejection but experiencing it is something that cannot be understood until you have that opportunity”
- “I actually think the learning curve is a great thing because you go through that and you really are a better version of yourself as a business owner for having gotten through that”
- “I don’t really think there are any secrets of success because if you google it it is really right there for you…”
- “not letting fear motivate the decisions that you make”
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