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Dearest Ambitious Founder, Student & Professional,

In today’s world, your name, what you stand for, and how you show up can carry more influence than entire newsrooms or multinational brands.

How you introduce yourself - and how you tell your story - determines how people remember you, trust you, and choose you when it matters most in business and leadership.

A compelling narrative doesn’t just attract attention.

It earns credibility.

It moves people.

It opens doors.

The right story can place you in the media and inspire a room full of people who may one day become your biggest supporters, collaborators, or clients.

Your words hold real power. They can spark belief, shift perception, and create momentum. When used with intention, they don’t just inform - they influence. I truly do understand the magnitude of what becomes possible for you when you take up space and own your light.

And I understand how important the work I do is, because enabling this requires mental clarity, space to hold your dreams alongside you, and congruent leadership you can trust. The work we do together is going to be some of the most lifechanging work you’ll ever do. It is designed to help you introduce yourself before you ever walk into the room.

Through strategic storytelling frameworks, personal brand positioning, and coaching, and media training. I will help you communicate your value with clarity, confidence, and impact - so you can close your dream opportunities.

Your story is your superpower, it’s your most powerful asset.

Are you ready to dive in? Check out the Services page now to get started.

My best regards,

Miriam xo

Meet your PR Manager, Miriam.

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Miriam is a seasoned public relations and marketing communications professional residing in Melbourne. She is the Director and Founder of Press Run, a global PR agency renowned for executing integrated marketing campaigns that have earned clients global recognition across Asia, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the US. Press Run focuses on Founder PR and branding, company brand management and Sports Celebrity PR. With over 17 years of professional experience, Miriam possesses a rich background, encompassing over 11 years of expertise in public relations, communications, and content management.

Born in the Philippines, raised in Melbourne, Australia, with a recent stint in Singapore, Miriam's multicultural journey informs her understanding of diverse markets and cultures. Outside of being a Founder, Miriam is an Education Partner at HEX where she mentors and coaches on how to navigate the world of media and stand out as a start up founders.

Since 2019, Miriam has taught over 400+ students, entrepreneurs and professionals how to build their brand and shown them the various ways they can 10x their credibility both in person and online across Asia, Australia and the digital world.

Interested in working with Miriam? Click on the button below.

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