Women’s History Month: 6 Women in PR Shaping the Industry Through ‘Heard on the Streets’
Sunday marked the beginning of a celebration of women trailblazers that happens every year, and never feels redundant.
Women are being honored in several nations around the globe, including the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia, during Women’s History Month for their contributions to history and society.
Many countries, including China and Europe, observe International Women’s Day on March 8, recognizing women’s social, economic and cultural achievements through events and celebrations.
We’re also giving women their flowers, from small women-owned PR firms and businesses to the communicators who unequivocally add value and perspective to the stories told in the media.
It’s important to underscore their many contributions to the evolving PR industry and to society overall. While there has been significant progress, the push for gender equality continues.
At EIN Presswire, we take a look back at the women featured in our “Heard on the Streets” ongoing series on Substack — leaders, founders and communicators whose voices continue to shape the industry.
Brittany Nycole: Balancing Motherhood and Helping Brands
In the first 2026 Heard on the Streets feature, Brittany Nycole shared her career journey, how she integrates AI into communications while staying authentic, and the strategies she uses to help brands succeed. She also spoke candidly about her passion for motherhood. Read more here.
Sherrie Handrinos: The Power of Influencer Marketing
Using influencers has become a go-to strategy for PR veterans like Sherrie Handrinos, founder of Houston-based Boost 1 Marketing & PR. She led our podcast series on the topic. In Heard on the Streets: The Power of Influencer Marketing, Handrinos took a deeper dive into how influencers shape brand visibility and customer engagement, offering real-world examples and her expertise. Read her story. You can also check out the podcast series here.
Michelle Mekky: The Power of Storytelling and Effective Media Relations
Michelle Mekky, an award-winning broadcast journalist and PR professional, launched her own agency, Mekky Media Relations, Inc, helping clients ranging from startups to industry leaders tell stories that inspire action and growth. In her Heard on the Streets feature, Mekky shared her journey to becoming a Chicago PR leader and discussed what true media relations means. She also offered tips for staying ahead in an evolving communications landscape. Read it here.
Sierra Rainge: Building Strategic Partnerships and Venturing Into Entertainment PR
What began as a passion for storytelling and amplifying voices has grown into a successful career in strategic communications for Florida-based PR pioneer and author Sierra Rainge. Rainge, founder of Live Limitless Media Group, reflected on her years in the industry, where she has helped transform brands into valuable business assets and represented bestselling authors, celebrities and entrepreneurs. She also shared her accomplishments in entertainment PR and the importance of building strong, strategic partnerships along the way. Check out her feature story.
Pam Perry: Using Storytelling to Craft Strategic PR Campaigns
Ask clients about Pam Perry PR and they’ll tell you this: when you hire her firm, you get Pam Perry herself — not an associate, not a partner, but Perry — a visionary whose track record proves her dedication to delivering PR campaigns that have elevated brands. The PR veteran opened up about how her early love for writing, her time in Detroit media and her drive to help others be seen all shaped the work she does today. Read more here.
Keisha Pickett Boyd: Big Results From a Small Boutique Firm
Just because a public relations firm is smaller doesn’t mean it can’t deliver big results. Keisha Pickett Boyd knows that firsthand. She owns Pickett Public Relations Group, a boutique firm offering services ranging from brand and communications strategy to media training and online promotions. In her Heard on the Streets feature, Boyd also discussed what it means to lead communications in the transportation sector in her full-time career, working in an industry that affects nearly everyone in some way. Find out more here.