Unwavering Ambition: The Publicist Who Never Quits (Ft. Kerrin Black)
Being a publicist is a demanding job that often goes without receiving gratitude. Couple that with running a business and being an avid philanthropist, and you have all the workings of today’s workaholic guest! Kerrin Black is a South African-born Serial Entrepreneur, International Publicist, Philanthropist, and the Founder of Talent Finders – a platform that connects entertainment talent with talent seekers – and Faces of Hope, a foundation that serves those affected by interpersonal violence. Kerrin begins our conversation by describing the moments that led to the revelation that entrepreneurship is her calling, the ins and outs of her childhood in South Africa, why she chose to start a non-profit organization, and other businesses that she’s worked with in the interest of serving her passion of assisting those in need. Our guest then walks us through how she became a publicist and how she remarkably landed an interview with Forbes (and other big publications) for her very first client! Kerrin is always on the move and astonishingly, is also the host of a podcast, Chat with Black, and she explains why starting a podcast was more for others than herself before giving some important advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who may be lacking resources. As always, we end with our Furious Five questions and learn why Kerrin would always choose the Moon over Mars.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing the serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Talent Finders, Kerrin Black.
- When Kerrin first realized that entrepreneurship was her calling.
- What it was like for her growing up in South Africa in a family of business owners.
- A closer look at her exploits at theatre school and at the makeup academy.
- What motivated Kerrin to found Faces of Hope.
- Other organizations that she’s worked with in line with her passion for serving others.
- How Kerrin entered the corporate world and specifically, entertainment.
- Her first attempt at being a publicist and how she landed a Forbes interview for her first client.
- Why she chose to start her own podcast.
- Kerrin’s advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who may not have access to vital resources.
- Her Fearless Five answers begin with something that many value but that she doesn’t.
- How Kerrin handles rollercoasters, her love for chocolate, and what’s next on her bucket list.
- Why she would fly to the Moon over Mars if given the choice.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Starfish Greathearts Foundation
Kelly Minds Her Manors on Instagram
Kelly Minds Her Manors on TikTok
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