What is your business’s story? I help elevate it and bring you the attention you deserve through PR, communications strategies, and brand storytelling. I am also a coach in storytelling and media, and in life and career.
You care about so much more than the financial bottom line.
You have a purpose. You want to build a brand with impact and leave a legacy.
Your business understands that people matter. Work culture matters. Communities matter. And you feel compelled to make a difference in people’s lives through the work you do.
But you haven’t been able to break through the noise so that people can know you, see what makes you unique, and connect with you so that you can have the greatest impact.
Your Stories Matter Most. Stories of who you are, what problems you solve, and why clients choose you.
That’s where I come in.
Through Angela Cain Communications, I consult with purpose-driven businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals to help you identify and tell the stories that matter most – the stories that will resonate with your target audiences, build brand loyalty, and increase customers and revenue.
And I do that through strategic PR, communications, and brand storytelling.
I am a multiple Emmy award-winning former television news anchor/journalist and served in executive roles as Community Affairs Director and Director of Public Affairs. I have told thousands of stories that helped grow customers and I have created business campaigns with great impact that make emotional connections with the people who need to hear your story.
Research shows purpose-driven businesses and entrepreneurs build the most loyal customers and employee engagement. That’s because when people know you care, they care about you, and it starts with your stories of impact.
What do you remember most about the people you meet? You seldom remember the stats and the figures. You remember their story. Their journey. Their authenticity. And when their story resonates, it’s powerful and it’s unforgettable.
So, let’s start telling your story to build your brand, your impact, and your legacy.
And learn more about why our stories matter most, my experience to help serve you, and why I focus on purpose-driven businesses. (Click Here for More)
Success Stories
Child Advocates
In every story with clients, I focus on what makes them unique. Child Advocates often goes ‘where others fear to tread’…
The Johnson Memorial Health Story
Angela Cain Communications has been hired to produce several videos for an annual fundraiser for Johnson Memorial Health…
Eastern Star Church
Over that six-month period, media exposure for Eastern Star Church increased at a phenomenal rate with more than two dozen stories of its campaigns on tv, radio, and in newspapers.
The Indiana Citizen
The Indiana Citizen wanted to reach marginalized communities primed to potentially lose their voices through gerrymandering…
American Senior Communities
American Senior Communities used each story to help attract more seniors to choose their living communities.
Services
Public Relations & Media Campaigns
I help identify your best stories, promote what makes you unique, and convince customers to choose you through strategic communications plans. And as an award-winning journalist, I have unique insight in knowing what the media wants and how to pitch your story to them effectively.
Media Training and Performance Coaching
Do you know how to confidently talk to the media or other interviewers profiling your business? It is a critical skill especially for the leader of an organization or other spokespeople. How do you do it effectively when your business is under fire? I can prepare you for the tough questions and how to tell the stories that will resonate most with your audiences.
Video and Audio Production
Your business’s story conveys a sense of purpose which builds a deeper connection with audiences. I specialize in creating impactful marketing videos and digital, tv, and radio ads that make emotional connections with your audiences – stories with purpose that resonate and prompt customers to take action.
Brand Storytelling Workshops
Who are your business’s storytellers? They could be both leaders speaking to the media or other audiences and general staff sharing news about internal projects. And those stories can increase enthusiasm and engagement among employees. I teach some of the staples of storytelling to build your business’s brand, employee purpose and a collaborative culture.
Content Creation and Marketing
Great storytelling benefits your business in countless ways. You can use stories to engage, educate, and inspire both internal and external audiences. Stories are powerful. They build your brand, make emotional connections with audiences and increase customer loyalty.
Motivational Speaking
I am also available for motivational and education speaking, remotely and in-person depending on schedule.
Life and Career Coaching for Women
If you’re a woman who is tired of spinning your wheels in a job that doesn’t fulfill you, ready to break out of the box and discover your purpose, or going through a transition in life and/or career and worried about what’s next… I’ve been there. Done that. And you can always rewrite your story. Let’s talk.
Present and Past Clients
Today I am reminded of what matters most. And Memorial Day matters.
This is a day to honor and mourn our military heroes who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice--those who lost their lives while representing our nation on the battlefield.
Just imagine the courage it takes to know that when you register to serve in our U.S. Armed Forces, there is at least a chance you will never make it back home.
They are fathers and sons, mothers and daughters whose loved ones will forever have a deep hole in their hearts that can never be filled. They miss them every day.
This Memorial Day, don`t forget to remember and honor our military heroes. And if you know someone who lost a loved one who was serving, let them know you are thinking about them today.
But I hope we never forget our soldier`s heroism throughout the year. It stands as a testament of courage for all of us...not just on Memorial Day...but every day.
#Neverforget #Heroes #Military #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2023 #WhatMattersMost #journalist #storyteller #writer #lifecoach #purpose #purposecoach #lifecoachforwomen
So you want media attention for your business but you don`t know where to start or you aren`t having much success?
As a Communications, PR, and Media Training entrepreneur, and former television news anchor/journalist, I share intermittent `refresher` tips on getting media coverage.
1. Do your homework. Research which media, both locally or nationally, might have journalists, reporters, or other writers who would cover your type of story. Know to whom you are `pitching.`
2. Ask yourself, "Why would this media and their audience care about this story?" Write a story that could attract their viewers, listeners, or readers. It will increase your chances of getting coverage.
3. When possible, include a human interest story or angle in your press release. The story could be the impact of your business, nonprofit, or product on people. A human interest `story` can give media a more compelling narrative to share and a potential interview for their video or article. It can also have a greater appeal to a journalist.
4. Follow some of the journalists aligned with your topics or interests, on social media. Discover what stories interest them and comment or engage intermittently.
5. If you`re scheduling an event or launch and hoping for a story on the same day, plan the event or interview availability for earlier in the morning...perhaps around 10 a.m. at the latest. Many newsrooms have story idea meetings in the morning. And then, they reach out to sources to cover the stories while on daily deadlines in tv newscasts, radio, or digital and print articles later in the day.
And always remember, for journalists your `stories matter most.` Take time to craft a story in a press release that will resonate with their audiences. That is a key component of building successful media relationships.
When journalists can tell that you "do your homework," they take note, and eventually...if not immediately...they may respond.
#business #mediarelations #publicrelations #PR #media #mediatraining #journalist #journalism #businessstorytelling #storytelling #pressrelease #mediacoach #lifecoach #careercoach #lifecoachforwomen
I spent much of my life `on camera` as a television news anchor/reporter for nearly 30 years.
But when I first appeared on camera, I was really nervous. (Does this sound like you?)
I remember trying to `sound like a journalist`...more authoritative...or whatever that meant.🙂
I was a new college graduate with no "live tv" or on-camera experience, and it was daunting to be in front of sometimes hundreds of thousands of viewers where your mistakes were there for everyone to see.
But my Mom, who was able to watch my tv news debut in Ohio long ago, helped set me up for on-camera success with just a few words that shaped my career.
She saw me `trying to be a journalist` and said, "Angie. Just be yourself!"
It was some of the best early career advice I ever had. And although it sounds simple, I advise you whenever you are on camera to "Just do you." Be authentic to who you are. That relieves anxiety, relaxes you, and helps people better connect to the `real you.`
A few other on-camera tips? With today`s technological advances, you can actually find an app that serves as a `teleprompter` much like tv news anchors use on the set. So you can read your words while recording and you don`t even have to memorize your script.
But there is a skillset to `reading` your own copy, too, in an unstilted, comfortable way. My college theatre background taught me how to be more natural when reading and find the keywords and phrases to emphasize. That is a skill that you can develop, too.
But never forget. What you write to say on camera is probably more important than anything else you do.
What story are you telling? What are you offering the audience through your insight, advice, wisdom, or experience? What problem are you solving for them?
The audience may not come - or stay - if the story isn`t resonating.
As an entrepreneur, I help people and businesses learn through performance and storytelling coaching and media training. And although performance matters, I have found that your story matters most.
And you can learn to get comfortable telling it.
#whatmattersmost #storytelling #performance #coaching #lifecoach #certifiedcoach #journalist #mediatraining #video
Let`s hear it for the amazing and accomplished women in our nation and worldwide from every background and walk of life.
This is National Women`s History Month, a special time of year to celebrate the achievements, culture, and history of women.
And it is especially poignant to me, as a journalist, because the National Women`s History Alliance, which led the movement to create this month, has chosen this theme for 2023: "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories."
That includes journalists, authors, songwriters, and more--talented women in radio, tv, print, the stage, screen and other professions who have shaped our past and our present. You can learn more about the month in my bio link.
And I hope you feel personal pride in the women in your life: the mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts and friends who contribute so much to our lives.
There is something very unique about the gifts and the impact of women as they pave a path and leave a legacy from which we all can learn.
Let`s honor, recognize, and thank women now and throughout the year. Because her story is making history.
#WomensHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #Women #Storytellers #Writers #Journalists
We have witnessed much progress in our nation over the years-racial progress, in particular, inspired by civil rights giants such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we salute him on this holiday, I share his uplifting words about "hope" that may resonate with some of us today.
At a time when our nation is facing a crisis of conscience in determining who we truly want to be going forward and what role we each want to play, I always have hope.
I hope many of us will continue to advocate for justice, equity, and equality for everyone, in a country increasingly divided over race, diversity, and inclusion.
And I hope many of us will work intentionally to get to know each other and find out what we have in common—what matters most to each of us.
And that may include:
◆ Our love for family and friends.
◆The desire for our children to have a better life than we had with infinite possibilities, no matter what the color of their skin, ethnicity, or gender.
◆Our quest to live our best lives with more love, compassion, and unity and less darkness and division.
We may not all have the same goals or perspectives. But how do you want to be remembered when you are no longer here?
I hope a few might remember me as someone who stood up for marginalized, abused, and hurting people.
Or as someone who urged us to rewrite the divisive stories we`ve learned from the past and build a better and more harmonious future for our children. They deserve better from us.
We can be the change this nation desperately needs, as many of our ancestors of every race, ethnicity, and background were before us.
And that gives me hope.
Even in the midst of disappointment, in the words of the courageous Dr. Martin Luther King, I still have infinite hope.
What about you?
#hope #Kingholiday #MLKHoliday #equity #equality #humanity #whatmattersmost #lifecoach #storyteller #journalist #inspirational
I was sitting at home recently, playing with my grand-doggies, one of them a puppy full of that restless and fun energy.
My daughter named him Boba and he is a Papillon.
As he raced after the toys I was tossing, I was reminded of the word “race”, as a descriptor of people, because of an article I am writing.
And I realized that dogs, on some level, may be higher beings than we are.
Because when I prepare their food bowls some mornings, they don’t care about my race…as in “a social construct used to group people” based on things such as our physical appearance.
They will simply “race” to the food bowl to eat their meal.
When I am tossing their toys, they don’t care if I’m black, white, brown, or striped.
They are going to “race” after it and, when trained, bring it back to me because they like me and they trust me.
Never once does a thought of my skin color, or even my gender or whom I love, cross their ever-loving minds.
Dogs are largely without prejudice or judgment against people…(unless you are hurting them or their owners.) Most will take attention and love from almost anyone.
As Boba sits, often with his head cocked to the side as he gazes at me, I imagine that, if dogs could talk, they might think we’re a bit perplexing…making life more complicated than it should be.
Perhaps we can learn some lessons from our dogs and other pets. I will take it as a reminder to “just love.” ❤️That’s what matters most.
What lessons have your pets taught you?
#whatmatters #whatmattersmost #love
#inspirational #pets #writer #journalist #lifecoach
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is a special time of year for people of every race, ethnicity, gender, background, and religion, and today is a special day, particularly for Christians.
As a child, and today, I see Christmas as a reminder of the good in us and a time when we recall the example of sacrifice that Jesus set.
And as a holiday, it`s also a reminder to think of others, give to others, and lead with love, remembering our common humanity.
From the Christian perspective, I was taught that God created us all, each with a unique and beautiful design, from the color of our skin to every inch of our miraculously crafted mind, body, and soul.
So I hope that no matter how you celebrate, even if you are not a Christian, this holiday season reminds you of the importance of `leading with love` in a nation and a world that needs more light, more kindness, and more compassion.
Those are not uniquely Christian qualities. Those are qualities that can live in all of us...if we choose them.
I live for a day when compassion is primary in us, not secondary, and when people can be loved for who they are...and not judged for who we want them to be.
And I hope that when you think of how you want to be treated, you will give that same respect to others.
Those are some of the greatest gifts we can give each other during the holiday season and throughout the year. They don`t cost a thing. And when you lead with those gifts, they can also change...you.
Much love to you, your family, and your friends during the holiday season. And I hope you go spread the love.
#Christmas #christmas2022 #holiday #holidayseason #love #inspiration
#WhatMattersMost? Freeing yourself from the constraints of other people’s opinions which can hold you back from your dreams and goals and keep you from living a fully authentic life.
We get just one life…at least on this earth. And so do they. They have no superpowers that allow them to control your joy, your lived experiences, or you…unless you let them. So don’t embolden them.
Live and love and shine as the fantastically unique person that you are. There is only one you…no replica. And even if we sometimes forget that, lose our self-confidence, and get off track…let that be your guiding light.
You are amazing. Just as you are. And you belong here. Embrace it. Live it. And don’t ever forget it. 🙌🏽
#love #selflovematters #selfcare #authenticity #inspiration
One of the most important assets we have in our lives is...our voice. We can let someone quiet it or we can speak loudly, clearly, and purposefully about what matters most to us. And on this critical election day, I hope you don`t let anyone silence your voice.
I hope you don`t let the divisions, the strife, and the fears of a divided nation keep you depressed, sheltered, and quiet...not confronting or understanding the critical juncture of this moment when our nation`s democracy is tilting precariously on a cliff.
I use my voice to fight for equity, equality, and freedom for all Americans to be able to live their lives fully and authentically without laws designed to determine how far they can grow....how successful they can be....who they can love...what they can do with their bodies...or whether their vote will count.
I use my voice to fight against the oppression of anyone...the manmade constructs that squelch our individuality...the discriminatory stories of the past that are taking root again to suppress our future.
I use my voice as a Black woman to build a future where no child`s race or ethnicity will impact their possibilities in life because we will want, for each child, the same opportunities as our own children and will work, together, as our ancestors of every race and ethnicity did, to build systems that no longer hold some of them back.
I don`t know how you want to use your voice but I won`t let anyone silence mine. As a mother, I understand that our children depend on us to build a better life for them. So this is not a time to be quiet. Their future and our democracy depend on it. Please use your voice today even if you don`t agree with mine. Vote.
#vote #vote2022 #yourvoice #yourvoicematters #yourvotematters #lifecoach
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Are you in an abusive relationship?
For twelve years, as a television news journalist and Community Affairs Director, I created and led a reporting campaign called "Shattering the Silence" on abuse. I wanted to help educate people about the problem of domestic abuse and direct them to resources for help and hope. And I learned that many people think abuse is just physical. That is far from true.
Domestic abuse can also be verbal, psychological/emotional, financial, sexual, stalking and harassment, and more. The experts define it as a pattern of behavior that is used to gain or maintain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend, or intimate family member.
I recall one abuse survivor telling me that she finally left a verbally and physically abusive relationship when she realized, "Love is not hurting. If you love someone, you don`t hurt them."
So I hope this quote resonates with you: "At any given moment you have the power to say, "This is not how my story is going to end."
Know your power. Know your value. Know that you are worthy of being well-loved. And since leaving can be the most dangerous time in some abusive relationships, also know where to seek help. Call a local shelter, domestic violence organization, or the National Domestic Violence at 1-800-799-7233 to learn how to make a safety plan. Go to my bio link for more on the signs you may be in an abusive relationship.
And I hope you start writing a new story that includes self-love, self-belief, and self-preservation. Remember, people who truly love you...don`t hurt you.
#ShatteringtheSilence #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #help #hope #lifecoach #lifecoachforwomen #storyteller
The incomparable Maya Angelou. She is a great example of `loving what you`re doing...and doing it so well that people can`t take their eyes off of you." But she is not the only example. That can also be you. Or is it, already?
Whatever your career or personal goals, when you are doing something that you love, with purpose and meaning, you are often in a "zone." It`s not only a fulfilling "zone" for you but for many people who see you in your essence.
I am adding to my coaching with a specialty as a Purpose Clarity Coach to help people figure out what their purpose is and create a professional and personal life they love. It`s never too late to rewrite your story. That can happen at any time and at any age. And it can be a great accomplishment...to live and work in your authentic purpose. Every day that is my goal. How about you? Are you doing what you love?
#angelacain #angelacaincommunications #onlinecoach #coach #purpose #purposedriven #purposedrivenbusiness #purposesrivenwomen #purposecoach #purposecoaching
"If deep within us we`re ever to experience, as our normal state of being, personal fulfillment and peace of mind, we must first rise to the challenge of complete, unqualified self-acceptance." - Leon F. Seltzer, PhD
Do you accept all of who you are? Or do you worry too much about the judgment of others and have a hard time seeing the shine...on your own diamond? Diamonds, too, have flaws but they remain rare, unique, and beautiful.
I hope that you always see the beauty in you and let that be the story that you `live`...not a story that others may write about you sometimes based on their own lack of self-acceptance or insecurities.
I have discovered that self-acceptance is a key part of self-love. So what kind of self-love are you giving yourself, today? How are you taking care of you?
An article in my bio link shares these words of wisdom:
"To practice self-love, start by being kind, patient, gentle and compassionate to yourself, the way you would with someone else that you care about."
I love that. Are we as kind to ourselves as we are to others? Even with years of living, I still am a work in progress. But we can grow and learn and love ourselves better...at any age.
Check out the links in my bio on self-love and self-acceptance. Don`t waste any more time...not loving and accepting you.
#selflove #selfacceptance #inspirational #motivational #lifelessons #storyteller #lifecoachforwomen #journalist #writer #whatmattersmost
