Mickie Kennedy is an Experienced Podcast Guest and Best-Selling Author, Bringing a Positive, Matter-of-Fact Style on a Range of Subjects: Press Releases, PR, Marketing, Management, Poetry, and More. Mickie Kennedy created eReleases over 25 years ago to provide small businesses with access to the media and a national newswire—all with a personal touch. eReleases helps small businesses, startups, and authors gain website traffic and attract better quality customers through media coverage. The company excels in writing and distributing press releases to journalists, trade publications, and key industry influencers, thereby increasing visibility and credibility, and driving more revenue from dream clients. Mickie lives in Baltimore County with his family and two feuding cats, enjoys British science fiction, and admits to an unhealthy addiction to diet soda. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry from George Mason University and continues to write poetry most Monday nights with a virtual group of fellow misfits from around Brunswick, Maryland. As a dynamic entrepreneur and poet, Mickie has seamlessly blended his creative and business skills to build eReleases into a leading press release distribution platform. With over 25 years of experience in public relations and marketing, Mickie has significantly impacted small businesses, authors, and startups by securing remarkable media coverage. His journey exemplifies the power of resilience, innovation, and mindfulness in business, demonstrating how one can successfully merge creativity with entrepreneurial acumen to achieve sustained success.