62: How I Got Into Forbes & Lessons from 10 years in PR

How I Landed a Forbes Feature (Without PR Connections) & How You Can Too

Getting featured in Forbes, or any major media platform, isn’t just for multimillionaires or people with PR teams. You already have everything you need to be seen as a thought leader—right now.

You don’t need media features to be credible. But let’s be real—representation matters. When our communities see us sharing our expertise in spaces that weren’t built for us, it changes the game. It means something.

So why not you?

I promise you, the voices you hear most often in the media are not necessarily the smartest ones. If you’re a marginalized person, chances are you had to be overqualified to get to where you are. You already have more than what it takes.

And the benefits of being featured? Third-party credibility, backlinks to your website, and elevated trust in your brand.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

✔️ The exact pitch I sent that landed me a Forbes feature out of 33 applicants

✔️ How I used Instagram to put my name top of mind for the journalist

✔️ Lessons from my startup days that helped me get featured in Marie Claire

✔️ The biggest mistakes people make when pitching the media (and what to do instead)

✔️ Why your personal story is your most valuable PR asset—and how to position it so journalists want to feature you

✔️ Actionable steps you can take today to increase your visibility and attract media features

If you’ve ever wanted to get featured in media, land speaking opportunities, or position yourself as a thought leader—without spending thousands on PR agencies—this episode will give you the exact steps to make it happen.

Because when we learn how to create our own opportunities, we reclaim our power.

And if you’re ready to refine your thought leadership, attract more visibility, and get featured in the spaces that elevate your brand, we can work on this together.

My month-to-month Telegram coaching for $700 is the best way to get hands-on support with your messaging, PR strategy, and demand-building.

Send me a DM on Instagram at mariela.delamora learn more!