This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Nicole Perez’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and how saying yes to opportunities before she felt fully ready helped shape her career. Originally from Arizona, Nicole became the first Penn State graduate to come through the Pitch Publicity internship mentorship program while earning her degree in public relations, advertising and hospitality management. Her story is featured in Amy’s book, “Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career.” Today, she is a senior associate at Omnicom Media Group, executing high-profile media campaigns across sports and entertainment, while continuing to demonstrate the relationship-building, attention to detail and follow-through that first made her stand out as a Pitch Star. Now building her career in New York City, Nicole has remained closely connected to Amy and Pitch Publicity, most recently returning to help lead the planning and execution of the LIFT book launch.

Key pitching/mentorship takeaways from Nicole Perez on this episode of “Pitch Live”:

• “No” doesn’t always mean no. Regroup, refine your approach, find a new angle and try again.
• Be vulnerable when something isn’t working. Ask for help, adjust and don’t let a setback become a stopping point.
• Be professional without losing your personality. You represent your company, but you’re also building your own reputation and relationships.
• Anticipate what people need. Pay attention, make genuine connections and look for ways to add value before you’re asked.
• Say yes to the big opportunity—even when it feels intimidating. Stepping up before you feel fully ready is how you build confidence.
• Don’t absorb someone else’s stress. “Yin and yang” the moment—when the pressure rises around you, stay calm and grounded.
• Trust yourself enough to make good judgment calls. Confidence matters when there isn’t a script telling you exactly what to do.
• Don’t wait for feedback or visibility—ask for it. Seek out face time with your manager, get yourself in the room and earn your seat at the table.

Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchStar Nicole Perez to be inspired by #mentorship and motivated to #pitch with success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩

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