Being the Connector and the Disruptor

Susan Lindner is the founder and CEO of Emerging Media, an award-winning PR, marketing, branding, and social media company. Today on the EO Wonder Podcast, Susan discusses how she grew her company from her tiny apartment, the importance of delegation, and how she built the life that she wants. Tune in to hear Susan’s tips on storytelling, knowing your “why,” and implementing your own PR plan (without hiring an expensive agency like hers!)

Listen to how it benefits her when she has surrounded herself with EO members that she sees as mentors and friends; and how her lawyer and accountant help her determine if she’s living the life she wants.

Cultural Anthropologist. Brand Marketer. Disruptor. I believe that incredible connections change the world. I got my start as an AIDS educator in the brothels of Thailand, helping turn former prostitutes into entrepreneurs. Today, I’m the 20-year Innovation Storyteller and Founder of Emerging Media, an innovation communications consultancy dedicated to helping innovators and disruptors to create stories that get them the resources, runway, and recognition they deserve. Our award-winning strategies have gotten 10 companies acquired, and I’m focused on sharing them with the world. I speak to startups, innovators, and top executives from 60+ countries at Fortune 100’s like GE, PWC, Deutsche Bank, and Capital One and at global conferences, consulates, and trade organizations about strategic storytelling, US market entry, and how to master the message and the media for maximum impact.

Winner of the 3 Golden Bridge Awards, SmartCEO Magazine’s Brava Award for Top Women CEOs in NY, PR News’ Digital PR Awards, American Business Awards Mentor of the Year, and Best in PR’s Mobile & Wireless. I give back to the entrepreneurial community as a mentor to disruptive US and international startups and as a judge at premier competitions like NY Tech Week, and The Mashies, and guest lecture at NYU’s Graduate School of Journalism. Emerging Media is a certified woman-owned business.