Building Trust That Scales

On Brand with Nick Westergaard

How do the most visible leaders stay trusted and relevant in a noisy world? Danielle Sabrina has spent her career helping them do exactly that. As founder of Society22 PR, one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing firms, Danielle has guided CEOs, athletes, and celebrities in building credibility that scales. Named Female Entrepreneur of the Year and one of CIO’s Top 20 Female Entrepreneurs to Follow, she joins me to unpack how smart brands turn trust into momentum.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why credibility is the new currency for brands and leaders
• How founder-led storytelling drives growth and trust
• What makes a story truly “media ready” in today’s crowded landscape
• How to balance authenticity with strategy when managing your public persona
• Lessons on scaling a creative business without losing your core

Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) Credibility as the New Currency

(03:25) Why Founder Stories Matter

(05:03) PR Beyond Press Releases

(07:57) Balancing Authenticity and Strategy

(09:36) Finding the Right Story to Tell

(17:16) Turning Vulnerability into Strength

(21:25) Scaling with Integrity

(27:06) Brand That Made Danielle Smile

About Danielle Sabrina

Danielle Sabrina is an award-winning publicist and the founder of Society22 PR, one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies and ranked among the Top 10 National PR Firms. With more than 25 years of experience, she’s helped CEOs, athletes, and celebrities build credibility that drives growth. Named Female Entrepreneur of the Year and one of CIO’s Top 20 Female Entrepreneurs to Follow, Danielle’s insights on trust, storytelling, and media strategy have made her a leading voice in how brands earn attention and stay relevant.

What Brand Has Made Danielle Smile Recently?

Danielle shared that Skims has been making her smile lately — especially their creative brand collaborations with partners like The North Face. She admires how the brand’s constant stream of collabs keeps them culturally relevant and seemingly everywhere, even if she’d love to see them slow down just enough for us all to appreciate each one.

Resources & Links

• Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Check out the Society22 PR website.

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