How to safely share your story with the media
An expert media guide from award-winning speaker & advocate Jas Rawlinson
Advocacy is powerful, but it isn’t always easy.
In this expert mini-guide, award-winning speaker and best-selling author Jas Rawlinson pulls back the curtain on the insights and ‘must-know’ lessons from her 13 years’ as an advocate and advocate/media coach.
From setting unapologetic boundaries and recovering from awkward interviews, to handling backlash with confidence…
You’ll learn how to protect your energy and story while creating true impact.
Featuring candid behind-the-scenes stories and copy-and-paste email templates…
…this practical and empowering guide is a must-have for any advocate, author, or changemaker ready to rise with courage and clarity.
Hi, Changemaker!
I’m thrilled you’ve taken this next step on your journey to sharing your message with the world—boldly and unapologetically.
After more than 13 years of advocacy, speaking, and coaching, I’ve met so many incredible everyday warriors with the most powerful stories—the kind that can change the world for the better.
…and yet, there’s often something that holds them back.
“I want to make sure no one else goes through this journey alone,” they share. “But I’m scared of the backlash…of being judged, or having my story sensationalised by journalists.”
And I get it—when you’re new to the world of advocacy and everything is unfamiliar, it’s hard to know where to start. Especially, if you’re a trauma survivor advocating on a sensitive topic.
And that, my friend, is exactly why I’ve created this expert, 45-page guide.
In this ebook,
you’ll learn:
How to set boundaries that keep you and your story safe (including Jas Rawlinson’s expert copy/paste email templates for communicating with journalists/podcast hosts).
The most important thing you can do to ensure an interview goes well (and what you can do if it doesn’t)
Real life ‘I-can’t-believe-that-happened’ stories from Jas Rawlinson’s career, to help you navigate the world of media, advocacy, and speaking with confidence and clarity
How to recover from an interview that didn’t go as well as you’d hoped (whether it was your fault or theirs) and the power of reframing failure into focus.
Jas Rawlinson’s impact
“Taking a stand for yourself and your story may feel daunting at first, but as with everything, the more you do it, the more quickly your confidence will grow — you just have to take the first step.”
— Jas Rawlinson
About Jas Rawlinson
Jas Rawlinson is a domestic violence speaker, best-selling author, and the creator of Red Flags 101.
As a survivor and advocate with over 13 years of experience educating workplaces, schools and communities, Jas is the trusted choice amongst names such as Lifeline, Brisbane Catholic Education, Serco and Women’s Legal Service.
She is highly regarded for her ability to transform shame into strength, and make complex issues easier to understand.
Love for Jas Rawlinson’s work
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"We are very grateful to Jas for sharing her story and time with us, and giving us her insights into the red flags of DV/IPV. The information Jas shared not only helps our staff in their work and interactions with people we come into contact with in our professions, but also for others that we know."
VERINA - Health in Abundance Medical Practice
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"We were thrilled to have Jas onsite recently to speak to our entire high school. Students learnt about the red flags of unhealthy relationships, boundary-setting, and the power of advocacy as a pathway for discovering your purpose. It was a thoroughly engaged presentation on a vitally important topic."
MARK WILLIAMS - Nambucca Valley Christian High
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"Through her life experience vignettes, I learned so much more about sexual exploitation and abuse - and I say that as someone who works on these issues full time!"
DAWN HAWKINS - CEO of National Center on Sexual Exploitation
