We are a women led public relations agency based in Austin, Texas.
A powerhouse team of PR experts that know exactly how to elevate your brand.
We promote relationships to create the maximum impact for our clients: relationships with the best editors, bloggers, and influencers for your brand.
We work to cultivate these connections so that your message, story, and product get in front of the right people at the right time. Our expertise in media relations and placement as well as our powerhouse of storytellers and talent builders make us the best candidates to help you stand out in today’s saturated markets.
Helen Sharp
Founder & CEO
Helen Sharp is an innovator in the world of public relations and brand-story development for emerging, mission-driven brands looking to expand their digital footprint with data-driven strategies and powerful narratives to engage the media. She's worked with impactful, sustainable businesses such as the Surfrider Foundation, Repurpose and LastObject. She is the founder of Be Influential, a specialized public relations agency for a better world.
Kathleen Tompsett
Account Director
Kathleen is a seasoned content writer with experience in Marketing, Sales and Art Criticism. She’s all about art and creativity, be it copywriting or leading street art tours through Buenos Aires neighborhoods. She’s been a core team member at the Trinidad and Tobago Bocas Lit Fest — the largest literature festival in the Caribbean — where she led the film program and liaised with diplomats and guest writers. Kathleen is a traveler at heart, she has lived in Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, Spain, and is now based in Argentina.
Laura Ledesma
Account Director
Laura has over 10 years of communications experience working in PR, digital marketing and advertising. She offers a wide variety of skills, specializing in media relations, social media, copy writing and content creation. Born and raised in NYC, and currently based out of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Laura’s passion for travel and culture has led her to work in Miami, L.A. and New York. She has worked on lifestyle, hospitality, art, design and fashion PR campaigns with a variety of international and luxury brands like: Dom Perignon, Ace Hotel, Chanel, Armani, Tribeca Film Festival, The Beekman, among others.
Molly Leibowitz
Publicist and Media Relations Consultant
Molly has over a decade of public relations experience working in high-level firms in New York City. She currently holds the Vice President title at DKC, a staple on the annual NY Observer “PR Power List”. Specializing in travel, lifestyle and hospitality, Molly has worked on a variety of global and boutique brands including St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Belvedere Vodka, VISIT FLORIDA, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Jamestown Real Estate, The Watergate Hotel, Bollinger Champagne, Hello Bello, and Chop’t Salad. Molly’s passion for culture and trends has led her to travel around the world; she has visited over 35 countries and is always planning her next adventure.
Gwen Kimmelman
Partnerships
A creative and visual storyteller with over 7 years of experience, Gwen specializes in social media, content strategy, brand partnership and experiential marketing. Driven by innovative ideas and authenticity, Gwen enjoys working with brands with a defined mission and purpose. From luxury hospitality, design, and now sustainable consumer goods, she has worked side-by-side with brands in crafting their brand identity and making ideas stick. Gwen has worked for all sorts of globally recognized brands from Standard Hotels, Dream Hotel Group, Lotte, and most recently, LastObject. Her number one favorite thing to do in life is to ski, followed by enjoying omakase sushi.
Ashley Landheer
Social Media
Born and raised in Austin, TX, Ashley is a world traveller currently based in Puerto Rico. She has an extensive background in sales, customer relations and social media marketing. Ashley is passionate about sustainability and finding connection through nature. Ashley is wildly imaginative and outside of her role at Be Influential, is also a certified yoga instructor, avid camper and loves a good sci-fi novel.