UPMYINFLUENCE, INC.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

“With great power comes great responsibility,” said Uncle Ben, so Josh started serving local startups pro bono in his adopted hometown of Orlando, FL. The business owners Josh mentored started getting more publicity (and sales) and they started asking to hire him on a regular basis. That's how UpMyInfluence was born. Today, UMI is a global movement – equalizing the playing field for thoughtful entrepreneurs everywhere. As a child, Rachel could never whistle. Blame it on the cold, chapped lips of a Michigander. When she finally learned how as an adult, becoming a professional whistler became her dream. But, alas, even though she could finally make some sound, it was far from harmonious. So she turned her dream to making harmonious words instead. Rachel works as the Director of Operations for UpmyInfluence and has been here through lots of growth and changes but still loves copy editing, pitch writing, and article writing. She helps write the syndicated newspaper column for SavingsAngel.com and has written scripts for podcasts. She's also handled customer service, content creation, affiliate and sponsor requirements, and media requests for both companies. With Sallie Mae hot at her heels ,she transitioned away from full-time journalism. Now she’s a digital marketing and personal branding expert-type person who helps entrepreneurs create compelling brand narratives that won’t bore people. Joining UpmyInfluence as an intern in early 2017, Keriann quickly learned the ropes of being on a PR team. She now works as a project manager for UpmyInfluence, where she writes, edits, manages and does whatever her masters ask of her. She also dabbles into nonprofit work with Feeding Children Everywhere and spends a good portion of her time on their travel team helping run service projects. Jennifer’s career in podcasting began in broadcasting, as a volunteer call screener turned traffic reporter on a small community radio station. She moved up to being production manager and podcast producer before joining UpMyInfluence (UMI) in late 2016. As the Chief Connections Manager, Eric works to understand the needs of prospective clients and business partners, and then find the right entry point to launch their PR stardom. We're expanding rapidly. These newer hires have bios coming soon. Josh is a serial entrepreneur who builds the companies he needs most in the world. In 2014, He launched UpMyInfluence (previously upendPR) to help entrepreneurs like himself attract the perfect audiences and grow their brands without the crazy costs and contracts associated with traditional PR companies. Since then, UpMyInfluence (UMI) has evolved into a purpose-driven platform bent on totally DEMOCRATIZING access to influence. Josh wholeheartedly believes UMI has a moral imperative to help entrepreneurs own their expertise, share their wisdom, and serve the world with their collective messages. Oh, and to help our members grow revenue too! When other entrepreneurs began knocking on his door desperate for the magic formula that would bring similar success, his new mission in life was born! Today, Josh is known as one of the foremost experts in online influence and authority. He’s personally worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs – working to turn them into media celebrities. Josh Elledge is U.S. Navy veteran who became a serial entrepreneur who builds the companies he needs most in the world. In 2014, He launched UpMyInfluence to help entrepreneurs like himself attract the perfect audiences and grow their brands without the crazy costs and contracts associated with traditional PR companies. Since then, UpMyInfluence (UMI) has evolved into a purpose-driven platform bent on totally DEMOCRATIZING access to influence. Josh wholeheartedly believes UMI has a moral imperative to help entrepreneurs own their expertise, share their wisdom, and serve the world with their collective messages. Oh, and to help members grow revenue too! Josh Elledge is U.S. Navy veteran and launched UpMyInfluence.com to help entrepreneurs attract the perfect audiences and grow their brands without the crazy costs associated with traditional PR companies. UpMyInfluence’s purpose is to DEMOCRATIZE access to influence. Josh believes he has a moral imperative to help entrepreneurs serve the world with their collective messages while growing their revenue! UpMyInfluence was the natural outgrowth of his first startup, SavingsAngel.com which has grossed more than $6 million in sales with less than $500 in advertising. He did it all through building authority and serving audiences in the media. Josh Elledge is U.S. Navy veteran and launched UpMyInfluence.com to help turn entrepreneurs into media celebrities increasing their authority, influence, and revenue. How the UpMyInfluence platform works: We help you own & grow your authority as an influencer in your space.