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Jo Swann

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Founder and PR Director at Chocolate PR Ltd
📍 Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Jo Swann is the award-winning founder of Chocolate PR, a best-selling author, and podcast host with over 20 years of experience in journalism and public relations. She specializes in empowering mission-led entrepreneurs, particularly women, to overcome visibility fears and gain media coverage. People who have worked with her often describe her as warm, friendly, and energetic.

Outside of her professional life, Jo is a mother to two young boys and has recently started working with a personal trainer, showing a commitment to personal health and well-being. She is also passionate about supporting charitable causes, serving as a Board Director for the charity Dazl to help with their marketing and corporate engagement.

Jo is the host of the "PR Powerhouse" podcast, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs leverage the power of public relations.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Founder and PR Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Female Entrepreneurship
Specializes in working with ambitious female entrepreneurs and founders, helping them overcome imposter syndrome and gain visibility in the press.
PR for Good
Uses the hashtag #PRForGood and focuses on helping mission-led entrepreneurs. She also serves as a board director for the charity Dazl.
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Career

Work history

3-2004
Founder and PR Director
Chocolate PR Ltd
11-2010
Board Director
Dazl
6-2013 - 2-2016
PR & Content Consultant
We Talk Social
3-2011 - 11-2013
Event Director, Greenspace, Greenhouse's Sustainable Conference & Event Venue
Citu
2008 - 2010
Web content editor and online PR Consultant
learndirect
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Education
1997 - 2000
BA Hons
Sheffield Hallam University
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Prince Henry's Grammar School
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