Kristina Godfrey Joins the JPMorgan Female Collective to Talk Power Moves, PR, and Building Brands that Last
Kristina Godfrey, CEO, GSPR
On a sunny Southern California spring morning in Newport Beach, California, the 2025 JPMorgan Chase Female Collective gathered more than 200 powerhouse women at Newport Beach Country Club for a day rooted in connection, courage, and candid business conversations. The theme? A Day of Empowerment — a nod to the multifaceted evolution of women-led brands and businesses. And front and center on the agenda was a panel built for the moment:
From Launch to Legacy: A Deep Dive into Business Phases, featuring none other than Kristina Godfrey, Founder & President of Godfrey Social PR and Co-Host of Stages of She.
Real Talk on Brand Longevity and Leading with Purpose
Kristina participated in a panel of visionary women to explore the complex yet significant challenges that arise between launching a business and scaling it sustainably. Alongside leaders from the fashion, wellness, and finance industries, she shared insights from her 30+ years of experience navigating the constantly changing media landscape. She also discussed how she has assisted some of today's most recognized brands in discovering and maintaining their authentic voice.
“The best PR doesn’t shout; it resonates. It’s not about buzz, it’s about building trust over time,” Kristina noted. “If your brand doesn’t evolve with you, it will outgrow itself before it ever gets a chance to lead.”
Panel Highlights:
Navigating brand pivots with clarity and confidence
Why your intuition is one of your strongest business tools
Building not just a brand, but a legacy rooted in wellness and alignment
Knowing when to pull back, rebrand, or reposition
The power of presence (and how it beats perfection every time)
Co-panelists included Nazanin Emami-Hosseinzadeh, CFO, Parkia, Inc., Ginny Gallagher, Co-Founder, Newport Knits, Kate Nichols, Co-Founder, Newport Knits, with moderation by Brenda Rose, Chase Business Banking, bringing a range of experiences from hormone health to global product strategy.
More Than a Seat at the Table — A Stand for the Future
The room buzzed with real stories, honest reflections, and the kind of community that doesn't just celebrate success, but shares the behind-the-scenes of how it’s built — and rebuilt — with intention.
Kristina’s post-panel reflection captured it perfectly:
“One thing I hope the audience took away from this panel is that your brand can only grow as far as you're willing to grow personally. Leadership is an inside job first.”
What’s Next:
If you missed the event, keep an eye on the JP Morgan Female Collective LinkedIn for highlights and recaps.
In the meantime, follow Kristina and Godfrey Social PR for more takeaways and behind-the-scenes moments:
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Because building a legacy brand takes more than a moment — it takes intention, clarity, and a seriously good team.
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