Jenn Wint’s Stories, Lessons & Insights

We recently had the chance to connect with Jenn Wint and have shared our conversation below.

Jenn, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I like to start my day before my family wakes up. When the weather cooperates, I’ll head out for a walk around my neighbourhood or do a light workout. Sometimes I use that quiet time to catch up on emails or a mix of all three, walking, workout and work, plus coffee. Having about 90 minutes to get ahead of the day before my kids are up and the morning routines begin helps me feel grounded, focused, and ready to take on whatever’s ahead.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Jenn Wint, a Vancouver Canada-based public relations professional and founder of WINT Communications. I’m also a writer, speaker and published author. I am passionate about helping small businesses and caused-based organizations share their stories with confidence and clarity. I think of myself as a PR Wing Woman and small business cheerleader. I love supporting brands with strategy, creativity, and the confidence to make themselves visible and connect with the audiences that matter most.

I run PR Power Hour sessions and my PR Accountability Club, both designed to make PR feel accessible and actionable for small business owners. I’m focused on helping entrepreneurs embrace visibility, collaborate with intention, and explore the opportunities that come from sharing their stories.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
I’ve learned the most from the incredible community of female mentors, leaders and entrepreneurs around me. Women throughout my career have shown me that when we support one another, when we choose community and collaboration over competition, we all thrive.

For a long time, I kept my work, my process, and even my successes quiet as the idea of being loud was very scary, but in the past few years I’ve realized that the more we share, the more we grow. I’ve seen firsthand what happens when we collaborate, lift each other up, and celebrate one another’s wins, it’s incredible.

There’s a quote I love: “Find people who will mention your name in a room full of opportunities.” I feel so lucky to be surrounded by people who do exactly that and it inspires me to do the same for others.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
There’s no rush, slow down girl!! You don’t need to have it all figured out, and you certainly don’t need to do it all right or all rigth away. Growth is supposed to look a little messy, it means you’re learning, evolving, and finding your own way. Success is not a finish line.

I wish I had enjoyed the ride of my early career a bit more. When I was younger, I saw life as a checklist of boxes to tick, always racing to the next goal without taking time to pause, celebrate, or reflect. I wish I’d known then that there’s so much time for change, pivots, slowing down, and for building a life that isn’t what you set out to create. The beauty is in the process, not the perfection and rest is essential.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, absolutely. People connect with stories, authenticity, vulnerability, and realness. No one wants to spend time with perfect people. There’s no connection in perfection, and honestly, no fun either. I’ve learned that the stories that aren’t polished are often the ones that make the biggest impact. They remind us that we’re all human, and true connection starts there. So yes, with me what you see is what you get. I am always going to be honest about the challenges I’m facing, the fears that keep me up at night or the coffee I spilt that morning. I’ve also got too much going on most of the time to be creating personas and keeping up with them!

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When I’m not around (alive or dead!) Ihope people say I was a connector. I’d love to have a legacy as someone who genuinely supported others and believed in the power of small businesses. born out of passion. I want to be remembered for cheering people on, creating community, and helping others see the value in their own stories. My favourite thing is to gather people together and witness them finding commonalities and connection.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://wintcommunications.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenn_wint
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-wint/
• Twitter: https://x.com/Jenn_Wint

Image Credits
1,2,7 – Rob Trendiak