Listen in for the scoop on: how often you should google yourself (and what you want to find), the 5 things that every news media pro wants to know, 2 things you can do today to have more business next month, what your website can do for you now that it couldn’t do 20 years ago, what I think social media will look like in 2032, what all this social media pandemonium is for … and more!

I’ve brought in Tsufit, author of Step Into the Spotlight, to share some of her attention-grabbing, captivate-and-capture secrets.

This episode is packed with true stories and pro tips, including: the simple ACT method of business building, when silence will speak louder than words, why every thought leader should publish a book, how much time you should spend on marketing, a real-world example of “show don’t tell,” what to do about people who follow you for years but never buy your stuff … and more!

Get ready to take notes because my guest this week is Roz Miller Choice, the Expert Maker, and her superpower is uncovering your hidden genius and packaging it for earning potential.

We dig into the business of expertise, including: if you can be an expert without writing a book, why authoring a book brings so much credibility, when you should have more than one bio (and how to make sure none of them sound like an obit!), tips and prompts for uncovering your hidden genius on your own, why signature live events beat video and TV for connecting with your audience, why having multiple streams of income is a win-win plus how many you should have … and more!

Whether you need to learn the basics of personal branding or dig a little deeper, this talk with Lewis Schenk of Boost Media has what you’re looking for. Listen in and learn: the key to giving unforgettable presentations, how we get stuck in certain seasons of our lives, the difference between marketing and branding, why people are more attracted to personal brands, how being a conference junkie helped build my business, plus our stories on the impact of PR … and more!

If you’re eager to leverage TV to build your brand, then you’ll love this episode with journalist, TV host, and executive producer Remi Jones, who developed her own media company to spotlight the changemakers in our black community.

We talk about the big picture and the nitty-gritty details, including: where to get funding for your show (RemiTV’s funding source may surprise you!), the benefits of being seen on TV, why some people will never do video, how to prepare your guest (or yourself) for showtime, where you should look first for show sponsors, pro tips and ideas for being broadcast-ready … and more!

My guest, Tamra Andress has combined her gifts, skills, passion, and faith for a purpose with the clarity (and financial profit) that I want for you, so listen in and learn: how marketplace ministry creates opportunities for you serve without a pulpit, my “junk drawer” method for finding your purpose, what a Jim Carrey movie can tell you about identity, how hiring a coach will accelerate your business … and more!

Listen in and hear what content marketing strategist Tanya Smith suggests for starter gear and equipment upgrades, along with: getting over your on-camera fears, your initial video setup (which doesn’t cost anything!), the problem with buying expensive video gear, why live video is worth doing, why we love/hate green screens, the 3 social media platforms that require approval for live video … and more!

Listen in as my guest, Liz H Kelly, and I discuss why you need an 8-second pitch, pro tips about becoming an Amazon bestseller and spicing up your personal story, alternatives to googling your way to success, how winning awards boosts your PR strategy and book sales, 2 things you must have if you’re going to DIY your PR, 2 things you must be when dealing with the media – plus the one thing you should never be – and more!

If you’ve been worried about the future of black media, then my talk with Emmy-award winning journalist Jiquanda Johnson will lift you up – and maybe even get you busy.

So, listen in to get the scoop on Jiquanda’s unintended career path and the road that led her back home, what has and hasn’t changed in journalism in 40 years, the challenges facing black female founders, where she found financial backing, and the only way our legacy newsrooms will get access to those funds (it’s simple, but it ain’t easy) … and more!

Listen in for true stories from our combined 60 years in the media industry, along with: your perfect pitch template for getting referrals, why the media needs you as much as you need the media, when No doesn’t mean No (and what it means instead), what a one-sheet is/has/does, our take on speaking for free and paying to speak, my two assignments for you in 2022 … and more!