My guest this week is Robert Kennedy III (aka RK3), a speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, and consultant who started his career in front of the world’s toughest crowd – teaching science to high school freshmen and seniors.

Listen in and learn: why high school teachers make great public speakers, what confidence really is (no, it isn’t something you’re born with), the shift that’s underway for live speakers and trainers, and what they need to know and do now to thrive during this pandemic … and more!

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If you’re ready to send pitch emails to the press – or you already do and the answer is always No, if you get a reply at all – then you’ll love this interview with my guest and friend Janell Hazelwood, who’s been in the field for over 10 years as a journalist, editor, and media strategist.

Listen in while Janell and I talk about: media trends to look for and where to look for them, why you should make friends with the CEO’s assistant, who’s in control of the media these days, pro tips for working with a media strategist, why it’s okay to be the candied yams instead of the turkey (so to speak) … and more!

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My guest is video communications strategist Lenzy Ruffin, who is overflowing with practical tips, bright ideas, and real-life stories about creating videos that will transform your business – and if you’re a Black woman business owner, he specializes in simplifying video for YOU, so your brilliance will shine online.

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Check out this juicy episode where I talk about: networking and building strong connections with the media, what to articulate for the perfect media pitch, how to time your pitch (and where to get the confidence to do it), what media contacts really want from you (it’s not about you OR them), why follow-through is so important, how to be likable, where to focus your efforts, and more!

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You’d better buckle up, because this week I’m talking with the ultra-dynamic Precious L. Williams, the Killer Pitch Master! Join us now and hear about: Precious’ experience on Shark Tank, why people still admire rockstars who are past their prime, how she bounced back from a fall into alcoholism, poverty, and homelessness, why the right mindset is the most important part of the pitch, and what you need to achieve your dreams … plus Precious’ messages especially for women ‘of a certain age,’ and more!

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Listen in to today's episode to hear about pitching to traditional media (tv, radio, magazines, newspapers) and learn about: all 9 types of pitches, the structure of a basic pitch and sample variations, why it’s essential that you keep an eye on the news, why self-confidence is key (plus where to get it), and why it’s totally fine if you never get on Oprah … and more.

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In this week’s episode, I talk about: how to study the media, making sure your message is a match, where to start pitching, and how to make it easy for media contacts to say Yes. I also share real-world examples and success stories on how to ‘spin’ your topic to fit what’s in the news now … and more!

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Check out this episode for where your website fits in the big picture, what a ‘sizzle reel’ is and what it does for you, the tangible marketing materials you can have made plus what to include in and on them, why a photoshoot requires its own strategic plan, what to include your electronic press kit, why it has 4 bios (yes, four!) … and more!

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In this episode, I’ll tell you what to expect in the first phase of my Ready, Set, Go Speak! process, including: the employee mindset vs the entrepreneur mindset, why it’s essential to narrow your focus and choose a niche, who to spend time with and who to avoid, how to position yourself in a new-to-you industry, the questions you MUST ask and answer before you set out to pursue your dream … and more!

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Listen in for my clients’ success stories plus tips and ideas for creating a winning PR campaign, including: three things every journalist is looking for in a story, what you need to sell your book, the big challenge when creating multiple campaigns around the same product, three things to ask your media contacts before you even plan your campaign, how my Ready-Set-Go-Speak program prepares you for your big PR campaign … and more!

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