Episode 11

Surprise! Stay Cool During Media Interviews That Are Whack-a-Doodle With Diane Altomare

Diane Altomare shows us how to deal with surprise attack questions that have nothing to do with you or your topic. Diane’s first radio interview was a doozy! You’ll discover her media training tips to keep your equanimity no matter what the host says or does and still get your message across to your ideal audience. Diane also talks about how to stay grounded and enjoy the kooky radio interview ride.

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Episode 7

4 Secrets To Becoming A Guest On Top TV Talk Shows

The phone rings. You hear an authoritative voice say, “Hello, I’m the producer of…Good Morning America or the Today Show, or Fox News or any other top talk show, you name it. This is your big moment, the break you’ve been waiting for. After you catch your breath what do you do? I’ll share 4 secrets that will help you pass the “audition,” your first call from a producer.

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Episode 1

Be a Media Darling Podcast Introduction

There are thousands of media platforms—radio shows, newspapers, blogs, podcasts, columns—in the US alone. Hundreds of thousands of journalists, producers, and bloggers who are hunting, DAILY, for interesting people and ideas and stories that they can feature. These people who work in the media are looking for knowledgeable experts. They’re looking for heartwarming stories. They’re looking for you.

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Feng Shui Your Mind For Media Interviews

I’ve had so many conversations this month that end up being about mind-set. Feng Shui-ing your mind is more than just clearing clutter. It’s about discovering and then organizing what the heck is in there in the first place. Mind-set is about how our conscious and unconscious minds work together well – or not. One…

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3 Gifts Hidden Inside Every Pang of Jealousy

Sunita (name changed) walked into the dojo, confident, regal and self-possessed to begin practicing Aikido. For some people — including me — studying Aikido (The Japanese Martial Art, called The Way of Harmony that works as a way to polish the spirit, to turn lead into gold) is a slow, awkward, and arduous process. It…

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The Top 7 Tips to Getting on TV

By Guest Blogger Gina Rubinstein Every time you turn on the radio or TV, you see a so-called expert being interviewed. The Today Show, CNN, Talk Radio, local morning shows and all the rest rely on these experts to give background and insight on the hot topics of the day.  For these experts, the result…

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