This is a special episode to introduce you to Nicole Loiten and share her story, because she is a great example of finding success by getting out there and getting known. Nicole has built a 7-figure business and a thriving speaking career by marketing her book and her company using the same methods I’ve shared with my clients and students for over 20 years!
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Although it took place about four years ago, the lessons I learned at the Power Networking Conference are still at the front of my mind. Today, I want to examine some of those lessons and share them with you. The Power Networking Conference Thirty years ago, Dr. George C. Fraser had a vision to use […]
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Listen in to get the inside scoop on what the media is looking for, including: public relations in a nutshell and its best analogy ever, the 4 characteristics of a top-notch story, the 4 types of media (and which one you pay for), your connections to the black media, how to make FOMO work for you, press release do’s and don’ts, why your email pitch has to be short, why it pays to be nice … and more!
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Hang out with me and Emmy-award-winning Stanford grad Linda Lorelle – former journalist and TV anchor, now host of the Our Voices Matter podcast – as we talk about: what today’s technology makes possible, how owning your media lets you shape the message, who holds the stories that matter, why Clubhouse is such a big deal, how to video podcast like a pro … and more!
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Whew. For Black people in America – it’s been a ride: from 1619 Project to Tulsa to George Floyd to critical race theory — but a bright light, just the other day, the Federal Government signed to make Juneteeth a National Holiday. What does it mean, according to WTOP.com An activist at Howard University in […]
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How does one get started on social media? Understandably, people are getting frustrated with social media because it’s changing so fast and something new every week. By now, it might also feel like it’s too late to start. Or you’re too far behind, and the field is too crowded. Many authors, artists, and entrepreneurs think […]
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If you’ve ever wondered how books become Hollywood movies, then you’ll love this episode with Shaun Robinson, former Access Hollywood co-host, now executive producer of Lifetime movies Lust and Envy.
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If you have big dreams of getting big publicity for your brand or your business, I’ve always said that you need to start small, and this week’s guest, 30-year veteran news anchor Darieth Chisolm, agrees!
So, listen in and learn as we share: a hot Zoom tip from a veteran news anchor, how to build publicity using OPP (Other People’s Platforms), what podcasts and YouTube can do for you that TV and newspapers can’t, 3 reasons to start small with your media publicity reach (plus 3 online spaces to get started), a no-fail podcast pitch, 2 essential steps before pitching to any podcast … and more!
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You will love my talk with Professor Denise Joy Hart if you’re nearing retirement and don’t know what you’ll do next, or if you’ve been feeling an urge to do that thing which you’ve always wanted to do but still haven’t done.
Listen in to hear about: the pandemic question that reshaped Denise’s life (it could change yours, too!), leaning into your natural gifts and skills, growing your hobby into a business, finding joy in your purpose and purpose in your joy, the keys to mastering any skill, where to find discipline and motivation, how defiance leads to success … and more!
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While it’s undoubtedly a huge step, writing your book is only one step in the process of establishing yourself as an expert in your field. Once your book is written, make a plan to promote it using the following book promotion venues, and begin formatting your writing to fit in the appropriate publication. Book Promotion […]
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