No media contacts? No problem. Christina Daves has got you! Christina Daves, PR Strategist, is the best-selling author of, PR for Anyone™ - 100+ Affordable Ways to Easily Create Buzz for Your Business , and the #1 best-selling book, The DIY Guide to FREE Publicity that shares her journey of landing exposure for a product she invented, medical boot fashions. Having no resources for advertising or hiring a PR firm, Christina taught herself everything she could about generating her own publicity. S...
Jan 25, 2022•37 min•Ep. 45
Things take a long time to begin is but one of the brilliant takeaways from this episode of Camera Ready & Abel with Beth Lapides exploring everything that goes into making a decision (even when we think we're avoiding them) from her new audio book, So You Need to Decide…a series of intimate conversations with a diverse group of comedians, writers, and cultural icons revolving around five universal experiences: family, work, love, moving, and spirituality. Featuring original interviews with ...
Jan 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 43
Including only one Rob Shuter quote in the 2021 Best of episode did not do him justice for all the real talk and advice he imparted on the Camera Ready & Abel audience while a guest on episode 11, TRANSFORMATION with Rob Shuter. That is why I decided to compile a medley of Rob Shuter-isms in this special episode. To listen to Rob's full episode please go to the podcast page on my website abelintermediate.com . Rob Shuter is the host of the Naughty But Nice podcast and the author of The 4 Wor...
Jan 11, 2022•8 min•Ep. 42
It’s not uncommon for me to be stopped in my tracks by the brilliance spoken by the generous guests that have joined the Camera Ready and Abel podcast this past year. Of the wise words shared, certain consistent themes have emerged. In this episode I highlight two of them: No very often leads to a big YES. Everything takes a lot longer than you think it will. Gain insight from America’s #1 gossip columnist, Rob Shuter, who shares what being fired has given him. Filmmaker, Sean Pierre Regis, flip...
Jan 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 37
Imagine, if instead of striving to be perfect, you strived to be entertaining? My pal Sean De Simone returns to Camera Ready and Abel to tell us why perfect is boring and how ENTERTAINING will get you noticed! Sean is an expert in TV Host and Brand Spokesperson casting, having worked extensively with QVC and the Home Shopping Network as well as numerous beauty, fashion, home, cook, and fitness brands. He first joined the Camera Ready & Abel community as a guest on the April 2020 episode, “Au...
Dec 28, 2021•35 min•Ep. 40
When I sat down to speak with Rakia Reynolds - thought leader, tastemaker and gamechanger - about AUGMENTED REALITY for this episode, I had no idea how many ways I'd been using AR for years plus its infinite potential to enhance my business. I'm still processing all the ways Rakia opened my eyes and blew my mind during our conversation. If you've ever used a filter on social media or zoom to change your appearance, viewed real estate virtually using a 360° tool, or uploaded an image of yourself ...
Dec 21, 2021•31 min•Ep. 41
Why fit in when you can stand out?! is one of my mantras so I was over the moon when Alan Ibbotson (episode 6 "Resilience) introduced me to my guest for this episode, Austin McGhie, the visionary author of " Find Your Difference: Challenging Conformity in Business and in Life .” Just like we value IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional intelligence) we should value our DQ (difference quotient) because embracing difference over status quo leads to growth, innovation and making the world a b...
Dec 14, 2021•34 min•Ep. 39
A barrier is an obstacle that prevents movement or access and we all encounter them from time to time on our career paths. My guest for this episode, Erin Ashley Simon, is a true trailblazer who has been making a significant impact in e-sports and media for years with a singular, hopeful vision. She joins me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel to generously discuss BREAKING BARRIERS. Erin Ashley Simon is a multi-media personality, host, producer, and consultant within esports, gaming and ...
Dec 07, 2021•35 min•Ep. 38
“Do The Work, Identify Your Intentions, Know Your Worth, Don’t Be Tempted By Shiny & know that things are subject to change so REMAIN OPEN” – Bevy Smith What do you get when you mix essential words of wisdom with unapologetic boldness and heart? You get a BEVELATION! Joining me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel is the divine Bevy Smith. Quintessential Harlem girl, Gracie Award winner, and life-long New Yorker, Bevy is the host of Sirius XM’s “Bevelations” on Radio Andy and the autho...
Nov 30, 2021•49 min•Ep. 36
Confidence is the fuel that drives us toward our ambitions, and calm eases the way. And when the two states combine, they form a magical and powerful combination. It is also nearly universal that everyone - even the most seasoned speakers - at some point feels pangs of anxiety before presenting. That is why I am over the moon to have Patricia Stark joining me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel to discuss Calmfidence® - the extraordinary and effective elixir of calm and confidence she cre...
Nov 23, 2021•35 min•Ep. 35
As Heraclitus said 2500 years ago: The only constant is change. Duly noted, but...humans are creatures of habit and change is often scary. Fear and uncertainty go hand in hand. Joining me to discuss the importance and impact of CHANGE is actor, writer and musician, Matt Wells. In our conversation we discuss identity, the disappointment of missed opportunities, fighting the depression that often accompanies the disappointment and keeping a positive mental attitude to stay open to the opportunitie...
Nov 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 34
I am a big believer in daily rituals. I don't have the same work schedule every day so I find simple, thoughtful daily disciplines enormously impactful in helping me focus, manage stress, gain clarity and perspective, creative breakthroughs and approach each day with enthusiasm. Here to discuss the POWER OF RITUAL on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel is my friend Carlos Greer whose daily ritual includes prayer, running and walks around New York City. Carlos Greer is a senior reporter for P...
Nov 09, 2021•29 min•Ep. 33
It's a core human desire to be seen and I am thrilled to be joined by author, on-air host and truth-teller Nancy Redd to discuss the importance of REPRESENTATION. Nancy has been slaying taboos and normalizing stories that traditionally exist in the margins for as long as I have known her from her first book, BODY DRAMA, giving real answers about real bodies to real girls (and her follow up, DIET DRAMA), to her highly highly-acclaimed picture book BEDTIME BONNET to her newest picture book, The Re...
Nov 02, 2021•31 min•Ep. 32
Being camera ready for photographs is as important as being camera ready for video, and yet, how much thought did you put into preparing for the photo(s) you use in your LinkedIn profile, on your website and the social media content in between? I had a recent photoshoot with my go-to photographer, Nick Coleman, and it was a brilliant lesson in self-compassion, preparedness, and endurance. Nick's ability to see me and help me be seen was a true gift that I do not take for granted which is why I i...
Oct 26, 2021•39 min•Ep. 31
Are you on the fast track to burn out? In a culture of DO, DO, DO the reminder to also BE is critical to your wellness and overall success. Combat fatigue, limiting beliefs, and emotional blocks with a HOLISTIC approach. So where do you start? Right here! Joining me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel is award-winning holistic coach and TV journalist Hilary Russo. Hilary Russo is The HIListically Speaking® Health Coach. She is also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach a...
Oct 19, 2021•33 min•Ep. 30
Grab a wheelbarrow because you're going to need one to carry all the gems that my guest, Dave Noll, drops in this episode of Camera Ready & Abel. It will only take you a few seconds to feel this week's theme - POSITIVITY - in Dave's energy as he generously walks through the mindset, technique and practice that has made him a two-time Emmy award winning producer and show formats mastermind with over 60 TV shows (3300 episodes and counting) under his belt that have generated over $500 million ...
Oct 12, 2021•39 min•Ep. 29
Confidence is an inside job and believing in your enoughness is a forever journey but there are easy, actionable steps you can take every day in your confidence building. Joining me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel is makeup artist, content creator and beautypreneur Delina Medhin, who shares how important confidence was when she made the huge career pivot from corporate America to launching a beauty business with big impact. Delina is an expert in all areas of makeup - including lighti...
Oct 05, 2021•31 min•Ep. 28
The good people at Merriam-Webster define RELATABLE as possible to understand, like, or have sympathy for because of similarities to oneself or one's own experiences. Being relatable is a critical, contemporary skill because if I can see myself in some aspect of you, your values or your situation, I am much more likely to pay attention to you and what you are saying. Joining me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel is Rachel DeAlto who quite literally wrote the book on being relatable. Rach...
Sep 28, 2021•30 min•Ep. 27
You've likely seen this quote attributed to Charles Darwin: It is not the strongest of the species that survives nor the most intelligent. It is the one most adaptable to change. My guest for this episode of Camera, Ready & Abel, DeDe Brown, Senior Vice President of Multicultural Marketing and Publicity at Paramount Pictures, is both strong and highly intelligent but you want to settle in and listen to her deep and vulnerable insights about how being ADAPTABLE and nurturing that mindset has ...
Sep 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 26
COMMUNITY is a feeling of fellowship with others whether virtual or in real life. It feels good to be in community. This is especially true for creatives who often work alone in highly competitive fields. My guest for this episode of Camera Ready & Abel, TV host, actress and entrepreneur Shay Holland, talks to me about how she built one of my favorites Facebook communities, Hosts in LA, from 50 members to an inclusive global group of 4000, because she knew she could create more opportunity a...
Sep 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 25
HOPE is both a verb and a noun and I learned so much talking about hope with multi-platform storyteller and executive producer Danielle Gelfand on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel: Hope and resilience go hand in hand Some chance of a positive outcome is better than no chance, and worth holding on to It turns out the story we've been telling ourselves is often wrong The key is showing up She knows from painful experience what it takes to persevere and hold on to HOPE even when the odds are...
Sep 07, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Your voice is one of your greatest assets and instrumental to your success. And, in case you haven't noticed, “we are living in a voice-first world,” per my guest for this episode of Camera, Ready & Abel, award-winning voice actor and voiceover artist, Maria Pendolino, (who is also the voice of my audio book, How to Get Your Foot in the Door: Television Hosting & Presenting.) Whether you are a media professional who records audio or video content or have been thrust on-camera via the zoo...
Aug 31, 2021•42 min•Ep. 23
“To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear.” -Stephen Levine The news cycle has been especially difficult lately. I know I've been struggling, feeling a lot of sorrow and helplessness, which is why it's timely that my guest for this episode is of Camera Ready & Abel is Intuitive Coach and Spiritual Consultant, Seth Eliot Santoro - and his spiritual guides. Seth is on a mission to inspire everyone on the planet to HEAL, reclaim their happiness, and to live a mor...
Aug 24, 2021•30 min•Ep. 22
The CARE you demonstrate in your day-to-day life can have an enormous impact on those around you. It sends a message of value, worth, and appreciation for someone or something- and the world can use as much of those good vibes as possible! My guest for this episode is Director and activist, Sian-Pierre Regis, who brought the things he cares deeply for to life in his debut feature documentary, Duty Free. Duty Free examines ageism, the care crisis, and economic insecurity in America. After his mot...
Aug 17, 2021•36 min•Ep. 21
RESILIENT is a mindset - and a choice. It means to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. If you are reading this, you are resilient. You came face to face with a global pandemic that required you to adapt to an extremely difficult situation. A core principle to being a RESILIENT person is leaning into your emotional intelligence and cultivating a belief in your ability to cope which is why I was excited to speak with award-winning multimedia entertainment journalist ...
Aug 10, 2021•34 min•Ep. 20
I am naturally optimistic. In fact, my ability to see opportunity and look at the bright side of things is a super power that has served me well in a lot of ways. But...there's a shadow side to being overly positive. Honestly, it's one more example of The Shoulds and you've likely experienced this if you’ve ever had your feelings discounted and dismissed by someone else's need to put a positive spin on things. Expressing only positive emotions can take a toll, especially during times of real cri...
Aug 03, 2021•36 min•Ep. 19
I love COLOR. It is a powerful communication tool. Color is an exterior representation that evokes emotion, conveys a message, and affects your mood. It can also help you stand out OR it can wash you out, which is why I invited Hollywood’s Guru of Hue, Jill Kirsh, to provide color coaching so you can clarify your message in style. Color Expert, Jill Kirsh, has created the ultimate fashion hack with her wallet size customized swatch books filled with pieces of fabric that she’s curated of all you...
Jul 27, 2021•31 min•Ep. 18
ADVERSITY is part of the human experience and learning to cope with it has shaped my life and been a great teacher of resilience. I am where I am because of experiencing loss, heartbreak and perceived failures like getting fired (more than once!). My guest for this episode, Performance Psychologist and Purpose-Driven Speaker, Dr. Gregg Steinberg, has taught me a ton about emotional toughness and turning adversity into strength. Here he teaches the what and the how of embracing adversity to live ...
Jul 20, 2021•27 min•Ep. 17
If you're a creative, solopreneur or dreamer of big dreams it's not uncommon to feel lost in the forest from time to time as you forge your path. Sometimes you don't know where to begin or what the next best steps are, regardless if you are beginning your career, changing careers or happily growing in your current career. That's why everyone needs a MENTOR - whether virtual or in real life - and my guest for this episode of Camera Ready & Abel literally wrote the book on mentoring, Leave You...
Jul 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 16
Say it with me, calendars are sexy! This essential tool is built right into your phone - and is a useful catalyst for FOCUS. With everything that is competing for your energy and attention it's easy to lose focus - the subject of this episode of Camera Ready & Abel with Rob Barnett, the author of Next Job, Best Job. Rob explains how FOCUS is vital to all job seekers, how NOT to work with a**holes (amen), and other strategies to land the job you want. Rob Barnett is a headhunter, management e...
Jul 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 15
