How to get into college or land an internship without an expensive admissions scheme
“Don’t #$% this up. It’s the rest of your life.” That’s the advice and strategy I received before I headed into a local community college in the northwest suburbs of Chicago to take my ACT. My father said those words to me as he dropped me off. I know my dad – this was not his normal supportive dad advice. I [...]
Pregnancy, Fertility, and 5 things I changed to pull off my biggest production
I have produced thousands of hours of TV news. I have willed chopper signals to appear (aggravating directors), created brand new news shows in cities I didn’t know, worked days straight without sleep to get the job done... Never in my life have I wanted to produce something more, and have been more disappointed -- over and over. This story [...]
How to Look Better Under Stage Lights or on Camera
Many of my clients had a successful career, but are now looking for help with their public speaking careers. Some are looking for opportunities to get on live TV to talk about their companies or their story. Do you know how to prepare so you look your best? I'm going to show you how you can look better on TV [...]
3 Things to Ask Before you Show up to a Public Speaking Gig
Many of my clients had a successful career, but are now looking for help with their public speaking careers. They're an expert - and have a story to tell. Do you know how to prepare so you hit your presentations out of the park? These are three things to ask before you show up to a public speaking gig. Before you [...]
Eight Reasons to Hire a Former Television Producer
So a television producer has applied for a job with your company. Should you give them a chance? After all, what does TV producing have to do with running your business? A lot, actually. Producers can be ideal candidates. Not just for jobs in public relations or marketing, but also nearly any position that requires teamwork, multi-tasking, and communications. In [...]
How to Survive Facebook’s Algorithm Changes
Are your posts taking a hit from the recent Facebook algorithm changes? You're not alone! It's all the buzz right now on social media as we all try to adjust our strategies. With so many myths circulating the internet, I turned to my own Marketing Director for guidance. Here is a guest blog post from mConnexions Principal Strategist and Owner, [...]