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Camera Ready & AbelHow to Stand Out in a Saturated World: Barbara Barna Abel on Sales is Not a Dirty WordThis episode is a rebroadcast of my conversation with Aleasha Bahr on her Sales is Not a Dirty Word podcast about all the many ways to Stand Out in a Saturated World.
It’s extremely rare to be first or even early so a saturated marketplace is something we all have to live and work with. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and some days, defeated, but please know, from the core of my being, there is room for you.
Key takeaways
Let go of trying to fit into the mainstream. There is no mainstream anym...2024-10-2937 min
Camera Ready & AbelPrepare & Practice to Pursue Your Dream: Barbara Barna Abel on Second Act ActorsThis episode is a rebroadcast of my appearance on Dr. Janet McMordie's Second Act Actors, the podcast for people who have made a major life or career change into acting. I discovered this information is meaningful across many fields and disciplines.
Janet and I discussed:
The hows and whys of preparation and practice
The importance of giving yourself permission to pursue your dream
The myth of natural talent
Why everyone needs to nurture and develop their skills
The beauty and power of being a Latebloomer
Stick to the end because I share a lot of valuable advice and strategies you don...2024-10-1552 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Find Your Drive with Raquel BrunoThis episode of Camera Ready & Abel is brought to you by the phrase How to Find Your Drive because there is great power in finding what ignites you as you develop a life and career you can sustain with joy and excitement.
Here to discuss is Raquel Bruno, founder, president, and CEO of Drive Entertainment Group whose tagline Thrive With Drive gives you a glimpse into her intentional and proactive approach to helping others take their career to new heights. Raquel is a TV, film, and digital producer, talent booking savant, media and creator coach, and a p...2024-08-0632 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Build a Sustainable and Successful Career with Producers Roni Selig and Marcie Mulé
If you want to know how to build a sustainable and successful career, then look no further because this episode of Camera Ready & Abel delivers a masterclass from 2 titans of the unscripted television world, Roni Selig and Marcie Mulé.
Roni is a multi-Emmy-winning producer whose credits span from GMA to CNN most recently launched a new digital platform for The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and executive produced The Call to Unite, a 24-hour global livestream event, hosted by Tim Shriver in response to the COVID 19 pandemic.
Marcie is a two-time Emmy-winning producer for the Bravo serie...2024-04-1636 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Seize the Opportunity with Hena DobaSeizing opportunity is essential to getting ahead in media and entertainment. It is not a passive, I-think-I'll-wait-until-it-comes-to-me kind of a business.
You not only have to seize the day - carpe your diem - you have to do something with the opportunity if you want to move forward in your life and career.
My guest for this episode, Hena Doba, generously walks me through how she did just that, going from a local news producer, behind the camera in Watertown, NY, to anchor and contributor on national programs from CBS News (where she became one of the...2024-03-0534 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Stay in the Room with Buki ElegbedeIt's one thing to get in the room. It's a whole other strategy to stay there. Here to discuss and go deep is multi-Emmy award winning television host, producer and journalist, Buki Elegbede.
Buki shares that when you get in the room it feels good and it's a cause for celebration but it's only base camp. You've still got a whole mountain to climb.
Be prepared to play the long game
When the industry shuts down, you don't shut down - you hone your craft and strategize
Embrace delayed gratification and know that the rewards will c...2024-02-2032 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Know When You Are Ready For Your Big Break with Kamie CrawfordThis episode of Camera, Ready & Abel is brought to you by the phrase, How to Know When You Are Ready for Your Big Break. It's an important question to ponder because, let's face it, the world is full of people you don't remember who flamed out because they weren't ready. And it's very hard to get a second chance, especially in the entertainment arena. But it's not impossible.
My guest for this episode is Kamie Crawford - television and podcast host, content creator, genuine influencer, body positivity activist, former Miss Teen USA, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Rookie of the...2024-02-0638 min
Camera Ready & AbelRedefining Success with Leila SbitaniThis episode of Camera Ready & Abel is brought to you by the phrase Redefining Success, a personal, perennial favorite of mine. The Berkeley Wellbeing Institute defines success as: reaching your goals, learning something new or overcoming fear. If that's what success is, why don't we all feel massively successful?
My guest for this episode, Leila Sbitani, is a beloved TV host, media coach and teacher with one of the best workshops in New York City (I highly recommend). Her list of credits is a mile long. Highlights include: Entertainment Tonight, Full Frontal Fashion, FYE for E! and...2024-01-2346 min
Camera Ready & AbelPermission with Barbara Barna AbelI've wanted to explore the word permission ever since Marki Costello asked this most relevant question on her episode of Camera Ready and Abel: Are you prepared to walk in the room and kick ass?
Why permission?
Because after you explore all the ways to prepare to kick ass like getting your talking points and marketing assets together, plus a cute outfit and flattering makeup, the salient question is:
Do you give yourself permission to walk in the room and kick ass?
Permission means to grant authorization or to give formal...2024-01-0904 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Land Your Dream Job with Elizabeth WagmeisterThis episode is brought to you by the phrase, How to Land Your Dream Job. It's a rebroadcast of my episode with Elizabeth Wagmeister and was originally titled, Resilient, because Elizabeth rightly believes being resilient is a key to success.
It's been a joy to know and work with Elizabeth since we met when I was casting Page Six TV and she became one of the hosts. Elizabeth is a consummate professional and genuine pleasure - and makes the work look easy.
But as Elizabeth points out, hard-work creates luck. As a little girl, Elizabeth...2023-12-1933 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Craft an Amazing Speech or Presentation with Barbara Barna Abel & Kim RittbergThis episode is a rebroadcast of my appearance on Kim Rittberg’s The Exit Interview podcast, where we discussed how to craft an amazing speech or presentation. In our conversation I offer practical tips for delivering a powerful and clear message while mining the G.A.P. (Goal Audience Platform), which is a shorthand reminder to adapt your delivery based on the audience and the platform.
Kim is a digital marketing strategist, social media and video expert, an on-camera media coach and public speaker with a proven track record and 500 million video views. Kim formerly launched and ran t...2023-12-0532 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Know Your Worth with Bianca JadeKnowing your worth and believing you are worthy is essential for happiness and wellbeing according to Psychology Today. When your self-worth depends on external situations it can get unstable, especially in the Camera Ready & Abel space. Knowing your value in the marketplace and having the confidence to ask for what you're worth are also key. Joining me to dive deep and discuss is Health & Wellness Expert and TV/Digital Host, Bianca Jade, who advocates for female empowerment and transformation as the visionary founder and CEO of mizzfit.com.
Bianca delivers forecasts and insights on emerging trends within t...2023-11-2838 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Manage Your Stress & Anxiety with Marta Ravin, Dr. Heather Hans, and Patricia StarkThis episode is brought to you by the phrase, How to Manage Your Stress and Anxiety- a Camera Ready evergreen topic featuring actionable advice from Podcast guests Marta Ravin, Dr. Heather Hans, and Patricia Stark.
The World Health Organization defines stress as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Anxiety is defined by Oxford Languages as a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease typically about an imminent event with an uncertain outcome and can produce physical symptoms like increased heart rate and muscle tension.
Stop and read the room with M...2023-11-2109 min
Camera Ready & AbelIt Gets Greater Later with Bevy SmithThis encore episode of Camera Ready and Abel is brought to you by the phrase It Gets Greater Later, which is the signature mantra of the divine Bevy Smith who first came on the podcast in late 2021.
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 author of “Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie,” where she generously lays out, step-by-step, how she successfully transitioned from a highly lucrative career as a fashion advertising executive to on-camera personality and media mogul, proving you can man...2023-11-1449 min
Camera Ready & AbelImperfect Success: Stop Shoulding Yourself with Barbara Barna Abel & Nicole BakerThis episode is a rebroadcast of my appearance on Life Coach Nicole Baker's Imperfect Success podcast, discussing one of my favorite topics, stop shoulding yourself.
We all have an inner critic that likes to should on us. Your shoulds are a list of false rules you tell yourself that feed your narrative but ultimately hold you back, such as, I should be more productive, thinner, disciplined, etc.
My shoulds are often a loud discussion inside my head and I’ve finally learned to turn down the volume. Break free from the trap of unrealistic expectations an...2023-11-0755 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Read the Room with Marta RavinThis episode is brought to you by the phrase, how to read the room, an essential skill for everyone whether you're giving a presentation or a speech, going to a meeting or job interview or audition, leading your team or asking your boss for a raise...
Here to discuss is returning champion Marta Ravin. Marta is an Emmy nominated executive producer and showrunner and sought after keynote speaker who started her career in standup comedy, which is where we first met, and where Marta honed her exceptional skills in how to read the room.
The...2023-10-3129 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Create Opportunity and Make Money with Blair TaylorThis episode of Camera Ready & Abel is brought to you by the phrase, How to Create Opportunity and Make Money.
My insightful - and delightful - guest is talent agent Blair Taylor, CEO of Taylor Talent Services, who has been innovating and creating opportunities for his clients for over 25 years.
Blair has built a successful career by accessing opportunities untapped by traditional agents. He has represented commercial actors and spokespeople for national and international campaigns for some of the world's most recognizable companies, including McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Chevy, Trucks, and Verizon, as well as direct response c...2023-10-1744 min
Camera Ready & AbelMeasure Your Inchstones with Angela Marie HutchinsonThis mini episode is brought to you by the phrase, Measure Your Inchstones, which was a gem that Angela Marie Hutchinson shared with me on her episode of this podcast.
We all know about milestones, even if we forget to mark them. A milestone is defined as an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development. Angela opened my eyes to the beauty and power of measuring your inchstones, the small, incremental essential steps you take daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly that move you forward in a meaningful way toward achieving your goals.2023-10-1005 min
Camera Ready & AbelThe Secrets to Creating Social Video that Gets Noticed with Kim RittbergOn this episode of Camera Ready & Abel the highly engaging Kim Rittberg teaches how to crack the code of creating social video that gets noticed.
Because as Kim says, if you're hiding from the camera, you're hiding from clients.
Kim's simple strategy is based on her Four Cs:
Confidence
Concise
Consistency
Creativity
and she gives a big permission to let go of perfection, focus on value and don't get hung up on all the technology. Keep it simple with a ring light and a microphone and easy, user-friendly apps like CapCut and InShot...2023-09-2637 min
Camera Ready & AbelRelationships: It’s Who Knows You!The topic of relationships come up often in my conversations on Camera Ready & Abel. This is no surprise since media and entertainment are relationship-driven industries. People like to work with people they know and trust to to get the work done on time, on budget and well executed. It's also a fact that media and entertainment are referral driven businesses, and people recommend people they know, like, and trust.
So I've pulled together a best-of featuring snippets from my conversations with Emily Grace, J.D. Durkin, Buki Elegbede, and Matthew Hoffman who all advanced their careers in...2023-09-1235 min
Camera Ready & AbelCamera Ready and Confident with Barbara Barna Abel & Vinnie PotestivoCamera Ready and Confident is a rebroadcast of my guest appearance on Vinnie Potestivo's I Have a Podcast two years ago, shortly after the launch of Camera Ready and Abel.
Vinnie is my dear friend, co-conspirator and Emmy Award-winning media advisor who helps people and their business get seen and heard. Vinnie and I met years ago when we were talent executives at MTV Networks.
Listening back to this episode I can hear how far I've come as a podcaster which is reminder that consistent practice pays off.
In our conversation we take a...2023-08-2938 min
Camera Ready & AbelDaily Disciplines with J.D. DurkinThis episode of Camera Ready & Abel is brought to you by the phrase Daily Disciplines. According to success.com being a high performer is the result of your daily disciplines.
Here to discuss is my friend, journalist, J.D. Durkin, who opens up and shares the personal details of how developing his daily disciplines with intention helped him navigate his career, work through challenging times in his life and evolve as a human being.
J.D. is a host and reporter at the New York Stock Exchange for the financial news site The Street, the...2023-08-2235 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Talk to Anyone with Crystal JonesHumans are social creatures and yet it can be mighty hard to talk to people. It's a serious challenge - when you Google, how to talk to anyone, 455 million hits come up.
Here to discuss is my dear friend Crystal Jones, who is the associate director of Major Gifts for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and who talks to people all day, every day for a living and talks them into making serious donations.
The alternative title to this episode of Camera Ready & Abel could have been How to talk to anyone...and get them to gi...2023-08-0837 min
Camera Ready & AbelWork Ethic is a Superpower with Buki ElegbedeSeveral guests have said this to me: Working harder IS working smarter.
My guest for this episode of Camera Ready & Abel - multi Emmy nominated Television Host, Producer and journalist, Buki Elegbede - says his Work Ethic is his Superpower.
Buki believes his work ethic is what has given him a competitive advantage in an industry that is saturated with talent. As he says, quoting Milton Berle, “when opportunity doesn't knock, build your own door.”
More takeaways:
Work ethic includes working smart and trusting your gut
As a producer putting together the right...2023-07-1834 min
Camera Ready & AbelWrite Your Dream Role with Emily GraceThis episode of Camera Ready & Abel is brought to you by the phrase Write Your Dream Role, an action at the heart of creating opportunity. A core principle of being camera ready.
My guest for this episode is Emily Grace - a career coach and Sundance award-winning actress - who lives the mantra:
Why wait? Don't ask for permission. Go do.
Because that's what Emily did. She learned hard lessons as an actor going from making a big splash to fizzle and went on a mission to figure out how the industry actually...2023-07-1141 min
Camera Ready & AbelIndustrious with Matthew HoffmanThis feel great episode is brought to you by the word industrious which means diligent and hardworking, and also implies a habitual devotion to the work, which in the Camera, Ready & Abel universe is one of the keys to success.
This episode could also have been called Industrious: How to Get the Gig! because my guest, TV host, narrator, and media personality, Matthew Hoffman, generously - and hilariously - walks me step by step through how he landed the gig that propelled him to the next level, narrating and co-writing Love Island USA for CBS and Netflix. H...2023-06-1343 min
Camera Ready & AbelYou Choose! with Beth SchiffLife is a series of choices. To choose means to select freely after consideration, to decide upon, to vote (important reminder!), to have a preference. This implies both freedom and responsibility.
Joining me to discuss on Camera Ready & Abel to discuss the phrase You Choose! is legendary Talent Executive, Producer and Casting Director, Beth Schiff, who believes in the power of choosing so much she named her business You Choose Creative.
Beth has more than twenty years in the entertainment industry, and for over 12 of those years led the casting team on Food Networks' juggernaut...2023-06-0633 min
Camera Ready & AbelAlignment with Tamiko White“Alignment is a real place,” shares my guest Tamiko White who joins me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel to discuss the journey to alignment.
Tamiko White is the founder of White Noise Consulting and creator of #NOWTrending, a branding course and community for entrepreneurs. She is a fashion and media entrepreneur, creative brand consultant and writer who has worked with an impressive list of clients over the past 30 years- in front of the camera and behind the seams- to help everyone she works with build an inedible and profitable brand.
Tamiko has b...2023-05-3034 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Pitch with Dave NollIf you're thinking I'm not in sales or I'm not a creative, I'm never going to pitch anything, think again!
As my guest for this episode, Dave Noll, says, life's a pitch, life's a series of pitches...whether it's love or work or anything important. Selling anything, creating anything, anything important in life comes with a pitch.
Dave knows what he's talking about. He and his partner, Cleve Keller, are the mega-successful creators and producers of Chopped (the most successful show in the history of the Food Network) and America Says (the most successful show...2023-05-2338 min
Camera Ready & AbelDealing with Bozos and Bullies with Iggy PerilloThe title of this episode of Camera Ready & Abel - Dealing with Bozos and Bullies - tells you a lot about my guest for this episode. Iggy Perillo, founder of WSL Leadership, helps leaders and educators do right by their people with warmth, humor and compassion, training them to do the hardest part of great work more easily, through group and one-on-one coaching masterminds and experiential workshops designed to make it simple for them to connect with their people, create meaningful change and amplify positive culture.
Because research shows positive work cultures lead to more innovation, growth...2023-05-0247 min
Camera Ready & AbelOn Brand Part 2: It’s Always an AuditionOn this episode of Camera Ready & Abel my conversion with Aliza Licht continues but this time I am in the guest seat as I re-air my interview on her podcast, Leave Your Mark. This episode is brought to you by the phrase, it's always an audition, because no matter the career field you are in, a job interview is an audition.
What makes a great audition? First off, to recognize that it starts the minute you walk into the building, so be memorable and be delightful. Leave the room better than you found it. Even if you d...2023-04-1843 min
Camera Ready & AbelOn Brand with Aliza LichtProblem: What's my personal brand?
Solution: Aliza Licht, my guest for this episode of Camera Ready & Abel discussing her new book, ON BRAND: shape your narrative, share your vision, shift their perception.
Aliza explains being on brand means you have a clear understanding of what you align with, what it is you want to be known for and how to make sure other people see you that way.
That last bit is key because your brand is your story and in the absence of your story, people will create one for you.
2023-04-1138 min
Camera Ready & AbelGratitude with Barbara Barna AbelTime flies when you're learning and growing! I cannot believe this episode celebrates my two-year podaversary. It's been - and continues to be - a creative joy and an education which is why this episode of Camera Ready & Abel is brought to you by the word, GRATITUDE. From the Latin word gratis meaning thankful or pleasing.
I struggled for a bit before hitting the record button, wondering what I had to add to the Gratitude conversation, and then the Universe provided me with two quotes that helped reframe my internal dialogue on the subject:
The...2023-04-0407 min
Camera Ready & AbelFailure with Ben CurrierEmbracing failure has been a throughline in many of the success stories shared on Camera Ready & Abel but this is the first time it has taken center stage.
According to experts on the interwebs, failure is defined as a lack of success or the inability to meet an expectation. I'm thrilled that here to discuss with me is Ben Currier, the self-proclaimed world's number one failure, who is the host of the ironically successful Failure Guy podcast, which Chartable ranks in the 99.8 percentile for global reach - certainly a marker of success.
Ben says he...2023-03-0729 min
Camera Ready & AbelTapping Into Your Talent with Vinnie PotestivoTapping Into Your Talent is the heart of the Camera Ready and Abel podcast and I'm thrilled to have my dear friend and co-conspirator Vinnie Potestivo here to break it all down and celebrate my 100th episode!
Vinnie shares with us how to leverage your talent by identifying your strengths, weaknesses and interests to build a career you can sustain and grow. Identifying into your talent can start with a simple question:
What are you good at and interested in doing?
Tapping into your talent means practicing and developing your skills:
Plant...2023-02-2140 min
Camera Ready & AbelMonetize Your Mastery with Nicole SellarsMastery is comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject, and to monetize is to earn revenue from it. Sounds simple. But if it were really that easy everyone would already be doing it...so I'm thrilled Nicole Sellers - seasoned media trainer, entrepreneur, producer, journalist, television host, and actress is joining me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel to discuss how she built a thriving business on monetizing her mastery.
First, to monetize your mastery you must identify what your marketable skills and expertise are. Nicole insists you have more than you realize!
If...2023-02-1432 min
Camera Ready & AbelMake It Your Own with Sean De SimoneTo make something one's own is to take something and adapt it to oneself and is absolutely essential in the camera ready universe.
Whether you are auditioning for a project and reading the same script as everyone else or interviewing for a job and meeting all of the same qualifications as every other applicant, how you make it your own determines if you make it to the next round and ultimately get hired.
Here to discuss is my dear friend, casting director, coach, actor, documentary filmmaker, and four-peat champion on Camera Ready & Abel, Sean De...2023-01-1033 min
Camera Ready & AbelTravel-Transform-Thrive with Kathy McCabeIf I had a dollar (or a euro) for everyone who's ever told me they want to host a travel show, I would've recorded this episode of Camera Ready & Abel from my villa in Italy instead of my office in Brooklyn.
My guest for this episode, Kathy McCabe, is here to share how she did something truly remarkable, how she made her dream a reality and turned her passion for Italy into the Dream of Italy newsletter, magazine, podcast and PBS Series distributed to 97% of the United States (and the number one watched program of any genre...2023-01-0336 min
Camera Ready & AbelMy Word of the Year 2023: Refinement with Barbara Barna AbelI wish I knew who came up with the brilliant notion of replacing the traditional New Year's Resolution with one single word to focus on for the coming year. I'd like to thank them.
Your word is an organizing principle or theme, perhaps even your annual north star, instead of a decision/goal you may or may not stick with (the data says overwhelmingly we don't stick with them).
I chose refinement because it's the right word for where I am at the moment: making improvements by making small changes that make a significant difference.
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Camera Ready & AbelFollow Your Intuition with Jessica CordingDo you ever have a gut instinct about something but are too nervous to act on it? Or find yourself pulled between trusting your feelings vs accepting the facts?
This episode is a permission slip to lean into your inner guidance system.
Joining me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel to generously and candidly share how following her intuition has always served her - and in turn served others - is multi-hyphenate powerhouse, Jessica Cording.
Jess is a registered dietitian, health coach, in-demaind public speaker, host of the Drama-Free Healthy Living Podcast a...2022-12-1330 min
Camera Ready & AbelBeing Yourself On-Camera with Hena DobaAuthenticity, as is often mentioned on the podcast, means to be real, actual, true to one's own personality, spirit or character. It can be hard enough day to day. Translating this on-camera is next level.
Joining me on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel to discuss how to be your awesome self on-camera is Hena Doba who is an anchor for Cheddar News and the host of Cheddar News Wrap, Trending and Life on the Bright Side.
Hena is a vibrant, welcoming presence who seamlessly transitions from hard-hitting breaking news to the most light-hearted lifestyle...2022-11-1535 min
Camera Ready & AbelCredible Authenticity with Barb MorrisonThe word authenticity gets thrown around a lot to the point that its meaning gets diluted, so producer, composer, mentor and guest for this episode of Camera, Ready & Abel, Barb Morrison couples it with credible to combine true to one's own personality with worthy of trust. In other words, don't just tell me you're authentic, show me.
Barb lives it every day.
Barb says authenticity is a feeling, measured not by how others feel about you but how you feel about yourself when you look yourself in the eye. It's essential to Barb's work as...2022-11-0833 min
Camera Ready & AbelEvolution with Franchesca RamseyFeeling a little stuck? Need to change your energy? My guest for this episode, actor-writer-sought after public speaker-instagram slayer, Franchesca Ramsey, delivers a Master Class in how to regenerzie, refocus, get back in alignment to bring back the joy and make your goals happen.
Franchesca currently has shows in development at Paramount+ and Amazon. But she didn't start there and she generously shares the steps she took to evolve from her career as a graphic designer working for the City of Miami to making YouTube videos to creating and starring in the award-winning MTV series, DeCoded, to b...2022-10-1843 min
Camera Ready & AbelResults with Blaine OelkersBookmark this episode of Camera Ready & Abel! You will want to come back to it over and over again.
Joining me to discuss RESULTS is America’s only Chief Results Officer® Blaine Oelkers who generously shares not just what you need to do to achieve results but also science-backed strategies and tips on how to achieve them:
Unlock what's between you and your goals by truly knowing and embracing what you want.
Stress less! Do more!
Win early, win often. Small daily wins are where transformation occurs
...because information is not transformation - you have to act...2022-10-1138 min
Camera Ready & AbelBouncing Back When Bouncing Back is Hard with Kathleen Donnelly IsraelThere are so many sub-titles and themes for this episode of Camera Ready & Abel with Transformational Breathing Facilitator, Kathleen Donnelly Israel:
You are never too old to learn, grow and heal
Healing has no timeline - it doesn't care how old you are
You will never be younger than you are today, so do it now
Hold on to your dreams and goals - even if it feels like they are far out of reach
You never truly walk alone
You have the power to rewrite your story
For 17 years Kathleen cared for her husband who had...2022-09-2728 min
Camera Ready & AbelBelief to Breakthrough with Cynthia GarrettIf you're not where you want to be, give yourself space to sit still and listen to this episode of Camera Ready & Abel with Cynthia Garrett.
Cynthia shares with her signature grace, warmth and humor her very human story of struggle to surrender to belief to breakthrough. You'll smile, laugh, nod your head in recognition and open your eyes wide in amazement as Cynthia inspires you to disrupt the patterns holding you back from living to your full potential.
Cynthia is an extraordinary communicator - an ordained minister, highly sought-after speaker and media personality who...2022-09-2040 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Get Discovered with Vinnie PotestivoDo you feel like you are the world's best-kept secret? Are you stumped on how to stand out from the crowd in your space?
My dear friend Vinnie Potestivo - multimedia advisor, celebrity brand executive and host of the podcast, I Have a Podcast, returns to Camera Ready & Abel to generously share how to get discovered which Vinnie explains is simply exposure X action.
What action do you want someone to take as the result of discovering you? Are you making it easy for them to take that action?
In our conversation we...2022-09-1343 min
Camera Ready & AbelStorytelling Through a Lens with Michael NigroIt fills my heart to discuss Storytelling Through a Lens with my long-time friend, six-time Emmy-nominated writer-director and multimedia journalist, Michael Nigro, on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel.
Michael brings heart, humanity and a powerful, fresh perspective to everything he does from photography to film to video to print.
You have seen Michael's photojournalism, unforgettable images of the January 6th Insurrection, the Caldor Fire in California, Standing Rock, Charlottesville, Virginia, COVID 19 workers, Occupy Wall Street and the migrant caravan in Tijuana.
You've also seen Michael's work as a director on National Geographics...2022-08-3034 min
Camera Ready & AbelNicstalgia: Super Fans, Selling Out, and Personal GrowthThis is a special episode of the podcast because while I'm away enjoying a holiday with my family I am sharing my episode as a guest on Nicole Tremaglio’s podcast, Nicstalgia, where I had a blast going deep discussing what I love to talk about pop culture, change, and personal growth.
If you're new to the podcast Nicole was a guest on Camera Ready & Abel and discussed the important difference between building a community and building an audience. Nicole Tremaglio is a brand and consultant pop culture expert, writer, and self-described millennial Sporty Spice.
The...2022-08-2350 min
Camera Ready & AbelNonFiction Branding™ with DP KnudtenIt’s time to deliver an impactful lesson on branding that will change how you think of the subject forever. Here to deliver the message on Camera Ready & Abel is DP Knudten, Chief Collaborator at his business, Collaborator Creative.
DP is the author of the must read, NONFICTION BRAND—Discover, craft and communicate the ‘completely true / completely you’ brand you already are. His fresh take on branding is a call to action with an action plan, so you aren’t left wondering where to get started.
When it comes to branding and discoverability DP shares:
Imposte...2022-08-1645 min
Camera Ready & AbelKeeping the Blinders On with Katie LinendollI strive to deliver positive, actionable takeaways at Camera Ready & Abel but this is an especially inspiring episode!
It's not easy to stay the course in pursuit of your dreams. There's a constant din of outside noise, opinions, societal pressure and your own gremlins.
Katie Linendoll shares generously how learning to keep the blinders on took her from production assistant at ESPN to Emmy Award-winning consumer technology expert and one of the leading women in media technology with television appearances everywhere (literally), partner at MetroCap Partners focused on engagement with early-stage startups, a robust speaking...2022-08-0933 min
Camera Ready & AbelApproval with Chris WitherspoonWe can give approval, we can receive approval and very often we put too much time and energy into seeking approval. As a recovering people pleaser, I know this well.
My guest for this episode of Camera Ready & Abel, entertainment journalist, producer, and entrepreneur Chris Witherspoon, gets raw and vulnerable sharing how his quest for approval stalled him from getting to his next level of greatness in his career until he focused on what made him truly happy and listened to two very important women in his life.
Sister Harden - one of the church muthas at his congregation growing up...2022-08-0238 min
Camera Ready & AbelIntellectual Property with Francesca WitzburgYou don't know how little you know about Intellectual Property (IP) until you interview an attorney specializing in IP on your podcast. I don't think I've ever taken so many notes during a recording of Camera Ready & Abel before.
For the uninitiated, Intellectual Property is defined by the World Intellectual Property Organization as: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
My guest for this episode, Francesca Witzburg, Esq., is an award-winning legal strategist, brand protection expert and phenomenal communicator, who makes the...2022-07-2633 min
Camera Ready & AbelMarketing with Brian PataccaGrab your journal. This episode of Camera Ready & Abel is full of nuggets you're going to want to remember. My nourishing conversation with life, business and career coach, Brian Patacca, begins with marketing and ends with dignity and respect.
Along the way, Brian reframes the entire concept of marketing around generosity and purpose:
Marketing is going public with your gifts and being seen for your gifts.
If you build it and you TELL people about it, they will come
Be determined each day, not to leave your function unfulfilled.
Clarity is kindness and kindness is clarity...2022-07-1935 min
Camera Ready & AbelHow to Build with Lauren MaillianTo build means to make, by putting together parts and materials. It's a powerful, positive, active verb. This episode of Camera Ready & Abel is a master class in How to Build with brand strategist, change agent, marketing maverick and investor, Lauren Maillian.
Lauren shared so much valuable information I'm going straight to the Key takeaways:
Learn how to thrive in uncertainty
Failure is always an option so you ask yourself: is it worth it even if I fail?
Optimize your talent
Understand both how you work (skillset) and what you do (areas of expertise) because skills...2022-06-2128 min
Camera Ready & AbelBudget with Stacey LindermanBudget maybe one of the, um, least sexy words in the Camera Ready & Abel lexicon but one of the most essential.
A key to success is treating your career like the business that it is and that requires a budget.
My guest for this episode, Stacey Linderman, founder and principal consultant at A6 Financial and Business Optimization says,"your budget is a road map to your destination.
If you're not typically a "numbers person," you're in luck because Stacey offers straightforward advice to make sure the career road map you are plotting actually...2022-05-2442 min
Camera Ready & AbelMaking Change with Cindy GallopMaking change means taking creative action to solve a social problem and my guest for this episode of Camera Ready & Abel, Cindy Gallop, Founder & CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn, is making change to how we think about sexual values and behaviors in her necessary and trailblazing platform.
The tagline reads: Pro-sex. Pro-porn. Pro-knowing the difference and Cindy goes deep pointing out we are raised by our parents to behave well with good manners, a work ethic, sense of responsibility and accountability but we are rarely taught to behave well in bed with values like empathy, sensitivity, generosity, kindness, honesty a...2022-05-0331 min
Camera Ready & AbelFuture Proof Your Career with Evan ShapiroEvan Shapiro is the Unofficial Official Cartographer of the Media Universe and I am a happy subscriber to his must read newsletter Media War & Peace so I immediately stopped what I was doing when an edition landed in my inbox with the subtitle: Future-proof your career.
I want to future-proof my career, don't you??
Evan completely delivered on his promise, as he always does, and I used the Camera Ready & Abel podcast as the perfect excuse to reach out and ask, can we talk about this?
Key takeaways:
You are the CEO...2022-04-0542 min
Camera Ready & AbelCould it be Possible with Dan AustinAudrey Hepburn reminded us to look at impossible in a new way: Im Possible. Dan Austin, founder of the 88bikes Foundation asks every day: could it be possible?
Spoiler alert: The answer is an enthusiastic YES! as Dan joins me on this optimistic episode of Camera Ready & Abel to discuss how a simple idea blooms into impactful execution and joy-based philanthropy.
The 88bikes Foundation was born in 2007, when Dan was on a cycling holiday in Cambodia with his brother, and they looked to donate their bicycles to a local orphanage at the end of their...2022-03-2928 min
Camera Ready & AbelAudacity with Zahra RasoolIf you are a regular listener of Camera Ready & Abel - and I hope you are! - you know that getting unstuck and stepping out of the messy middle are recurring themes. This often requires audacity, the willingness to take bold risks.
My guest for this episode, Zahra Rasool, is a two-time Emmy nominated director, writer, producer and media entrepreneur working at the intersection of storytelling and innovation. Zahra bravely and boldly move from Mumbai to the United States at the age of 19 - where she had no family and knew no one - to pursue her...2022-03-2228 min
Camera Ready & AbelNice or Necessary with Mary LengleOn this episode of Camera Ready & Abel, my dear friend, producer, content strategist and co-founder of Cogorno Golf, Mary Lengle poses a question that has been a game changer for me in how I approach my business and life: IS IT NICE or IS IT NECESSARY?
Marinate on this for a moment. At any stage of your business, and certainly in the beginning, it is easy to get distracted and stuck in the Shoulds spending a lot of resources on things that are nice but really not necessary.
This is a simple question with high...2022-03-1541 min
Camera Ready & AbelCreativity with Maria BritoFact: Everyone can be creative. And yet...somewhere along the line many of us buy into the idea that we are not creative. This episode of Camera Ready & Abel is dedicated to debunking that myth and our guide to reclaiming our creativity is Maria Brito, an award-winning New York City-based contemporary art advisor, author, host, creator, recovering corporate attorney and force of nature.
Maria's latest book, “How Creativity Rules The World: The art and business of turning your ideas into gold is released March 15th everywhere books are sold.
Maria shares why creativity is language th...2022-03-0841 min
Camera Ready & AbelDirecting Talent with Michael A. SimonOne of the best parts of having my podcast is reconnecting with people I haven't spoken to in too long and on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel I enjoy a long overdue chat about directing talent, building trust, leadership, communication, imposter syndrome and the unique thrill of directing live television with one of my favorite former colleagues from my VH1 days, Michael A. Simon.
Throughout his 25-year career, Michael has directed some of the most iconic moments in television. His shows have attracted over a 1.5 Billion views in combined audiences across all broadcast, cable and streaming...2022-03-0140 min
Camera Ready & AbelGrit with Babette PerryThe ability to persevere has come up in most of the conversations I’ve had on Camera Ready & Abel. Things take time and few things go as planned. Life takes GRIT and my good friend Babette Perry joins me to dig deeper into the world of resilience and long term goals.
In this episode we look at faith’s relationship to grit, believing in success when others don’t see it, and the importance of down right hard work.
Babette Perry is a partner at Innovative Artists Talent & Literary Agency where she runs the Broadcast/Hosting d...2022-02-2234 min
Camera Ready & AbelLoving your Anxiety with Heather HansI used to think anxiety was people hyperventilating into paper bags in the movies. Now I realize healthy anxiety keeps me from getting hit by cars when I cross the street and unhealthy anxiety keeps me from trying things that help me grow as a person and develop in my career.
My guest on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel is Heather Hans who has taught me so much about managing anxiety in contemporary life and she gives several, actionable tips for how you can too.
One of the biggest things I...2022-02-1536 min
Camera Ready & AbelDecide with Beth LapidesThings 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 Margaret Cho, Isaac Mizrahi, Bob Odenkirk, Phoebe Bridgers, Baron Vaughn, Aparna Nancherla, Merrill Markoe, and Josh Gondelman, and wit...2022-01-1837 min
Camera Ready & AbelThe Best of Rob ShuterIncluding 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 Word Answer: Who Are You In 4 Words, which is...2022-01-1107 min
Camera Ready & AbelBest of 2021: Insights & HighlightsIt’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, flips the script when he ignites a mov...2022-01-0420 min
Camera Ready & AbelEntertaining with Sean De SimoneImagine, 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, “Authenticity is a process not Just a buzzword.”
In today’s epis...2021-12-2834 min
Camera Ready & AbelBreaking Barriers with Erin Ashley SimonA 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 entertainment. Her love and passion for these areas has helped to shape who she...2021-12-0735 min
Camera Ready & AbelBevelations with Bevy Smith“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 author of “Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie,” where she generously lays out, step-by...2021-11-3049 min
Camera Ready & AbelCalmfidence® with Patricia StarkConfidence 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 created.
Patricia Stark works on both sides of the camera & stage a...2021-11-2334 min
Camera Ready & AbelChange with Matt WellsAs 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 opportunities coming to you.
Matt is best known for his work in the award winning and critically acclaimed...2021-11-1639 min
Camera Ready & AbelThe Power of Ritual with Carlos GreerI 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 Page Six at the New York Post and host of "New York Post...2021-11-0928 min
Camera Ready & AbelHeadshots with Nick ColemanBeing 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 insisted he share his wisdom on...2021-10-2639 min
Camera Ready & AbelHolistic with Hilary RussoAre 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 and Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner. In private practice, she supports and empowers pur...2021-10-1932 min
Camera Ready & AbelPositivity with Dave NollGrab 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 in sales.
Listening to how Dave brainstormed the concept for...2021-10-1239 min
Camera Ready & AbelConfidence with Delina MedhinConfidence 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 lighting - but her empathy and emotional intelligence may be her biggest assets. You've seen her work in pri...2021-10-0530 min
Camera Ready & AbelRelatable with Rachel DeAltoThe 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.
Rachel is a relationship expert (you know her from Lifetime’s Mar...2021-09-2830 min
Camera Ready & AbelAdaptable with DeDe BrownYou'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 led her to career opportunities, personal growth and a richer life.
...2021-09-2132 min
Camera Ready & AbelCommunity with Shay HollandCOMMUNITY 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 and support together than alone. That includes fighting for equal pay, systemic racism in...2021-09-1429 min
Camera Ready & AbelHope with Danielle GelfandHOPE 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 stacked against her. Danielle is deep...2021-09-0737 min
Camera Ready & AbelVoice with Maria PendolinoYour 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 zoom room, Maria shares tips and insights on how to use your voice most effec...2021-08-3141 min
Camera Ready & AbelHealing with Seth Eliot Santoro“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 more enthusiastic, energetic, and purposeful lifestyle and generously shares tools with me th...2021-08-2429 min
Camera Ready & AbelToxic Positivity with Dr. Darcy SterlingI 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 crisis, creating anxiety and other health issues.
When I...2021-08-0336 min
Camera Ready & AbelMentor with Aliza LichtIf 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 Your Mark.
ALIZA LICHT is a legendary fashion executive and the Fou...2021-07-1332 min
Camera Ready & AbelFocus with Rob BarnettSay 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 executive, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. A...2021-07-0634 min
Camera Ready & AbelDefining Success with Kerry MuzzeyBig leaps, small steps, and navigating the messy middle are all part of the process when it comes to any life transition. How do you know when you are succeeding at what you set out to do, especially when it takes a heck of a long time to get there? On this episode of Camera Ready & Abel, modern classical and film composer, Kerry Muzzey - who has one of the most inspiring career pivot stories ever - helps me look at the measuring stick that is DEFINING SUCCESS.
Kerry’s recent works include the original orchestral score fo...2021-06-2246 min
Camera Ready & AbelTransformation with Rob ShuterIf you're looking for celebrity dish from America's #1 Gossip Columnist, Rob Shuter in this episode of Camera Ready & Abel, move along. But if you're looking for deep, actionable insights on how to transform your life/career and succeed in the media landscape, you've come to the right place.
Rob shares one generous Shuter-ism after another from Don’t take a risk unless you are ready to win to always, ALWAYS be kind.
So what is Rob’s key to success? He overcame personal challenges, tapped into his super powers (curiosity + a sense of humor), got clear o...2021-06-0845 min
Camera Ready & AbelMake Security a Certainty with Michael SkibaAppearing on-camera is vulnerable. So is living in the digital age if you've got an email address, website and social presence. I turned to Dr. J Michael Skiba – host of Dr. Fraud TV and one of the world’s leading experts in International Financial Crime and Cyber Security – to understand the practical, tactical and emotional components of security in the media space.
I tell students and clients all the time: be mindful of what’s in the background of your shot. Michael taught me it’s not only aesthetic, it’s also a safety precaution. What scammers can learn about...2021-06-0102 min
Camera Ready & AbelThe Power of Mercury with Leslie McGuirkMercury is the planet of communication - and completely misunderstood! Unlocking the power of Mercury and mastering your communication style could be the keys to your success.
Chances are you are well aware of Mercury Retrograde - when the planet appears to orbit backwards and all sorts of miscommunication and tech chaos looms (honestly, sometimes I feel like I live in my own private Mercury Retrograde) but my guest Leslie McGuirk is here to clear the air and provide a more complete and compassionate depiction of Mercury’s powerful and positive role in your daily life.
...2021-05-2544 min
Camera Ready & AbelFocus on MASTERY with Phil PallenTalent might get you in the door but it’s MASTERY that will keep you in the game - and this takes discipline and dedication. Command authority in your field and step into your zone of genius with Brand Strategist, Phil Pallen.
Phil joins me, Barbara Barna Abel, on this episode of Camera Ready & Abel to discuss the secret sauce to success, MASTERY. Mastery is about focused work and commitment to strengthening your skillset, so you can move away from being a generalist (stuck in the messy middle) and own that you are the expert in the roo...2021-05-1838 min
Camera Ready & AbelAccess is Power with Nora Ali
Access to ideas and information is one of the core reasons I launched Camera Ready & Abel and why I was incredibly excited to jump into the topic of Access with Nora Ali - CEO and Co-Founder of a new media venture that is driven in part by the mission to provide access to spaces, people and information to help break barriers to personal and professional opportunities.
Nora is a gifted violinist and most recently covered the latest innovations and technologies across entertainment and business as a news anchor on Cheddar, where she was the daily co-host of "...2021-05-1138 min
Camera Ready & AbelResilience with Alan Ibbotson“No one ever failed in Hollywood, they just quit too soon.” -Anonymous
Strengthen your RESILIENCE muscle, with Changeologist & Executive Coach, Alan Ibbotson, on this episode of Camera Ready and Abel. Alan is the Founder of The Trampoline Group, and the host of the Wisdom You Didn't Ask For series. Aside from 80’s Brit pop, his passion has always been the development of people and the ignition of vibrant, engaged work cultures.
Alan is a popular keynote speaker on change leadership, emotional intelligence, and yes, resilience! Alan knows first hand what it takes to bounce back from d...2021-05-0433 min
Camera Ready & AbelAuthenticity is a Process, Not Just a Buzzword with Sean De SimoneIn the world of buzz words, AUTHENTICITY reigns supreme. Like most things in life, showing up authentically is about the journey and not a destination you arrive at overnight. The world of acting can be a great teacher of what it takes to be emotionally honest and true to yourself.
On this episode of Camera, Ready & Abel, Barbara is joined by long time friend and colleague Sean De Simone, founder of Sean De Simone Casting and together they deconstruct the pursuit of authenticity.
Sean is an expert in TV Host and Brand Spokesperson casting, having w...2021-04-2742 min
Camera Ready & AbelBoundaries with Terri ColeAre you a boundary master or a boundary disaster?
Negotiate for your needs by learning the language of boundaries with Terri Cole, licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. Terri inspires over 250,000 people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show.
Prior to her current incarnation as a love and boundaries expert, Terri was a talent agent negotiating endorsement contracts for supermodels and celebrities. Her professional and life experience has uniquely positioned her as a psychotherapist who intimately understands the complex system that is the entertainment industry.
T...2021-04-2038 min
Camera Ready & AbelTo Become Known You Must First Become Known to Yourself with Candis HickmanBecoming known is not just about being visible in the public eye, it’s also about enhancing your quantity and quality of giving. Can you imagine your reach if you stood - deeply rooted, connected, and unapologetically - putting yourself out there with an unwavering belief that your audience is craving more of what you have to offer? Candis Hickman can! She believes you are someone worth knowing.
Candis Hickman is a Personal Branding Coach and host of The Becoming Know Podcast. She helps spirit-led entrepreneur’s brand themselves so they can stop hiding, start shining and finally...2021-04-1339 min
Camera Ready & AbelEmpowerment with Dr. Dave MontgomeryWhat do Star Wars’ Obi Wan Kenobi, Matrix’s Neo, and The Good Doctor Dave Montgomery have in common? They believe in the force that is already within themselves, and each of us. Empowerment is the seed from which this beautiful conversation between Barbara Barna Abel and Dr. Dave Montgomery sprouted. Listen in as they discuss the physics of empowerment, uncovering the power within, and Dr. Dave’s journey to becoming a cardiologist and on-screen presence.
Dr. Dave, as he is known in the media space, is a board-certified cardiologist, and has been featured in numerous print and bro...2021-04-0639 min
Camera Ready & AbelGrowth with Vinnie PotestivoCyclical in nature, personal growth has a direct impact on professional growth and visa versa. Seeds are planted, growth blossoms, and new life breeds new possibilities. Vinnie Potestivo, Multimedia Advisor, Celebrity Brand Executive, and the founder of Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment, inc. has a growth-oriented mindset that is sure to impress, inspire, and impact.
Talent has pivoted as technology has emerged, giving us more platforms for more voices and Vinnie has managed to stay two steps ahead helping others to create impact-driven content and media strategy.
With over 20+ years experience launching personal celebrity brands and creating gr...2021-04-0641 min
Camera Ready & AbelCamera Ready & Abel TrailerHi, I’m Barbara Barna Abel. Welcome to "Camera Ready & Abel" the podcast that explores the intersection of Media and Personal Growth. Join me weekly for the media insights and stay for the transformation.
Whether you’re looking to build more credibility, gain more career traction, or just want to be more comfortable on camera - this is the podcast for you! Because let’s face it, everyone needs to be camera ready these days.
I have curated each episode with love, focusing on insights & strategies from real professionals with real stories to help you tap into your superpowers, find your voice, clarify...2021-01-2201 min