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When was the last time you spoke these words to yourself? When you wake up each morning, what story are you living into?

I hope it is a story where you embrace your strengths...your uniqueness...your accomplishments.

Please don`t let that voice of self-doubt rule your day...a voice that sometimes whispers in your ear when you compare yourself to others. Or when you listen to critics who may be afraid of your light or don`t have a clue about who you are.

Acceptance of yourself and others often starts with self-love. From that place, you can share your joy, pain, mistakes, and successes with confidence and compassion.

Don`t diminish yourself because of your imperfections. We all have them. You are all the things on this list - and more.

I hope you start each day celebrating *who you are*. Tape those words of affirmation on your mirror or bedroom wall when you wake. And take note of how those words guide you through each day.

Part of what matters most in life is the way you treat yourself.

It`s time to rewrite your story. Today.

#whatmattersmostlife #selflove #self-confidence #rewriteyourstory #purpose #lifecoach #lifecoachforwomen #storytellingcoach #purposecoach #mediatrainingcoach #journalist #leadership ...

What is one key to building your business?

I have spent many years telling stories, producing thousands of videos, television news specials, social media content, podcasts, and more, as a former tv news anchor/journalist and, today, as a brand storytelling entrepreneur.

And I`ve learned that it is critical for a business to make emotional connections with clients and target audiences through your stories if you want them to `buy into` or `buy` what you are offering.

Some studies show that 95% of customers` purchase decisions are subconscious. And one of the biggest reasons they buy is because your brand emotionally connects with them.

So how do you make those connections?

Go to my bio link to check out some great marketing tips from @business_dotcom on how to build brand intimacy and brand loyalty, especially the tips that remind you to be authentic and caring.

And remember. Your stories matter most in helping you build your brand.

#brandstorytelling #storytellingforbusiness #storytellingmarketing #branding #brandbuilding #communications #contentcreation #marketing #videomarketing #brandloyalty #whatmattersmost ...

Today I am reminded of what matters most. And Memorial Day matters.

This is a day to honor and mourn our military heroes who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice--those who lost their lives while representing our nation on the battlefield.

Just imagine the courage it takes to know that when you register to serve in our U.S. Armed Forces, there is at least a chance you will never make it back home.

They are fathers and sons, mothers and daughters whose loved ones will forever have a deep hole in their hearts that can never be filled. They miss them every day.

This Memorial Day, don`t forget to remember and honor our military heroes. And if you know someone who lost a loved one who was serving, let them know you are thinking about them today.

But I hope we never forget our soldier`s heroism throughout the year. It stands as a testament of courage for all of us...not just on Memorial Day...but every day.

#Neverforget #Heroes #Military #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2023 #WhatMattersMost #journalist #storyteller #writer #lifecoach #purpose #purposecoach #lifecoachforwomen ...

So you want media attention for your business but you don`t know where to start or you aren`t having much success?

As a Communications, PR, and Media Training entrepreneur, and former television news anchor/journalist, I share intermittent `refresher` tips on getting media coverage.

1. Do your homework. Research which media, both locally or nationally, might have journalists, reporters, or other writers who would cover your type of story. Know to whom you are `pitching.`

2. Ask yourself, "Why would this media and their audience care about this story?" Write a story that could attract their viewers, listeners, or readers. It will increase your chances of getting coverage.

3. When possible, include a human interest story or angle in your press release. The story could be the impact of your business, nonprofit, or product on people. A human interest `story` can give media a more compelling narrative to share and a potential interview for their video or article. It can also have a greater appeal to a journalist.

4. Follow some of the journalists aligned with your topics or interests, on social media. Discover what stories interest them and comment or engage intermittently.

5. If you`re scheduling an event or launch and hoping for a story on the same day, plan the event or interview availability for earlier in the morning...perhaps around 10 a.m. at the latest. Many newsrooms have story idea meetings in the morning. And then, they reach out to sources to cover the stories while on daily deadlines in tv newscasts, radio, or digital and print articles later in the day.

And always remember, for journalists your `stories matter most.` Take time to craft a story in a press release that will resonate with their audiences. That is a key component of building successful media relationships.

When journalists can tell that you "do your homework," they take note, and eventually...if not immediately...they may respond.

#business #mediarelations #publicrelations #PR #media #mediatraining #journalist #journalism #businessstorytelling #storytelling #pressrelease #mediacoach #lifecoach #careercoach #lifecoachforwomen ...

I spent much of my life `on camera` as a television news anchor/reporter for nearly 30 years.

But when I first appeared on camera, I was really nervous. (Does this sound like you?)

I remember trying to `sound like a journalist`...more authoritative...or whatever that meant.🙂

I was a new college graduate with no "live tv" or on-camera experience, and it was daunting to be in front of sometimes hundreds of thousands of viewers where your mistakes were there for everyone to see.

But my Mom, who was able to watch my tv news debut in Ohio long ago, helped set me up for on-camera success with just a few words that shaped my career.

She saw me `trying to be a journalist` and said, "Angie. Just be yourself!"

It was some of the best early career advice I ever had. And although it sounds simple, I advise you whenever you are on camera to "Just do you." Be authentic to who you are. That relieves anxiety, relaxes you, and helps people better connect to the `real you.`

A few other on-camera tips? With today`s technological advances, you can actually find an app that serves as a `teleprompter` much like tv news anchors use on the set. So you can read your words while recording and you don`t even have to memorize your script.

But there is a skillset to `reading` your own copy, too, in an unstilted, comfortable way. My college theatre background taught me how to be more natural when reading and find the keywords and phrases to emphasize. That is a skill that you can develop, too.

But never forget. What you write to say on camera is probably more important than anything else you do.

What story are you telling? What are you offering the audience through your insight, advice, wisdom, or experience? What problem are you solving for them?

The audience may not come - or stay - if the story isn`t resonating.

As an entrepreneur, I help people and businesses learn through performance and storytelling coaching and media training. And although performance matters, I have found that your story matters most.

And you can learn to get comfortable telling it.

#whatmattersmost #storytelling #performance #coaching #lifecoach #certifiedcoach #journalist #mediatraining #video ...

Let`s hear it for the amazing and accomplished women in our nation and worldwide from every background and walk of life.

This is National Women`s History Month, a special time of year to celebrate the achievements, culture, and history of women.

And it is especially poignant to me, as a journalist, because the National Women`s History Alliance, which led the movement to create this month, has chosen this theme for 2023: "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories."

That includes journalists, authors, songwriters, and more--talented women in radio, tv, print, the stage, screen and other professions who have shaped our past and our present. You can learn more about the month in my bio link.

And I hope you feel personal pride in the women in your life: the mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts and friends who contribute so much to our lives.

There is something very unique about the gifts and the impact of women as they pave a path and leave a legacy from which we all can learn.

Let`s honor, recognize, and thank women now and throughout the year. Because her story is making history.

#WomensHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #Women #Storytellers #Writers #Journalists ...

We have witnessed much progress in our nation over the years-racial progress, in particular, inspired by civil rights giants such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As we salute him on this holiday, I share his uplifting words about "hope" that may resonate with some of us today.

At a time when our nation is facing a crisis of conscience in determining who we truly want to be going forward and what role we each want to play, I always have hope.

I hope many of us will continue to advocate for justice, equity, and equality for everyone, in a country increasingly divided over race, diversity, and inclusion.

And I hope many of us will work intentionally to get to know each other and find out what we have in common—what matters most to each of us.

And that may include:

◆ Our love for family and friends.

◆The desire for our children to have a better life than we had with infinite possibilities, no matter what the color of their skin, ethnicity, or gender.

◆Our quest to live our best lives with more love, compassion, and unity and less darkness and division.

We may not all have the same goals or perspectives. But how do you want to be remembered when you are no longer here?

I hope a few might remember me as someone who stood up for marginalized, abused, and hurting people.

Or as someone who urged us to rewrite the divisive stories we`ve learned from the past and build a better and more harmonious future for our children. They deserve better from us.

We can be the change this nation desperately needs, as many of our ancestors of every race, ethnicity, and background were before us.

And that gives me hope.

Even in the midst of disappointment, in the words of the courageous Dr. Martin Luther King, I still have infinite hope.

What about you?

#hope #Kingholiday #MLKHoliday #equity #equality #humanity #whatmattersmost #lifecoach #storyteller #journalist #inspirational ...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

The holiday season is a special time of year for people of every race, ethnicity, gender, background, and religion, and today is a special day, particularly for Christians.

As a child, and today, I see Christmas as a reminder of the good in us and a time when we recall the example of sacrifice that Jesus set.

And as a holiday, it`s also a reminder to think of others, give to others, and lead with love, remembering our common humanity.

From the Christian perspective, I was taught that God created us all, each with a unique and beautiful design, from the color of our skin to every inch of our miraculously crafted mind, body, and soul.

So I hope that no matter how you celebrate, even if you are not a Christian, this holiday season reminds you of the importance of `leading with love` in a nation and a world that needs more light, more kindness, and more compassion.

Those are not uniquely Christian qualities. Those are qualities that can live in all of us...if we choose them.

I live for a day when compassion is primary in us, not secondary, and when people can be loved for who they are...and not judged for who we want them to be.

And I hope that when you think of how you want to be treated, you will give that same respect to others.

Those are some of the greatest gifts we can give each other during the holiday season and throughout the year. They don`t cost a thing. And when you lead with those gifts, they can also change...you.

Much love to you, your family, and your friends during the holiday season. And I hope you go spread the love.

#Christmas #christmas2022 #holiday #holidayseason #love #inspiration ...

#WhatMattersMost? Freeing yourself from the constraints of other people’s opinions which can hold you back from your dreams and goals and keep you from living a fully authentic life.

We get just one life…at least on this earth. And so do they. They have no superpowers that allow them to control your joy, your lived experiences, or you…unless you let them. So don’t embolden them.

Live and love and shine as the fantastically unique person that you are. There is only one you…no replica. And even if we sometimes forget that, lose our self-confidence, and get off track…let that be your guiding light.

You are amazing. Just as you are. And you belong here. Embrace it. Live it. And don’t ever forget it. 🙌🏽

#love #selflovematters #selfcare #authenticity #inspiration ...

One of the most important assets we have in our lives is...our voice. We can let someone quiet it or we can speak loudly, clearly, and purposefully about what matters most to us. And on this critical election day, I hope you don`t let anyone silence your voice.

I hope you don`t let the divisions, the strife, and the fears of a divided nation keep you depressed, sheltered, and quiet...not confronting or understanding the critical juncture of this moment when our nation`s democracy is tilting precariously on a cliff.

I use my voice to fight for equity, equality, and freedom for all Americans to be able to live their lives fully and authentically without laws designed to determine how far they can grow....how successful they can be....who they can love...what they can do with their bodies...or whether their vote will count.

I use my voice to fight against the oppression of anyone...the manmade constructs that squelch our individuality...the discriminatory stories of the past that are taking root again to suppress our future.

I use my voice as a Black woman to build a future where no child`s race or ethnicity will impact their possibilities in life because we will want, for each child, the same opportunities as our own children and will work, together, as our ancestors of every race and ethnicity did, to build systems that no longer hold some of them back.

I don`t know how you want to use your voice but I won`t let anyone silence mine. As a mother, I understand that our children depend on us to build a better life for them. So this is not a time to be quiet. Their future and our democracy depend on it. Please use your voice today even if you don`t agree with mine. Vote.

#vote #vote2022 #yourvoice #yourvoicematters #yourvotematters #lifecoach ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Are you in an abusive relationship?

For twelve years, as a television news journalist and Community Affairs Director, I created and led a reporting campaign called "Shattering the Silence" on abuse. I wanted to help educate people about the problem of domestic abuse and direct them to resources for help and hope. And I learned that many people think abuse is just physical. That is far from true.

Domestic abuse can also be verbal, psychological/emotional, financial, sexual, stalking and harassment, and more. The experts define it as a pattern of behavior that is used to gain or maintain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend, or intimate family member.

I recall one abuse survivor telling me that she finally left a verbally and physically abusive relationship when she realized, "Love is not hurting. If you love someone, you don`t hurt them."

So I hope this quote resonates with you: "At any given moment you have the power to say, "This is not how my story is going to end."

Know your power. Know your value. Know that you are worthy of being well-loved. And since leaving can be the most dangerous time in some abusive relationships, also know where to seek help. Call a local shelter, domestic violence organization, or the National Domestic Violence at 1-800-799-7233 to learn how to make a safety plan. Go to my bio link for more on the signs you may be in an abusive relationship.

And I hope you start writing a new story that includes self-love, self-belief, and self-preservation. Remember, people who truly love you...don`t hurt you.

#ShatteringtheSilence #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #help #hope #lifecoach #lifecoachforwomen #storyteller ...