Authentic Media Podcast

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this episode, we discuss Dr. Jackie Baly's upcoming book and how real leadership is formed when plans fall apart. Dr. Jacquie Baly is a leadership strategist who advances governance, shapes policy, and builds institutions designed for long-term impact.  She is a #1 international best-selling author, an award-winning academic, a seasoned media commentator, and a...

Send Me a Text Message Here! What if the story you tell yourself is the only thing standing between you and being fully seen? In this episode, we sit down with Haddie Djemal, a former national TV host, producer, and correspondent who spent over a decade in newsrooms before walking away from an industry built on conformity.  Today, through Djemal Media & Communications and her partnership with...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Is it possible to build a successful business without losing your soul in the process? In this episode, we sit down with Mukwenda Kandole, founder of Faithustle, a movement helping Christian entrepreneurs build their businesses God's way through content, community, and live experiences. Before launching Faithustle, Mukwenda spent nearly a decade working as a creat...

Send Me a Text Message Here! You've been doing SEO wrong! Most entrepreneurs think SEO means optimizing a website. This week we're sitting down with Ashley Willis who says it means showing up everywhere your ideal client is already looking, and making sure every platform works together. In this episode, Ashley The "SEO" Strategist and founder of SDM Online Solutions and Amplify...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Amanda Sapp is a Houston-based media strategist, broadcaster, and community-centered communications leader with more than 12 years of experience amplifying voices that matter.  As Founder & CEO of ASAPP Media Group, she leads a boutique firm dedicated to strategic storytelling, brand visibility, and community impact for nonprofits, public-facing leaders, and entrep...

Send Me a Text Message Here! This week, we're sitting down with Sarah Smith, founder and CEO of SpeakerBox Media. From launching a business with $500 in 2018 to scaling a podcast studio from 100 to 4,000 square feet (even through the pandemic), Sarah shares the exact framework she used to turn her zone of genius into a profitable, scalable business.  Also, you'll learn more about how we&...

Send Me a Text Message Here! From creating vision boards and completing a Daniel Fast… to pitching herself into Great Day Houston and later taking a leap of faith to join OWN’s Ready to Love, Alexis reveals what it really looks like to walk by Faith instead of fear. Alexis “Fly” Jones is an award-winning TV producer and public relations professional with over 20 years of experience creating cultur...

Send Me a Text Message Here! If your content looks good but still isn’t converting…this episode is for you. This week, we sit down with Chris Green, founder of The Visual Code, to break down why content fails to convert, even when you're posting consistently. Chris shares how intentional storytelling, trust-building, and on-camera delivery helped scale an automotive brand from $2M to $18M, an...

Send Me a Text Message Here! What happens when the business you built no longer feels aligned with who you’re becoming? In this episode, Precious Azuree, a Clarity Coach, leadership strategist, and AI-driven business consultant, helps entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and leaders move from confusion to clarity with intention. Known for helping high-capacity leaders align vision, operations, leadership, a...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Novi Jones is the founder of 201 Lofthaus, a premium content studio in Houston, and she's breaking down why posting more content won't fix your inconsistent results, and what actually will. Because the truth is, most entrepreneurs aren't struggling with consistency.  They're struggling with clarity and structure . They're posting and praying in...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Most people are waiting for the right title and for the right opportunity.  But what if that's the exact thing keeping you stuck? Sierra Henry is a dynamic sports storyteller, content creator, and media professional whose work bridges the worlds of athletics, entertainment, and culture. She became the first female sports director at KTXS. She worked as an ESPN+ co...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Your ads aren't converting because your offer is the problem, not your budget. In this episode, Caleb Thompson is the Founder and CEO of CT Solutions. He went from chasing freelance videography gigs to helping companies scale through content and paid ads by doing one thing differently: repositioning his skills into a market-driven offer. Caleb makes a bold argumen...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Most people pick one thing and stick with it. One business. One passion. One path. But what if you didn't have to choose? Hana Atherton is the founder of The Motorclub, a one-of-a-kind event venue set inside a showroom of classic and collector cars. But that's just one part of her story. She's also a Licensed Master Social Worker serving children in fost...

Send Me a Text Message Here! You think event planning is just about making things look pretty, but what if that's not what makes an event actually work ? Ema Poi isn't your typical event curator. She spent over a decade in customer experience analytics and telecom strategy before founding Emaculate Conceptions , bringing all that data-driven thinking into how she designs experiences. Thi...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Everyone says TV is dead. Social media is king. Traditional news doesn't matter anymore. Nobody's watching. But what if that's not the whole story? With 19 years in broadcast media, in this episode, Erica Simon, Emmy Award-winning anchor at ABC13 in Houston, breaks down what's really happening in the news industry and what it means for anyone buildi...

Send Me a Text Message Here! If you've been playing small with what God gave you, this episode is your conviction and your confirmation. Ayisha Nicole is a Dallas-based Wardrobe Stylist, Consultant, and Content Creator known for her transformative approach to personal style. She is passionate about empowering individuals to step into the fullest expression of themselves, using style as a tool...

Send Me a Text Message Here! If you've spent money on paid ads and wondered why they're not working — this episode will tell you exactly why, and what to fix first. In this episode, Jessica Martin-Howell is the founder of ELEVATE x Marketing and Executive Director of Houston Business Women. Jessica breaks down the foundation every business owner must build before running a single dollar...

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this episode, former FOX and NBC news anchor Brianna Dahlquist breaks down what PR actually is (hint: it's not press releases), how to position yourself for media attention without looking desperate/ After 8 years in the news industry, Brianna knows what the media actually want, and what makes them hit delete on your pitch in 3 seconds. Brianna is the Founder &...

Send Me a Text Message Here! At 25, JaLeah Davis became the youngest person in the country to own a television station. Before you say that's impossible — she already did it. In this episode, JaLeah Davis — Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, founder of Eyeconic Television (Channel 15, Houston), and film director behind the powerful new film House of Brown, shares about what it actually takes to buil...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Is your brand a reflection of your calling, or just what you think people want to see?  In this episode, Abrielle Laurent breaks down exactly how to build a luxury brand that positions you as the expert, even if you're still figuring out what your "thing" is. Your brand isn't colors and logos, it's the foundation everything else sits on. In thi...

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this episode, Carli LeBlanc breaks down exactly how to build a content strategy that turns viewers into paying clients, even if you're still working your 9-to-5. In this episode of the Authentic Media Podcast, Carli LeBlanc shares how she went from biochemistry grad to CEO of CD Creative Co. and Co-Founder of Batched, and how she helps women entrepreneurs creat...

Send Me a Text Message Here! First episode drops Monday, February 16. Subscribe now so you don't miss it. 🎙 Season 3 of the Authentic Media Podcast is here, and this season is all about Alignment.  Real women. Real strategy. Real impact beyond the scroll. Every guest this season has one thing in common: they stopped hiding and started leading. If you're a creator or a business owner who&...

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this video, I’m finally sharing the big news…  This year has been one of the most transformational seasons of my life, full of highs, lows, hard decisions, and deep surrender. But God has been faithful through it all. And now, it’s time to step fully into what’s next. But before I go, I want to celebrate with YOU. 💛   Save the date: November 6th | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM...

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this episode of the Authentic Media Podcast, Danielle J. Martin explains exactly how to appear confidently on camera, no matter your industry or experience level. Whether you’re a business owner, speaker, or creator, knowing how to communicate with confidence is a skill that can change your brand and your life. Inside this episode, you’ll learn:  ✨ Why confidence s...

Send Me a Text Message Here! Are ads worth it? In this episode of the Authentic Media Podcast, Danielle J. Martin sits down with Alissa Menke of Cohort Digital to unpack the real benefits of running paid ads.  From Facebook and LinkedIn to YouTube and Google search, Alissa explains how ads can guarantee visibility, provide data you can actually use, and help you grow without wasting your energy on...