I get asked this question a lot. "Should I have different reels for different things?" The answer is that it's important to have a general hosting reel, showing a little bit of everything that you do. Think of it as a general flavor and an array of skill sets. Now if you have an area of expertise...maybe you’re a makeup artist, you’re a chef, you’re a red carpet reporter? Then, you should have a reel specifically for that. And also, if you have a couple of areas of expertise,

I've been thinking about ways that I could be valuable and a resource to you, while a lot of you are at home, trying to find ways to fill the time and even do a little bit of self-improvement. I recently posted a question on my Facebook board and one of the requests I got was "how do you do a hosting resume?". So, I actually printed out a page in my book. As you can see, it looks very different from a typical work resume. You do have your name and your contact information at

The question that I'm going to answer today is, what do you submit to casting directors when you’re casting for a project? Do you need to follow the guidelines specifically or should you show them more materials, so that they really are sold on you? Now, this is a tough one for me because I don't want to get into a rant space and get on my soapbox. I have cast a lot in the past and produced a lot in the past and I’ve been a media trainer and a coach for a really long time. We