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GUEST JOKER / Camera confidence & media

Sarah Strackhouse

Be ready to be seen. Give people a reason to listen.

Sarah joins Ed and Brian to talk about camera confidence, authentic delivery, and pitching the right story to the right person. She draws on work in news, reporting, production, and digital media.

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Sarah Strackhouse on On-Camera Confidence and Getting Media Ready

INSIDE THE CONVERSATION

The story behind the skill.

04:46

What media readiness includes

Sarah explains the two sides of Strackhouse Media: event production and media services, including on-camera training and preparation for media outreach.

06:32

A camera and a room feel different

Brian and Sarah compare their comfort on stage and on camera. Being confident in one setting does not automatically make the other easy.

07:40

Authenticity over perfection

Sarah discusses how fear of mistakes keeps people from trying. Ed adds that practice and repetition helped him become more comfortable broadcasting.

12:15

Research before you pitch

Sarah explains why generic pitches miss the mark. Understand a reporter’s beat or a host’s show before deciding how your story fits.

These notes and timestamps refer to the original profile interview. Returning guests may have several appearances in the player above, with different timings.

Take it into your own work.

  • Practice in the format you want to get better at.
  • Do not let fear of a minor mistake prevent a useful conversation.
  • Tailor a media pitch to the actual audience and subject matter.

ONE PRACTICAL NEXT MOVE

Record a one-minute answer to a question your customers often ask. Watch it once for clarity, not perfection. Then identify one show or reporter whose audience would benefit from that answer.

An ACES53 editorial practice prompt inspired by this conversation.