Hi friends! I wanted to let you know: I'm taking a podcast break for a few months. As a content creator and producer, I'm all about pivoting to meet the needs of my audience... and my audience has clearly spoken: they're primarily enjoying my video content on Instagram. I'm sharing an example in this video/podcast episode. If you want to see more videos like this one, come hang out with me on the 'gram!  Over the next few months I'll be creating transformation, how-to and funny behind-the-scenes videos primarily on Instagram, oh and remodeling our 1920s bungalow! (just a little busy right now... ha) And if you're like... nah I'm good over here in Podcast-land... don't worry, I'll be back in a few!  Until then... keep on rockin' it, Empowerista! 

As we begin the renovation of our 1920s Milwaukee bungalow, we have some big picture design decisions to make: Do we paint the original wood? Do we go with brass, bronze, nickel or all of the above?  In today's episode, I share how I'm looking to Pinterest for inspiration while being true to the original home.  This episode's all about where to begin with your DIY design. To see the home tour pre-renovation: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmL68JH7a_/ To keep up with the home's transformation: https://www.instagram.com/alexwehrley/ 

Exciting news! We bought a fixer upper!! In this episode, I break down: -Why we bought a fixer upper (versus an updated home) -How we found our home  -Considerations when deciding whether to buy a fixer upper  -How I'm kicking off this huge remodeling project  To see the transformation of our fixer upper take place, come hang out with me on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/AlexWehrley

Becca Tetzlaff, the blogger behind Organically Becca is also a podcaster, wife and dog mama from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She's built and monetized a blog that helps you live your best clean, green life! Let's learn about her blogger secrets.  www.OrganicallyBecca.com www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com 

Joining me today is: Catherine Briggs, the founder/CEO of JemAdorn, a jewelry company launching this summer that combines the best of affiliate and network marketing. Catherine shares how her entrepreneurial journey began when she became a teen mom a couple decades ago; how she's overcome major adversities including an abusive relationship and biases toward black female entrepreneurs; and how she uses the strength and courage she's cultivated over the years to lead and build an inclusive business.  Head to JemAdorn.com to learn more. 

You guys, I'm so excited! My eBook, Confidently On-Camera: How to Create Your First Video Series, is here!!! To celebrate, in today's episode, I'm giving you a quick DIY guide to showing up confidently on-camera. If you're interested in making social media videos, this episode is meant to help you get started.

I had so much fun catching up with Nashville hair stylist and fellow podcaster, Taylor Nick. She did my hair when I hosted the CMA Awards red carpet in 2014 and we've kept in touch on social media ever since. In recent years she's expanded her brand digitally with the Pretty Please podcast.  We talk all about how to add value to your clients, in-person and online. For more on Taylor, head to www.TaylorNick.com.  To pre-order my eBook, head to www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com.

Today the tables have turned, and I'm being interviewed by my dear friend Phil Svitek. In this episode, which originally aired on A Phil Svitek Podcast, we talk about how I went from a local news anchor to a national TV Host to a content creator for my own media company: #Empowerista.  I also share a ton of the tips from my new eBook, available for pre-order today at www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com.

So you're ready to take your content creation game to the next level with a long-form content series; But you're unsure if you should start a podcast, video series or blog.  In today's solo show episode of the #Empowerista Podcast I break down the pros and cons to each when it comes to considerations like cost, time, community engagement and more.  Also my eBook, Confidently On-Camera: How to Create Your First Video Series, is available for pre-order at www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com

We’ve all been on the receiving end of criticism before… a mean Instagram comment, a harsh judgment, maybe an unsolicited opinion.  Constructive feedback, when someone has your best interest in mind, can be helpful. But destructive criticism just plain ol’ sucks. Am I right?  And what’s worse is: the fear of destructive criticism often holds us back from being our authentic selves and pursuing our biggest goals. This really has to stop. It’s not doing anyone, including the hater, any favors when you hold yourself back. So let’s turn this thing on its head, in this bonus solo show episode of the #EmpoweristaPodcast.

Are you a part of the self-quarantine camp that’s found themselves with more time on their hands? Even though I’m still working from home, eliminating travel, in-person meetings and video shoots has freed up a ton of my time.  And with this extra time, I’ve been having a tug of war between play and productivity. So I came up with a formula to help me strike a balance between the two, and I'm sharing it in this solo show episode of the Empowerista Podcast.