ERIN SAXTON: FINDING YOUR FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

ERIN SAXTON: FINDING YOUR FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

Before Erin Saxton became a sought-after public relations strategist, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur, she was helping shape some of television's most iconic programming alongside iconic journalist Barbara Walters and Executive Producer Bill Geddie. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime mentor, Erin Saxton, who worked on The Barbara Walters Specials and The View before I eventually joined those same legendary teams, giving us a unique shared perspective on one of the most influential eras in television.Together, we pull back the curtain on what it was really like working behind the scenes with Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, pitching segment ideas at The View, producing compelling stories under pressure, and learning from some of the best storytellers in the business.We also explore how the skills we developed in television production continue to influence our work today. While Erin now helps organizations and leaders elevate their visibility through strategic public relations, and I help entrepreneurs tell their stories through content, video, podcasts, and media strategy, our mission remains the same: helping people discover, shape, and share their "why."Whether you're a content creator, entrepreneur, communications professional, or simply fascinated by the world behind television, this conversation is packed with stories, insights, and lessons from two producers who built their careers around the power of storytelling.In this episode:• Behind-the-scenes stories from Barbara Walters Specials• What it was like pitching segments at The View• Lessons learned from Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie• The evolution from television producer to entrepreneur• How storytelling drives successful PR and content strategy• Why everyone has their own unique recipe for successTo learn more about Erin Saxton, book her for speaking engagements, or explore her PR services, visit:https://www.theerinnetwork.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-saxton/https://www.tiktok.com/@erinsaxton3https://www.instagram.com/saxtonerin/---Brands hire me to create content that converts.Contact me here for more info on what I can offer you or your brand:producerrachel@gmail.comFOLLOW ME HERE:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/producerrachelgiordano/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/producerrachel/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@producerrachelgiordanoLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-marie-giordano/Wondering what gear to buy if you are just starting a podcast?Check out my Amazon Storefront!https://www.amazon.com/shop/execprodrachelLOVE MY GLASSES - BUY THEM HERE!https://www.zeelool.com/goods-detail/VFT0269-03WANT ONE OF MY OUTFITS?https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Producer_RachelWant your own emotional support pillow? You can buy them here:https://www.teepublic.com/user/sex-lies-and-parenthood

DAYNA OILYHAIRBOSS: CONSISTENCY MATTERS

Dayna Oilyhairboss is a brand strategist, business mentor, licensed esthetician, author and speaker who helps entrepreneurs build strong, strategic brands that actually grow. A wife and mom, Dayna blends heart with hustle guiding business owners to simplify strategy, deepen clarity, and scale with intention.  In this episode we dig into her journey, how she mentors leaders to stop guessing and start growing, and the frameworks she uses to build brands people trust and follow. https://www.instagram.com/dayna_oilyhairboss/ [https://www.instagram.com/dayna_oilyhairboss/] She Means Business: Unleash 2026 Conference – Tickets Are Live Dayna is bringing women together in a big way. Join the She Means Business Unleash 2026 Conference by MIB US on April 25th from 12–5pm EST in Metro Detroit. This is more than a conference, it’s a room full of women building, scaling, and supporting each other in real time. • Hear from industry-leading panels • Network with hundreds of founders • Shop and support local woman-owned businesses General Admission: $55 VIP Access: $75 VIP Table (8 seats): $520 Spots are limited. If you want to be in the room where momentum happens, now’s the time. Register here: https://mibint.co/ask/e3cbw [https://mibint.co/ask/e3cbw] -- Brands hire me to create content that converts. Contact me here for more info on what I can offer you or your brand: producerrachel@gmail.com [producerrachel@gmail.com] Ready to level up your content game? Check out Instaclub Hub for JUST $7 – the ultimate tool to grow your brand and engage your audience! Tap the link and join the community that’s taking creators to the next level! CHECK OUT INSTACLUB HUB FOR JUST $7 CLICK THIS LINK! https://get.instaclubhub.com/zsznfyp950wd-px1jhg [https://get.instaclubhub.com/zsznfyp950wd-px1jhg] FOLLOW ME HERE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/producerrachelgiordano/ [https://www.instagram.com/producerrachelgiordano/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/producerrachel/ [https://www.facebook.com/producerrachel/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@producerrachelgiordano [https://www.tiktok.com/@producerrachelgiordano] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-marie-giordano/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-marie-giordano/] Wondering what gear to buy if you are just starting a podcast? Check out my Amazon Storefront! https://www.amazon.com/shop/execprodrachel [https://www.amazon.com/shop/execprodrachel] LOVE MY GLASSES - BUY THEM HERE! https://www.zeelool.com/goods-detail/VFT0269-03 [https://www.zeelool.com/goods-detail/VFT0269-03] WANT ONE OF MY OUTFITS? https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Producer_Rachel [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Producer_Rachel] Want your own emotional support pillow? You can buy them here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sex-lies-and-parenthood [https://www.teepublic.com/user/sex-lies-and-parenthood] REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: If you like any of my content, please like the episode, subscribe to my channel and leave a comment - these are all free things you can do to support me. Thank you for your time and attention! Listen to the audio version wherever you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/1762120937 [https://pod.link/1762120937] CREDITS: 3D Animation: Madisyn Brooks  Tease music: Song: Savfk - The Travelling Symphony  License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJPZlZTZEs4M3EtcDVEQUJSbG1KTEFCUnhwQXxBQ3Jtc0trc0I0OEZBd195ZU9Gb0E2ZmhxVnFsWk9WdzlGWk5wVlZCUFlZUEF5eWNRcnF0WXZ6OUt0dlZvUVNHdHNwdFdmemJYcFc0cENMbTQ4andwTVEyc3lUZXV2b2N0UV9iQ3lJTWVLUzZRRVhVTEFibzVTMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbreakingcopyright.com%2F&v=-67clMsIp38] Show open music:  Track: Escape Now — SilentCrafter [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vABuLwgFT8&t=0s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vABuLwgFT8&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://hypeddit.com/silentcrafter/escapenow [https://hypeddit.com/silentcrafter/escapenow]

TERRY GRAHL: FAITH MOVES FASTER THAN FEAR

In this episode, Producer Rachel sits down with Terry Grahl, founder and CEO of Enchanted Makeovers, a nonprofit that transforms shelters for women and children escaping trauma through shelter transformations, handmade dolls, superhero capes, sacred sewing rooms, and so much more. Terry shares how a single volunteer moment at a shelter turned into a lifelong mission. From interior decorator to national advocate for female homeless veterans, survivors of trafficking, and families in crisis, her story is one of faith over fear, action over overwhelm, and believing in the quiet power of beauty, creativity, and imagination to heal. At every pivotal moment, Terry chose to move forward, without a full plan, without certainty, just a willing heart and a firm belief that the next step would reveal itself. This episode is a powerful reminder that while fear is always an option, so is faith. How we respond in those defining moments shapes the path ahead. This is more than a story about giving back—it’s about reclaiming purpose, creating belonging, and using what you already have to create real change. It’s about shifting mindsets, tapping into imagination, and giving people permission to dream and heal. Terry doesn’t just transform physical spaces—she helps people see what’s possible for their lives.Learn how one woman: Turned sewing into sacred healing Inspired children to see themselves as superheroes Mobilized volunteers across the country Partnered with brands like Hilton, Hobby Lobby, and The Kelly Clarkson Show Get involved, donate, or use your own creative gifts to serve: WEBSITE [https://www.enchantedmakeovers.org] INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/enchantedmakeovers/] Programs you can participate in: Shelter TransformationsCapes for KidsDoll Adoption Traveling Pillowcases Sacred Sewing Rooms Buy the beautifully written children’s books mentioned in this episode (great for gifting with a mission): Available on Amazon & the website. AMAZON [https://a.co/d/0s0jkkO] SHARE this episode. You may not sew, but you do have a voice. Let’s amplify the message together. MORE ABOUT PRODUCER RACHEL: Brands hire me to create content that converts. Contact me here for more info on what I can offer you or your brand: producerrachel@gmail.com Impact Effect is a program that helps you attract leads, close deals, and build a brand that consistently drives revenue. What makes it different? You’re not just handed a course—you get a custom strategy, hands-on support, and two experts in your corner. Jim Morris simplifies your sales pipeline. Producer Rachel helps you turn attention into income. Together, we give you a real plan—and stick with you while you implement it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO [https://impacteffectaccelerator.com/] NEED HELP CREATING CONTENT? Check out Insta Club Hub for just $7 Click this LINK [https://get.instaclubhub.com/zsznfyp950wd-px1jhg] FOLLOW ME HERE: INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/producerrachelgiordano/] FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/producerrachel/] TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@producerrachelgiordano] LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-marie-giordano/] Wondering what gear to buy if you are just starting a podcast? Check out my AMAZON STOREFRONT! [https://www.amazon.com/shop/execprodrachel] LOVE MY GLASSES - BUY THEM HERE [https://zeelool.sjv.io/c/5440715/1076921/13771]! WANT ONE OF MY OUTFITS? CLICK HERE [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Producer_Rachel] Want your own emotional support pillow? You can buy them HERE [https://www.teepublic.com/user/sex-lies-and-parenthood] REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE:  If you like any of my content, please like the episode, subscribe to my channel and leave a comment - these are all free things you can do to support me. Thank you for your time and attention! Credits: Editor: Madisyn Brooks  3D Animation: Madisyn Brooks  Tease music: Song: Savfk - The Travelling Symphony  License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Music powered by BreakingCopyright [https://breakingcopyright.com] Show open music:  Track: Escape Now — SilentCrafter [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vABuLwgFT8&t=0s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vABuLwgFT8&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://hypeddit.com/silentcrafter/escapenow [https://hypeddit.com/silentcrafter/escapenow]

Jessica Cerato: Are Numbers the Secret Language of the Universe?

In this powerful episode of The Producer Rachel Show, I sit down with Jessica Cerato, professional numerologist and energy strategist, to talk about the real energy behind numbers, and how they shape your money, mindset, and mission.Jessica went from Wall Street trader to spiritual entrepreneur by learning to listen to the voices behind the numbers. We dig into everything from what $5 bills actually mean when you keep finding them, how numerology reveals your true creative blueprint, and why you’re not meant to be rich, you’re meant to be wealthy.We also explore:The trap of replacing corporate paychecksWhy “messy action” builds magnetic communitiesWhat your ruling number says about your soul’s workAnd how to celebrate who you are—not just what you doIf you’ve ever felt stuck between your “woo” and your work, this episode will shift you in the best possible way. Jessica is currently offering limited 1:1 sessionsBook at: https://www.jessicacerato.com/Join her Facebook group HERE [https://www.facebook.com/groups/636441014102982/]: Numbers Don’t Lie for live pop-up readings.Key Takeaways:-You don’t need to heal your relationship with money—you need to neutralize it-Wealth is about energy and flow, not status or salary-Messy, intuitive action often beats overthinking and perfect plans-Your birthdate contains a code for how you best create, decide, and serve-Celebrating who you are is the antidote to burnout and people-pleasingBrands hire me to create content that converts. Contact me here for more info on what I can offer you or your brand: producerrachel@gmail.com Impact Effect is a program that helps you attract leads, close deals, and build a brand that consistently drives revenue. What makes it different? You’re not just handed a course—you get a custom strategy, hands-on support, and two experts in your corner. Jim Morris simplifies your sales pipeline. Producer Rachel helps you turn attention into income. Together, we give you a real plan—and stick with you while you implement it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO [https://impacteffectaccelerator.com/] NEED HELP CREATING CONTENT? Check out Insta Club Hub for just $7 Click this LINK [https://get.instaclubhub.com/zsznfyp950wd-px1jhg] Want to edit videos like I do? Try CapCut — it’s free, easy to use, and packed with features. CLICK HERE FOR MORE [https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/LXQeQo] FOLLOW ME HERE: INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/producerrachelgiordano/] FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/producerrachel/] TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@producerrachelgiordano] LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-marie-giordano/] Wondering what gear to buy if you are just starting a podcast? Check out my AMAZON STOREFRONT! [https://www.amazon.com/shop/execprodrachel] LOVE MY GLASSES - BUY THEM HERE [https://zeelool.sjv.io/c/5440715/1076921/13771]! WANT ONE OF MY OUTFITS? CLICK HERE [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Producer_Rachel] Want your own emotional support pillow? You can buy them HERE [https://www.teepublic.com/user/sex-lies-and-parenthood] REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE:  If you like any of my content, please like the episode, subscribe to my channel and leave a comment - these are all free things you can do to support me. Thank you for your time and attention! Credits: Editor: Madisyn Brooks  3D Animation: Madisyn Brooks  Tease music: Song: Savfk - The Travelling Symphony  License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Music powered by BreakingCopyright [https://breakingcopyright.com] Show open music:  Track: Escape Now — SilentCrafter [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vABuLwgFT8&t=0s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vABuLwgFT8&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://hypeddit.com/silentcrafter/escapenow [https://hypeddit.com/silentcrafter/escapenow]

KATE MILLIGAN: PODCASTING WITH PURPOSE - AMPLIFYING VOICES THAT MATTER

What Happens When Women Stop Waiting for Permission? What do you do when you see a gap in the media and know women’s voices aren’t being heard? If you’re Kate Milligan, you create 1 Girl Revolution—a nonprofit media platform that now includes 250+ podcast episodes, Emmy-nominated documentaries, and a movement that's changing lives.In this deeply honest conversation, Kate and Producer Rachel unpack the real story behind the creation of One Girl Revolution. They talk about taking imperfect first steps, being women in media, fighting burnout, building community, and showing up—even when no one is watching. You’ll also hear: --Why starting without knowing everything is sometimes the best path --The hidden emotional labor behind content creation --What to do when your own people don’t support your dream --How being bullied as a child shaped Kate’s mission --The power of just starting—even if it’s messy FOR MORE ABOUT KATE AND 1 GIRL REVOLUTION: WEBSITE [https://1girlrevolution.com/] PODCAST [www.youtube.com/@1GirlRevolution] INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/1girlrevo/] FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/1GirlRevo] ABOUT PRODUCER RACHEL: Brands hire me to create content that converts. Contact me here for more info on what I can offer you or your brand: producerrachel@gmail.com Impact Effect is a program that helps you attract leads, close deals, and build a brand that consistently drives revenue. What makes it different? You’re not just handed a course—you get a custom strategy, hands-on support, and two experts in your corner. Jim Morris simplifies your sales pipeline. Producer Rachel helps you turn attention into income. Together, we give you a real plan—and stick with you while you implement it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO [https://impacteffectaccelerator.com/] NEED HELP CREATING CONTENT? Check out Insta Club Hub for just $7 Click this LINK [https://get.instaclubhub.com/zsznfyp950wd-px1jhg] Want to edit videos like I do? Try CapCut — it’s free, easy to use, and packed with features. CLICK HERE FOR MORE [https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/LXQeQo] FOLLOW ME HERE: INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/producerrachelgiordano/] FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/producerrachel/] TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@producerrachelgiordano] LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-marie-giordano/] Wondering what gear to buy if you are just starting a podcast? Check out my AMAZON STOREFRONT! [https://www.amazon.com/shop/execprodrachel] LOVE MY GLASSES - BUY THEM HERE [https://zeelool.sjv.io/c/5440715/1076921/13771]! WANT ONE OF MY OUTFITS? CLICK HERE [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Producer_Rachel] Want your own emotional support pillow? You can buy them HERE [https://www.teepublic.com/user/sex-lies-and-parenthood] REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE:  If you like any of my content, please like the episode, subscribe to my channel and leave a comment - these are all free things you can do to support me. Thank you for your time and attention! Credits: Editor: Madisyn Brooks  3D Animation: Madisyn Brooks  Tease music: Song: Savfk - The Travelling Symphony  License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Music powered by BreakingCopyright [https://breakingcopyright.com] Show open music:  Track: Escape Now — SilentCrafter [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vABuLwgFT8&t=0s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vABuLwgFT8&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://hypeddit.com/silentcrafter/escapenow [https://hypeddit.com/silentcrafter/escapenow]