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During the month of September, I took it upon myself to dive in and create three new courses. They’re not quite ready to post just yet, but while I was in the throes of filming, I decided to give you a sneak peek into the studio you’ve been seeing on your computer all...
Years ago as an actress filming a shampoo commercial, the director yelled, “Cut!” and then he said to me: “Alexa, can you please stop licking your lips?” Embarrassed, I became suddenly super self-conscious of how I hold my mouth on camera. (And all I could think about...
A few weeks ago a producer from The Today Show reached out (on Facebook!) to see if I might be interested in appearing as a guest to share my insights about small talk. Yes, I replied! Then six days later I found myself on live television, in what felt like the...
I’m a trained actress, and I feel pretty comfortable talking on camera - but people often ask me if I use cue cards or scripts. Is it necessary, to make quality video content, to have your words mapped out perfectly? Well, no - and following a script can hinder...
Authenticity is an important word - and it’s a bit ironic how much buzz we hear around the concept of authenticity now. The world we participate in is fed to us by devices and screens, and it’s perfectly curated and placed. In other words, it’s all FAKE! But consider...
Companies everywhere are realizing the value of doing things virtually to save time, money, and energy, and the interview process is no different. If you’ve got a Skype or Zoom interview coming up, chances are they’re seriously considering you for the job -...
Quick story. Last summer I went to a pool party where I had the delightful opportunity to enjoy a slice of a delicious chocolate cake. A friend of the hostess had brought it and when I inquired about how to make it, this lovely baker kindly explained that it was a...
Let me ask you... are you happy? Seriously, right now, in this moment, are you really happy? This is not a trick question, but it’s one that I have been pondering ever since I heard the TED Radio Program, Simply Happy. I love that people are now studying what makes us...
Greetings! It's been an exciting time with new projects... Perhaps by now you've tuned into my podcast. Maybe you've listened to my interview with John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire? If so, thanks. I hope you enjoyed them. And now it's time to unveil my latest...
Hi again. As you may have noticed, it's been a few weeks since I've graced your inbox. This summer my family and I took some much needed downtime for some adventures in nature. There is something so powerful about unplugging, surrounding yourself with the sounds of...
Wishbeads founder Alexa Fischer is an actress, teacher, author, and speaker whose work helps people go after their dreams, build their confidence, and break free from fear. It’s time to ignite your light.
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