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How to Make Great Coffee with an Aeropress

How to Make Great Coffee with an Aeropress

Happy summer! It's July and I hope you are finding time to play, relax and have an adventure or two. My family and I just returned from an incredible camping trip up and down the coast of California in our new Shasta Airflyte 1961 Reissue travel trailer. You see, many...

Ciao from Italy: A Testimonial from Danilo

Ciao from Italy: A Testimonial from Danilo

A few weeks ago, I received this gift in my inbox. A video from a lovely student in Italy. He surprised me with this unbelievable testimonial after taking the 1000 Watt Presence program. I was so touched. I know I am put on this planet to make a difference in this...

At Long Last… My Bloopers.  (You’re Welcome)

At Long Last… My Bloopers. (You’re Welcome)

Today I am pulling back the curtain and sharing my less-than-stellar moments in front of the camera. Why? 1. Who doesn't love a good blooper? (Where we got that name, I have no idea.) 2. To show you that I frequently mess up, and when I do, I brush it off and keep...

3 Easy Ways to Share Your Video

3 Easy Ways to Share Your Video

A few days ago I got the nicest email from a fan in Canada who shared that she felt connected to me because of my expressions in my "close-up" videos.  That's why I love the power of putting yourself in front of the lens. With so much digital noise in the world it's...

How to Love the Lens and Connect to Your Viewer

I teach people how to produce amazing videos using simple devices like their iPhone or iPad. That front-facing camera is awesome - but it’s also distracting for you when you’re filming yourself. Why? Because you just want to look at yourself, but that’s the wrong...

Making Great Videos Takes Practice, Not Perfection

You’ve probably heard the story of the guy walking down the street in NYC who asks a stranger “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” - and a famous violinist yells out “practice!” When it comes to video content, practice is your key to hitting it out of the park every...

Sent From My iPhone

Sent From My iPhone

Today I'm featuring a great video from my fabulous partners at Wistia.com. Video is one of the most powerful ways to connect with your audience online and yet for most people, it can be intimidating to produce. Last year I launched my course, Web Video 101, to...

Your Amazing Story:  The Power of Thought Bubbles (Video)

Your Amazing Story: The Power of Thought Bubbles (Video)

When you are giving a speech or filming a video, I can appreciate the desire to communicate exactly what you want to say through a carefully crafted script.  But let me ask you... Do you prefer watching a person reading a script or sharing their thoughts from their...

Alexa Fischer

Meet Alexa Fischer

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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