Authentic Media Podcast
The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs build a visible, profitable brand, God's way, not the world's way.
Every week, former news anchor and media host Danielle J. Martin sits down with successful business owners and leaders who've gone first, sharing the real process and journey behind it all.
You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, and create content that actually grows your business, whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale.
This isn't just a strategy. It's about YOUR PURPOSE!
New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and build your brand with purpose.
Episodes
113 episodes
You Don't Have A Revenue Problem: It’s A Clarity Problem
In this episode, we feature Olamide Kayode, is a finance executive and advisor who helps business owners make confident financial decisions and build financially strong, operationally sound, and scalable companies.Olamide keeps it all t...
The Truth I Was Terrified to Say Out Loud ft. Danielle J Martin
Are you afraid to share your true voice? The most powerful personal branding for women entrepreneurs starts with the message you've been too scared to say out loud. Many creators struggle with the paradox of being visible online while f...
Think Everyone's Judging You? Here's What's Actually Happening ft. Nicole Handy
In this episode, we feature Nicole Handy, co-founder of Braden Real Estate Group, one of the largest Black-owned brokerages in Texas, OWN Network star of Family Empire: Houston, and a video marketing strategist helping real estate professionals...
The $2.6B Beauty Gap Nobody Talks About ft. Kim Roxie
Kim Roxie is a visionary entrepreneur, esthetician, and the trailblazing founder of LAMIK Beauty, a clean color cosmetics brand dedicated to healthy, inclusive, and sustainable makeup. Roxie began her journey in the beauty industry ...
The CEO Mindset That Changes Everything ft. Anthony Flynn
This week, we're sitting down with Anthony Flynn, Business & Executive Coach and CEO of Covenant House Texas. He helps CEOs, key executives, and their leadership teams close the gap between strategy and execution.In this conversation...
The Brand Partnership Formula: How She Landed Disney, Target & Carters ft. Laurin Jo Olivo
In this episode, we sit down with Laurin Jo Olivo, architect, founder of Content Haus, co-CEO of Batch Content, and UGC creator, to unpack the exact brand partnership formula she used to work with household names while still clocking in at her ...
The Secret Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Hear ft. Dr. Jacquie Baly
In this episode, we discuss Dr. Jackie Baly's upcoming book and how real leadership is formed when plans fall apart. Dr. Jacquie Baly is a leadership strategist who advances governance, shapes policy, and builds institutions designed for long-t...
The Media Industry Needs You ft. Haddie Djemal
What if the story you tell yourself is the only thing standing between you and being fully seen?In this episode, we sit down with Haddie Djemal, a former national TV host, producer, and correspondent who spent over a decade in newsrooms ...
What Success Really Costs Christian Entrepreneurs ft. Mukwenda Kandole
Is it possible to build a successful business without losing your soul in the process?In this episode, we sit down with Mukwenda Kandole, founder of Faithustle, a movement helping Christian entrepreneurs build their businesses God's way ...
How to Get Found Online Without Paying for Ads ft. Ashley Willis
You've been doing SEO wrong!Most entrepreneurs think SEO means optimizing a website. This week we're sitting down with Ashley Willis who says it means showing up everywhere your ideal client is already looking, and making sure every
How to Build Media Authority and a Strong Reputation ft. Amanda Sapp
Amanda Sapp is a Houston-based media strategist, broadcaster, and community-centered communications leader with more than 12 years of experience amplifying voices that matter. As Founder & CEO of ASAPP Media Group, she leads a b...
How She Turned $500 Into A Podcast Studio ft. Sarah Smith
This week, we're sitting down with Sarah Smith, founder and CEO of SpeakerBox Media. From launching a business with $500 in 2018 to scaling a podcast studio from 100 to 4,000 square feet (even through the pandemic), Sarah shares the exact frame...
From Behind the Scenes to Center Stage ft. Alexis "Fly" Jones
From creating vision boards and completing a Daniel Fast… to pitching herself into Great Day Houston and later taking a leap of faith to join OWN’s Ready to Love, Alexis reveals what it really looks like to walk by Faith instead of fear....
Why Your Content Isn’t Converting (And How to Fix It) ft. Chris Green
If your content looks good but still isn’t converting…this episode is for you.This week, we sit down with Chris Green, founder of The Visual Code, to break down why content fails to convert, even when you're posting consistently....
How To Find Clarity in Business Transitions ft. Precious Azuree
What happens when the business you built no longer feels aligned with who you’re becoming? In this episode, Precious Azuree, a Clarity Coach, leadership strategist, and AI-driven business consultant, helps entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and leaders...
Why You're Inconsistent in Business (And How to Finally Break the Cycle) ft. Novi Jones
Novi Jones is the founder of 201 Lofthaus, a premium content studio in Houston, and she's breaking down why posting more content won't fix your inconsistent results, and what actually will.Because the truth is, most entrepreneurs aren't ...
How to Build a Sports Media Brand Without Waiting for Permission ft. Sierra Henry
Most people are waiting for the right title and for the right opportunity. But what if that's the exact thing keeping you stuck?Sierra Henry is a dynamic sports storyteller, content creator, and media professional whose work ...
Why Some Entrepreneurs Win and Others Don't ft. Caleb Thompson
Your ads aren't converting because your offer is the problem, not your budget.In this episode, Caleb Thompson is the Founder and CEO of CT Solutions. He went from chasing freelance videography gigs to helping companies scale through con...
"Pick One Thing." She Did The Opposite ft. Hana Atherton
Most people pick one thing and stick with it.One business. One passion. One path. But what if you didn't have to choose?Hana Atherton is the founder of The Motorclub, a one-of-a-kind event venue set inside a showroom of classic ...
Customer Experience Matters More Than Pretty Events ft. Ema Poi
You think event planning is just about making things look pretty, but what if that's not what makes an event actually work?Ema Poi isn't your typical event curator. She spent over a decade in customer experience analytics and te...
Is TV News Really Dead? Emmy-Winning Anchor Explains ft. Erica Simon
Everyone says TV is dead. Social media is king. Traditional news doesn't matter anymore. Nobody's watching. But what if that's not the whole story?With 19 years in broadcast media, in this episode, Erica Simon, Emmy Award-winning anchor...
How a Dallas Wardrobe Stylist Built a Brand That Gets Clients ft. Ayisha Nicole
If you've been playing small with what God gave you, this episode is your conviction and your confirmation.Ayisha Nicole is a Dallas-based Wardrobe Stylist, Consultant, and Content Creator known for her transformative approach to persona...
What to Build First Before You Spend Another Dollar ft. Jessica Howell
If you've spent money on paid ads and wondered why they're not working — this episode will tell you exactly why, and what to fix first.In this episode, Jessica Martin-Howell is the founder of ELEVATE x Marketing and Executive Director o...
How to Get Real Media Coverage ft. Brianna Dahlquist
In this episode, former FOX and NBC news anchor Brianna Dahlquist breaks down what PR actually is (hint: it's not press releases), how to position yourself for media attention without looking desperate/After 8 years in the news industry,...
Forbes 30 Under 30 JaLeah Davis on Building a Media Empire
At 25, JaLeah Davis became the youngest person in the country to own a television station. Before you say that's impossible — she already did it.In this episode, JaLeah Davis — Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, founder of Eyeconic Television ...