Ever thought about TV Hosting? 📺
Whether you’re dreaming of becoming the next Oprah, Tom Bergeron or Kelly Ripa, or you just want to add hosting to your repertoire of skills, my guest today, casting director Sean De Simone has got you covered. 🙌
👉 Now, Sean has worked for some of the best networks out there: A&E, BET, Bravo, OWN, Nat Geo, HGTV, QVC, and the list goes on. And, he just happens to be one of my dear friends – I’ve known him for over 2 decades (he actually brought me in to test for QVC many many moons 🌙 ago!).
He’s here today to share his tips, tricks, and lessons for how to bring your best self into the audition room and book those hosting jobs. 🤯
Sean has seen it all, from amazing auditions to cringe-worthy ones and he doesn’t hold back on this episode. He’s very honest about what works and what doesn’t work, and he emphasizes the importance of being authentic and true to yourself. 😱
Tune in to learn:
🤔 What exactly does “have personality” mean in a casting breakdown?
😳 How the idea of a traditional host doesn’t exist anymore
🙀 The 2️⃣ things every host MUST be able to do in order to be successful (FYI these are deal breakers!)
Whether you’re preparing for an audition or putting together a hosting reel, Sean has the insight to the skills you need to showcase yourself and the mindset you need to adopt to succeed.
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