Barbara is a multi-media communications coach, creative advisor, talent & executive development expert and the host of the award-winning podcast, Camera Ready & Abel, exploring the intersections of
media, change and personal growth.
Barbara knows that a zombie apocalypse is scary but that speaking on-camera doesn’t have to be.
She believes passionately that when you tap into
your superpowers, play to your strengths, connect to
your purpose and let go of perfection, you
will thrive.
Her clients include global corporations, TV networks,
founders, c-suite executives, entrepreneurs,
innovators, celebrities, authors and young creatives.
She started her career in the music business before
moving to television and continues to develop and
cast shows across platforms. Her credits include:
Queer Eye for The Straight Guy, What Not to Wear,
The RuPaul Show and PageSix TV.
Barbara has a well-respected eye for talent and
discovered or gave early breaks to: Adam Richman,
Amy Schumer, Carson Kressley, Chrissie Teigen,
Clinton Kelly, Jake Tapper, Jeff Probst, Sara Haines,
Ted Allen and Wayne Brady…
Barbara is the author of How to Get Your Foot in the
Door: Television Hosting & Presenting, a step by step
guide to breaking into television hosting and is
currently working on her second book, The
Camera-Ready Checklist, an easy 5-step process for
success for anyone communicating through a
camera lens.
