A first impression is a lasting impression and I chat with media veteran, Valonda Calloway, about how we can look our best on camera whether we’re shooting a video or telecommuting via Zoom. Valonda Calloway is a North Carolina native with an illustrious career in media. She began her journalism journey working for Voice of America, then returned to the Tar Heel State and found work at WNCT-TV as both reporter and anchor before eventually making her way to Raleigh to anchor and report for WRAL-TV. A dancer and cheerleader since her early years, Valonda cheered in college and in the NFL for the Washington Football Team. Whether serving on the PTA, mentoring girls, or giving her time at a local food pantry, Valonda embraces the verse, "to whom much is given, much is required." In 2013, Winston-Salem State University named Valonda a 40 under 40 award winner and in 2015 she was inducted into the university's C. E. Gaines Hall of Fame. Currently, Valonda is a spokesperson, freelance TV host, actress, media trainer, content strategist and dance teacher. In October, 2020 she released her book Tips From The TV Lady: A Guide For Making A Great Impression On Camera And In Person (grab a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Tips-TV-Lady-Making- Impression/dp/0578783517). Valonda is a proud wife to Randal and mother to Lilyn. In this podcast you’ll discover: What to wear (and what to avoid) on camera Whether you can wear prints on Zoom How dressing on camera is different from everyday style Simple tweaks you can make to amp up your online presence How to look more credible in your videos/Zoom calls Valonda’s style icons and who she’d invite to her dream dinner party StyleFinder Boutique carries the best in upscale casual and professional women’s apparel to empower you through personal style. Visit our site, take our complimentary Style ID quiz to discover your personal style https://shopstylefinder.com/pages/styleid- quiz Have you left a review for the podcast yet? Go do that, stat! Merci. Learn More about Valonda Calloway here: https://valondacalloway.com/ Follow Valonda Calloway on Instagram @valcaltv Follow my own personal style journey on Instagram @stylebymarymichele Discover new styles in our boutique @shopstylefinder Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylebymarymichele/ Follow StyleFinder Boutique on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopstylefinder/ For more style inspiration and support, come join us over in the SF School of Style (https://sfschoolofstyle.com/optin1623856748682) and let’s take your style to new heights! You’ll be the first to hear when the doors open. Want personal assistance? Work with me! Grab a spot on my calendar and let’s chat! https://calendly.com/marymichelenidiffer Join in the fun in our StyleFinder VIP Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/stylefindervipgroup)