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This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Nadia Wilson's #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and the powerful trajectory that has followed. As our very first FAMU Pitch Star, Nadia set herself apart from day one with a strategic, self-driven approach to landing her internship, and then maximized every opportunity, from completing our pre-professional program to joining major industry conferences and media events. Since graduating from Florida A&M University in 2022 with a degree in Public Relations, she has built an impressive career across healthcare, beauty, and entertainment, and now serves as a Junior Publicist at Synergy PR Services in Atlanta. Beyond PR, Nadia is the host of “The Renaissance Exchange” podcast where she’s interviewed top artists like Fridayy, Mariah the Scientist, and Lola Brooke, and serves as a media correspondent for Sheen Magazine, conducting interviews with celebrities and high-profile leaders in entertainment. Her passion for storytelling, authenticity, and creating meaningful conversations shines through in everything she does as she continues to rise in her career. You won’t want to miss how she’s built it, through a unique combination of consistency, intentional follow-up, and disciplined execution.
Key pitching/mentorship takeaways from Nadia Wilson on this episode of “Pitch Live”:
- Pivot instead of panicking: Stay flexible with travel and setbacks.
- Personalize every pitch so it feels tailored, not templated.
- Rework a “no” to a “yes” with a stronger, timely angle.
- Follow up consistently: Persistence matters—don’t give up too early.
- Build rapport before interviews with a quick pre-chat to ease nerves and create a natural connection
- Focus on their story, not just your prepared questions.
- Always ask thoughtful questions in interviews: It shows you are interested and did your research.
- Be selective with opportunities: Investigate before saying yes.
Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchStar Nadia Wilson to be inspired by #mentorship and motivated to #pitch with success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩
Connect:
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X: @PitchAmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc
Lift Your Leadership - Elevate Your Career: https://lifttolead.com
Get Your Copy of Lift: https://lifttolead.com/book
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X | Bluesky | TikTok | Facebook:
Instagram: @forever.nadi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia16
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NAW188
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Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity
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Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Angela Buonocore, a powerhouse in corporate communications who spent 36 years shaping the reputations and narratives of some of the world’s most influential companies, including GE, IBM, PepsiCo, ITT and Xylem. Rising to chief communications officer in her final three roles, Angela is known for building award-winning advertising and PR campaigns, launching major brands, leading philanthropic initiatives, and developing the next generation of communications talent. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. She has also been recognized as a Woman of Power and Influence by the NYC chapter of the National Organization for Women, named a top PR professional by PR Week, and honored in Rome as a leading Italian-American executive. Retirement has not slowed Angela down as her influence and insights continue to make an impact through board service with the Student Press Law Center, Equal Justice USA, and the Sing Sing Prison Museum.
Key pitching takeaways from Angela Buonocore on this episode of “Pitch Live”:
- Success isn’t guaranteed from education alone, you must understand the business, culture, and power dynamics of your company.
- If you want influence in any organization, learn finance — business decisions ultimately follow the numbers.
- Keep your hand up for opportunities. Say yes, volunteer, and step forward when others hesitate.
- Feedback is a gift. If you’re not receiving it, actively ask for it.
- Delegation requires patience and sometimes you have to step back longer than feels comfortable to let others succeed.
- If a pitch doesn’t land immediately, don’t abandon it too quickly — ideas sometimes need time to take hold, and concise messaging helps them stick.
- If you’re no longer challenged or feel stifled, it may be time to move on and grow elsewhere.
- It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want your next career chapter to look like.
Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchPro Angela Buonocore to access Angela’s pitching strategies and success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩
Connect:
Follow and connect with Amy Summers:
Instagram | Bluesky | TikTok | Facebook: @amysummersnyc
X: @PitchAmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc
Lift Your Leadership - Elevate Your Career: https://lifttolead.com
Get Your Copy of Lift: https://lifttolead.com/book
Follow and connect with Pitch Publicity #PitchStars
Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity
Follow and connect with #INICIVOX for #VirtualMentorship
Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn: @INICIVOX
Website: www.INICIVOX.com
Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
In this episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers,” the hosting roles are reversed as Pitch Publicity® #PitchStar Victoria Najmy interviews Amy Summers about her new book, “Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career” (Page Two, Feb. 25, 2026). Dedicated to the Pitch Stars, “Lift” presents a modern approach to leadership grounded in presence, purpose, confidence and connection. Through 10 intentional mentorship touchpoints, Amy shares how to build stronger relationships with your team, empower their development and grow into the kind of leader who brings others up with you. Drawing from real stories, insights from the “Pitch Live” podcast and her award-winning INICIVOX® seminars, she explains why mentorship does not have to feel like a heavy lift when you view it as a relationship and a shared commitment to potential, trust and progress. Whether you’re currently managing a team, preparing to take on more responsibility, or starting your own entrepreneurial endeavor, “Lift” offers the guidance you’ve been looking for to become a leader who inspires, connects, and creates lasting impact that accelerates not only their careers, but also your own.
Key pitching/mentorship takeaways from Amy Summers on this episode of “Pitch Live”:
- Lead people first, not profit first. Success happens when there is connection.
- Make mentorship your leadership style, not a separate initiative. Keep it relational, not overly formal.
- Create moments of spontaneous connection. Pick up the phone and lead with your voice.
- Assume positive intent. If something feels off, start with a conversation, instead of jumping to a conclusion.
- Delegate MSH-style to build your team’s confidence.
- Record team training sessions to save time and push yourself to delegate more.
- Create rapid-fire mentorship moments. Even 30 focused minutes in a group setting can accelerate growth.
- You are always modeling leadership. There is room at the top and helping others succeed will not diminish your own success.
Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchStar Victoria Najmy to be inspired by #mentorship and motivated to #pitch with success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩
Connect:
Follow and connect with Amy Summers:
Instagram | Bluesky | TikTok | Facebook: @amysummersnyc
X: @PitchAmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc
Lift Your Leadership - Elevate Your Career: https://lifttolead.com
Get Your Copy of Lift: https://lifttolead.com/book
Follow and connect with #PitchStar Victoria Najmy:
Instagram @victorianajmy
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-najmy
Follow and connect with Pitch Publicity #PitchStars
Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity
Follow and connect with #INICIVOX for #VirtualMentorship
Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn: @INICIVOX
Website: www.INICIVOX.com
Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
This episode of the “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Lylah Patel, a dancer, choreographer, storyteller and student journalist. Currently a senior at The Dalton School in New York City, Lylah’s creative range spans both the stage and the newsroom. A classically trained Bharatanatyam dancer guided by her guru, Sonali Skandan, since age 5, Lylah has performed at iconic venues including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and had the honor of opening for renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer Malavika Sarukkai. She also explores contemporary and modern dance through original choreography and performance at Dalton. Equally compelling is her journalism journey. At just 12 years old, Lylah began anchoring for the nationally syndicated Teen Kids News, later earning an Emmy Award with the team in 2023. With a deep love for storytelling, history, art and design, Lylah channels her leadership as editor in chief of her school’s newspaper, The Daltonian, and director of her school’s Model United Nations conference, making her a powerful example of the next generation of multifaceted creators and communicators.
Key pitching takeaways from Lylah Patel on this episode of “Pitch Live”:
- Confidence is a practice: embody it before you fully feel it.
- Representation matters: pave the way for others who don’t yet see themselves reflected.
- Persistence wins: keep going, even when it gets hard.
- Rejection isn’t the end: it can fuel clarity, passion and purpose.
- “No” isn’t always final: there’s usually a workaround.
- Venting has value: process the emotion, then let it inform your next move.
- Use emotion as energy: channel it into action.
- Tough love is love: it pushes you to rise to your potential.
- Ask for support: resources and allies are closer than you think.
- Take the shot: the worst outcome is a “no,” and that still gives you direction.
Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchPro Lylah Patel to access Lyla’s pitching strategies and success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩
Connect:
Follow and connect with Amy Summers:
Instagram | Bluesky | TikTok | Facebook: @amysummersnyc
X: @PitchAmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc
Lift Your Leadership - Elevate Your Career: https://lifttolead.com
Follow and connect with Lylah Patel
Instagram: @lylah.patel
Website: https://www.lylahpatel.com
Follow and connect with Pitch Publicity #PitchStars
Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity
Follow and connect with #INICIVOX for #VirtualMentorship
Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn: @INICIVOX
Website: www.INICIVOX.com
Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Jessica Summers’ #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and follows her evolution into a strategic leader in marketing and public relations. A University of South Florida graduate, Jessica has built a 15-year career leading high-impact campaigns for tech giants, government agencies, nonprofits, and global brands, including serving as Global Public Relations Manager for Syniverse. An Accredited Public Relations (APR) professional, she is known for blending strategy, ethics, and measurable results—work that has earned top industry recognition, including a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silver Anvil Award. Now based in the Cayman Islands, Jessica brings a full-spectrum marketing approach to clients across financial services, healthcare, retail, and public services, sharing insights on how strong foundations, clear communication, and integrated strategy can accelerate long-term career and business growth.
Key pitching/mentorship takeaways from Jessica Summers on this episode of “Pitch Live”:
- Follow-up is non-negotiable: Consistent follow-up is often the difference between a missed opportunity and a yes.
- Gamify the pitch: Treat outreach like a numbers game—every send is a win, every response is progress.
- Professionalism always wins: Especially when working with family or reporting to leadership where personal relationships are involved.
- Own the outcome: Stay on top of tasks, people, and momentum—results don’t happen without persistence.
- Recognize, then redirect: Celebrate great work, offer clear course corrections, and let people fix it themselves.
- Lead by doing: Show the standard through action, not just verbal instruction.
- Don’t jump ship too fast: Real growth happens when you push through the uncomfortable parts and stick it out.
- Listen first, then lead: Absorb feedback fully before responding or giving direction.
Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchStar Jessica Summers to be inspired by #mentorship and motivated to #pitch with success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩
Connect:
Follow and connect with Amy Summers:
Instagram | Bluesky | TikTok | Facebook: @amysummersnyc
X: @PitchAmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc
Lift Your Leadership - Elevate Your Career: https://lifttolead.com
Follow and connect with #PitchStar Jessica Summers:
Instagram: @jasummerz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/summersj
Follow and connect with Pitch Publicity #PitchStars
Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity
Follow and connect with #INICIVOX for #VirtualMentorship
Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn: @INICIVOX
Website: www.INICIVOX.com
Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the physician who literally introduced the word “aerobics” to the world and pioneered preventive medicine decades before jogging, run clubs, and group fitness were mainstream. A global fitness icon and bestselling author of “Aerobics” (1968), Dr. Cooper sparked a movement that has influenced more than 30 million readers across 41 languages, trained everyone from U.S. astronauts to Brazil’s 1970 World Cup–winning soccer team, and shaped health policy, education, and even the food industry worldwide. As the founder of the Cooper Aerobics Center and The Cooper Institute, his research helped move medicine from treating disease to preventing it—an impact felt in schools, governments, and communities around the globe. Now in his mid-90s and still leading by example, Dr. Cooper continues to inspire with his latest book, “Grow Healthier as You Grow Older,” outlining eight practical steps to live better, longer. Recognized internationally as the father of aerobics, Dr. Cooper’s legacy—and his ongoing mission to help the world “Get Cooperized”—makes this conversation both historic and deeply relevant today.
Key pitching takeaways from Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper on this episode of “Pitch Live”:
- When motives are questioned, remove financial incentives—credibility builds trust.
- Expect criticism and push forward anyway; progress often invites resistance.
- Real change doesn’t start with the government—it starts with people.
- Build movements locally: prove the model at the state level, then scale.
- Listen to your body and act early—don’t ignore preventable warning signs.
- Your health is your responsibility, no one else’s.
Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchPro Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper to access Dr. Cooper’s pitching strategies and success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩
Connect:
Follow and connect with Amy Summers:
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X: @PitchAmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc
Lift Your Leadership - Elevate Your Career: https://lifttolead.com
Follow and connect with Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper
X: @cooperaerobics
Instagram: @cooperaerobics
Facebook: @cooperaerobics
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kenneth-h-cooper-9aba03361/
Website: https://www.cooperaerobics.com
Watch the Documentary: https://www.cooperaerobics.com/cooper-about/Documentary
Buy the Book: https://www.cooperaerobics.com/dr-cooper-book
Follow and connect with Pitch Publicity #PitchStars
Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity
Follow and connect with #INICIVOX for #VirtualMentorship
Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn: @INICIVOX
Website: www.INICIVOX.com
Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” revisits some of Season Two’s most memorable moments with “Pitch Pros” and “Pitch Stars,” sharing metamorphosis moments and leadership lessons in action. These “Pitch Live” excerpts highlight leadership lessons and mentorship touchpoints that will be addressed in Amy’s forthcoming book, “Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career,” releasing February 25, 2026.
“Pitch Live” Season Two Episode Guide:
Episode 25: PitchPro: Greg Horn
Episode 26: PitchStar: Sloan Savage
Episode 27: PitchPro: Flody Suarez
Episode 28: PitchStar: Guest: Kara Guillaume
Episode 29: PitchPro: Dr. Christine Horner
Episode 30: PitchStar: Ellie Howell
Episode 31: PitchPro: Sarita Krishnamurthy
Episode 32: PitchStar: Salem Farmand
Episode 33: PitchPro: Mark Perna
Episode 34: PitchStar: April Sosa
Episode 35: PitchPro: Ted Winner
Episode 36: PitchStar: Melody Stampley
Episode 37: PitchPro: Geoffrey Hesslink
Episode 38: PitchStar: Havana Gazlay
Episode 39: PitchPro: LaShelle Williams-Franklin
Episode 40: PitchStar: Maureen Mooney
Episode 41: PitchPro: Lisa Bragg
Episode 42: PitchStar: Lauren George
Episode 43: PitchPro: Gary Green
Episode 44: PitchStar: Daniela Restrepo
Episode 45: PitchPro: Ashley Leroux & Patrick Sullivan
Episode 46: PitchStar: Lisa Osborne
Episode 47: PitchPro: Michelle Coulson
Episode 48: Season Two Recap: Amy Summers
Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive Season Two Recap to access pitching strategies and success stories from #PitchPros and #PitchStars that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩
Connect:
Follow and connect with Amy Summers:
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook: @amysummersnyc
X: @PitchAmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc
Follow and connect with Pitch Publicity #PitchStars
Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity
Follow and connect with #INICIVOX for #VirtualMentorship
Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn: @INICIVOX
Website: www.INICIVOX.com
Book Preview: https://lifttolead.com/book
“Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career”
Available on 2.25.26 on all online books stores including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BAM! Books-A-Million, Porchlite, Walmart, Indigo, Bookshop, and Audible.
Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Michelle Coulson, founder and CEO of Remote Rebellion, a company that empowers people to design their dream lives with freedom and flexibility by building meaningful, location-independent careers through remote work. A former recruiter from the UK with nearly a decade of experience across London, Singapore, and Australia, Michelle’s career took a pivotal turn during the pandemic when she traded her London flat for the opportunity to work remotely from Bali. When her employer called her back to the office in 2021, she boldly said “no,” stayed in Bali, and launched her own company, Remote Rebellion. Today, she helps professionals secure remote roles that align with their values while connecting remote-first companies with top global talent.
Key pitching takeaways from Michelle Coulson on this episode of “Pitch Live”:
- Build leverage before you pitch—be a top performer and clearly demonstrate your value.
- Keep a “wins folder” so your achievements are ready to present at any time.
- Stay visible at work: speak up, show up, and confidently highlight your contributions.
- Anticipate objections and prepare clear, thoughtful responses before your pitch.
- Ask for a remote-work trial period and treat it like an audition to prove you can excel.
- Avoid bragging about remote work: reassure leadership that you’ll keep it low-key and professional.
- Subtly plant the seed that long-term flexibility matters to you and may affect future retention.
- Lean on your support network during major career transitions to stay grounded and confident.
Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchPro Michelle Coulson to access Michelle’s pitching strategies and success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩
Connect:
Follow and connect with Amy Summers:
Instagram | Bluesky | TikTok | Facebook: @amysummersnyc
X: @PitchAmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc
Follow and connect with Michelle Coulson
Instagram: @remote_rebellion
Facebook | YouTube: @remoterebellion
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remoterebellion
Website: https://remoterebellion.com
Follow and connect with Pitch Publicity #PitchStars
Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity
Follow and connect with #INICIVOX for #VirtualMentorship
Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn: @INICIVOX
Website: www.INICIVOX.com
Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.