So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Boob Tube, Watercooler · January 4, 2012

I Was Contacted to Be on Anderson Cooper’s Talk Show…


So here’s the deal.

As a blogger, you receive a lot of email requests and pitches. So many that sometimes it’s hard to weed out the real from the spam. There is no way that I contact half of the people that contact me, and there have been many times when several important and highly sensitive emails failed to catch my attention. A few months ago, I was sitting at a red light and received an email from a producer of Anderson Cooper’s new syndicated talk show, Anderson. After pulling over and reading it in its entirety (as well as checking the authenticity of the email), I replied back.

Later that day, we touched based via phone.

I was asked about my blog post that I wrote back in 2010 about being addicted to beauty products. They were looking for someone for a upcoming show that was addicted to shopping and buying items as well as someone who was obsessed with their appearance. The more the producer talked, the more I began to realize that I wasn’t what they were looking for. While I do have a bevy of beauty items (and I can get carried away with my Sephora purchases), I am not obsessed with my appearance. I do leave the house without make-up and I don’t spend hours getting ready—with two kids and a hectic schedule, I have no time for that. I like to look nice, but it’s not an hour long process.

And while I do have ALOT of beauty products, I am a few stages short of addiction.

I was really looking forward to meeting the Silver Fox in person and going to New York City to be on the show, but I wasn’t going to sell my soul to do so. I have to be me, and no celebrity or paid trip was going to have me get extra—my readers would be able to see right through it.

I was told that they may contact me for other items or future subjects, but alas, no call, no email. Which is fine. I am still waiting on Oprah to call me as well!

What is the point of this blog post, you ask? Well–it’s this; I could’ve been on Anderson if I would’ve been a little more dramatic with my answers. But in the end, being yourself always trumps a few seconds of fame. I would have to live with myself as well as how I was portrayed on camera, and being something that I was not wouldn’t be right.

How these “reality” stars do “scripted” shows while displaying irrational behavior is beyond me. I will just stick with being plain old me.

BTW, the producer I spoke with was a former STLien and was as nice as could be. I am sure I bored him to death, but that’s okay. One day, I will be a perfect match. Without all of that EXTRA stuff.


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Comments

  1. DanielleJ says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I like this post. I’m glad you are sticking to being you and not choosing the 15 minutes of fame route. You’re my favorite Danielle (yeah, I spelled it my way) 😛

    Reply
  2. Lisa R. @ SoloMomLife says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I love it, and I’m glad you’re sticking to being fabtastic YOU! #sistatribe

    Reply
  3. Adrienne says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Such an awesome post! There’s nothing better than being true to your self. Congrats on “doing you!” 🙂

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    January 4, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Good for you! A lot of people would have said yes, but what sort of satisfaction is there in faking it? Way to keep your integrity and be your authentic self.

    Reply
  5. Danielle says

    January 4, 2012 at 11:38 am

    KUDOS! A lot of people wouldn’t have been as honest as you.

    When I was doing the MTV contest, a lot of other contestants were doing these crazy music videos and vlogging and stuff and I thought about doing it too (for about a minute and a half). Then I came to my senses and realized that was so NOT me. I had never done videos before…. why start now just to get people’s attention? I would be being fake. I wouldn’t be being myself.

    So I opted not to. And didn’t get the job, obviously. But who cares. I’m more happy that I was MYSELF through the whole process.

    -Danielle

    Reply
  6. Aisha G(of Hartlyn Kids) says

    January 4, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    This is so awesome of you. I always have a hard time “fake kicking it” as I call it and sometimes that means missed opportunities but… eh, I’m still me

    Reply
  7. MELISASource says

    January 4, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Love it!!!

    The only thing that TV seems to show and look for in a production is things of the super-extreme. The sad thing is that there are tons of folks who would take that opportunity and play it out to the max–all for the desire to be on television or a quick buck, even though they are nowhere near in reality what they are portraying on the show. Kudos to you for staying true to yourself and true to your brand–that’s very admirable and quite awesome!

    Reply
  8. Nichole Lyles says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    This is so refreshing…you are totally right. Why sell your soul for a few seconds of fame? Who knows, that could have been a negative reflection, thus hindering the producers from Oprah from calling!

    Reply
  9. Optimistic Mom says

    January 5, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Love that you stayed true to yourself!

    Reply
  10. Ivie Ero says

    January 5, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Congrats on being contacted – as blogger that means a lot! and an even greater congrats on staying true to yourself!

    Reply
  11. Deb Sistrunk says

    January 5, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Fabulous post! It’s a feather in your cap that you were contacted. But the bigger news is that you chatted with the bigwigs AND maintained your credibility and integrity! It’s possible that somewhere down the pike, that producer will remember talking with you and will contact you about a topic that’s more fitting. I used to work in TV news, and I’ve seen it happen. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Joyce@MommyTalkShow says

    January 7, 2012 at 6:21 am

    Thanks for keeping it real and staying true.
    Some times you can see talk show guests and interviews that just aren’t genuine.
    Don’t even get me started on the judge shows that my husband watches everyday!

    Reply

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So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
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