Ep. 61: The Art of Getting Interviewed with Archith Seshadri

Published: Oct. 8, 2020, 9 a.m.

In this episode, Alison and special guest, journalist and actor, Archith Seshari cover the basics of handling yourself in an interview. As actors there are many times in our careers where we might have the opportunity to speak to the press; on the red carpet, for a magazine article, on a panel, or on the news. Are you prepared to make it a great experience? Arch shares his best tips for actors to pitch for media opportunities, how to practice for your interview, and how to nail that on-camera moment. 

Featured Guest:

Archith Seshadri is a global journalist and TV host based in Atlanta, Georgia. He serves as the Atlanta Bureau Chief/Anchor for Nexstar Media Group reporting for stations across the southeast (GA, AL, FL, SC, NC): Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, Greenville, Birmingham, Huntsville, Dothan, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Tampa, Panama City and Charlotte. As the state capitol reporter, Archith covers stories on government, politics, crime and health.

Website: https://archith.com/

Social Media: https://twitter.com/ArchithNEWS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://www.instagram.com/archithseshadri/?hl=en

About the show:

It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together. Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in commercials, print ads, film, TV, professional theatre, and recorded music between Orlando, FL, Nashville, TN, and Los Angeles, CA. She's now Atlanta, GA based pursuing film and TV as well as screenwriting.

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