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Years ago as an actress filming a shampoo commercial, the director yelled, “Cut!” and then he said to me: “Alexa, can you please stop licking your lips?” Embarrassed, I became suddenly super self-conscious of how I hold my mouth on camera. (And all I could think about...
Every so often I come across someone who simply lights up a room. No, I’m not referring to celebrities (and I do know a few!). I’m talking about everyday people who are going about their business with a special air about them – a warmth, kindness and authenticity that...
Years ago, I worked with a freelancer who set the most perfect ground rules at the beginning of our relationship: Don’t call - instead, email me, I prefer email. If you email after this time, I won’t respond until that time. And we won’t discuss work on the weekends -...
Once upon a time we lived in a world where people would walk down the street and admire the trees, check out the passing cars and say hello to the occasional stranger walking by. We noticed things as we strolled along. Then came the cell phone and everything changed....
A friend of mine named Lisa Greenfield once gave me amazing advice. She said that all human beings long to feel recognized and acknowledged - for when we’ve done a good job, but typically we walk around without receiving the acknowledgment and recognition that we...
Wow, the world seems like a polarized place these days, no? The media just loves to convince us that we are more different than we are alike. While that may make for good ratings, it also happens to make most of us miserable. Sure, you're not going to like everyone...
Now, as you likely know, I adore people. When I meet someone who naturally exudes warmth, kindness and positivity, I simply have to share. Today you have the pleasure of meeting Anulika, an amazing nurse at the Minute Clinic, a drop-in healthcare facility inside CVS...
We've all been there.... Wanting something so desperately, working tirelessly towards it and then being mystified when it doesn't happen. It could be the ideal relationship, the target weight, the perfect job offer or anything you had set your heart on and...
A few weeks ago a producer from The Today Show reached out (on Facebook!) to see if I might be interested in appearing as a guest to share my insights about small talk. Yes, I replied! Then six days later I found myself on live television, in what felt like the...
I’m a trained actress, and I feel pretty comfortable talking on camera - but people often ask me if I use cue cards or scripts. Is it necessary, to make quality video content, to have your words mapped out perfectly? Well, no - and following a script can hinder...
Wishbeads founder Alexa Fischer is an actress, teacher, author, and speaker whose work helps people go after their dreams, build their confidence, and break free from fear. It’s time to ignite your light.
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