If hitting “record” feels scarier than a root canal, this one’s your permission slip. In today's episode, video strategist Alex Carmeli shows you why the hardest part is starting—and how live video can be easier than over-edited reels. We dig into ditching perfection, finding your voice fast, and turning one live into weeks of scroll-stopping clips. Plus, Alex’s 60-second challenge that jumpstarts momentum today. Hit play, have fun, and watch your visibility (and confidence) spike.

Who’s Alex Carmeli? A video strategist who helps entrepreneurs get on video—especially live—to sell their offers with ease and confidence. She’s helped 3,000+ entrepreneurs and wants video to be the most fun part of your week.

What we talk about

1. Getting past the first hurdle: Why the hardest part is simply starting—and how momentum kicks in once you do.
2. Short-term vs long-term game: One “bad” video won’t ruin you; consistency builds brand and trust.
3. Live video > overthinking: Why going live can be easier than editing, plus a lightweight framework to prep in minutes.
4. Ditching perfection & comparison: How to stop measuring yourself against polished reels and actually ship your message.
5. Repurpose smarter: Clip your lives into Reels/Shorts, reuse slides and past workshops, and manage your “content assets.”
6. Do-it-now challenge: Alex’s 60-second action to get you on-camera today.

Takeaways

1. Start with what you’re confident and passionate about—refine as you go.
2. Your audience needs many touchpoints; keep showing up.
3. Use live sessions as your “source content,” then slice into short clips.
4. You probably have more content than you think—organize and reuse it.
5. Do the 60-second intro video challenge and tag us.

✔️Connect with Alex

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✔️Connect with Andrea

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