Image
Elevators
with BJ Coleman is a bold, new podcast from the brilliant mind of media and
entertainment industry executive BJ Coleman.
Over the course of his esteemed career, for more than 20 years, as a
public relations strategist, branding expert, and TV personality, BJ has helped
chart the course and steady the ship for some of the most renowned companies
and personalities in the world. Whether
helping his clients navigate the changing tides of the entertainment and media
landscapes or successfully championing projects from the ideation phase through
a marketplace launch, BJ has effortlessly enhanced the reputation and reverence
for the businesses and people he pushes to higher heights with strategies that
ultimately help garner elevated success - whether measured in career advancement,
greater financial opportunities or sheer joy.
With
the omnipresence of social media in today’s society, everyone is now arguably a
public figure to some extent. However,
not everyone has or can afford an expert to help them craft and manage their
public persona from which celebrities and other notables have traditionally
benefitted.
For
most people, questions abound: How do
I ensure that what I’m presenting to the world accurately reflects who I am and
how I want to show up…whether it be online, at work, or whenever I step out of
the comfort of my home? What do I
do to recover from the reputational damage when I make a gaffe or a mistake?
BJ and his guests have the answers to help you elevate your own image! Follow BJ on the Image Elevators podcast
journey as he interviews celebrities, friends and other luminaries who share
pearls of wisdom gleaned from their stories that will help you develop and
manage your own public image. BJ
will share nuggets to help you show up in the best manner possible for all of your
moments—from your daily, mundane experiences at the office to the huge
experiences of your life (whether it be a wedding, event or red-carpet
appearance). And when the unfortunate
happens and you make a mistake, BJ will help you understand how to
strategically repair any faux pas and bounce back from that as well.
Image
Elevators with
BJ Coleman is the breath of fresh air that we could all use in these ever-changing
times to help us be the best version of ourselves daily while living a
meaningful and fruitful existence.
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#BozomaSaintJohn is a #marketing #genius and #author who has gone from the boardroom to bonafide TV Star, having carved out a lane of her own across multiple industries and sectors. In this exciting season finale, Bozoma infectiously inspires by sharing key information for personal brand development, grief management, taking the advice of others and how to own a room! From her experience on #RealHousewivesofBeverlyHills to connecting with #JimmyFallon, Bozoma is a sheer delight who understands and represents what it means to be authentic while shining brightly amidst life's eventual ups and downs. Don't miss this must-watch conversation!
4 Dec 2025
Director Bille Woodruff on Believing in Yourself, Following Your Dreams, and Managing Success
Director Bille Woodruff has worked with some of music's biggest stars, from Celine Dion and Luther Vandross to Toni Braxton and Britney Spears. Born and raised in Maryland, Bille followed his dreams to become a Hollywood music video, film and television director who is respected the world over for his ability bring vibrant entertainment to the screen. In the episode of Image Elevators with BJ Coleman, Bille talks about his start in Hollywood working at BET and under Spike Lee to building with LA Reid and Babyface to meeting his idol Prince and navigating the forever evolving industry of entertainment.
12 Nov 2025
Actor & Model Mahdi Cocci on Life as An Actor, Managing Multiple Careers & The Art of Aging
Mahdi Cocci is the star of the hit BET+ series Tyler Perry's Bruh! As an actor and model, Mahdi discusses the importance of having multiple streams of revenue, the importance of being athletic and managing his image and career as a model turned actor.
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15 Oct 2025
Image Elevators Season 2, Episode 2: Gillian & Michael Jai White
Actors, athletes and Hollywood Power Couple Gillian and Michael Jai White talk about navigating their multi-faceted careers as television and film stars and as martial artists. Together, they are building an empire and share the secrets on how they seamlessly work together, live together and love together while creating memorable movies and embodying the notion of what it means to have and live Black Love.
1 Oct 2025
Image Elevators with BJ Coleman, Season 2, Ep1: CLAIRE SULMERS
On the Season Two debut episode of Image Elevators, entrepreneur, businesswoman, fashionista and media maven Claire Sulmers of the hugely popular Fashion Bomb Daily discusses her rise through the fashion industry, what it's like building a brand from scratch, and how she seamlessly merges her personal brand with her professional one.
18 Dec 2024
Image Elevators with BJ Coleman, Episode 5 - Hot Bench Star Yodit Tewolde
Hot Bench judge Yodit Tewolde shares career and life advice on taking risks, embracing uncertainty, and turning passions into a TV career as a lawyer and entrepreneur.
20 Nov 2024
Image Elevators with BJ Coleman, Ep 4: America's Youngest Franchisor KIKA WISE
Kika Wise shares personal branding insights and franchising expertise, highlighting the importance of trademarking and business growth strategies.
30 Oct 2024
Image Elevators with BJ Coleman Ep 3: Valeisha Butterfield
Hollywood executive and CEO of Seed Media Valeshia Butterfield talks about her career rise from organizing magazines in my Baby Phat office to becoming the co-president of The Recording Academy! Valeisha shares the ups and downs on what it's like being a female entrepreneur and woman in business and how she maintains her sense of self and identity as she carves her own path to live the life of her dreams.
16 Oct 2024
Lamon Archey on Transitioning from Modeling to Acting, Beyonce, Fatherhood & More!
#Model, #actor and TV star Lamon Archey, who is known for dynamic performances on #DaysofOurLives, #TheYoungandtheRestless and the CW hit series #AllAmerican, joins the Image Elevators Podcast and discusses how he successfully transitioned from modeling to acting, what it was like working with #Beyonce, the joys and concerns of #fatherhood, how he manages his public image as a TV heartthrob and even shares his fitness routine and what it was like getting a cosmetic proecdure! #BJColeman (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bjcoleman) # (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jussiesmollett)LamonArchey #PublicRelations (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/publicrelations) #PR (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pr) #Marketing (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketing) #Branding (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/branding) #AlivePodcastNetwork (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/alivepodcastnetwork) #PublicImage (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/publicimage) #Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast) #Entertainment (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entertainment) #Movies (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/movies) #Interview (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/interview)
2 Oct 2024
Jussie Smollett on Film, Fame & Fulfillment
Actor, director, producer and singer Jussie Smollet is the first guest on the Image Elevators Podcast. In his first in-depth podcast conversation in years, Jussie talks about his new film The Lost Holliday, his career and how he manages his public image after a lifetime in the spotlight. With nothing off the table, Jussie and BJ talk like brothers in this insightful and inspiring conversation.
1 Oct 2024
Intro: Image Elevators w/ BJ Coleman
Image Elevators with BJ Coleman is a bold, new podcast from the brilliant mind of media and entertainment industry executive BJ Coleman. Over the course of his esteemed career, for more than 20 years, as a public relations strategist, branding expert, and TV personality, BJ has helped chart the course and steady the ship for some of the most renowned companies and personalities in the world. Whether helping his clients navigate the changing tides of the entertainment and media landscapes or successfully championing projects from the ideation phase through a marketplace launch, BJ has effortlessly enhanced the reputation and reverence for the businesses and people he pushes to higher heights with strategies that ultimately help garner elevated successwhether measured in career advancement, greater financial opportunities or sheer joy.
With the omnipresence of social media in todays society, everyone is now arguably a public figure to some extent. However, not everyone has or can afford an expert to help them craft and manage their public persona from which celebrities and other notables have traditionally benefitted.
For most people, questions abound: How do I ensure that what Im presenting to the world accurately reflects who I am and how I want to show upwhether it be online, at work, or whenever I step out of the comfort of my home? What do I do to recover from the reputational damage when I make a gaffe or a mistake?
BJ has the answers to help you elevate your own image! Follow BJ on the Image Elevators podcast journey as he interviews celebrities, friends and other luminaries who share pearls of wisdom gleaned from their stories that will help you develop and manage your own public image. BJ will share nuggets to help you show up in the best manner possible for all of your momentsfrom your daily, mundane experiences at the office to the huge experiences of your life (whether it be a wedding, event or red-carpet appearance). And when the unfortunate happens and you make a mistake, BJ will help you understand how to strategically repair any faux pas and bounce back from that as well.
Image Elevators with BJ Coleman is the breath of fresh air that we could all use in these ever-changing times to help us be the best version of ourselves daily while living a meaningful and fruitful existence.
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