Media Savvy is the podcast that takes you behind-the-scenes to look at what it takes to get noticed by the media and become the go-to expert they keep coming back to. Your host, Bonnie Taub-Dix, an award winning author, a media trainer and a nutrition expert, will be sitting down with the best in the business, from traditional TV experts to social media gurus, to share their secrets to helping you build your reputation and boost your business with the confidence and tools you need to shine in the spotlight. Tune in and let’s get media savvy…
What They Never Taught Us in School, Part 2: Before You Hit Record
Most of us are not walking into a television studio to record video. We're in home offices and kitchens, using a laptop and whatever light the room gives us, and people judge our credibility in the first few seconds, before we've said anything worth judging. Bonnie walks through lighting, microphones, and camera angle, in the order to fix them, plus the one-minute test that catches every problem before you record anything that matters.
Why light comes first, and why a window behind you makes you a silhouette
The times of day that flatter, and why mixing a cool window with a warm lamp never works
Sound as the thing that actually costs you your audience, and where to clip a lavalier
The truth about those tiny handheld mics you see everywhere
The hum you've stopped hearing, and what your microphone still picks up
Eyes in the upper third, and why to look at the lens instead of your own face
Backgrounds, blank walls, and when a plain one is the right answer
The fifteen-second test: watch it muted, then listen with your eyes closed
Mentioned in this episodeClip-on lavalier microphones, and why handheld mics are usually the wrong tool when you're recording alone.
Connect with Bonnie
Website: bonnietaubdix.com
Book: Louder Than Likes: How to Amplify Your Expertise and Make Media Work for You
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bonnietaubdix
Instagram: @BTDmedia for media skills, @bonnietaubdix for nutrition
Email: mediasavvybtd@gmail.com
Next episode: How to create a soundbite, because you can have perfect light and perfect sound and still say something nobody can use.
2 Sept 2026
What They Never Taught Us in School, Ep. 1: Before You Say a Word
You studied biochemistry, medical nutrition therapy, food science, and clinical rotations. Nobody sat you down and explained how to talk to a journalist, what to wear on camera, or how to build a soundbite that lands. Bonnie kicks off a new series on the media skills that actually matter, starting with the one people write off as superficial: how you look on camera, and why it shapes whether an audience trusts you before you open your mouth. In this episode: Why dietitians stayed invisible while doctors became the media faces of health The language media speaks, and why clinical precision often gets cut from the final piece The moiré effect, and why small stripes and tight checks sabotage your message Jewel tones that read well on screen and flatter a wide range of skin tones The all-white and all-black traps under studio lighting When your personal brand style works, and when to call the studio first Mentioned: Louder Than Likes: How to Amplify Your Expertise and Make Media Work for You · Media training course at btdmedia.teachable.com · Questions or bookings: mediasavvybtd@gmail.com Subscribe today so you don't miss the rest of the series.
29 Jul 2026
How to Build a Podcast That Grows Your Brand with Jeff Dauler
Host Bonnie Taub-Dix interviews Podcast Architect Jeff Dauler about building a successful podcast that grows your brand through strategic planning and listener engagement.
Who has been a guest on Media Savvy with Bonnie Taub-Dix
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Jeff Dauler
Lisa Lillien
TJ Walker
Maya Feller
Carolyn O’Neil
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YouTube views
555
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
16 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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55
Social presence
94
YouTube
66
Engagement
51
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