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Good Morning America features Deaf Cheerleader


Deaf Cheerleader Makes Dream Come True

Posted on ABC News, December 26, 2011

San Diego Charger Girl, Melissa Adams, overcomes adversity with the help of fellow teammates. In spite of being 85% deaf, she is able to dance and hold a beat with her 27 teammates, on the field, in front of 70,000 NFL Football fans.

Watch this inspiring story of the young lady who auditioned five times to ...

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Media Interview Tips: At the Event

Media Interview Tips: At the Event

How exciting!  You’ve been asked to be interviewed!
BREATHE!

Smile! Relax, be natural, radiant, genuine, and your sparkling self.

Walk around and shake off excess energy (okay… nervousness!).

Observe what the interviewer and media personnel are doing, who they are speaking to, eaves dropping and listening in on some of the questions they are asking those interviewees.

Don’t chew gum (ever)!

Don’t hold cold drinks in your right hand. Be ready to shake hands!

Always lick your teeth!   NO lipstick on ...

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Media Interview Tips: Before An Event

How exciting!  You’ve been asked to be interviewed!
BREATHE!

Here are a few tips to help you BEFORE THE EVENT:

Avoid all dairy products, fresh or dehydrated (milk, cheese, cream, coffee creamer).
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, before and during. Do not even have a drink in your hand.
Avoid eating nuts and seeds, as these can stick in your teeth and dislodge, causing you to choke.
Drink room temperature water, or warm water/tea/decaf coffee, to keep your vocal chords open and loose.

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