Ever wondered what it’s like to interview Harrison Ford or Cher? How about battling sugar addiction while navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood? Join us as we sit down with the incredible Reba Merrill, Emmy award-winning TV journalist, author, and speaker. Discover how Reba's childhood dreams led her to a serendipitous career in television, her unforgettable celebrity encounters, and her journey of resilience and reinvention in an industry often unkind to women. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and a masterclass in perseverance!

Reba Merrill's Bio:

Reba Merrill is an Emmy award winner and cable ACE nominee who spent 8 years doing television shows, 2 In Phoenix and 2 in San Diego. After realizing she couldn’t get another on camera job, she came to Los Angeles to try and use her amazing skills as an interviewer off camera. Being in the right place at the right time, a door was opened and the rest is history. She has interviewed Hollywood legends, Oscar winners, hot shots, and every studio director. She has written 2 books (Nearly Famous: Tales from the Hollywood Trenches, & Making it: What I got away with in Hollywood) both available on Amazon. She lectures on cruise ships and at universities like UCLA & Emerson. Member of the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts & Sciences as well as SAG-AFTRA. She was honored when the Motion Picture Academy added the body of her works to their Archives

Checkout Reba's website at rebamerrill.com for celebrity interviews and more!A little advice from Reba: "Make contacts first, develop your talent second."

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