Think Courageously with Deb Cummins Stellato

The Leap of Courage with Annie Scranton

November 06, 2020 Annie Scranton Season 1 Episode 41
Think Courageously with Deb Cummins Stellato
The Leap of Courage with Annie Scranton
Show Notes

Sometimes we choose the pivot, sometimes the pivot chooses us. 

Meet Annie Scranton. 

Annie is a former TV producer working on shows on FOX, CNN, MSNBC, and ABC's Good Morning America, and NBC's TODAY Show. Now, as a PR-pro, she helps craft messages for brands like Hint Water, Fast Company, Saffron Roads, and travel darling, Away suitcases.

Over a decade ago, Annie Scranton was a producer for some of the biggest networks on TV. But when her show was canceled, she found herself an unexpected entrepreneur. Utilizing her own story as inspiration.

Our conversation focuses on Annie's rebuild after a setback in the high-pressure media industry. 

Annie shares tips and tricks on how to face your challenges head-on and turn them into your biggest successes. Including:

  •  getting blunt and honest feedback from your network of friends and families
  • getting granular about your skillset
  • your personal value proposition...what can an employer get from working with you
  • positioning yourself as an expert
  • and celebrating your successes


In this episode, we share our mutual admiration for Katie Couric,  the concept of career currency, celebrating small wins, and imposter syndrome.  

This is a great conversation into #thinkingcourageously about your career with a media maven.