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Ep 57. Show Up Confidently On Camera and On Stage: TV Anchor Valonda Calloway on Presence, Perfectionism and Communication
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- Mar 22, 2026
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Summary
We're not going for perfection. We're going for authenticity. Do it scared. In this practical conversation, Dr. Amna Shabbir speaks with Valonda Calloway, also known as the TV Lady, a former television anchor who now helps professionals show up confidently on camera and on stage. Valonda shares her philosophy of "accept it or fix it" and breaks down tactical skills for presenting with confidence, from making eye contact through the camera lens to using powerful pauses instead of filler words, which she calls vocal graffiti. She shares insider tips on body language, intentional movement on stage, and why recording yourself regularly is the only way to improve. Valonda opens up about how perfectionism shows up in her clients who wait years to get on stage because they're waiting for everything to be perfect. She redefines success through her own career pivot, sharing how disappointments led her to a life with more freedom, joy and impact than she ever imagined. Episode Takeaways Why authentic presence beats perfection and how to "accept it or fix it" when it comes to your insecurities about presenting How to make eye contact on camera by looking into the lens instead of the screen The power of pausing instead of using filler words (vocal graffiti) and how to practice concise communication Why recording yourself regularly and watching it back is the only way to identify distracting habits How to stop waiting for perfect and start doing it scared because your message matters more than your imperfections About Our Guest Valonda Calloway Valonda Calloway is a celebrated TV Host, Spokesperson, and a go-to Presentation and Media Coach, dedicated to helping others communicate with power and confidence. A cum laude graduate of Winston-Salem State University, she built a dynamic…