
A Force to Be Reckoned With
12/22/23 • 70 min
Show Notes:
**A Force to Be Reckoned With: Unveiling Secrets with Erin Saxton on "The Unapologetic Third Act"!**
Hey everyone! Prepare for an extraordinary new episode where I dive into a captivating conversation with Erin Saxton, Emmy-nominated TV producer; as we unravel the secrets behind her journey in events, PR, and communications, Erin proves to be a force to be reckoned with.
Erin knew from 8th grade that she wanted to work in TV production. She majored in communications in college with a focus on broadcasting.
Erin got an internship at Good Morning America, which turned into her first job out of college. She worked her way up from there.
Barbara Walters became Erin's mentor. Erin worked for Barbara's private production company and was one of the original producers who launched The View.
Erin worked with celebrities like Richard Simmons, Faith Hill, and the Backstreet Boys at The View. She shared stories from her time on the show.
In 2014, Erin decided to get gastric sleeve surgery to help with her struggles with weight loss. She lost 65 pounds but gained it back.
Erin decided in 2020, after COVID, to lose weight on her own seriously. She is down 100 pounds in total through various methods over the years.
Erin launched her PR company, The Idea Network, 12 years ago, which she later sold. She started The Erin Network a few years ago to build her brand.
Erin is writing a book called "Chasing Pretty" about her weight loss journey and celebrity interactions. It will be released in the summer of 2024.
Listeners can join Erin's new "Chasing Pretty" Facebook group to follow her journey and get updates on her book. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3528513787465884
Erin can be contacted through her website, www.theerinnetwork.com, and on Facebook and Instagram.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erin.saxton.7
IG:https://www.instagram.com/saxtonerin/
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Show Notes:
**A Force to Be Reckoned With: Unveiling Secrets with Erin Saxton on "The Unapologetic Third Act"!**
Hey everyone! Prepare for an extraordinary new episode where I dive into a captivating conversation with Erin Saxton, Emmy-nominated TV producer; as we unravel the secrets behind her journey in events, PR, and communications, Erin proves to be a force to be reckoned with.
Erin knew from 8th grade that she wanted to work in TV production. She majored in communications in college with a focus on broadcasting.
Erin got an internship at Good Morning America, which turned into her first job out of college. She worked her way up from there.
Barbara Walters became Erin's mentor. Erin worked for Barbara's private production company and was one of the original producers who launched The View.
Erin worked with celebrities like Richard Simmons, Faith Hill, and the Backstreet Boys at The View. She shared stories from her time on the show.
In 2014, Erin decided to get gastric sleeve surgery to help with her struggles with weight loss. She lost 65 pounds but gained it back.
Erin decided in 2020, after COVID, to lose weight on her own seriously. She is down 100 pounds in total through various methods over the years.
Erin launched her PR company, The Idea Network, 12 years ago, which she later sold. She started The Erin Network a few years ago to build her brand.
Erin is writing a book called "Chasing Pretty" about her weight loss journey and celebrity interactions. It will be released in the summer of 2024.
Listeners can join Erin's new "Chasing Pretty" Facebook group to follow her journey and get updates on her book. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3528513787465884
Erin can be contacted through her website, www.theerinnetwork.com, and on Facebook and Instagram.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erin.saxton.7
IG:https://www.instagram.com/saxtonerin/
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About Dr. Chris:
Began career as an x-ray technician, nuclear medicine technologist and radiation therapist
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Email: [email protected]
FB: https://www.facebook.com/wisdom.drchris
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E-Mail: [email protected]
https://fullthrottleleadership.com/
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