<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nicole Sellars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share about Nicole's over two decades of experience as a host, actress, on-camera expert, developer of talent, and casting partner.]]></description><link>https://www.nicolesellars.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:55:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nicolesellars.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Photographer Do's &#38; Don'ts  for Scoring a Smokin' Headshot]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York based photographer Barry Morgenstein has been snapping celebs since 1987. His most notable clients include Meryl Streep, Robert DeNiro, Robin Williams and Olympia Dukakis. He has even built a huge newscaster following over the years, shooting the familiar faces of both local and national news including FOX news anchor Megyn Kelly and veteran journalist Jane Pauley. “I shoot a lot of news anchors, TV hosts and actors, and they all have different needs”, says Morgenstein. Over two...]]></description><link>https://www.nicolesellars.com/post/celebrity-photographer-do-s-don-ts-for-scoring-a-smokin-headshot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dac6948614fb4128af09fe</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:12:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93bf65941d6c4ba498b3007cfa4fadea.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why A Fresh Demo Reel Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a sunny spring day when I got a reply from a top talent agent in LA. I e-mailed her via LinkedIn to request her consideration for representing me. I was sitting in my car thinking, wow! She actually responded to by e-mail! That must be good right? Wrong. In a nutshell her e-mail blasted me saying she wouldn't even look at anything [demo reel] over 6 months old. My stomach dropped and I knew my talent agent search would not be easy.  I remember thinking to myself, I’m lucky if I’m able...]]></description><link>https://www.nicolesellars.com/post/why-a-fresh-demo-reel-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dac6068614fb4128af08d0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:08:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a87eff2c24544120855cb91285e87567~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Launch your TV News &#38; Hosting Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your dream TV job doesn't just have to involve acting—there's a world of opportunity out there for television-related jobs.  You want to get out there and sign on the dotted line, but hundreds of other candidates are applying for the same on-air jobs. Some of the most popular TV job titles are news reporter, TV Host, MMJ (multimedia journalist), correspondent, on-air contributor or guest expert.  Some key ingredients to snagging that job are marketing and branding, a well-produced demo reel,...]]></description><link>https://www.nicolesellars.com/post/how-to-launch-your-tv-news-hosting-career</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dac3e675afb0779a72dc2d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:06:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_368b1ff83a2c4a36be5ebbc22ea88c80~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Branding Can Boost a Hosting Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[As actors, you have a variety of skills that could potentially open doors to a hosting career. Actors are driven, determined, creative, and outgoing. However, with so few lead host jobs out there, actors may sometimes need to take a detour to create more job opportunities for themselves. Enter the “expert host” route. Ask yourself, “Do I have an expertise? A passion I can pursue with an audience? That I can offer valuable information about?” If the answer is yes, you may be on your way to a...]]></description><link>https://www.nicolesellars.com/post/how-branding-can-boost-a-hosting-career</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dac31d75afb0779a72dac8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:56:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21a641_968823e5a6be4ca0a36b90bc8f94b5b6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_896,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Become an Influencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many actors struggle with side gigs and survival jobs to pay to the bills. But what if there was a better way to make big money using the creativity and talent you already have?  Social media influencers have taken the digital marketing world by storm with endorsements, brand collaborations, and a variety of cross promotions. It seems like a pretty incredible way to make a living while feeding your passion to act, right? Keep in mind becoming a social media influencer doesn’t happen...]]></description><link>https://www.nicolesellars.com/post/how-to-become-an-influencer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dac20d75afb0779a72d8b8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:52:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_eab77b90887246558d115eed05ecde75~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Plus Why Actors Should Add Hosting to Their Résumés]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hosting world has changed drastically in the last few years, from talent agents and networks looking for presentational hosts to searching for quadruple threats: those who can host, write, produce, and edit. This is huge news for creative artists like actors who have more to offer the world than just their acting chops. Big-name brands and production companies are looking for fresh faces, experts and influencers to take over the hosting space, bringing with them content and a large...]]></description><link>https://www.nicolesellars.com/post/how-plus-why-actors-should-add-hosting-to-their-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dac0fe75afb0779a72d6b4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:49:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21a641_d48086e710464682a9516a3daa8070cc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_896,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Types of Camera Ready Clothing for TV Hosts + On-Air Talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[I started out on television when I was just a kid, shooting commercials and TV shows. Years later, I entered the world of TV hosting and reporting which I discovered called for clothes with crisp looks and clean lines. There was no budget for a stylist and I was never offered a wardrobe allowance, so I had to be creative and thrifty.  Now, nearly 15 years after my first TV news job, I’ve learned a thing or two about what styles flatter on the screen and how to make every piece count! Here are...]]></description><link>https://www.nicolesellars.com/post/5-types-of-camera-ready-clothing-for-tv-hosts-on-air-talent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dabf89515c02011a0f7a4a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:42:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21a641_eb7ef453749b45d49c2b3cca3c5be9ab~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole S</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>