Brenda Adelman

Forgiveness and Storytelling Expert

Brenda has traveled the world presenting her life story in a one-woman stage show (My Brooklyn Hamlet), speaking on the message of her story (forgiveness and using our stories to live on purpose) and leading self-forgiveness workshops and story workshops for audiences as diverse as women prisoners, youth-at-risk, the US military, for peace centers, grad students and spiritual communities. Brenda's been nominated for awards, won awards (Best Actress, Hero of Forgiveness award from The Hawaii International Forgiveness Project ) and she's a critically acclaimed performer. Her show was a Critic's Pick at the International theatre festivals. (Los Angeles, Orlando, San Diego) She's been interviewed on over 200 podcasts, radio shows, publications, network & local TV including Fox TV News and NPR

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome Video and Overview

    • Welcome (Read this first)

    • You on Video Made Simple Intro

    • Video Assessment Form

    • Join Our Facebook Group

    • Training Overview
  • 2

    Module 1 Preparation for Your Shoot

    • What Kind of Videos Do You Need?

    • Confidence on Camera!

    • RELAX Before You Press PLAY!

    • Your Essence on Video

    • FOX TV News Video Interview Example

    • Fox TV News Example

    • Replay of Office Hour Week 1(May)

    • The Power of Intentions

    • The Power of Intentions Video

    • Declare your Intentions into Being
  • 3

    Module 2: Professional Acting Exercises, Tip and Tricks for Non-Actors

    • Overview (Acting Exercises)

    • The Video Lessons (List)

    • Intro Video (Acting for Non-Actors)

    • It's All About the Eyes, Baby!

    • Bringing All of You into Your Videos (Essence)

    • What's Your Objective/Intention? Bringing Variety to the Video

    • Be Present (For Goddess's Sake)

    • Who You Talkin' To Now?

    • Love Your Voice

    • No More Boring: Using Your Emotions in Your Videos

    • Call to Action and Your Homework

    • Office Hour Week 2
  • 4

    Module 3 The Set-Up

    • Working Home Office Video Set-Up

    • Your Video Equipment Guide

    • Getting the right video equipment

    • Set-Up Tips to Look and Sound Your Best on Video

    • Homework for Week 3

    • Office Hour May #3
  • 5

    Module 4: How to Say What You Say in Your Videos

    • Act- Don't Just Read Your Script from a Teleprompter

    • Video 1: Watch as I Rehearse with the Teleprompter Live

    • Example of a video I shot with a proper teleprompter set-up

    • Example of Using Video in Your Opt-in

    • Improvisation: Let Me Take You Behind the Scenes

    • Video 2: Improvisation

    • Homework Week 4

    • Recording of Office Hour Week 4
  • 6

    What's next?

    • Video Planning Session or Video Work-Out