ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What happens when you know what you want to do with your life, but the road to getting there looks nothing like you imagined?
In this episode of The Edit With Holly Totten Writing, Editing, Publishing, I'm joined by my friend, author, and celebrity interviewer Adam Rothenberg, founder of Call Me Adam.
Adam has spent 17 years interviewing celebrities from film, television, theater, and music, conducting more than 2,300 interviews along the way. But his journey into entertainment wasn't a straight line.
From growing up with a learning disability and being discouraged by a teacher to trying his hand at acting, radio, and stand-up comedy, Adam kept pursuing his love of entertainment until he found where he belonged.
We talk about the influence Dolly Parton had on his career, the lessons he's learned from interviewing celebrities, and why building trust and making people comfortable can lead to more meaningful conversations.
Adam also shares some memorable interviewing mistakes and what those experiences taught him.
This conversation is about finding your own path, staying true to yourself, learning from mistakes, and recognizing that sometimes your dreams come true in ways you never expected.
In Part 2, Adam and I will talk about writing his debut book, Behind the Curtain: The Mistakes, Lessons Learned, and Triumphs of Interviewing Celebrities, including the challenges of writing, editing, and keeping his authentic voice on the page.
Connect with Adam:
Website: https://callmeadam.com
Podcast: Baring It All with Call Me Adam
Social media: @callmeadamnyc
Purchase Adam's book here: https://a.co/d/04z5flL8
Connect with Holly:
Website: https://theeditwithhollytotten.com theeditwithhollytotten@gmail.com
The Edit With Holly Totten Writing, Editing, Publishing is a podcast about writing, editing, publishing, and sharing your story without losing your voice.
