In this episode of Off Deadline, host Melissa DiGianfilippo sits down with @lexyromano, Emmy nominated host, performer and founder of Phoenix Finds Media, the platform spotlighting the stories of local businesses across Arizona.
Lexy opens up about transitioning from performing in NYC to building her own media brand, how she disarms nervous guests on camera, the cringe moment that taught her confidence, and the joy of helping small businesses shine on screen.
Discussion highlights:
- From stage performer to media host
- How Phoenix Finds Media grew from Instagram to TV
- Helping nervous guests shine on camera
- Her “best friend or husband” hosting trick
- The hot air balloon story she’ll never forget
- Covering nonprofits and creating lasting impact
- Phoenix restaurants and real viewer reactions
- The cringe name slip she will never forget
- Small talk as her secret superpower
- Balancing motherhood with building a brand
- Her best advice for aspiring creators: just start
Lexy’s energy, empathy and storytelling continue to shape the way Arizona discovers local businesses.
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