Dana Richie is a born storyteller and uses her talents to help brands tell stories. 

At an early age, Dana began writing for Houston newspapers, and reported on the important topics of the day. A native of Texas, everything Dana does is big, and when she graduated college, she went to CNN in Atlanta, and then up to New York City where she worked with Barbara Walters on 20/20. Then she landed at VH1. Dana has interviewed some of the most powerful and newsworthy people on the planet. Her success at landing these jobs and connecting with people revolves around storytelling.

Now, Dana is a successful Los Angeles-based founder and CEO of her own company, Backlot Productions. You can find Dana Richie and her amazing portfolio of work at BackLotProductions.com.

Here's what you'll hear and learn in this episode:

How to manifest your energy around something you love and make it a priority so it happens for youHow to tell and sell a story How to find your motivation and tap into your grit to overcome obstaclesWhat a mentor can do for you