So Tuesday was a rather exciting day! Thanks to John at Dad Blog UK‘s recommendation, I was invited to Sky TV to film an edited version of my post on the Imposter Syndrome for ‘Morning Stories’ a series on Sky News where academics, bloggers and media experts share their opinions on all manner of topics from politics to well-being and beyond.
The piece which I wrote and presented was shown twice on Wednesday am at 6.40 and 8.40 and also advertised too. You can watch it on Sky’s site HERE.
It was a real honour to share my thoughts on why women can so often feel like fakes, myself included. I hope it will encourage and inspire viewers to feel more confident about their kick-ass selves!
You can read my full blog post HERE I took the extract from.
It was a real privilege, and so much FUN (in caps) working with Cara the producer and the super crew, such a warm, friendly bunch who made me feel totally at ease.
So back to the beginning, on arrival at Sky, I was dashed into make up where my nose was powdered (a little more) because I turned up in full make up naturally(!) and my eye line flick was perfected before heading to the studio.
I did one read through and we were off filming 3 takes in different shot sizes for their edit.
I love the buzz of TV and pre-records are relaxing compared to live TV as you know any stumbles on words can just be re shot.
My work as a former TV director and filmmaker invariably helps me feel pretty fearless (for the most part) when shooting and I love how my career as a full time blogger connects me with my previous world, although I’m mostly in front of the camera these days!
The piece was broadcast on Sky News on Wednesday morning (24th February) twice and is now on Sky’s homepage.
After the filming was done, I had a quick tour of Sky and then popped over to the amazing L’ETO in Belgravia for a long, delicious lunch where I could make my deadlines in style.
Next door is the most romantic florists I’ve ever set my eyes on. #Flowergoals. Just divine.
Then it was off to an exciting style meeting at achingly cool The Belgraves Hotel with Rey from Reward Style (more on that to come).
One of those pinch yourself kind of days.
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Hope you enjoyed the piece
Catch you next time
Vx
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I loved loved loved watching this – you are such a pro on both sides of the camera! So exciting that you got to see how they do everything on both sides. That florist is a beautiful find, I love finding quirky hidden gems too 🙂 PS I just saw your Sports Relief news too – that is AMAZING well done lady! x x #brilliantblogposts
Thanks sweetie, really was fascinating. As a drama director I rarely got to see galleries. I’ve directed in studios before but fabulous being in front of the camera. Thanks for all your kindness beautiful xx
Vicky – that was fantastic! How inspiring, well done lovely xcxx
Wow! That’s an amazing thing to be asked to do and also a great experience! You looked fab on screen 🙂
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Wow what an experience! Well done, amazing! It is such an important topic too x #brilliantblogposts
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How exciting! You did a great job! 🙂
Cool! Good for you!
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I watched it on sky and you were AMAZING. Loved it. I really like this piece as you know I would. You rock it lady x
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Congratulations how amazing x
Congratulations Vicki, I thought your blog post was really inspirational and it’s great that Sky News thought so too
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Thank you very much
Ahh this is so amazing lovely, you are such a natural, always get excited to see you doing your exciting TV stuffs 🙂
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Aw thanks darling, such a fun day xx
Your piece on Sky was excellent. I hadn’t actually heard of this much so will try to get to read the full post as I really relate to it. I think I swing a bit between ego-mania and feeling like a fraud too (Even as I wrote that, I had the urge to point out that obviously I have no real cause to be so confident in myself sometimes…!)Your day looks like so much fun and also – how adorable is your dad?! #brilliantblogposts
You do have every right, we all do, it’s being consistent with confidence isn’t it, thanks for your fab comment x
Congratulations! You have such a glamorous life & I love all the stuff about imposter syndrome – it’s such a fascinating topic! #brilliantblogposts
Thanks so much, not always glam promise ha! So glad you liked it x
Brilliant and very exciting, glad it all went so well 🙂
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Aw huge well done – amazing work xxx
Right on, Vicki! I love it! Love it! Love it! First, it is so neat to hear your voice for the first time. (I’m so easily made happy and entertained.) Second, I applaud your piece on Impostor Syndrome and for being on Sky News. Kudos! I am so weary of women falling for the “you aren’t as good” scenario and not only internalizing it, but repeating it. Thank you for addressing this!
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Thank you so much Regina and you are so right, so important to tell ourselves and keep telling ourselves we deserve equality and success x
Goodness Vicki, you’re like a superstar of the blogging world! It must’ve been SO exciting. I would’ve crumbled into a nervous wreck if that was me, I can’t even bring myself to vlog I hate being in front of the camera so much! 🙂
Well done you. x
Haha I am not but thank you very much, what a compliment. Once you practice it becomes second nature, you would be great x
So brilliant Vicki, I loved the piece you presented such an important issue and one we all battle with! And as you know ‘they saw you in Lagos’ – I felt quite proud when my sister told me she’d watched you on Sky News. My rock star friend. Truly exciting x
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Aw Uju that was the best comment ever, to read that your sister watched me, it just blew me away. Thank you Uju for being a constant inspiration, friend and guru xxx
Amazing day – and you’re a natural! Loved the behind the scenes video too, really interesting.
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What an exciting day and what a great feature you did. Loved it and loved the behind the scenes video. I think we’re going to see a lot more of you on TV soon – you need your own show xx
Haha thank you darling, I would love my own show (the dream), so touched you and my favourite girl Anya saw me xx
So interesting to watch behind the scenes vlog! I watched your video on Sky News too and you look great on the camera! It’s a shame that some people feel like that, luckily I am not one of them.
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Thank you Petra and YES! so glad to read that, all power to you and to those who suffer, including myself x
absolutely brilliant! Just shared it on twitter too. I’m so excited for you! xx
Thanks lovely lady, means a lot x
Thanks for the mention! Cara and the team are great. Yes, I had to wear makeup too when I was on #Morningstories! It was a great subject you spoke about. Hope to see you on Sky again soon.
Thanks again John and love that, want to see your clip, can you send me it, add to comments please? Cara and the team are awesome aren’t they.
Congratulations!! That is so exciting!! Well done you! #brilliantblogposts
Thanks Laura 🙂 xx
Love the videos, you come across brilliantly in the Sky piece – really relaxed and natural. Can’t believe how perfect your make-up still looks at the end of the day!
Aw thank you Sarah, the make up lady was amazing! So pleased you enjoyed the videos!
What a fab day you had full of exciting things. Lovely to see behind the scenes at Sky News too. Well done 🙂 #brillblogpost
Thanks very much Emma x
Fantastic. It’s amazing the opportunities you have created for yourself. Very inspiring. I’m working really hard on faking it. #Brilliantblogposts
Thanks Claire, blogging is so democratic with endless opportunities. So grateful John of Dad Blog UK recommended me, I loved it.
Check you out! This is amazing and such a huge achievement. You should be uber proud (PS. You look fab) #brilliantblogs
Aw thanks so much, a real career highlight xx
congrats… that is so amazing!! TV Superstar… going to be at the bloody tv awards next!!!
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Haha aw thanks darling (that would be fun) x
Looked like such a fab day. I envy all the gorgeous days you have but it’s so nice to watch a mum be so successful. You’ve worked so hard and you deserve these brilliant opportunities you get. Not only that, but you write really empowering pieces x
Aw thank you darling that means a lot and I do have a lot of not so glam days too promise (today sees me working in my PJ’s-all the glamour) 😉 xx
Vicki I don’t know if it’s just me but I can’t seem to get the link to Sky News to work… I just get “about:blank” in the URL. I’ll try again later, I’m dying to watch it!!
Well done on working on such an exciting project… You so deserve it 🙂
Catherine x
Found it!!! Watched it!! You’re amazing Vicki, such a natural… And a VERY worthy piece! <3 <3 <3
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Yay, thanks darling, sorry, my fault, all fine now, so glad you liked it darling xx
Thank you darling, sorry my fault, all fixed now xx
Wow what an amazing thing. You are a complete natural in the video and so interesting to see how the studio looks. Well done you!! Xx
Thanks so much darling xx
What an amazing experience, you looked and sounded like a pro. I think Holly will have to watch out 🙂 A great subject to discuss, I enjoyed reading your post and it was good to listen to you talk about such an important topic for woman. Well done and I hope they have you back x
Thank you so much Laura, absolutely loved it and really hope to return, a real career highlight xx
Oh wow! How exciting!!
Thanks lovely, it was x