Client logos: United Nations, USC, OpenAI, Simply Salad, ABC News, QuickBooks, South Coast Plaza, BrainMind, Grand Performances, Slate Auto and U.S. Soccer
Client logos: United Nations, USC, OpenAI, Simply Salad, ABC News, QuickBooks, South Coast Plaza, BrainMind, Grand Performances, Slate Auto and U.S. Soccer

Our Clients

  • Allison Agsten, director of the Center for Climate Journalism and Communication at the University of Southern California

    "Olivia is a standout instructor whose expertise and professionalism are notable. She made faculty participants in our on-camera media training program feel immediately at ease. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again."

    Allison Agsten, Director, Center for Climate Journalism and Communication, University of Southern California

  • Sophie Flay, ABC News anchor

    "Olivia is a spectacular resource in the news media industry! She's held multiple titles under the ABC News umbrella so she knows what the audience is looking for and offers creative advice to give you the confidence you need on-camera. As a broadcast journalist in Los Angeles, Olivia has helped me strengthen my storytelling skills and grow my digital brand in the shifting landscape. It's important to note that Olivia is incredibly kind. She will give you constructive feedback but she is always on your team! I can't recommend her enough!"

    Sophie Flay, ABC News Anchor

  • Jeff Jablansky, head of public relations and communications at Slate Auto

    "Olivia understands how a message should sound. In a matter of hours working with her, our executive team was thinking, articulating, and presenting more confidently. She presents feedback directly and clearly, with an empathic ear for helping executives improve. Olivia’s ability to drill down key messages and make executives feel comfortable with the material was crucial to our success on launch day."

    Jeff Jablansky, Head of Public Relations and Communications, Slate Auto

  • Ashley Mackey, ABC7 reporter

    "As a general assignment reporter who is always trying to improve in my craft, having constructive feedback is so crucial. Working directly with Olivia for 4+ years provided me with that opportunity. Not only does she give honest and professional critiques, but she also is constantly watching how the field is changing so that her feedback can match the shifting landscape. Innovation and staying up with current times is a big part of becoming and remaining successful and Olivia did that while also helping me strengthen some of my weaker areas. "

    Ashley Mackey, ABC7 Reporter

  • Erika Guzman Cornejo, press manager at California Environmental Voters

    "Olivia is a pro! It was great to work with someone so prepared and detail oriented. She fully understood our organization’s mission and priorities, which made it so easy for our spokespeople to focus on fine tuning their media skills."

    Erika Guzman Cornejo, Press Manager, California Environmental Voters

  • A performer on stage at a Grand Performances event

    "Michael's guidance and coaching ahead of a major opportunity on network news helped me prepare and gave me more confidence to nail the live interview."

    Canyon Cody, Chief Financial Officer, Grand Performances

  • United Nations emblem

    "[Their AI class] was a really excellent training! Very practical and hands-on, while also providing the bigger picture and pitfalls to be aware of. Loved it and learned a lot!"

    Program Participant, United Nations

  • Diana Saville, cofounder and president of BrainMind

    "Olivia is a brilliant thought partner and coach for anyone who needs to prepare their message for a wider audience. I learned so much from our sessions together!"

    Diana Saville, Cofounder & President, BrainMind

  • Jaysha Patel, ABC7 reporter

    "Olivia is a great mentor! Kind, knowledgeable and thorough! I've worked with her for two years and I feel like my reporting skills have grown because of her guidance and help. She has a strong understanding of the news business, social media trends and digital news. I feel like I've become a more well rounded reporter because of her!"

    Jaysha Patel, ABC7 Reporter

  • Bruce Teichman, co-founder and co-CEO of Simply Salad

    "It was my first time on national television, so I consulted with Michael to make the most of the opportunity. His perspective on how to carry myself in this new environment was priceless, as well as how to prepare for the likely questions to come."

    Bruce Teichman, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Simply Salad

  • ThatHuskyTheo, a husky and social media influencer, with a young child

    "Olivia is a true expert when it comes to copyedit and social media strategy. She helped me with a book I’m working on and went an extra step with providing a roadmap/useful tools. She’s attentive, kind and my go-to! "

    @ThatHuskyTheo, Social Media Influencer

  • Lynn Biyendolo of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

    "What I learned today at a QuickBook event [with Olivia] is AI. AI is the future, it's the present."

    Lynn Biyendolo, U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

  • Cristina Lucio, associate manager of programs at Grand Park L.A.

    "I was nervous before my first live television interview, but Michael's coaching helped me feel ready and secure."

    Cristina Lucio, Associate Manager of Programs at Grand Park L.A.

  • Maelee Blancaflor, USC Master of Public Diplomacy student

    "[Olivia's workshop] was such a great opportunity to learn about digital storytelling! Learning these tips and tricks on a mobile device was extremely useful to capture content on the ground. I particularly enjoyed the AI session, and I know that it will be incredibly useful moving forward. Thanks, Olivia Smith!"

    Maelee Blancaflor, USC Master of Public Diplomacy Student

  • Cher Hale, director at Ginkgo Public Relations

    "Working with Olivia was so seamless and easy. Plus, she taught me how to think more like a journalist and editor which has changed the way I pitch. I'm so glad to have someone like her to turn to for feedback and guidance."

    Cher Hale, Director at Ginkgo Public Relations

  • Stephanie Harris, co-founder of Receipts.xyz

    "Have had the pleasure of knowing and occasionally working with Olivia for almost 2 decades. She's obviously an exceptional writer, accomplished journalist, and media strategist but - perhaps more impressive - is her ability to coach and advise in a way that makes you feel more confident about the work you're putting out there. Olivia has a gift for being able to cut through the core of an idea and communicate it clearly and effectively. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

    Stephanie Harris, Co-Founder of Receipts.xyz

  • Naathapit "Otto" Lamsam, graduate assistant in the USC Master of Public Diplomacy program

    "Thank you to Olivia Smith for teaching [us a] workshop and equipping us with new storytelling skills!"

    Naathapit "Otto" Lamsam, USC Master of Public Diplomacy Program Graduate Assistant

  • Amanda Perry, founder of Art Visit

    "Media Consulting Coaches is a game-changer! I partnered with them to boost my nonprofit and they exceeded all expectations. Olivia Smith and her team are exceptional. From branding to expanding our social media presence, they nailed it."

    Amanda Perry, Founder of Art Visit

  • Nkem DenChukwu, creative writer at Coyote Studio

    "Olivia is easy to talk and work with. She is patient, transparent and very professional."

    Nkem DenChukwu, Creative Writer at Coyote Studio

  • Kris Parrent, vice president at Circuits and Software LLC

    "Olivia is a great resource for learning the tricks of the trade to social media growth. I look forward to continue working with her to help all of my accounts succeed."

    Kris Parrent, Vice President at Circuits and Software LLC

  • Janika Berridge, USC Master of Public Diplomacy student

    "We learned a lot [in Olivia's storytelling workshop], and it was fun!"

    Janika Berridge, USC Master of Public Diplomacy Student

  • Amanda Palacios, ABC7 reporter

    "I had the pleasure of working with Olivia at ABC7 for three years. She's an incredible mentor, attentive to details and is very passionate about her craft. Olivia always made sure the work we produced aligned with the current trends and standards of top media outlets and platforms. Under her guidance, l gained confidence and developed my skills in writing and reporting. I'm truly thankful to have had the opportunity to work alongside her."

    Amanda Palacios, ABC7 Reporter

  • Lauren L., business owner

    "Olivia and Michael expertly coached me through a dreaded public speaking event, podcast recording and print interview. Their patience and confidence in me helped me to excel and even enjoy my brief time in the public eye. Would highly recommend!"

    Lauren L., Business Owner

  • Cat Odendahl, USC CLEAN Project and Ph.D. student in the Department of Earth Sciences

    "Olivia was so great working with our team! It was nice to have a tailored experience to our work. Highly recommend!"

    Cat Odendahl, USC CLEAN Project & Ph.D. Student in the Department of Earth Sciences

MEDIA OUTLETS & CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH…

ABC NEWS

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OPENAI

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CNN

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UNITED NATIONS

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60 MINUTES

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USC

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META

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QUICKBOOKS

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BBC

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U.S. WOMEN'S NAT'L TEAM

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GOOD MORNING AMERICA

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SOUTH COAST PLAZA

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WORLD NEWS TONIGHT

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SLATE AUTO

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ESPN

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ASSOCIATED PRESS

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COLLEGE GAMEDAY

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NHK

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CTV

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TF1

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ABC7

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COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW

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NY1

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SIMPLY SALAD

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GRAND PERFORMANCES

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GRAND PARK L.A.

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BRAINMIND

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ABC NEWS • OPENAI • CNN • UNITED NATIONS • 60 MINUTES • USC • META • QUICKBOOKS • BBC • U.S. WOMEN'S NAT'L TEAM • GOOD MORNING AMERICA • SOUTH COAST PLAZA • WORLD NEWS TONIGHT • SLATE AUTO • ESPN • ASSOCIATED PRESS • COLLEGE GAMEDAY • NHK • CTV • TF1 • ABC7 • COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW • NY1 • SIMPLY SALAD • GRAND PERFORMANCES • GRAND PARK L.A. • BRAINMIND •

This is a partial list. Many of our clients, from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and public figures, prefer to keep their training confidential.

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