I help authors build their brands and grow their online presence through clear offers, stunning websites, and effective LinkedIn management.

You’re struggling to get your book and profile noticed.
Selling and promoting yourself feels overwhelming, and you have too many things to focus on.

Most authors, speakers, and experts hit the same wall: They write the book but don’t know how to turn it into real opportunities.
Without the right strategy, your message gets lost in the noise.

If you're facing:

A lack of visibility and struggling to reach your audience

Uncertainty about how to market yourself effectively

Difficulty turning your book into speaking or consulting work

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out alone either.

I Offer Two Author Marketing Packages
Built to help you grow your audience, build authority, and turn your book into a lead magnet, not a dead end.

Marketing Power Pack PRO
A proven system to clarify your offer, upgrade your brand, and turn your book into a business.

What’s Included:

#7 Newsletter Strategy – Start and grow an audience through consistent email marketing.
#8 Content Strategy – Regular guidance on content themes, hooks, and publishing rhythm.
#9 YouTube Brand Building – Develop a presence on YouTube with strategic content, optimization, and positioning.
#10 LinkedIn Content & Profile Management – We fully manage your profile, post content, and grow your reach.
#11 Website Management – We keep your site updated, optimized, and aligned with your goals.
#12 Lead Capture + Email Automation – Build funnels that attract, engage, and convert.

Proven Success
I've helped over 150 authors transform their brands, land paid speaking gigs, grow consulting income, and finally turn their books into assets. My process is shaped by lessons learned working with names like Tucker Max, Charlie Hoehn, and Miles Rote. It’s built to get you seen, booked, and paid.

How to Get Started
We begin with a conversation. No pressure. Just clarity. Message me. Let’s talk.

https://www.rising-authors.com

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Hussein Al-Baiaty — Founder of Rising Authors, a platform that helps nonfiction authors build their brand, websites, and media systems.

Hussein Al-Baiaty

Nardi Media

You’re looking to increase awareness, visibility, and thought leadership for your brand, company, or cause, and we’ll help you get there through powerful media placements.

We’re a strategic media relations agency that specializes in media placements and training for authors, publishers, large corporations, non-profits, entrepreneurs, and more.

Our team has over 30 years of experience in journalism and media relations, with offices in both New York City and Washington, DC.

We have passion - and talent- taking our clients messages to the masses through high-impact placements in the world’s premier print, online, and broadcast outlets, including the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and The New York Times.

Let’s connect to evaluate your press goals-- we’d love to help deliver your message to your target audience through powerful media placements.

Email us at: ashley@nardimedia.com or nicole@nardimedia.com or visit the website at: www.nardimedia.com

Chief Executive Officer

Freelance Booker & Producer, Washington Post Live

Booker and producer for panel discussions for Washington Post's LIVE forums. http://www.washingtonpost.com/postlive

Freelance Booker & Producer

Strauss Media Strategies

•	Manage accounts of high-level television and radio broadcast placements for corporate, association and non-profit clients.
•	Develop, manage and oversee production for entire company’s television satellite media tours “SMT” for clients, including: booking interviews, securing and setting up studio and/or satellite truck, produce b-roll, book satellite uplinks; Manages production for SMT day-of in control room, including technical support, talent support, and support to television stations.
•	Has booked television interviews with national news networks, including: NBC’s TODAY Show, CBS THis Morning, NBC News Channel, CNBC, CNN, CNN En Espanol, First Business Network, Bloomberg TV, Fox News Edge, Fox News Live, and top affiliate markets across the country, including New York City.
•	Provide media relations consulting to develop client-focused strategies.
•	Write, edit and distribute media materials to ensure positive broadcast outreach and placement for clients.
•	Collect media outreach data from campaign and develop into final report for client.
•	Media train clients to ensure successful broadcast media campaigns.

Senior Account Executive

Freelance Booker / Producer

Freelance Booker and Producer for CBS News & Alejo Media. Sample work includes:

"Mitt Romney On Opponents" - Booked and Produced national television segment with Gov. Mitt Romney for CBS News:
http://www.alejomedia.com/portfolio/mitt-romney-on-opponents-let-the-attacks-come/

"Newt Gingrich" - Booked and Produced national television segment with Newt Gingrich for CBS News:
http://www.alejomedia.com/portfolio/interview-newt-gingrich/

energyNOW! on Bloomberg

•	 Manages and schedules all guests on energyNOW!. Pitches, pre-interviews, schedules, produces and edits all interviews and talk segments for energyNOW!, airing nationally every weekend on Bloomberg.
•	On-site field producer and booker for interviews. Coordinates and books remote feeds from national and international locations.
•	Produce and edit pieces for national television show.

Work Samples:

"Saving Energy With Smart Phones": Reported, Produced and Edited piece for Grid Week http://www.energynow.com/video/2011/09/14/new-technology-display-grid-week

"Interview With Energy Secretary Steven Chu": Booked, Produced and Edited
http://www.energynow.com/video/2011/08/31/chu-says-us-energy-security-trade-off-favors-oil-sands-pipeline

"Interview With EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson": Booked, Produced and Edited
http://www.energynow.com/video/2010/12/03/lisa-jackson-china-and-emissions

"George Washington's Geothermal Upgrade": Produced piece on George Washington's birth home getting a geothermal upgrade:
http://www.energynow.com/video/2011/07/11/george-washingtons-geothermal-upgrade

Senior Booker / Producer

ON PATROL, USO Magazine

Write feature stories for USO magazine.

Sample work includes:

"Lost WWII Love Letters Returned Decades Later: http://usoonpatrol.org/archives/2012/01/30/lost-wwii-love-letters-returne

"Saying Goodbye To America's Last Doughboy": http://usoonpatrol.org/archives/2011/05/09/saying-goodbye-americas-last-d

"Man Vs. Wild: http://usoonpatrol.org/archives/2012/02/27/man-vs-wild

Contributing Editor

CBS News 'The Early Show'

•	Tape producer for next day air – edit, produce, and cut voice overs, teases, and pieces for next day air
•	Book guests and produce live segments for next-day air covering topics including politics, breaking news, panel discussions, debates. Has booked experts on: US Elections, Iraq, Pakistan, Kenya, Natalee Holloway, Civil Rights, Presidential candidates, celebrities. 
•	On-site producer for coverage of Virginia Tech – booking exclusive interviews for the entire CBS News network, Omaha shootings, Missing Stacy Peterson, University of Florida Taser student.
•	Field produce live shots for live news segments.

Associate Producer

TV34

•	 “Pots and Pans” host, featuring local community chefs and their favorite recipes, made primetime slot of cable access in New Jersey 
•	Writer and producer for “Pots and Pans”

Host / Talent

As the founder of Nardi Media (celebrating 10 years in 2025!), I help mission-driven individuals and organizations get their stories seen, heard, and felt on national television, top podcasts, print/online outlets, and everywhere in between. Whether you're a bestselling author, C-suite executive, thought leader, academic, influencer, non-profit, or advocacy arm, I specialize in securing meaningful and strategic media coverage—and equipping you with the tools to shine on camera, on mic, and in print/online.

At Nardi Media, we’re not just expert media bookers - I believe we are the best in the business when it comes to media training. We prepare our clients to communicate with clarity, confidence, and credibility across any platform, turning every media opportunity into a powerful moment of impact.

I am also a sought-after speaker on topics including:

- How to land media placements for your book, brand, or message
- Insider strategies to get the media to pay attention to your work and mission
- The art of powerful, authentic media interviews
- Mental health, emotional resilience, and personal healing

As a certified life coach and the award-winning author of Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel, I frequently share my own journey of healing and growth - connecting with audiences seeking purpose, presence, and emotional well-being.

Before founding Nardi Media, I spent over a decade in broadcast journalism, producing for CBS News, Bloomberg’s energyNOW!, and The Washington Post. I’ve covered breaking news, booked world leaders and presidential candidates, and traveled the globe producing live broadcasts.

Let’s connect - whether you're looking to amplify your story in the media or learn how to speak with presence and power!

📧 ashley@nardimedia.com | 🌐 www.nardimedia.com

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