BrandVoice
In an era where social media has completely taken over the world, and mainstream outlets are struggling, the competition is getting harder and harder by the day. In this cutthroat digital environment, there are some programs that are not only breaking records but are also driving the competition and setting examples.
The Simonetta Lein Show via SLTV is one such example. It is a popular talk show hosted by Simonetta Lein, a top five named influencer, humanitarian, and author. The show features interviews with some of the most influential and inspiring people from around the world in the fields of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, business, success, and much more.
SLTV first started in January 2020 when a production company in New York City approached Simonetta Lein and asked her to start a celebrity talk show. Lein was in love with the idea, but unfortunately, just a couple of episodes later, the Covid-19 pandemic struck. In a world turned upside down overnight, it was no longer possible for her to film the show at her studio in Times Square. Face-to-face interviews were off the table, therefore production had to shift to virtual interviews. For almost half of the first season, the show was recorded remotely from both Simonetta’s and her guest’s homes via Zoom.
Nobody, at that point in time, could even fathom an online show conducted via virtual interviews to become mainstream. The world was in chaos, and everyone thought that a program recorded at home via zoom had zero chance of succeeding – except for Lein and her team. Simonetta is relentless when it comes to achieving her goals. The Simonetta Lein Show meant the world to her, and so Ausonia Partners LLC courageously decided to take on the production aspect and continued the show online from the studio created ad hoc in their Philadelphia offices. Ausonia Partners LLC is a celebrity marketing company founded by Lein and her husband and business partner Raphael Anthony Amabile. Raphael is a Sephardic Jew who both loves, and is a great admirer of the Jewish holidays and culture.
The story doesn’t end here; it ends with enormous success. Despite all the odds, Ausonia Partners LLC not only managed to produce the show successfully, but also made it a sensation. Lein’s influence did its magic, and The Simonetta Lein Show became the number 1 celebrity talk show on Instagram. The show has won numerous accolades and has crossed the 1 billion views milestone! Simonetta has interviewed many great celebrities on the show, including but not limited to Bob Saget, Eric Roberts, Don McLean, Jerry Springer, and Tom Arnold just to name a few.
Producing a show during an ongoing pandemic in an online interview format and then crushing all competition and reaching the top is not an easy feat. We asked Simonetta Lein what made the show such a success, and she said:
“SLTV is where inspiration, advice, and entertainment are all rolled into one. For me, every guest on the show is not just a famous person but a person who is inspiring and full of wisdom. I believe people love deeper conversations. I try to ask questions that truly matter and the answers which can inspire me and my audience. I guess what makes our show unique and successful is that it’s not about celebrity gossip or vanity talks; it’s about inspiring and educating the public.”
Simonetta Lein is an independent inspiring force and the future! What sets this project apart from other talk shows is its focus on shining a spotlight on important social and humanitarian issues, while inspiring the younger generation, and empowering women. The show and Simonetta Lein herself greatly respect and adhere to the principles of social justice, diversity, and inclusivity.
When asked, “What did you learn from the success of SLTV?” Lein said:
“The success wasn’t a surprise for me because I never imagined a world where it wasn’t successful in the first place. I believe, if you are pleasantly persistent enough about your goals, you can cross any hurdles and achieve any milestones.”
The Simonetta Lein Show continues to be an inspiring success story for everyone who wants to garner success in the online environment. Lein showed the world that bypassing the big guys, the mainstream media, is not only possible but also worth it. Lein is solid proof of the fact that independent content creators and producers are the future!
Ausonia Partners LLC has produced five wildly successful seasons of the show and is gearing up for its 6th. We are as excited about the next season as you are. So, mark your calendars and don’t miss the return of The Simonetta Lein Show! Stay active on Instagram to catch all the latest episodes and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SLTV. We can’t wait to see what Simonetta and her guests have in store for another fantastic season!
Executive Producer Raphael Anthony Amabile
Photographer @couplesboudoirguy
Photographer @allebachphotography
Photographer @Erikaletitiaphoto
Hair & Makeup @victoriaroggiobeauty
Hair & Makeup Assistant @vickygrayy
Outfit provide by Johnny Cohen @theconfessionalshowroomnycSLTV
Production Company Ausonia Partners LLC
Executive Producer Raphael Anthony Amabile
Booking Producer James Clark
Production Manager Kate Massih
Junior Production Manager Sehar Waheed
Show PR World Star PR – Jimmy Star and Eileen Shapiro
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