Liz Ernest
Owner @Brandhouse Rva
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WORK HISTORY
Owner @Brandhouse Rva
Richmond, VA, US
Helping Founders Build Trust on Camera & Through Podcasts | Founder Video, Testimonials & Long-Form ContentI help founders show up confidently on camera and turn their expertise into long-form content that builds trust and attracts the right clients.Most business owners don’t struggle with knowledge — they struggle with being seen. They know video and podcasts matter, but feel awkward, unsure, or overthink everything once the camera or mic turns on.That’s where I come in.With 15+ years as a professional photographer and 30+ years as a video producer, editor, and on-camera talent, I coach founders through founder interviews, client testimonials, and podcast creation so they sound like themselves — clear, confident, and credible.I guide founders through:*Starting and launching podcasts*On-camera and on-mic coaching*Founder interviews and testimonial storytelling*Long-form video and podcast content for LinkedIn, YouTube, and websitesI approach all content creation with full image expertise: Wardrobe consultation, Location selection, Speaker coaching and Brand integration and consistency. A full Brand analysis will allow me to meet you where you are and support you to grow from there.My background as a professional actress allows me to calm nerves, ask the right questions, and direct conversations so content feels natural — not scripted or salesy.Every project is strategic. We’re not just creating content — we’re building authority, trust, and a content library that works across platforms.Founders work with me when they’re ready to stop hiding, become the face of their brand, and use video and podcasts to attract better-aligned clients.
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor's degree
National Theatre of Great Britain Training Program
Acting Intensive
Virginia Commonwealth University
BFA, Theatre. Acting (magna cum laude)
SKILLS
ABOUT LIZ ERNEST
I’ve spent my entire career helping people communicate — on stage, on camera, and in business.Long before founder-led content, podcasts, and personal brands became mainstream, I was already living in both worlds: in front of the camera and behind it. I began as a professional actress and voiceover artist, learning how presence, timing, tone, and story shape how people are perceived. That foundation still guides everything I do today.Over the last 15 years as a professional brand photographer and 30 years as a video producer, editor, and on-camera professional, I’ve worked with founders, executives, and business owners who know they have something valuable to say — but want their online presence to reflect that expertise with clarity and confidence.Before launching my own companies, I spent 10 years with ClubCorp in the hospitality industry as a top-performing sales professional and sales manager. That experience shaped my approach to branding: relationship-driven, trust-based, and rooted in understanding how people actually make decisions.Today, through Liz Ernest Photography and Brand House RVA, I help founders show up cohesively across every place they’re seen online. My work centers on long-form founder interviews, podcast production and preparation, on-camera coaching, and integrated brand photography — all designed to work together, not in silos.Founders work with me to:Prepare for interviews and podcasts so they feel grounded and confidentCapture long-form conversations that reflect their real expertise and perspectiveCreate founder content and client testimonials that feel natural, not scriptedBuild a visual brand through professional photography that aligns with their voice and messageRepurpose long-form video and podcast content across LinkedIn, YouTube, websites, and social platforms into short form that scales visibility.I don’t believe founders need to “perform” online. I believe they need preparation, clarity, and a trusted partner who understands both human behavior and how trust is built through consistent, aligned content.My work is for founders and owners who care about depth, credibility, and showing up online in a way that truly reflects who they are.If you’re building a founder-led brand and want your voice, story, and visual presence captured with intention — that’s the work I do.
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