Okay, it would've only been on the phone, and she probably would've had clothes on. Didn't have time to interview her, anyway (I'm on vacation!). But the pitch is worth a read. Here it is, word for word, from the PR guy:
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Hi Graeme,
Alison
Teal is staring in the Reality TV series on Discovery Channel: Naked and
Afraid had over 8 million viewers, will have the new episode airing
July 7, 2013. Alison found
herself stranded in and, quite literally, exposed to some of the world's
most extreme weather environments and paired with a total
stranger. The duo were left with no food, no water…and no clothes.
They must survive on their own for a full 21 days, with nothing but one personal
item each and the knowledge that the only prize is their pride and sense of
accomplishment. Alison was joined
with survivalist Jonathan Klay marooned on a Maldivian island for 21 days. The
surfer girl and the former Marine clash when sunstroke and starvation threaten
their survival as they try to get through the 21 days without clothing facing
the elements . You
will see Alison on the survival show challenged to put her love of
adventure and survival skills to the test! http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-
shows/naked-and-afraid/bios/ alison-teal.htm.
After
filming Alison was inspired to live her dream, announcing the
launch of her
crowd funding campaign on Red Capes, http://www.redcapes.com/projectDetails.aspx?pid=47
Alison’s
Adventure was filmed traveling the globe focused
on educating and inspiring children and families about sustainability, adventure
and going for their dreams. Her goal is to embark on a national
school tour and
develop partnerships with "do good" organizations to launch Alison's Adventures
to the world. “I am ready to inspire kids globally to embrace their inner
super-hero, and make a difference!“
Alison
has begun a campaign at a fund raising site Red Capes, www.RedCapes.com,
because the founders Wendy Robbins and Karen Paull take crowd funding to
expanded levels of service. In addition to helping businesses, products, and
ideas reach their full potential, Wendy and Karen saw a need for not-for-profit
organizations and causes to be able to increase their financial capabilities.
Red Capes believes in supporting every worthwhile project, regardless of whether
the immediate monetary goal has been met. The site operates world.pngde instead
of limiting their offerings to the U.S. and U.K. Wendy Robbins, CEO, says, "Red
Capes is a power to the people, paying it forward fundraising platform where a
large group gives small donations in exchange for unique gifts so everyone gets
to be a superhero."
Alison
had an atypical childhood: raised by adventure-photographer parents, she
accompanied trips to exotic locales beginning at the age of two months old. Her
life since has continued this spirit of exploration.
Her
current residence is a Swiss Family Robinson style grass hut that she built with
her parents over the last 20 years. (One of the perks lets you come to her home
for a 3 day adventure!)
After
graduating from film school at USC, Alison set off around the world with a
backpack, an HD camera, and pink surfboard, and a dream to make a film series
which would offer viewers a passport into her global family and their secrets of
survival, sustainability, and happiness. Alison's
Adventures is an original film series created to make the world a smaller place
by sharing the wisdom of exotic cultures, showcasing authentic people, and
entertaining the kid in everyone through storytelling that captures the mystery
and intrigue of life's adventures.
Would
you like to interview Alison Teal and Wendy Robbins?
Best,
Imal
Wagner
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