Lisa Camooso Miller

Clarity for Leaders Navigating Noise

Washington, D.C.-based public affairs counsel for executives navigating media, politics and reputational risk.

Lisa Camooso Miller is the founder of Friday Reporter Public Affairs, a Washington, D.C. communications consultancy. She specializes in media strategy, crisis communications, strategic counsel and executive coaching for CEOs, association leaders and senior government officials. She has more than 25 years of experience in senior government and political roles, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Office of the Speaker of the House and the Republican National Committee.

She is the host of The Friday Reporter podcast, co-host of The Deciders and author of the Authentically Speaking column on Substack.

She is an adjunct professor at George Washington University and holds an M.A. in corporate and public communications from Monmouth University and a B.A. from The College of New Jersey.

The Friday Reporter Podcast

I launched the Friday Reporter podcast to provide a unique platform for engaging conversations with journalists, communications experts, lobbyists and content creators.

I offer listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the news-making process, the people shaping public discourse and a greater understanding of the relationships between reporters, influencers and target audiences. Through my own experience, I bridge the gap between media, public affairs and lobbying in an insightful and entertaining way.

“Authentically Speaking” Column

My Substack is not about news or hot takes, it’s about orientation. I write for leaders navigating media, politics and reputation in an increasingly crowded and reactive environment. The focus is on what matters, and what does not and how judgment and restraint shape long-term influence.

The public essays reflect how I see the system. Paid subscribers receive deeper synthesis and access designed to reduce cognitive load and sharpen decision-making over time.

If you’re looking for volume, this may not be the place. If you're looking for clarity — not volume — subscribe to Authentically Speaking on Substack.

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I help executives and institutions orient themselves in complex media, political and reputational environments so they can make fewer, better decisions — and know when restraint is the smartest move.

Services

  • Strategic Positioning

    Strategic briefings and written synthesis that help leaders understand the media and political landscape — where attention is best spent.

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  • Access & Perspective

    Private conversations and moderated discussions designed to deepen understanding before narratives harden.

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  • Advisory

    Ongoing counsel for executives navigating high-stakes decisions, media scrutiny and reputational risk.

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Latest Podcast Episodes

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  • "As I prepared to ascend to the Executive Director role for our organization, Lisa and I worked together to fine tune my own public speaking and interpersonal communication with great success. She helped me find my own unique voice, while also making the process professional and fun.”

    - Executive Coaching Client

  • "I've worked closely with Lisa for over ten years. There is no one I trust more to counsel me through crises, high-profile communications situations and even daily operations. Her background working in fast-paced and high-stress environments has given her a calm approach that few could match. I seek her advice on major decisions and mundane situations equally, and she's never been wrong. She is a co-worker, a confident, and a friend. My office, my career, and my life are all better for knowing Lisa."

    - Capitol Hill Chief of Staff