Several guests have said this to me: Working harder IS working smarter. 

My guest for this episode of Camera Ready & Abel - multi Emmy nominated Television Host, Producer and journalist, Buki Elegbede - says his Work Ethic is his Superpower.

Buki believes his work ethic is what has given him a competitive advantage in an industry that is saturated with talent. As he says, quoting Milton Berle, “when opportunity doesn't knock, build your own door.”

More takeaways:

• Work ethic includes working smart and trusting your gut
• As a producer putting together the right team is everything
• Learn what everybody does, the value to the team and respect it
• With the right team in place you can go to the stratosphere
• Preparation, preparation, preparation

Buki also jokes that for Christmas he's going to ask Santa for audacity.

Buki is the Creator/Host/Executive Producer of Emmy-nominated Table for All, which takes you into NJ restaurants and home kitchens to try new cuisines, meet the people and hear their fascinating stories behind the recipes, serving up a cinematic docu-series focusing on culture and diversity. 

Buki has also produced content for ABC, ESPN, Create TV, PBS, Disney and Health Magazine + has produced & hosted docu-series, talk shows, panel shows and LIVE events. 

You can check out Table for All episodes at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZ284L7DnPGhaAOLNpUmup807brb2iGS

Follow Buki on IG @thebukishow