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Simulate Journalist Interview Scenarios

The Problem

Preparation without pressure doesn't build interview confidence

Reading your notes and visualizing success feels productive, but it doesn't replicate the cognitive load of a real interview.

Confidence comes from doing the thing repeatedly under realistic conditions—not from thinking about doing the thing.

You need practice that creates the same mental pressure as a real interview, or you're not actually preparing.

Why Current Solutions Fail

The limitations of solo recording tools

Video editors can't add conversational structure

Post-production tools can trim rambling but can't retroactively create the back-and-forth rhythm of a real conversation.

AI transcription doesn't improve delivery

Getting a transcript of your monologue just documents the problem—it doesn't solve the absence of conversational dynamics.

Scheduling software doesn't solve availability

Making it easier to book guests doesn't change the fact that you're dependent on someone else's calendar.

Understanding the Solution

Why follow-up questions unlock deeper thinking

The best insights don't come from prepared statements—they emerge when someone asks 'why?' or 'tell me more about that.'

Follow-up questions force you to articulate the reasoning behind your initial response. This is where clarity happens.

Solo recording can't replicate this. You need an active participant who responds to what you actually say.

How Olyetta Works

Olyetta turns monologues into conversations

The difference between engaging content and forgettable content is simple: conversation vs. monologue.

Olyetta creates the conversational environment where your ideas can unfold naturally, with follow-ups, clarifications, and depth.

This is how you record content that people actually want to watch—by having someone to talk with, not at.

Intelligent follow-up system

When you mention something interesting, Olyetta asks about it. When you're unclear, it pushes for clarity.

Pacing and rhythm control

The AI manages conversational tempo—knowing when to dig deeper and when to transition—so you stay focused.

Practice without pressure (or with it)

Use friendly mode for content creation or drill mode to stress-test your messaging under tough questioning.

Use Cases

Who uses Olyetta for interview prep

Founders preparing for media interviews

Practice answering tough questions before facing real journalists or podcast hosts.

Executives doing media training

Refine messaging and delivery in a realistic conversational environment.

Job candidates prepping for interviews

Practice articulating experience and handling unexpected questions.

Speakers rehearsing presentations

Test how explanations land and refine delivery through conversational practice.

Practice your next interview with Olyetta

Get realistic conversational practice without booking real people.

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