Fame Mentor Posts Latest Blog Entry Regarding Fading Celebrity

LOS ANGELES - June 7, 2013 - PRLog -- The most recent blog post by Valery Satterwhite on her site FameMentor.com entitled, “Jiah Khan: What Happens When Fame Fades?” underscores the need for realistic expectations when it comes to fame.  Highlighting the recent alleged suicide of twenty-five year-old famed Bollywood actress Jiah Khan the post brings attention to high expectations and their sometimes fatal results.  Reports say that Khan was depressed regarding her loss of work and possible hardships in a close relationship.  In Satterwhite’s blog post she writes, “Some of the fading famous feel used, abused and tossed aside by the public that once adored them. The stark reality is that the public attraction once enjoyed was about the fame, not necessarily the individual. The fans seek a closeness to fame in hopes that some of that light will shine upon them. When the light dims, they flock like bees to honey to the next ray of sparkle and dazzle.”

On the other end of the spectrum Satterwhite discusses fame that is bestowed on the general public who never sought it out to begin with.  Referencing hero Robert O’Donnell the Midland, Texas who rescued Jessica McClure from an eight inch well casing in October of 1987 - Satterwhite discusses how the media turned him into a sensation overnight.  Thrust into the public eye, once the attention waned O’Donnell tried relentlessly to continue to live up to his hero status.  It’s reported that with each new hero that took center stage he experienced diminished self-worth which resulted in an addiction to painkillers.  This addiction culminated in his committing suicide after seeing media coverage of the Oklahoma City bombing just eight years after his own jaunt into heroism.  The reference holds true - no matter the circumstance, fame is not easily navigated.

With the popularity of shows like “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” and “The Surreal Life” that highlight former stars searching for a comeback, Satterwhite touches on obscurity and the heartache associated with it.  She writes, “Failure is part of life; its how we learn and grow. Not every effort succeeds. Not every career thrives. The public can recover from failure in private while the famous face their failures as they are broadcasted, printed, Tweeted and aired before a public that serves as judge and jury of a person and his or her life's worth.”

Offering direct intention Satterwhite adds,  “It takes a profound positive connection with authenticity to be able to stay grounded when the spotlight moves on.”

Valery Satterwhite is an advisor and consultant to high-profile individuals via FameMentor.com as well as personalized appointments.  She is an author of two published books, a co-host of a radio show “50 Shades of Fame and Fortune" http://www.50ShadesOfFameAndFortune.com and a renowned speaker.  For more information visit www.FameMentor.com.