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Live events are coming back while virtual is here to stay. Right now, there’s more opportunity for speakers than there’s ever been.

Wondering if you have what it takes to share your story through public speaking? Here’s a 3-point checklist to help you know for sure.

Today is Memorial Day. It’s the day we honor all who lost their lives serving in our country’s armed forces. On this special day, I’d like to introduce you to my special friend, Sergeant Ed Fox. Sergeant Fox has the honor of being the oldest known survivor of the Battle of Midway. On June 4, […]

I’ve heard it said that the opposite of depression isn’t happiness; it’s purpose. Do you believe you’re here for a reason? I do. I believe every one of us is created for a purpose. I believe we’re all given a divine assignment that’s ours alone to fulfill. And that the greatest meaning we can find […]

“It is what it is. But it will be what you make it.” — Pat Summit

Make your story matter.

What’s your story? You know what I’m talking about. What story have you lived that left an indelible mark on your heart and your life? The story that’s unique and makes your life different from mine. The one that taught you lessons and left wisdom in its wake. Maybe you have more than one. If […]

If you’ve got a message burning inside you and are ready to take action to get it to the people who need it, today’s blog lays out 5 steps to get started on the path to professional speaking.

For every woman who is interested in sharing her story, teaching what she’s learned and encouraging others through the spoken word, there’s one very best thing she should do: START. The fuller version of my best advice for new and aspiring speakers is this: Start where you are.

By now, you know that every speaker needs a website that quickly and effectively tells event planners everything they need to know to consider you for their events. And you know that a speaker demo video is a key element you’ll want on your website. But what if you’re new to this speaker adventure and don’t have existing speaking footage to use? You shoot some! Here’s how.

Your speaker website is your digital “Hi My Name Is” sticker and must answer 5 critical questions for event planners.