StorySpire w/ Mary R Snyder

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you ever wondered when you should start getting out there and sharing your message? Or maybe you know that God has called you to be a speaker, but you don't know exactly what your message is yet. (If the latter is you, what I DON'T want you to do is go out there and create a message for every speaking opportunity that comes up – trust me...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you ever watched something on YouTube only to realize halfway through that you really didn't care about the topic at all? Or maybe you felt that way while watching TV, and a commercial that didn't resonate with you came on. I hope you weren't overcome with the thought, "I feel like I should care about this, but I don't…&qu...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Who will you be in 2023? I know that’s a loaded question, but I want you to really think about it. Are you ready to fully embrace who God has called you to be? Could this be your year? I know I’m claiming it as mine, but are you? If you're thinking, "Mary, I'm honestly not sure," then you’ll want to tune in! Top reasons to listen to...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text You may wonder, “Mary, what exactly does it mean to step up into your message?” Well, it all comes down to the call that God has placed on your life. Maybe that makes you nervous. Maybe you don't feel confident enough to stand up and talk about what God is doing in your life. And you know what? That's okay because your confidence comes from y...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you know how to make an ask in your message? Are you able to take the stage, make a relatable connection, and confidently explain why your one person should volunteer, donate, or give to a mission trip or a building project? This may seem like a big ask in and of itself! And that's exactly why I'm breaking this down for you here in this ep...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text What does it mean to create an opening that captures attention? More importantly, how do you do it? We haven't discussed this topic for a while, so this is a great question. Considering the shocking stats of how little time you have to capture your audience's attention (which I reveal in this episode), crafting an opening that grabs your one...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you written a book? Maybe you haven't moved from speaker to author yet, but you've been thinking about it. You might be clear about your speaker message, but what about the overarching theme of your book? Is it about coming out of something? Is it a testimony of how God has moved in your life? No matter where you are on your speaker/auth...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you need a Christmas message? The short answer would be no, you don't NEED a Christmas message. But what happens if you WANT to add a Christmas message to your repertoire? To answer that, you need to ask yourself a few questions first. Want to know what they are? Keep listening… Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: You need one signatur...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Does the very thought of social media make you cringe? I get it. It can be hard when you get on there and see that everyone seems to have a perfect life. Can I stop you there? Remember that it's not about you – it's about what God has done in your life. If you want to get your message out there, share a bit about it, or build a community, thi...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Getting ready for your speaking engagement requires a lot of preparation, right? You've got your speaker agreement, contract, and when and where you're scheduled – and that's just the beginning. On top of being nervous about speaking, you might be worried about remembering everything you need to bring with you. If you want to be prepared...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you ever been inspired by a speaker at an event and then forgotten their message immediately after you left? Maybe you were touched by what the speaker shared at the moment but left without really remembering what they taught. Or maybe you were lucky enough to have taken notes, and those brought it back to mind. If you've ever experienced thi...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you ever thought about why you became or want to become a speaker? Maybe God has put a passion in your heart to speak. Or you're an author or aspiring author who wants to share the message of your book once it is published. Whatever your reason, I want to give you some things to think about, so keep listening… Top reasons to listen to the ent...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you crafted your message to what feels like perfection? Perhaps you can already imagine your delivery, how it will impact your audience and how it will make you feel to give that closing statement. But maybe, when the time comes, you don't have the confidence to deliver that message you have been daydreaming about and know God has entrusted y...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text What happens when you craft a message that doesn't solve any specific problem? It misses the mark. It doesn't make an impact. It ends up being just your story without having a lasting impact on anyone.  If you've sat through a message like that, you know how frustrating it is.   But what happens when you speak to just one woman? Aren&apo...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you ever wonder why you should only have one signature message? Is it okay if you have more than one? Are there any downsides to having multiple messages? The number of messages you want is entirely up to you, but too many messages at once can get tricky. Want to learn the benefits of starting with just one message? Keep listening…   Top reasons to...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you a speaker who uses slideshows to present? There's nothing wrong with that, but let me ask you this... would you still be able to communicate your message if something went wrong with the tech? I know it's a scary thought, but it's an unfortunate reality. If you didn't have your PowerPoint, would you be confident enough to ma...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Wouldn't it be great if you could connect with your audience using more than just your voice? Would you believe me if I told you that was possible? As a speaker, it's more than possible – it's essential. When your words don't match your body language, you create tension. This isn't what you want when you're speaking about...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Did you know that our voice consists of three things? It's true! Volume, intonation, and pacing all make up your voice. I know what you're thinking. Mary, we've talked about this before - but hear me out, it's a bit different. Have you ever thought about how you can supercharge your message so it sounds like you know what you are ta...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text What's your biggest fear when stepping out onto the stage? Maybe it's forgetting what you're talking about or falling off the stage (been there!). If that sounds like you, keep listening... Top reasons to listen to the full episode: Learn about the fear of speaking.  Discover tips for overcoming your fears. The difference between nervous...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you being the best you? I know you are thinking, "Who else could I be?!" As speakers, it's easy for us to get caught up in how others do things- I know I'm guilty of this! If you're like me, keep listening… Did you know that Activate Your Speaking Career is now open? Activate is a coaching program that I open twice a year,...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Does your family or church community not quite get what you do as a speaker? Have you ever wished you had a small group of women or men who understood you? I know that being a speaker can be lonely but keep listening! Top reasons to listen to the complete episode: Learn the importance of finding a community.  Find out where you can find this community....

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Is your speaker's toolkit complete? Do you have all the items you need? If you're fired up to get up on that stage, keep listening! I'll walk you through what you need to become a successful speaker. Top reasons to listen to the full episode: Learn what your toolkit essentials are.  Discover why video is important. How to write a persuas...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text How do you find your signature message? Is it even possible to know what you're called to share with the world? To find out what the key is, keep listening...  Top reasons to listen to the full episode: Learn where to find your signature message.  Learn what Bible reading resource I use. Stay in God's Word Full Show Notes Here! Resources: Heb...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you think of your one sheet as a sales tool? I know, even though we don't love the word "sales," it IS a sales tool to get your foot in the door with an event planner. Keep listening to find out what to put on your one sheet (and some no-no's!). Top reasons to listen to the full episode: Learn the difference between your name and...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have y'all ever heard that using the term "you" while speaking can sound accusatory? If so, keep listening! Today, I'll be debunking that myth for YOU. Top reasons to listen to the full episode: Learn why you should talk about "you" What to do when "you" sounds accusatory What I want you to do this week  Full Sho...