StorySpire w/ Mary R Snyder

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text How do you paint the picture of your story? What are you doing to draw people into your message? C'mon, let's talk about it! Top reasons to listen to the complete episode: The power of stories Making use of your senses  What's your story and how to bring people in Full Show Notes Here!  Connect with Mary Join Mary's Facebook group!...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are your speaker friends worried about the economy? Or maybe you're the one feeling this way? Then don't miss today's short but significant episode. I will discuss how we can continue to move forward even when we're not sure what tomorrow holds. Top reasons to listen to the complete episode: Speaking in this economy and my suggestio...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you ever heard a course title that was catchy and fun but didn't really explain what the course contained? That's not what you want, especially when it comes to booking a speaking engagement! So, stay tuned... Reasons to listen to the entire episode: Why you should have a clear message with a clear title.  What matters more than your tit...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you know what your message is before you get up on stage to speak? Is it A, B, and C, as well as X, Y, and Z? If you realize that you don't have enough clarity around your message, hold on! Because we are going to delve into that today. 3 reasons to listen in today: Learn how I craft my message. What the "Master Your Message" Checklis...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you ever thought about how you can connect with your audience after you leave the stage? Are you wondering what that even means? Stay tuned! This episode is for you. 3 reasons to listen to the complete episode: Learn the key components of a speaker's life.  Learn what to do after you step off the platform.  I share some apps to make your life...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text As a speaker, you may be wondering, "Do I need a YouTube channel?" I'll be honest; I've been pondering the same question myself. If you've felt curious about starting your own channel, keep listening! 3 reasons to listen to the complete episode: Do you need a YouTube channel as a speaker? How to use snippets to share your messa...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you someone who likes to have a solid plan before you act? Do you need to see an overview of where you're going before taking that first major step? If you're a plan-oriented person (like me) and the thought of getting booked as a speaker without having a clear, actionable plan overwhelms you, be sure to tune in! 3 reasons to listen to th...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you an experienced writer new to public speaking? Or maybe you’re a seasoned speaker who recently published a book? Those who feel called to write or speak – and love to learn – you won't want to miss today's episode! This week's guest is Texas-raised and Jesus-saved! Tammy Whitehurst is a speaker and co-director of the Christian Com...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, do you know how to set boundaries to take care of yourself at an event? If you feel like you are pouring from an empty cup during and after a speaking event, this episode is for you!  Top 3 reasons to listen to this episode: Setting up the systems that are going to take care of you.  Pampering yourself whil...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you feel like some fine-tuning still needs to occur even though you have delivered your message numerous times? If you are ready to improve the delivery of your message and maybe even your wardrobe, this episode is for you! I'm chatting with my friend Karen Laos about how you can improve the presentation of your message starting now! Three reas...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you have a message you know you need to share with the world? Or maybe you aren't completely clear on your message, and you need a little experience to craft how you deliver what God has given you to share. If the thought of sharing your message in front of a group seems paralyzing or is one of the significant components holding you back, this...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you thinking about writing a book? Or maybe you have already written and published one, but you have a stack sitting on your shelf that you don't know how to sell. If you feel like you need to haul them off to your local thrift shop or give them away, today's episode is for you!  Top three reasons to listen to the full episode: I created...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you jump off the stage and run away after speaking to your audience? Do you leave them wondering if you're finished speaking or what they should do next? Today's episode is for you if you feel like you spit out your message and don't know how to wrap it and add a bow of impact! Want to chat outside of the podcast? Yes? Alright, get on...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Do you feel like God is changing you daily? How are you using this change to encourage and minister to others? Today's episode is for you if you are right there in the messy middle! Jump right in because you belong here! Want to chat outside of the podcast? Yes? Alright, get on the email list! Head to takethestagepodcast.com , scroll to the bottom...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Does your message move people to action? What is the action you are moving them to do? Today's episode is for you if you are still trying to figure this out! I'll walk you through the elements of a message and what you can do to move your audience to action. You don't want to miss this! Want to chat outside of the podcast? Yes? Alright,...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you ready to master your message on stage? Are you wondering if you are doing what you need to do to get your message to your audience? If so, you're in luck because the next four episodes will be about your message. Today we will dive into the ten tips to master your message on stage, and you don't want to miss this! Want to chat outside...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text ​​Does the world need YOUR message? Do you ever get in your head about your message and think that someone else has said the very thing that you are saying? Maybe you have other hesitations about your speaking career. Let's talk about those today! ​​Want to chat outside of the podcast? Yes? Alright, get on the email list! Head to takethestagepodca...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text How do you engage your audience? Is having an engaged audience that important? Why is any of this essential for a speaker? If these questions have been creeping up in the back of your mind, you're in luck. Today, I'm talking all about engaging your audience and answering these questions, and more.  Before we get started, I wanted to ask you s...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you an aspiring author? Or maybe you are in the throes of writing your book? Perhaps you were wondering how and what happens with a publisher? You're in luck because today, we will dive into this and more with Athena Dean Holtz!  Athena is the founder and publisher of Redemption Press, and She Writes for Him Writers' Conference. And I was...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Why is social media special for speakers? How do you use socials to connect with others? How many people have you met on social media in the past couple of years? I am pretty sure that your answer will be "a lot!" Don't miss what I'd like for you to do this week! Before we get started, I wanted to ask you something. Are you on the e...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Has God given you a message? Do you feel like you should share it? Well, absolutely, you should. God will equip you to share it, and he will provide for you to share it. Some of that provision comes from training, connections, and how people will pay your fee. Today, I'm talking all about ACTIVATE Your Speaking Career and is it for you.  Guess wha...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text What do you bring to an event planner? Maybe you're wondering what do you expect from an event planner? Or, what can you do to help prepare you and the event planner? I'll answer these questions and more. Being a speaker is really about serving. It's about serving your audience and your event planner. Can you believe that we are almost t...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text What does it mean to step up and speak? And I know you are thinking, "Mary, we've talked about this before.", and you're right on that. When I talk about stepping into your calling, it has nothing to do with you. Stepping into speaking is all about who God has called you to serve.  Don't forget about ACTIVATE at the end of this...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you, yes you, thought about creating your very own speaking tour? Some of you may or may not know that I have done this for a long time. Stay with me here. I promise you won't regret it. We will take a trip down memory lane, and I'll share all the details about how to get booked in states where you don't know anyone. I'll also...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you ready to master your message in 2022? What if I told you, you could do this with me for free in my Master Your Message 10-day challenge that starts February 15th? In this episode, I'm sharing all about this challenge with you.  Don't forget about ACTIVATE at the end of February! This course combines my years as a speaker, an event pla...