StorySpire w/ Mary R Snyder

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Should a speaker have a podcast? Does a speaker need a podcast? If you've ever asked yourself those questions or think that having a podcast would be fun, then today's episode is for you! Alana and I will cover these questions and so much more.  Alana Dawson is a military spouse, mom, and podcast coach who has lived in eight different states....

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Did you know that emceeing used to be referred to as the master of ceremonies? An emcee is part speaker, engager, encourager, and audience caretaker. Today I'm diving into being an emcee and what that looks like, so get ready and tune in! ACTIVATE will be held at the end of February and around August/September. This course combines years of my spe...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Are you curious about what to expect in 2022 as a speaker? Even though I can't tell you what exactly to expect in 22, I do know that God is in control. What I can tell you is that people are booking speakers. I'm giving you a homework assignment, so get ready and tune in! Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I&a...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Well, it's 2022, and today will be short and sweet. This episode is one of the less practical ones but stick with me. Grab a pen and notebook or open the notes app on your phone. I'm going to give you an assignment, and it's an important one. Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to te...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Step onto the stage in the confidence that God has called you to this moment. Tune in today as we visit my most downloaded episode. This episode I did this past April shows to resonate with you.  Don't forget that you can text me? Yep, you can text me directly and ask me all your questions! It will be me, and I'll probably even voice message...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you ever been curious about what my favorite episode is? Today you are in luck! This episode I did last November is my favorite. If you take anything from today's episode, remember - Calling OVER Confidence.  ACTIVATE is starting back up in early 2022! You will want to be on the waitlist to access a huge discount. Who doesn't love a good...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text What does it mean to be a communicator? Today you are in for a treat as I have the opportunity to chat with Danielle Strickland today.  Danielle's aggressive compassion has served people firsthand in countries worldwide. She is a spiritual leader, a justice advocate, a communicator, and a peacemaker. She's served people firsthand in countries...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Have you ever seen a tour bus drive by and thought - "I bet living on there is glamorous!” Have you assumed that only a couple of people are on there, playing guitars, living the dream? In today's episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes tour. I'll share what it's like living on a bus with more than a couple of people.  Don&...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text How do you create a speaker event? Do you have your pen and paper or notes app pulled up on your phone? Today's episode is an educational one, and you are going to want to take notes. I'll share some great tips on what helped me, and a little surprise at the end.  Did you know that you can text me? Yep, you can text me directly and ask me all...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. I only have to worry about cooking a meal and not making a Halloween costume or buying gifts. This holiday, I can set the table and invite people near and dear to come and celebrate being thankful. Today's episode is about just that, the power of Thank You. I'll share some great tips on what helpe...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today we are going to talk about finding your first message. I'll share some questions to ask yourself to get started, tips on what helped me, and a little surprise at the end.  Did you know that you can text me? Yep, you can text me directly and ask me all your questions! It will be me, and I'll probably even voice message you back. Send you...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today on Take The Stage, I'm going to dive into why a signature message is necessary. If you've been around for a bit, you know that I believe every speaker needs one signature message. I want you to be known for one specific thing.  Be sure to tune in as I share why having a signature message is crucial, and knowing the why of your message m...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text In today's episode of Take The Stage, I tell you all the travel tips you'll need as a speaker. How many shoes to pack? Should you wear the same pants more than once?  Did you know that you can text me? Yep, you can text me directly and ask me all your questions! It will be me, and I'll probably even voice message you back. Send your text...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today on Take The Stage, Jenny Randle joins me again, and we dive into some excuses that speakers may have, and we’ll talk about her new book that launched today, Dream Come True.   Jenny Randle is an Emmy®-award winning editor who went on a journey to discover what it really means to live on purpose. From a career in the heart of Hollywood editing for...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text In today's episode, I'm telling you all about the importance of speaker conferences and why you should try to go to them. What I learned from the first time I attended She Speaks and what conferences can do for you.  Be sure to tune in as I give you some conferences that I've attended, and ones that I've heard are excellent. "I...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today I'm diving into speaking at hybrid events. We see more and more this coming out of the pandemic and the shutdown of live events. People are uneasy with the idea of live events and traveling, and a hybrid event allows the event planner to have a live event and meet the needs of those who aren't able to attend live. Be sure to tune in as...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today on, Take the Stage - for Speakers by Speakers, I will talk about marketing and promotion. Now, I know this isn't a favorite topic, but it's a topic that comes up repeatedly with new and seasoned speakers. I get it. We don't want to come across as a salesperson. Be sure to tune in as I challenge you to flip the script with marketing...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today on, Take the Stage - for Speakers by Speakers, I continue our conversation of gathering an email list. This episode is about what you do now that you have this growing list of people from your audiences.  Be sure to tune in as I dive into how to stay on the top of your audience's mind.  Here are some highlights from this episode:  You'v...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Ok, here's your warning that today on, Take the Stage - for Speakers by Speakers, I'll be getting a little technical with you . I know it's different than what we typically have, but it'll be fun, I promise! I’ll also give you some resources that you can review. Be sure to tune in as I dive into more modern opportunities to connect...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text You are in for a special treat for today's episode of, Take the Stage - for Speakers by Speakers. I've invited two of my students who recently went through the first iteration of ACTIVATE, and they are here to talk about what the program means to them.  First,  you’ll hear from Samantha J. Morgan. She is an author, speaker, and founder of Rus...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today I'm diving in and telling y'all all about Activate. Why did I start a speaker course, and what was the thought behind it? What was the leading from the Lord, and what did that look like?  Be sure to tune in as I share my brain aneurysm story and how I took that trial and kickstarted Activate. Speaking of Activate, are you on the email l...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today we are diving in and talking about Networking for Speakers. What does networking as a speaker mean? What does it mean to you? Does it mean meeting people like you at speaking events?  Be sure to tune in as I share some fun ways for y'all to network as a speaker. And if y'all listen really close, I'll share something super-secret ab...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today we're talking about getting paid as a speaker and why you should get paid. Have you ever thought to yourself, the Lord has called me to this, and I feel uncomfortable asking for money? If so, we are going to take a moment, pause, and take a deep breath. We will ask the Lord to be with us as we walk through this challenging issue with money. ...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Today we are diving into how to find paid speaking opportunities. Do y'all know where to look for paid speaking opportunities? It's so much easier than it was in the past! We didn't have social media to do a quick search on different possibilities.  Be sure to tune in as I'm sharing some insider tips and how to find these paid speak...

I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Linda Sidhu is a list-building expert and strategic partner with Interact (the quiz platform), who helps entrepreneurs create irresistible personality quizzes that bring hundreds of new subscribers on autopilot. As a former top ten pharmaceutical sales representative, she had extensive training in personality types. She took the same methods that worke...