Own the Microphone

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international award-winning mentor, author, and web TV host who specializes in speaker training that believes in you until you believe in yourself, Trish Springsteen. Bridgett and Trish discuss being an introvert, your best speech being better than your last, making everything you say a presentation, and more! 1:45 How did...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a motivational speaker with 15+ years experience inspiring students to succeed by unlocking their potential, a true example of overcoming the odds, Jason A. Dixon. Bridgett and Jason discuss being the best version of yourself, overcoming obstacles, getting comfortable with sharing who you are, and more! 1:50 A story that has s...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Certified Speaking Professional who loves to see the audience's eyes light up when they make a personal breakthrough, Steve Hughes. Bridgett and Steve discuss their favorite parts about speaking, being your natural self, trying new things to see reactions, and more! Visit https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/icCND8 to get the fr...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a 13-time international best-selling author who helps women put their mess into their message, Angela Brand. Bridgett and Angela discuss how to inspire the world while speaking, how to not hold back when speaking, mistakes that speakers make, owning the stage, and more! Visit www.angelabrandenterprise.com to further connect wi...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author with more than 35 years of virtual presentations, and 4,000+ hours of producing meetings under his belt, John Chen. Bridgett and John discuss engaging the audience, in-person vs. virtual speeches, speech must-haves, and more! Visit http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/conference to get a free ticket to John's 5-day Eng...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international speaker, author, coach, and podcaster whose mission is to inspire people to learn and grow in their lives, Kevin McNulty. Bridgett and Kevin discuss tech fails, speaking as the person you would want to see speaking, the importance of preparation, and more! 1:30 Technical failures during presentations. 5:30 Lea...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a best-selling author who believes that no matter what life throws at you, there is a lesson to be heard or a story to be told, Eric M. Bailey. Bridgett and Eric discuss how Eric became a speaker, Eric's secret sauce to speaking, self experience, and more! 1:00 Did Eric M. Bailey always plan on becoming a public speaker? 3:00...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a cancer survivor and author who finds that everything is belief-based and who created a coaching business to help people reset their beliefs, Trisch Heitz. Bridgett and Trisch discuss how Trisch got to where she is, past trauma, setting positive intentions for your day, missteps in presentations, and more! Check out the Trade...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur and innovator who started 12 companies and who believes that innovation is about change and growth, Bob Roitblat. Bridgett and Bob discuss question and opinion, audience members getting stuck on certain topics, audience size, personal connection to audience members, and more!  0:48 Does Bob Roitblat get nervous...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker who believes that God placed purpose in everyone, Tanya J. Miller. Bridgett and Tanya discuss giving authentic answers, what to do if someone leaves a presentation, presentation do's and don'ts, and more! 0:55 What is one of the toughest parts about being a professional speaker? 3:00 What is a difference between Tany...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a mindset master chef who works with organizations to help people break through mental barriers and turn their aspirations into reality, Frank Kitchen. Bridgett and Frank discuss the joy of speaking, Frank's go-to speaking topics, common mistakes that speakers make, and more! 2:30 How did Frank Kitchen start speaking full time...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a world famous professional keynote speaker, seminar leader, and sales trainer who teaches people how to overcome objections, Ben Gay, III. Bridgett and Ben discuss how Ben accidentally became a speaker, knowing your script, how speaking changes lives, the power of personality, the fact that the show must go on, and more! 0:45...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a professional speaker and holistic confidence coach who uses her transformational life experiences to help women show up and show their power, Jenn Espinosa-Goswami. Bridgett and Jenn discuss the fact that your voice is powerful, speaking up, rookie mistakes that speakers make, different types of speakers, the power of storyt...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author, podcast host, and speaker with more than 1,000 presentations under his belt and who is focused on helping people excel in their careers via connections, Thom Singer. Bridgett and Thom discuss confidence in your topic, uncommon connections, delivering someone else's content, trying new things, being the same on and o...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author and speaker with more than 20 years of experience who is able to help you grow your business, Lois Creamer. Bridgett and Lois discuss narrowing your focus, making sure the audience knows your message, value, nervousness, and more. Contact Lois at lois@bookmorebusiness.com to get a free eBook on selling. 1:15 Yes/no w...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a radio personality, community organizer, and former vice president of the Kansas City Chapter of Black CEOs who is a mentor with practices that provide clinical and orthopedic massage therapy, Lorenzo Hughes. Bridgett and Lorenzo discuss misunderstandings when it comes to fatherhood as a divorced parent, how Lorenzo got into...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, consultant, international speaker, and facilitator, Janice B Gordon. Bridgett and Janice discuss always being on your game, AHA moments, getting to the stage early, being confident in your own abilities, and more! Please visit https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/resources/ to gain free access to 11 eBooks. Connect with Janice...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a cultural communications author, founder, and CEO of "Bilingual America," Ricardo Gonzalez. Bridgett and Ricardo discuss departing from structure, the use of props, how to connect with your audience, and more! Contact Ricardo access to the first three scenes in Act I of To Belong or Not to Belong. ricardogonzalez.com bilingua...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning, bilingual transformation mentor, self-love coach, best-selling author, and TV host who uses her spiritual assets to get you where you can be, Dr. Natalie Forest. Bridgett and Natalie discuss not following a system when it comes to speaking, speaking as a teacher, adjusting to negativity, leadership, "real spe...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a business leader, top 40 under 40 award-winning speaker, author, and educator with 60,000+ hours of speaking time, Dr. Wael Badawy. Bridgett and Dr. Wael discuss imposter syndrome, simple questions to ask your audience, giving the audience a reason to listen, and more! Connect with Dr. Badawy at Waelbadawy.com 0:50 Where did...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes STEM professional, speaker, and trainer focused on helping people become the best communicator they can be, Pam Leinmiller. Bridgett and Pam discuss common missteps when it comes to presentations, the fact that you cannot change everything at once, asking the audience open-ended questions, many tips on how to own the microphon...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an educator, author, and top college motivational leader who helps audiences realize that their goals and dreams are within reach, Mills Rodgers. Bridgett and Mills discuss how to get the audience involved in a presentation, bringing your own unique perspective, being a facilitator, finding your niche, and more! Visit www.succ...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a trade show coach and podcast host with more than 30 years of experience who shares the secrets to success, Jim Cermak. Bridgett and Jim discuss the fact that every audience is different; the past, present, and future; getting the audience's attention, and more! Contact Jim for a free discovery call plus top 52 trade show tip...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the president of Articulate Persuasion, best-selling author, classically trained actor, mentor and TEDx speaker who helps clients become influential and persuasive leaders, Monique Maley. Bridgett and Monique discuss dealing with tech fails, getting outside of your head, knowing your audience, and more! Visit www.articulateper...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the founder and CEO of Crystal Clear Results LLC and a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award winner who has 20+ years of experience serving senior leadership Fortune 100 companies and is an expert in enhancing overall well-being in workforce performance, Crystal Blackwell. Bridgett and Crystal discuss speaking from the heart, tell...