Own the Microphone

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes attorney, national entrepreneur, growth strategist, and CEO, Marcia Bench. Bridgett and Marcia discuss living your purpose through your work, sticking to what you know, having a sense of audience reaction, manifestation, and more! Visit https://transformationalthoughtleaders.biz/gift/ to get Marcia’s giveaway. 0:40 How did Mar...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author and a comfortably speaking entrepreneur who offers a systematic way to build your confidence, Fred Joyal. Bridgett and Fred discuss finding the audience's "sweet spot" to draw them in, cultivating the superpower of boldness, what to do when things don't go your way, and more! Visit www.fredjoyal.com to download the f...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an executive with years of experience in raising capital who designs culturally sensitive communications, is an advisor to elected officials, and is a speaker for big companies such as Facebook, Ayris Scales. Bridgett and Ayris discuss the secret sauce when it comes to public speaking, speaking your truth, focusing on the posi...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an event MC for the stars, and he travels the globe to inspire people with the motto "Start Now, Start Simple," DanRam. Bridgett and DanRam discuss being energetic introverts, pre-show routines, daring to begin, becoming someone who inspires you, and more! Apply for The RED Seat Opportunity:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the founder and chief creative officer of Caffe Strategies who trains C-suite executives and employees to create organizational inclusion strategies, and who believes that creative things thrive best in an inclusive environment, Genein Letford. Bridgett and Genein discuss vocal variety, being adaptable in the speaking world, i...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a featured online entrepreneur who helps women challenge the status quo to grow their online businesses and one who paved her own path, Caitlin Scott. Bridgett and Caitlin discuss how to make sure your message resonates, hiccups in presentations, making sure you stay on top of your game, being straightforward, and more! 1:45 T...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes strategist, educator and online launch project manager who takes your business from the unknown to the next level, Leslie Klatt. Bridgett and Leslie discuss how to get organized and allowing space to live your life, presentation must haves, getting stuck in the hustle, and more! 0:54 How did Leslie Klatt end up owning the micr...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes actress, international traveler, and maverick motivator with a no nonsense speaking style, Monica Neubauer. Bridgett and Monica discuss the importance of stage presence, the fact that everyone is gifted in certain areas, being prepared while knowing your content, and more! 1:35 Why does Monica Neubauer like about public speaki...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author and Chinese energy medicine expert with more than 18 years of experience helping clients regulate their energy to achieve peak productivity, Kay Hutchinson. Bridgett and Kay discuss internal stress, emotional response from the audience, the power of breathing, slowing down the rate of speech in your presentations, and m...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international speaker and author who helps her clients become highly paid experts, Debbie Allen. Bridgett and Debbie discuss how to get out of your head and into the audience heart, showing up and giving 150%, knowing your value and worth, creating your own audience, and more! Visit www. ClientAttractionSuccessWithEase.com...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an executive director and entrepreneur who has no fear of changing careers due to his belief in himself and his story, Vladimir Adonis. Bridgett and Vladimir discuss changing careers, the fear of being judged, common misconceptions, establishing credibility, and more! Visit https://www.vladadonis.com/ for a free giveaway.   GE...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, podcast host, and communications expert who teaches women and teams how to turn likes into loves in business and life, Monique Russell. Bridgett and Monique discuss common mistakes people make when presenting, dealing with difficult audience members, embracing who you are, and more! Visit https://payhip.com/b/PETv for...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes award-winning author, holistic trainer, and founder of many companies with interests in corporate communications, marketing, and human resources, Bernadette Bruckner. Bridgett and Bernadette discuss being okay with who you are, speaking as an introvert, inner child healing, presentations without technology, and more! Visit htt...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an in demand speaker with over 14 years of speaking, training, and leadership experience whose main goal is to train women how to make their voices heard, Quinn Conyers. Bridgett and Quinn discuss the value of your voice, verbalizing your value, side projects, alliteration, and more! 1:10 Speaking chose Quinn Conyers. 4:50 Wha...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes award-winning author, expert in mental health, TEDx speaker, and Forbes contributor, Jeff Davis. Bridgett and Jeff discuss the power of your message, connecting with the impact of your message, being open with personal experiences, and more! For listeners of Own the Microphone, please email Jeff’s executive assistant, Meg, via...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes CEO, influential speaker, and recovery coach, Sparkle Lindsay. Bridgett and Sparkle discuss going off script, the importance of mental health, transformation, doing the best you can with what you have, using your strengths to get the best results, and more! 0:49 A memorable presentation. 4:16 Going off script and speaking from...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes life coach, best-selling author, and award-winning speaker, Char Spicer. Bridgett and Char discuss core values, sticking to your authenticity, your story having an ability to set people free, speaking from the heart, an incredible story from Bridgett, and more! Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fFnkOHJ_NCPA0lQSW6RBlnYt...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes teacher turned speaker whose main goal is to spread just exactly how to heal and love your life, Damon Givehand. Bridgett and Damon discuss identifying what you love, Damon's source of confidence, how to heal and solve your life, cultivating happiness, and more! GET IN TOUCH www.damongivehand.com www.linkedin.com/in/damongiveh...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes publicity strategist and PR consultant and speaker who helps clients understand the power of media, Sharon Devonish Leid. Bridgett and Sharon discuss what makes Sharon different from other speakers, how to make sure your presentation is always a two-way conversation, the importance of giving the audience what it wants, buildin...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes two-time #1 best-selling author, award-winning business storytelling master, and founder and C.O.O. of Duck Punk Productions whose main focus is creating an emotional connection with the audience through storytelling, Mellissa Tong. Bridgett and Melissa talk about how to apply storytelling to your presentation, connecting to y...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes award-winning coach, mentor, published author, and public speaker who has never accepted anything less than surpassing her goals, Becky Paroz. Bridgett and Becky discuss what exactly leadership is, finding your right voice, establishing authority, focusing on the people who want you to succeed, answering difficult questions, a...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes attorney, author, podcast host, award-winning TEDx speaker, and founder of Ladies Who Leverage, Kelly Charles-Collins. Bridgett and Kelly discuss knowing what works and when it works for you, figuring out your comfort zone, questions that Kelly is often asked, Kelly going from attorney to speaker, and more! Visit www.coachkelz...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an intuitive healer, author, and Akashic Records Reader who shows people how to improve various aspects of their lives and connect to their own inner guide. Bridgett and Srimanju Katragadda discuss how to connect with your audience, the power of silence, identifying your purpose, building trust, and more! Join on the mailing l...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes integrative intuitive counselor, spiritualist minister, and professional energy healer who helps people discover their spiritual blocks, Marcy Neumann. Bridgett and Marcy discuss the importance of self love, what can help move your spirit forward, getting past self doubt, heart vs. ego, and more!   Visit http://www.heartshiftc...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes internationally recognized change agent, business mentor, and online success strategist, Dominique Fraser. Bridgett and Dominique discuss some audience aha moments, how to deal with a difficult audience member, tips for virtual presentations, and more! 1:15 Dominique Fraser was not always a confident speaker. 3:00 What are som...