Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

Today's guest on the Big Time Talker Podcast TJ Griffin is at-risk youth mentor, program provider, and educator. He is an entrepreneur, community leader and the founder at The Vision Program which provides programs for at-risk and incarcerated youth as well as trainings for youth-care staff. TJ is a highly sought after motivational speaker, educator, and accredited trainer, TED Talk speaker, and a...

Dr. Vanessa Weaver has spent over three decades of her life devoted to teaching diversity and inclusion to corporations and organizations across America.  Now, with America rocked again by race riots and police brutality caught on camera, Dr. Weaver wades into the discussion on institutional racism, how politics play a role, her surprising comments on conservatives and most importantly, what needs...

The Big Time Talker Podcast, powered by Speakermatch.com welcomes leadership consultant Kelly Langston to the show!  Kelly has spent over two decades leading organizations large and small, and now she helps other leaders do the tough stuff with compassion, morals, and ethics. Check out what Kelly has to say about our political leadership during the pandemic, how you can be a better leader in volun...

Humor is a tricky thing, especially when times are tough...like now. The Big Time Talker Podcast, powered by Speakermatch.com, brought in some expert help to figure out those boundaries.   Join us as we chat with humorist Dave Samson from FunnyGuy.com; Dave explains the difference between a humorist and a comic, talks about humor in advertising, has tips on when to be, and not be, funny and lots m...

Dr. Boyd Purcell is the guest on today's Big Time Talker Podcast, powered by Speakermatch.  Boyd touches on the role religion and spirituality can play during these uncertain times, how a loving God could unleash a pandemic on his people, the concept of hell and the afterlife and much more. Dr. Purcell is the author of "Spiritual Terrorism" and "Christianity Without Insanity". Visit him online at...

in 2008, USPS carrier Meiko Patton decided to diversify her income. She wrote a book called "How A Postage Stamp Saved My Life", and then figured out how to market it and lots of other things using Facebook Messenger and QR Codes.  The book hit #1, and now Meiko is showing lots of folks how to "furlough-proof" their lives during the pandemic by making big bucks with Facebook Messenger. It's a uniq...

As a 23 year African American male with handicapped siblings in Cincinnati Ohio, you'd think that today's guest Josea Stanford would be the last person you would expect to have a positive attitude as he begins his adult life in the post-pandemic era. You'd be wrong. Find out how this graduate of the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow, philanthropist and Forex trader and investor sees the world, his...

Big Time Talker Podcast guest Lon Safko is a serial innovator, inventor, bestselling author, speaker, trainer, consultant, and is the creator of the “First Computer To Save A Human Life” as coined by Steve Jobs, Apple, Inc. That computer, along with 18 of Lon’s inventions are part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. along with 30,000 of Lon‘s professional...

Our guest on this episode of the Big Time Talkers podcast powered by Speakermatch is actor and writer David Selby.  Like host Burke Allen, David was born and raised in West Virginia. He received B.S. and M.A. degrees from WVU and a Ph. D. from Southern Illinois University.  David first burst onto the national scene in the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows as werewolf Quentin Collins. He's also starre...

Our guest on today's Big Time Talker podcast powered by Speakermatch is Rena Cook, the founder of Vocal Authority, a training, and development business serving corporate clients - including managers, politicians, attorneys, teachers, clergy and CEOs - who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. Rena says that in the age of coronavirus, we all need to learn how to better comm...

Companies are taking a big hit financially due to the impacts of COVID-19. Credit card debt is up 43% from the start of March, impacting almost 50% of adults. Our guest, Dee Bowden with BCS Solutions has spent over three decades helping companies recover money. She has tips for how you can collect when folks are low on dough during the pandemic.   She and her team is passionate about helping busin...

The Big Time Talker podcast, powered by Speakermatch, welcomes the original Phillie Phantatic to the program. Our guest today is Dave Raymond who pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first enhabitor of the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. Over his sixteen years in the suit, David’s performace as the Phanatic carried the Philadelphia Phillies to World Series victories and unimagined levels...

What the Egyptians did for planning...Plato did for specialization...Peter Drucker did for current management...David Goldsmith has done for modern-day leadership with his monumental work, both with his clients and in his book PAID TO THINK. It's an all-encompassing new vision and playbook for managers that applies brilliantly and immediately to just about every managerial, operational, strategic,...

Sometimes parenthood isn't what we thought it would be. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, frustrated or guilty? With stay-at-home orders and social distancing, when is too much family time too much? What are the challenges parents face with online school becoming the new normal. How to strike a work-life balance and make the most of family time.  Our guest, Dr. Andra Brill is a parenting coach an...

Be the difference maker for people seeking self-improvement now. Remember how you felt when lockdown began? Shocked, no doubt, but determined to use lockdown time effectively and efficiently to grow your self and your business? Its challenging to maintain high spirits. Our guest is Will Harris, a consultant, motivator the international best-selling author of Willpower Now and Power Prospecting. He...

The reach of COVID-19 is vast, and its economic impact is dire. It is certainly a stressful time, especially for small business owners who are struggling to stay afloat. Our guest Kenny Harper, is a certified magnetic marketing advisor and business growth coach who has owned and grown multiple businesses. He has the tools, experience and knowledge to to help you use this downtime effectively and r...

How has the public speaking industry changed with COVID-19? With more speakers moving to virtual platforms, is this trend the new normal? In this new landscape of social distancing and virtual work, what are effective public speaking skills?  Our guest, Leisa Reid coaches speakers how to get booked and stay booked. She will share great tips and secrets to engage your audience even though you are a...

Coronavirus has forced our lives to come to a standstill and take a break from the daily hustle. Its time to take advantage of this global pause to see the good! Our guest Stephanie Train Puente, is a Certified Life Coach and Transformation Expert. She will share simple but powerful tips and strategies that can be implemented right away to thrive in any circumstance without the circumstances takin...

Insomnia and vivid dreams are on the rise with COVID-19 anxiety. Our guest, Craig Sim Webb is a Speaker/Author/Researcher on dreams, applied psychology and consciousness, as well as a physicist and biomedical inventor. Craig has served as a featured author and expert on SyFy and the BBC and for two decades has headed the non-profit Dreams Foundation. He will join us analyze how stress and uncertai...

With stay-at-home orders and social distancing touching the two month mark, how has the new normal affected mental health. Our guest Lesli Dullum-Tutterrow, is the President of Optimal Wellness and a Certified Counselor in Silverdale WA.  Lesli joins us with tips on how to manage ourselves during this challenging time; how to make the most of this time in spite of challenges, how to live more clos...

Our Big Time Talker podcast guest today is Bill DeWees, a national and international voiceover talent and coach who runs his business from the basement in his house! Bill says that doing voiceover work is a terrific home based business, and he gives us all the tools and tips you need to get started on today's podcast. Bill DeWees is the author of 'How To Start and Build A 6 Figure Voice Over Busin...

Remember when "manners" was a graded subject on your elementary school report card?  Should this be reinstated? Is it needed more than ever right now when 'too much'' time together isin't everybody's choice?  Our guest, Susanna Theo is the one of the country's top "everyday equitte" experts. Her firm Protocol and Etiquette Services says it's mission is to redefine civility is through expert knowle...

Is too much family time taking a toll on you? Marie-Elizabeth Mali is a Relationship Artist who helps entrepreneurs and creatives deepen the love and connection in their relationship. Drawing on her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and thirty years of personal development, her Relationship Artistry coaching supports work-driven people in expanding joy and fulfillment beyond the offi...

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a spotlight on systemic health capacity and coverage issues in the U.S. With cases and deaths rising steadiliy, the ability to test and treat all patients, including the uninsured, continue to be a challenge. There are questions about the out-of-pocket costs patients who are uninsured or under-insured may face. Our guest today Dr. Katandria L Johns...

Maryland reported its deadliest day from COVID-19, with 74 new fatalities this weekend Saturday, April 25. How is MD health department coping with the pandemic? How effective has social distancing been in the state? Our guest Dr. David Doman can help find answers to these questions since he and his team is on the frontline fighting coronavirus.  Dr. David Doman, is a Gastroenterologist in Silver S...