Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

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...

How is the entertainment industry coping with the pandemic? With more and more artists shifting to the vitual platform, is this sign of a new emerging trend. Our guest today, 90's country hitmaker Lionel Cartwright, an award winning singer/songwriter is a familiar face in the world of music who continues to work on all fronts like writing and recording, producing, mentoring younger artists, and pe...

Every year, millions lose billions in Vegas, but after Stephen Paddock opens fire on a crowd of 22,000 and kills 58 people, Sin City's image as a safe adult playground is put in jeopardy. Recent controversial remarks by the Mayor of Las Vegas on CNN showed just how important the gaming industry is to the cities fortunes. With billions on the line, the corporations that run Vegas use their power to...

Is the stress of COVID-19 outbreak pushing you to your limits? Are you worried about the uncertainty that surrounds you and fear the quesrion, "what if?" Our guest, Richard Flint, is a keynote speaker, coach and author of 'The Truth About Stress' with three decades of experience in human behavior and development.  Richard Flint has been speaking and changing lives for over 30 years and will share...

Kate Dalley, host of the nationally syndicated "The Kate Dalley Show' feels the mayhem due to coronavirus is exaggerated and not much of a threat. "The CDC numbers actually tell the story," she says and Kate says she has facts to back up her argument.  Kate believes we are trading liberty for security right now with the pandemic. This Big Time Talker podcast guest will share her thoughts on COVID-...

Our guest Garret Biss, is a Recovery Mindset Specialist and author of The Spheres Approach to Happiness and Fulfillment, will discuss how COVID-19 is affecting people who have struggled with addiction along with tips for dealing with the times.  A retired Marine Corps Pilot, Garret has been serving those living in addiction recovery to reach their full potential. He’s on a mission to help others b...

How can we feel less lonely and ease the isolation of others?  Our Big Time Talker Podcasdt guest today is author, communications professor and speaker Nikki Gutgold. Nikki shares tips on how to fight loneliness during this time of social isolation and distancing and talks about successful ways to stay connected together while being apart and in touch with your loved ones when you cannot 'see' the...

What are secrets every parent needs to know to embrace the "New Normal"? CEO at TheBizyMom.com and host of the Podcast, TheBizyMom, Flesche Hesch is a business strategist for working moms who want to get a lot more "real" in their lives. She will share tips and tricks on how moms can work with kids being home.  An awesome mom of 2 and irreverent wife to 1, Flesche is the  best-selling author of 'O...

Fear is an energy and spreads instantly not just through the whole body of humanity but also organizations. With the pandemic, all organizations and humans are in a state of fear regarding the future. It is critical to learn how to work and manage this both at the team level and organization level. Our guest, Norman Wolfe, founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, is a leading voice in bringing about a...

Is what's happening around you making you mentally weak, nervous and uncertain? Is the current uncertainty making it hard to be motivated? Do you feel you will choke under pressure? Could you have more confidence?  Our guest Mike Margolies, Sport Psychology Consultant and author of The Athlete Within You will share tips on how to win the mental game. Mike has been helping athletes including Olympi...

H. Robert Silverstein, MD, FACC, Medical Director at the Preventive Medicine Center in Hartford CT is our guest today to tell us more about the novel coronavirus and where it originated. Dr. Silverstein's extensive research and study includes tracing the origin of the virus, its spread around the globe and now possible vaccines that may help fight the virus.  With the world coming to a standstill,...

Michael Enoch is a veteran entertainment industry executive whose roles have included overseeing major venues in Shanghai and Macau China, as well as Las Vegas and Atlanta. He was in China on business in January 2020, and was on board one of the last flights out of the country before travel was halted by the White House to the U.S.  Michael was one of the first people to sound the alarm to me rega...

Claustrophobic survival thriller MINE 9, one of the best-reviewed independent films of the past year is finally available to NETFLIX subscribers in this U.S.A. and around the world. The Big Time Talker podcast, powered by SpeakerMatch, is proud to talk with two of MINE 9's stars on today's podcast! The heart-stopping story of tragedy, terror, and survival follows nine Appalachian coal miners trapp...

There’s a lot of fear and anxiety out there right now. Coronavirus, 9/11, major disruptions and extended uncertainty. What should we be doing, thinking, and planning right now?  Our guest, Dan Schaefer PhD, a chief strategist with Peak Performance Strategies and author of CLICK! The Competitive Edge for Business Sports & Entertainment encourages people to identify–early–anything that may get i...