Own the Microphone

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes manager, teacher, and facilitator with a passion for delivering effective communication solutions, Carrie Addington. Bridgett and Carrie discuss how to show up and be remembered the way you want to be remembered, how to create a transformation and deliver an impact, what it means to just be yourself, and how you do what you ha...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes founder of HBCU Biz; owner of the leadership and sales consulting company; Business Growth Dynamics Consulting; and, of course, public speaker Howard White. Bridgett and Howard discuss Howard growing up speaking in church and the first time he spoke outside of church, how to make sure the audience remembers the whole presentat...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes mother, client acquisition specialist, international speaker, and executive coach who empowers entrepreneurs to accomplish their goals and create a business model that works, Amy Walker. Bridgett and Amy talk about how all of your greatness can shine, not being able to impress everyone all of the time, experimenting when prese...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes international speaker, author, sales leadership management trainer, and entrepreneur with 30 years of experience developing high performance teams, Brad Raney. Bridgett and Brad discuss habitual characteristics, Brad's bout with cancer (twice), knowing your audience and environment, and more. Own The Microphone With Bridgett M...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a woman whose words can stop you in your tracks and stick with you forever, Dr. Regina Lewis. Dr. Regina is a speaker whose presentations are always motivational and inspiring and that create a stillness in the audience.  In this episode, she explains her methods, Dr. Regina's core messages when presenting, tips for introverts...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes founder and chief executive connector of Be the Stage, Latino leader of the future, host of "The Executive Connector" podcast, and award winning speaker, Pablo Gonzalez. Bridgett and Pablo discuss human connection to the audiences while making presentations, the power of observation, how Pablo continues to make amazing present...

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a "renegade educator" who has spent nearly a decade as the CEO of an alternate graduate school, Dr. Hope Phillips Umansky. Bridgett and Dr. Hope discuss Dr. Hope's alternate teaching strategies, the scariest part of public speaking, the power of literacy, adding to a conversation that already has many voices, and so much more....

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes world-class master communicator, leader of innovative training programs, and Killer Pitch Master, Precious Williams. Precious is equipped to bring life, authenticity, strategy, and boldness to you, and it shows in this episode. Also discussed, Precious' childhood and the challenges she has faced to get to where she is today. O...

On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Dr. Micaela Herndon, a powerful woman who has used her trauma to overcome many obstacles and bring that power to the stage. Bridgett and Dr. Micaela Herndon discuss how to get the audience's attention and keep it, how to break the rules by stepping away from the podium, common mistakes that people make when engaging in public...

On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes entrepreneur, personal brand strategist, business mentor, and author Tisha Marie Pelletier. Bridgett and Tisha discuss small and simple changes that can help your presentations, secret habits that can help you own the mic, how to actually be involved in your presentations, and most importantly being yourself and showing up as...

Own The Microphone Episode 22 Fuel Your Mind Guest: JW Rayhons Connect with JW on JoshuaDevelopment.com or Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Be sure to mention you heard JW on the Own the Microphone podcast in your request to connect.   JW offers ... - access to the Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment tool - customized Top5 Results Report - 30 days' access to the JDev HabitTechnologies app   To tak...

Own The Microphone Episode 21 Instead of Telling a Joke; Do This! Guest: Debbie Boone Connect with Debbie on … www.dboone2managevets.com dboone@dboone2managevets.com Facebook - Debbie Boone- Veterinary Consultant LinkedIn - Debbie Boone, BS, CVPM, Fear Free Certified Twitter - Debbie Boone, Veterinary Consultant Instagram  - Debbie Boone CVPM   On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridget...

Own The Microphone Episode 20 Present to Express, Not to Impress Guest: Dr. James Smith, Jr., CSP Dr. James offers a complimentary one-hour Zoom coaching session. Connect with Dr. James through his website, email or social media.  www.drjamessmithjr.com drjames@jamessmithjrintl.vom @drjamessmithjr As the President and CEO of Dr. James Smith, Jr. International, he works with organizations and indiv...

Own The Microphone Episode 19 Virtual Presentations: YOU Are the Final Product Guest: Molika Gupta Podcast "The C Factor" on Apple Podcast Facebook - Molika Gupta Linkedin - Molika Gupta- https://www.linkedin.com/in/molikagupta Facebook Group - Immigrant Spouses Rewrite Your Story www.facebook.com/groups/ImmigrantSpousesRewriteYourStory/ https://linktr.ee/Molika On this week's episode of Own The M...

Own The Microphone Episode 18 Find What Works for Your Audience Guest: Robert Kienzle email:  bob.kienzle@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robertkienzle On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Robert Kienzle, Sr. Consultant at Knowmium in Hong Kong. Robert has over 15 years of experience on all 7 continents designing and conducting communication programs, and...

Own The Microphone Episode 17 Be Willing to Explain and Go Deeper Guest: Chandra Gore @@cgoreconsults On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Chandra Gore, an author, speaker and publicist, who has created successful and profitable businesses thru her consulting and public relations firm. Bridgett and Chandra discuss what about public speaking caught Chandras attent...

Own The Microphone Episode 16 People Are Looking Up to You Guest: Mona Dixon @MonaDixonSpeaks On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Mona Dixon. Mona and her family lived on the streets and moved from one homeless shelter to another until she was 13 years old, and a few years later she was honored by President Barack Obama in the oval office. Bridgett and Mona disc...

Own The Microphone Episode 15 Understand Communication on Both Sides—the Verbal and the Nonverbal Guest: Granison Shines On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Granison Shines, professional speaker; entrepreneur; author; and cofounder of Seduire International, a business, mindset, training and coaching company. Bridgett and Granison discuss how to deal with butterf...

Own The Microphone Episode 14 Get Out of Your Head and Tap Into Their Hearts Guest: Debbie Allen On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Debbie Allen, an international speaker who has spoken in 28 countries, who is the author of 9 books, and who knows how to own the microphone. Debbie and Bridgett discuss how a person influences others through public speaking, what...

Own The Microphone Episode 13 Constantly Tease Forward Guest: Ari Temkin @arisports https://www.clnsmedia.com/author/aritemkin/ On this week's episode of Own The Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes radio host on  the Dallas Cowboys pre-and-postgame show on their flagship station 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, and  “Big 12 This Morning” on SiriusXM Big 12 Radio Ch. 375 Ari Temkin. Ari is also a host fo...

Own The Microphone Episode 12 Being Prepared is Huge! Guest: Shyla Collier This week's guest on Own The Microphone is the owner of Premiere Social Media a worldwide marketing agency in Mesa Arizona, Shyla Collier. Shyla is also the author of the book "Social Media: Key to Credibility". Bridgett and Shyla talk about making great slides for your presentations, preparing for presentations whether the...

Own The Microphone Episode 11 Find Who You Are and You Find Your Voice Guest: Beth Dillon This week's guest on Own The Microphone is Beth Dillon, a certified HR professional who put the human back in human resources. Bridgett McGowan and Beth Dillon discuss some go to resources for speeches, how to keep your public speaking skills polished and more. If you would like to follow Beth’s company's jou...

Own The Microphone Episode 10 Never Get Derailed by a Tough Question Ever Again This week's guest on Own The Microphone is Kristina Swift, started her own executive recruiting agency in 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona called Serendipity Executive Search. On this episode Bridgett and Kristina talk about rowdy crowds that could derail your presentation, how to prepare for public speaking, and how to kee...

Own The Microphone Episode 9 Find Your Fire and Keep it 100 This week's guest on Own the Mic Podcast is Terri Broussard Williams, an award winning lobbyist, philanthropist, social impact strategist, and professional speaker. Listeners can sign up for Terri's newsletter at www.terribwilliams.com and receive a free downloadable worksheet. They can also email FindYourFireMovement@gmail.com and receiv...

Own The Microphone Episode 8 You’re Never Off-Stage This week's guest on Own the Mic Podcast is David Bryson, a keynote and motivational speaker who inspires and encourages your organization to get results. Bridgett and David talk about missteps in presenting and how to present yourself from the minute you wake up until the minute you fall asleep. Bridgett McGowen:https://www.bridgettmcgowen.com/...