Step Up to the Mic!

Debbie Fay is the founder of bespeak presentation solutions, llc. She is a presentations coach, consultant and trainer who helps people of all ages and vocations present themselves, their ideas, products and services with confidence, conviction and clarity, delivering messages that get heard and get results. Debbie is the author of, "NAIL IT. Create and deliver presentations that connect, com...

Ryan is a professional speaker, mindset trainer, executive coach, best-selling author, and podcaster based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He empowers overwhelmed professionals to break free from limiting beliefs, discover their God-given purpose, and pursue meaningful transformation. A born-again believer in Jesus and a servant leader at heart, Ryan brings more than four decades of life experience to...

Business owner, best-selling leadership author, and award-winning speaker, Andy Neillie knows what it takes to become a high-performing leader.  Speaking, training and leading teams have characterized the past 20 years of Andy's career. In addition to owning a $3M local retail business, he currently serves as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, coach and consultant, presenting workshops on...

Lee Stewart is a sustainability and ESG strategist and Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer (Fractional CSO) and the bestselling author of How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy.  With 20+ years’ experience across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Japan including senior sustainability leadership roles in billion-dollar organizations, Lee helps CEOs, CFOs and boards turn ESG fr...

Kirk Voclain is the author of the new thriller, "Double Exposure," and is also the author of the romance novel, " Boots & Stilettos."  In addition to that, this 40 year old entrepreneur also doubles as a self-taught, self-made,  professional photographer.  This is a fun talk and Kirk brings it ALL to the table.  Listen now! Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspir...

Liana Zavo is a PR strategist, entrepreneur, and early-stage venture capitalist based in New York City who operates at the intersection of venture capital, public relations, and strategic positioning.  She is the founder of ZavoVentures — A hybrid VC-PR firm focused on female-led tech startups at the Pre-Seed to Series A stage. ZavoVentures provides integrated support combining capital investment...

Harriet Bratt International Speaker, trainer, warrior and Firewalk guide   Harriet is a powerhouse speaker and mentor on a mission to help ambitious entrepreneurs own the stage, elevate their income, and make serious impact - whilst having a lot of fun along the way. It is one thing to speak - another to IMPACT!  With her Warriors approach to mindset, public speaking, and business growth, Harriet...

Our guest today is a multifaceted young lady who is taking the industry by storm!  Jessica Broadway is an author, a speaker, a podcaster and a MIndset & Success Coach!  Her book, "A Journey to Raising Brave Hearts" has been rising up the charts and is making an impact on thousands of lives.  She is also the co-host of the new breakout podcast "Big Ideas," along with her two...

After 16 years living under a vow of obedience in a convent, Toni discovered something profound:  We all take vows of obedience to family expectations, corporate culture, perfectionism, or relationships where our voice gets smaller. In this podcast, she shares her journey from silence to self-trust and reveals the system that has helped hundreds reclaim their inner authority. Toni LaMotta is a hig...

April Garcia is the author of The Room to Be Brave, a memoir exploring healing, recovery, and the courage to return to the parts of ourselves that shaped us. Her work focuses on emotional healing, sobriety, and personal growth, with a special emphasis on how our early experiences quietly influence the lives we build.  April brings a grounded, story-driven voice to conversations about mental health...

Dr. Zafra Lerman is a world-renowned chemist, educator, and peacebuilder who has pioneered the use of science diplomacy to foster dialogue and collaboration in the world’s most volatile regions.  As founder and president of the Malta Conferences Foundation, she brings together scientists from countries in conflict—including Israel, Palestine, Iran, Iraq, and others across the Middle East—to work s...

Sabine Hutchison is the CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+, author of Beyond the Ladder, and founder of The Ripple Network. Known as the “queen of reinvention,” she helps leaders and organizations move beyond outdated models of success to build values-driven, sustainable careers.  A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Sabine has spoken on global stages including World Woman Davos, Life Science Integrates – F...

Today's guest is Caleb Matthews, founder of The SeeLink and one of the most versatile speakers in the spiritual strategy space.   Over the past 20 years, Caleb has helped thousands decode the hidden signals in their dreams, personal history, and daily frustrations to discover their unique purpose.   His work has taken him from New Age festivals to Bible college classrooms, from remote African...

Michael Ashford helps people communicate in ways they were never taught in school, having spent years practicing leadership communication, conflict communication, and change activation as a marketing executive as well as a speaking and leadership communications coach. He is the host of the Rethinking Communication podcast and the author of "Can I Ask A Question?", he has a Masters degree...

Soreya James is the voice behind Metamorphosis — a spiritual rebel, trauma thriver and truth-teller with over 25 years of deep, embodied experience. She doesn’t do surface. She speaks what most won’t and guides the kind of transformation you feel in your bones.  Soreya James is a ceremonial speaker, transformational guide and what she calls a technician of a woman’s world — the woman you call when...

Heidi Blackie is a speaker, consultant, and creator of UnshakableMe®, a science-meets-soul program helping women dismantle limiting beliefs and reclaim their inner power.  After chronic illness brought her to rock bottom, she made a radical choice to believe in her body’s ability to heal — a turning point that reshaped her life from the inside out.  With 25 years as an Occupational Therapist and h...

Carolyn Wilman (aka @ContestQueen) is a Digital Marketer that works with companies to create and viral market winning promotions and programs maximizing their ROI and loyal customers. Ms. Wilman is also the author of two best-selling books: You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter and How To Win Cash, Cars, Trips & More!, and to-date, others have won more than $1M using her proven Online Entry System....

Author, Speaker, Trainer and Consultant on The Warrior, Servant, Leader Mindset... Pat Welsh joins us today on stage!  From being left in an orphanage in Dublin, Ireland, at just three days old to being adopted by an American family 16 months later, Pat Welsh has been on a lifelong journey to become a Warrior, Servant, and Leader.  Pat's journey has led him to a remarkable 40+ year career as...

Carl Richards has spent more than 25 years behind the microphone, on radio and on stage, entertaining and influencing audiences world wide. He’s a 3x best selling author, TEDx Speaker and emcee, Podcast host and the founder and CEO of Carl Speaks and Podcast Solutions Made Made Simple.  Website:  https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/ FREE Strategy Session with Carl:  https://podcastsolutionsmade...

Bill is a family business leader with over 50 years of experience in the construction industry. He helped lead his company through the trials of the Great Recession in the construction and real estate industry. Bill's book, "Restored by the Storm - Navigating Through Life's Unexpected Challenges," instills a sense of inspiration essential for anyone seeking to find meaning and...

Certified Grief Educator & Author, Lisa Rites joins us on the stage today.  In her own words: "I am a Certified Grief Educator and Author.  I transitioned into this role after working over 40 years as a Respiratory Therapist.  I meet my clients where they are in grief and help them through education to overcome their grief."   Her website:  https://www.lisaritesgrief.com/ Her Book: ...

This is a rare interview format today so that our aspiring speakers listening can get some invaluable advice.   A highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph. D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide. He has authored 19 books, including "Leadership Begins with Motivation" and "Misfits and Crackpots." The co-founder o...

Kristin Massey is a former Mercury/Polygram recording artist, voiceover talent, and magazine recipe developer who advocates for listeners to combine their skills and abilities to create a personal superpower by becoming a JOAT (Jack or Jill of All Trades).  "Every day you neglect to pair your skills is a wasted opportunity!" Through "Skill-stitching," Kristin shares with reader...

Rand Timmerman is a retired attorney who is a recovered alcoholic that hiked the Appalachian Trail at 72 years old with his younger brother (71). He then wrote a book with 500  pictures, called "A Spiritual Passage" describing the difficulties and problems they encountered doing such an arduous hike.  They did this all while dealing with issues of grief, overcoming addiction and inspirin...

Teresa Blaes has been an entrepreneur and ministry leader for a combined 20 years along with her husband Michael. Her passion is content creation and helping others bring their God-given message to the mic, through their media production company Kadosh Media Productions. In her own words: "As a blind business owner, I am a 100x certified coach, as well as a life coach. I truly love helping pe...