The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

In this episode, I'm super excited to share a big talk given by Anne Borow-Lawrence at The Big Talk Live. Anne is a graduate of The Big Talk Academy and previously appeared on the podcast in Episodes 377 and 384.    In addition to being an award-winning speaker, Anne is a coach and the founder of EnVision, CCS. She started her career as an art and dance therapist and brought her commitment to empo...

In this episode, I am talking with an amazing speaker and coach, Alex Pursglove.   Alex guides women in becoming fully expressed and cultivating radical trust to elevate business growth, while living with more ecstasy in daily life. As a master coach, Alex has helped hundreds of women across the world with accelerating in business and, more importantly, learning how to accept and love their most a...

This week, I take you on a personal journey of self-discovery and reflection. Inspired by an unexpected find in a book about the Brooklyn Academy of Music, I share a powerful story about recognizing your true worth and the lasting impact of your actions.    I explore the importance of being present, practicing gratitude, and acknowledging our unique contributions to the world.    This episode offe...

In today's special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.   During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive, meticulously-crafted systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages.   One way I do this...

In this episode, I am talking with Lucie the Light, an amazing speaker and thought leader. She is also a highly valued member of The Big Talk community!   Lucie the Light is a transformational prosperity and purpose coach, facilitator, and speaker. She inspires and guides women to embody their worth and believe in their valuable contributions.    After more than 30 years in the Financial industry,...

No matter how many times you speak for impact from a stage, there is always something new to discover.   Today, I'm deconstructing my most recent speaking opportunity where I learned a few new things. I'm super excited to share these insights with you because I know they will serve you as you take the big stages you are meant for, too.    I'm also talking about an enlightening interaction with an...

In this episode, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Linda Mitchell, who you met in Episode 581 . If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to that conversation yet, I highly encourage you to do so.   Linda is a leading women's health expert, best-selling author, award-winning fitness competitor, owner of The Sisterhood o...

In this episode, I am talking with Julie McManus, an amazing speaker and a highly valued member of The Big Talk community!   Julie is a globally recognized speaker and trainer who inspires individuals to reach their fullest potential. She has worked on five different continents and is grateful for the life she's built with her spouse and furry companions. Julie is an empath and a serial fixer.   ...

In this episode, I read from Anna Russell's amazing book, Great Women's Speeches: Empowering Voices That Engage and Inspire .    This book was a gift from my team member and dear friend Jennifer DeWitt. It is full of powerful words given by truly influential women with important messages to share.   Today's episode contains three talks from the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation W...

I'm super excited that this episode is the 600th one of The Big Talk Podcast! Because of that, I have a very special show planned for you.   Over the last 600 episodes, I have had the opportunity to host many amazing conversations with game-changing thought leaders and speakers. I've also recorded hundreds of solocasts for you, where I share my journey along with the insights and tools you need to...

Today, I'm super excited to share a very special conversation with you as I welcome back Joe Ricci to the podcast!   With a career spanning over 30 years, Joe Ricci is an amazingly talented writer, director, and performer whose work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, nationally, and internationally.    As you probably know if you've been a part of my community for long, Joe is also my husban...

Today's episode is a personal one for me. In it, I share my journey as a dancer — beginning with a simple gray dress at a competition in St. Louis and eventually making it to the grand stages of New York City to dance with legends like Mikhail Baryshnikov.    Join me to discover why trusting in abundance and recognizing that, no matter where you start or how daunting the path may seem, infinite po...

In this episode, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the incredible Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, who you met in Episode 584 . If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to that conversation yet, I highly encourage you to do so.   Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has contributed to severa...

Today, I'm introducing you to the incredible Dr. Leonaura Rhodes.   Dr. Rhodes is on a mission to help people increase their happiness, health, and abundance. She has a diverse background that encompasses practicing medicine, delivering motivational speeches, coaching high-performing executives and professionals, facilitating corporate training programs, neurotherapy, writing books, and creating c...

Today, I'm introducing a new concept, and this time, it's not just a new concept for you. Unlike most of the topics I cover on this podcast, this is a speaking technique that is new for me as well.   Recently, I created the idea of memorizing versus memowriting, and I'm super excited to share it with you! This is a technique that will support you the next time you're asked to speak at the last min...

In today's special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.   During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive, meticulously-crafted systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages.   One way I do this...

Today, I'm bringing you a conversation with an amazing speaker and an alum of The Big Talk Academy, Dena Patton.   Dena is an award-winning coach and trainer who works with world-changing business owners and leaders. She has supported over a thousand 1:1 clients who are forward-thinking, purposeful entrepreneurs and CEOs vested in their values, impact, income, and results.    On global stages, Den...

Have you ever wondered how to find the right speaker mentor for you?   Recently, I've noticed a lot of Facebook ads and promotions for speaker coaches. This got me super excited because it started me thinking about all the ways I can contribute to the speaker coaching community.   In today's episode, I'm breaking down several different speaker coaching offers so you can understand what's available...

Hey, friends, welcome back to The Big Talk podcast. I'm your host, Tricia Brouk — founder of The Big Talk Academy, award-winning director, producer, and author. This is episode 591.   Today, it is my honor to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk, called "Creating A Sustainable Career In Theatre," was given by an amazing speaker and my dear friend, Antuan Magic Raimone. ...

Today, I'm in conversation with the amazing Debbie Allen!   Debbie is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author of eight books, and the world's #1 authority on expert positioning. She has been featured in four motivational movies and dozens of publications, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Personal Branding, Sales & Marketing Excellence, Forbes, The Washington Post, and USA Today.   Debbie...

In this episode, I'm super excited to answer more questions from The Big Talk community.    We have a private, complimentary Facebook group for speakers who have gone through our programs. A couple of months ago, I asked those in it, "What questions do you have for me that you'd like me to address on the podcast?"   I've already recorded a couple of episodes where I answer one, and today, I'm answ...

Today, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.   The aspiring speakers and thought leaders who attend this masterclass desire to take big stages for impact. During our two days together, I support them in taking steps toward those stages, including helping them clarify their big ideas.   One way I do this is through 1:1 hot seat coaching,...

This week, I am in conversation with two amazing women, Holiday Mathis and Friday Jones.   Holiday Mathis writes the syndicated daily horoscope column for hundreds of newspapers worldwide, including The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. She is also a multi-platinum songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, and many others. Holiday is the author of several boo...

People ask me all the time how I get everything done. They're always commenting on how busy I am. And the truth is, I'm not busy. Busyness is a waste of time.    What I am is highly organized and productive. I'm also a highly creative and artistic person. I've spent decades dancing and performing on big stages. I'm all of these things.   So, while some people believe you can't be both creative and...

Today, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Dr. Kristen Szabla, Ph. D.    Kristen has over a decade of experience as a neuroscientist specializing in the neural circuitry mediating fear and depression.    As a survivor of incest and commercial sexual exploitation at an early age, Kristen is unable to remember a time in her yo...