The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

In this episode, I am joined by Speaker's Salon alum Dr. Parul Dua Makkar. I had the honor of mentoring Parul during her time inside the Speaker's Salon, and I can't wait for you to hear her incredible showcase talk that's coming in Episode 597.   Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has been a contributor to several Dental Journals and has been f...

In this super special solo episode, I answer another question from my amazing community of speakers and thought leaders. This week's question was all about my journey as an entrepreneur and how I use entrepreneurship as a way of personal leadership.   This episode will inspire you to embrace leadership in your own entrepreneurial journey. And if you're not an entrepreneur, I know it will support y...

In this special bonus episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass!   During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream.   One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and...

This week, I am in conversation with the amazing and inspiring Linda Mitchell. Linda spoke at last year's Speaker Salon Showcase, and I can't wait for you to hear her talk that's coming soon in Episode 603.   Linda is a leading women's health expert, best-selling author, podcast host, and Fitness Boutique Owner. She is the face and creator of The Sisterhood of Sweat (SOS) brand.    Surviving domes...

This episode came from a question I recently posted in our private Facebook group for speakers of The Big Talk, asking them what they would like me to share in upcoming solo podcasts. I received so many thoughtful questions that I'm excited to cover in the coming weeks!    This particular request was from Jenny Lincoln, who is a community member, an alum of The Big Talk Academy, a former participa...

Today, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by a powerful and captivating speaker, AnnMarie Flynn, Ph. D.    Dr. AnnMarie Flynn spent 25 years as a leader in engineering higher education, where she honed her skills as a DEI professional. She also split her time as a business partner in three award-winning restaurants in NYC. Her focus and p...

This week, I am joined by an incredible speaker and friend, Kristina DiPalo. Kristina took the stage at my Speaker's Salon Showcase last year, and it was such an honor mentoring her on her journey. You can go back and listen to her big talk from the Showcase in Episode 555 .   Kristina is recognized as a gifted leadership coach, public speaker, strategic communicator, and leadership brand professi...

For today's conversation, I am joined by the amazing and brilliant Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor!    Dr. Jill is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. In 1996, she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain, causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and e...

Today, I'm super excited to once again take you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass.   During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream.   One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, an...

This week, I am joined by the incredible Brooke Siem. I had the honor of mentoring and supporting Brooke when she took my stage at the Speaker's Salon Showcase. And it was a privilege to witness the powerful and deeply personal big talk she shared. You can go back and listen to it in Episode 561 .   In addition to being a transformational speaker, Brooke is a chef, advocate, and writer whose work...

In this episode, I'm talking about the amazing TV show Ted Lasso and discussing the profound themes of impermanence and belief that resonate throughout the series.    As an avid fan who's watched the entire series twice, I'm super excited to share my thoughts on the intentional storytelling of this show. I explore Ted's coaching philosophy of being a goldfish, the enduring power of belief, and how...

Today, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by an amazing speaker, chef, author, and my dear friend, Angelique Santana.    In addition to being an extraordinary speaker, Angelique is a speaking coach inside my signature program, The Big Talk Academy, where she provides incredible support and mentorship to our speakers.    I'm so honored to...

This week, I am super excited to be in conversation with the amazing Tanya Dalton. I had the honor of working with Tanya on her Oxford Talk, and I know you're going to love hearing from her today.   Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, top female motivational speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. She helps executives and entrepreneurs step into purposeful leadership.   Tanya's...

I am super excited to introduce you to today's guest, who is a true powerhouse and influential voice!    Dr. Jen Welter is a successful entrepreneur, author, in-demand keynote speaker, and NFL football coach. As the first female coach in NFL history, she serves as an amazing role model and an inspiring reminder that barriers are meant to be broken.    With a career studded with a number of firsts,...

Today, I'm super excited to take you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass.   During these two days, I work with hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream.   One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and that's...

In this episode, I am joined by one of my amazing clients, friends, and speakers, Dr. Sonia Chopra. Sonia was first on The Big Talk back in 2018 for Episode 191 . And I'm super excited to be in conversation with her again today!   Sonia Chopra, DDS, is a board-certified endodontist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, and endodontic instructor. She is the founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in...

In this episode, I'm super excited to share my new big talk, "The Zen of Leading."  This talk will eventually become the companion to my next book, which comes out in 2024.    This big talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and leadership and how you can transform the kind of leader you are through the lens of Buddha's nature.    In this talk, I explore:   How to lead with more happiness, joy,...

Today, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by speaker, advocate, and thought leader Wendy Christie.    I was in conversation with Wendy in our last episode, so if you missed that one, I encourage you to go back and listen in.   Wendy's talk, "Music and Michelangelo," highlights the power of music as she explores its ability to transcend wo...

Today, I am joined by an amazing speaker, advocate, and alum of The Big Talk Academy, Wendy Christie. You may remember Wendy from Episode 426 when we featured her powerful talk, "Michelangelo's Missive," from the BTA Virtual Showcase.   Wendy trained as a pianist in her early years before realizing how the power of words can transform and shape others in the way music can transform and move an aud...

As someone who's from the same generation as Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Cindy Crawford, I recently became obsessed with the Supermodels documentary. It is streaming on Apple TV right now and features these iconic women.   The reason that I've become obsessed with this documentary is because I believe it provides an amazing opportunity for you to think about business...

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. And they often still need clarity around their big idea.   One thing that happens during our two days together is 1:1 hot seat coaching, where I support them in finding that clarity. You'll hear...

Today, I am joined by an amazing speaker and thought leader, Paul Glover.    You may remember Paul from our conversation in Episode 473 or from Episode 412, where we featured his powerful big talk from the Speaker Salon Showcase. If you haven't listened to those episodes yet, be sure to check them out!   Paul is a Keynote Speaker, Educator, Executive Coach, Author, "Recovering" Lawyer, and Leaders...

We're kicking off Season 24 of The Big Talk Podcast! And the timing is perfect as we also move into 2024.    In this episode, I read from an incredible book that my dear friend and community member Carol Lempert sent me. She inscribed the book with this note: "A gift from Carol Lempert because you understand the importance of women's voices."    The book, Speaking While Female: 75 Extraordinary Sp...

Today, I'm super excited to share a talk from my 2023 Speaker's Salon Showcase.    This showcase is the culmination of a 6-week live intensive speaking program I curate every year in New York City. The innovative and insightful thought leaders who take this stage each have an important message to share, and I know you'll love hearing their big talks in these special bonus episodes.   This week, I...

Today, I am joined by the amazing and talented Miriam Schulman.   Miriam has been a professional artist for over 20 years and lives her creative life with gratitude in New York's backyard.    After witnessing the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Miriam abandoned a lucrative hedge fund job to work on her art full-time. Rejecting the starving artist myth, her watercolor and mixed media paintings have been se...