Untamed Leader

Send Lauri a message What if your sensitivity isn’t something to manage — but the very source of your power? In this heart-opening conversation, Lauri sits down with Bridges and Beacons host and authentic disruptor Kelly Myerson, a leadership coach and occupational therapist who helps women step out of silence and into soul-aligned leadership. Together, they unravel the myth that you have to harde...

Send Lauri a message What if real leadership isn’t about being impressive… but being responsive ? In this second Untamed Leader Conversation, Lauri Smith welcomes back Bridget Baker (founder & CEO of Bridget Baker Branding) and Brian Perry (story and authentic communication coach, singer-songwriter) for an intimate, wide-ranging exploration of what it means to lead—and speak—without the cage....

Send Lauri a message What if leadership isn’t about certainty or strategy? In this first-ever Untamed Leader Conversation , Lauri Smith is joined by intuitive guide Jeni Holla and catalyst-for-change Giselle Jennaway for a raw, spacious, and deeply embodied exploration of what it means to lead from truth rather than conditioning. Together, we question inherited models of leadership rooted in contr...

Send Lauri a message What happens when you put soulful speaking into practice? In this playful and powerful follow-up with Lauren Goldberg, we move from conversation into coaching. Lauren bravely steps into the hot seat to try out a 60-second pitch for her work—and together we explore how shifting from titles and rambling to intention, alignment, and invitation transforms the way she shows up. We...

Send Lauri a message What happens when the world tells you to squeeze into a box you were never meant to fit? In this soulful conversation, self-discovery and leadership coach Lauren Goldberg shares her powerful journey from a childhood of silence and perfectionism to embracing her voice, her neurodivergence, and her “kush ball” self. Together, we explore the fog of outdated leadership models, the...

Send Lauri a message At three years old, Markus dragged a chair onto a “stage” and started speaking. He never forgot who he was—until a traumatic moment at nine and a half led him to “wall in” his soul and lose his speaking voice. In this intimate conversation, Markus Neukom (Steward of the Stillness Council) shares how stillness became his compass, why suffering trained him to hold others through...

Send Lauri a message What opens up when we decide the ‘good girl’ role isn’t ours to play anymore? In this special Inside the Speakers Studio episode, Lauri Smith traces her journey from playing small to unleashing her fire — from meek “Mary Warren” to fiery “Abigail” — and explores the deeper archetypes of Good Girl, Rule Breaker, and Wild Woman. You’ll hear the pivotal story that opened the door...

Send Lauri a message What happens when a lifelong teacher and musician steps out from behind the piano and picks up the mic? In this heartfelt conversation, Simply Sarah host Sarah Stockham shares her journey from back-row musician to mic-on leader — and what it really means to say yes (and sometimes no) on the path of aligned speaking. Together, we explore the courage it takes to leave a lifelong...

Send Lauri a message Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Speaking Doesn’t Work — and what to do instead. In this intimate solo episode, Lauri pulls back the curtain on the deeper “why” behind her work—and how it breaks free from the industrial, cookie-cutter speaking world. Through personal stories and client journeys, she reveals how true transformation happens when we stop performing, let go of who we were...

Send Lauri a message What happens when a natural listener with a “small voice” decides to step into visibility? In this candid and inspiring conversation, digital marketing strategist Berlyn Komar shares how she stretched herself beyond anxiety and discomfort to embrace speaking as part of her purpose-driven business journey. From teaching one workshop a month to showing up on podcasts and in-pers...

Send Lauri a message Most speakers aim for comfort. But “comfortable” rarely moves an audience. In this solo episode, Lauri Smith invites you into the Radiant Zone—the place where speakers come alive, audiences lean in, and transformation happens. Along the way, she shares the three zones of speaking, why “fine” is forgettable, and how fear and excitement can be channeled into magnetic presence. I...

Send Lauri a message In part two of my conversation with Kremena Yordanova, we turn to the present — her evolving relationship with speaking, her dance with imposter syndrome, and the art of showing up unscripted and real. Kremena shares her favorite speaking experiences, her perspective on leading across generations, and the importance of humility in conscious leadership. We close with the Pivot...

Send Lauri a message Before becoming a keynote speaker and conscious leadership voice, Kremena Yordanova was known as “The Kremenator” — a corporate leader who could get things done, but at the cost of masking her softer self. In this first part of our conversation, Kremena shares her earliest experiences with speaking (including a childhood stage freeze), how yoga helped her dissolve fear and rec...

Send Lauri a message What if selling could feel like service? In this solo episode, Lauri Smith unpacks the vulnerable, often uncomfortable act of making offers—and how to transform it from something that feels icky and manipulative into an act of alignment, service, and magnetism. She shares her own early struggles with “forgetting to ask” or over-explaining like a district attorney, the moment a...

Send Lauri a message What if the tears we fear are actually the doorway to our deepest power? In Part 2 of this flipped conversation, Evelyne Brink invites Lauri to share how letting herself be seen — trembling, raw, and alive — transformed not just her theater work but her life’s calling. Together they explore the sacred edge between control and surrender, why speaking through tears can open hear...

Send Lauri a message Beneath every mask we wear, there is a spark waiting to be seen. Season 2 opens with a flipped conversation where voice and visibility coach Evelyne Brink turns the questions back on Lauri. Together they explore the roots of the “Good Girl” mask, how sensitivity shaped survival, and the breakthrough moment when a hidden fire finally came roaring out on stage. This is where the...

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Send Lauri a message The spark that began my Good Girl to Wild Woman journey — from a childhood garage spotlight to the moment I realized I was keeping myself small. Before Season 2 officially begins, Lauri shares the story that sparked a powerful new chapter in her life and work. Originally told in her Soul of Visibility Playshop , this is the first glimpse of her Good Girl to Wild Woman journey...

Send Lauri a message What does it really take to speak from the soul? In Part 2 of this special highlight series, we continue our journey through the raw, radiant, and deeply human stories of the Season One Soulful Speaking guests. From moments of doubt to sparks of awakening, each voice reminds us that the path to authentic expression is rarely linear—but always worth it. Whether you're faci...

Send Lauri a message What happens when soulful humans find the courage to speak their truth? In this special Season One highlight reel, we revisit the powerful, personal stories of some of our most beloved guests—from the moments they almost lost their voice to the breakthroughs that brought them home to it. Whether you’re new to Soulful Speaking or walking this path with us from the start, this e...

Send Lauri a message What do 14 soulful speakers say when the spotlight softens and the mic gets personal? In this special bonus episode, we’re mashing up answers from the “Pivot Pivot” lightning round—a series of rapid-fire questions inspired by Bernard Pivot and Inside the Actors Studio . From favorite words to how they hope to be remembered, this mash-up offers a glimpse into the hearts behind...

Send Lauri a message Giselle Jennaway’s journey from strenuous avoidance of speaking to using her voice as a tool for deep transformation is nothing short of alchemy.  In this soulful conversation, Lauri and Giselle explore the moments that shaped Giselle’s relationship with her voice - from childhood shutdowns to profound ahas. A series of synchronicities sparked a connection that highlights the...

Send Lauri a message What happens when a highly sensitive person takes center stage? In this episode of Soulful Speaking , copywriting soul genius Joanne Homestead shares her journey from a terrified five-year-old clutching a microphone to a confident entrepreneur embracing her authentic voice. Along the way, she invites us into a deeply human exploration of fear, presence, and transformation. Tog...

Send Lauri a message This mini-sode is more than a warm-up—it’s a return to yourself. Straight from the opening moments of the Spring 2025 Soulful Speaking Immersion, this grounding practice invites you to root into the earth, rise into your voice, and connect with your soul’s presence. Whether you’re about to speak, create, or simply want to reconnect with your truth, let this be your reset. Clos...

Send Lauri a message How do you find your voice—whether in writing, speaking, or leading? In this episode of Soulful Speaking , I sit down with Amy Vogel, an author and book coach who helps women share their stories and turn their publishing dreams into reality. Amy’s journey took her from sales to preaching to publishing, and she shares the lessons she’s learned about authentic communication alon...