Have you been harboring a dream of being a speaker, or wondering how to take your speaking career to the next level? Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to get your first booking or build your brand and business. 

Join Mary as she chats with some of the best-known speakers in the industry and learn everything from how they got started to what they would do differently, and all the ups, downs, and navigating tips in between. It’s a deep dive into the speaking and a discussion of the things that matter to you and your career, as Mary walks alongside you and helps you Take the Stage.

Latest Episodes

Episode 142: Is a Virtual Summit for You?

Episode 142: Is a Virtual Summit for You?

Is speaking at a virtual summit something that’s on your radar? If so, what’s your reason behind that? I want y’all to think about this: Are you saying yes because you're happy that you got asked? Or is it because you have little speaking experience and this is a good...

Episode 141: Prepare a Message – Part 3 (Practice)

Episode 141: Prepare a Message – Part 3 (Practice)

What does it mean to “practice” your message? I've had women tell me that they want their message to be fresh, so they don’t do a lot of practicing. Well, I'm going to be honest with y'all: You can share a message that sounds fresh and still be well practiced....

Episode 140: Prepare Your Message – Part 2 (prepare)

Episode 140: Prepare Your Message – Part 2 (prepare)

Do you know what message God wants you to share, but you aren't sure how to put it all together? Are you wondering what’s the best way to take your one person from A to B while maintaining a connection throughout the journey? Crafting a message is never easy, that’s...

Episode 139: Prepare Your Message – Part 1 (ponder & pray)

Episode 139: Prepare Your Message – Part 1 (ponder & pray)

Has God given you a message that you need to share? Maybe you've been asked to speak for the first time and you have no idea what to do or how to start. Perhaps you have been sharing the same message for a year and need a new fresh message. Whether you've done this...

Episode 138: Which Speaker Conference is Just Right For You?

Episode 138: Which Speaker Conference is Just Right For You?

  Do you miss the days when you met with people face-to-face and got to know them over a cup of coffee? Do you wish you had the opportunity to connect with agents, speakers, writers, and other people that can help you in so many aspects of this speaking life? I've...

Episode 134: Confidence to Speak with Lori Robertson

Episode 134: Confidence to Speak with Lori Robertson

  When someone asks you to speak at an event, do you hesitate to say yes? Do you automatically think that someone else is more qualified to speak than you are? Both myself and my guest, Lori Robertson, have been there. We understand how easy it is to think, “Who am I...