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?
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)
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)
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)
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?
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 137: How to Conquer the Stage & Inspire Your Audience with Competence
Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm just not a confident and charismatic speaker like XYZ is". That is exactly why I put together this three-part series on what it means to be charismatic on stage. Now, when I say charismatic, what do I mean? This is someone...
Episode 136: How to Conquer the Stage, Engage Your Audience & Connect with Your One Person
What do you think of when you hear the phrase "charismatic speaker"? Do you picture someone who is engaging and people naturally want to be around? Are they almost magnetic in the way they present themselves? You know the type of speaker I'm talking about, and I'm...
Episode 135: How to Conquer the Stage and Grow Your Confidence as a Speaker
Have you ever wondered if you’ll reach a certain level as a speaker where you’ll truly feel confident in your calling? I'll be honest with y'all, I don't think you can ever be completely confident. That said, there is a way to exude confidence from the stage even when...
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...