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 149: How to Have Hard (Money) Conversations
Not sure how to discuss money with potential clients? Wish you could confidently navigate fee conversations as a professional speaker would? It doesn’t have to be difficult when you have solid strategies you can follow to make fee negotiation worthwhile to both you...
Episode 148: Get Booked to Speak: Talking to an Event Planner
Are you looking to connect with event planners for more effective conversations and book more speaking engagements with them? You’ve done the challenging work to get to the meeting, but what is the best way to conduct it once the day arrives? What are the best...
Episode 147: Managing Your Time
Did you know that smart time management is a key part of any good speaker's life? Do you wonder how you can prioritize tasks and manage your time more effectively? Are you looking for strategies to avoid distractions and find a way to get all your work done and...
Episode 146: Overcoming the Summer Speaker Slump
Are you struggling with the “summer speaker slump?” Feeling a little discouraged and losing momentum in getting speaking engagements? This is a common challenge faced by speakers during the summer months, but you can and should be proactive to not stay stuck there....
Episode 145: 5 Steps to Becoming an Unforgettable Speaker
Have you ever wondered how to leave a lasting impression on your audience and be that “unforgettable” speaker? Do you want to craft a central message that resonates with your audience, and learn how to tell stories that are important and fit your audience? These are...
Episode 144: What is Your Story?
When someone asks you, “So tell me about you, what do you do? What's your story?” How do you answer? Are you able to give a succinct reply that clearly communicates your audience, their needs, and your unique way to meet those needs? When I first started speaking,...
Episode 143: Creativity and Clarity in Rest
As a speaker, do you find yourself caught up in the hustle and bustle of your work, constantly striving and pushing forward? We’re driven by knowing God has called us to this, right? But amidst our busy lives and need to share our stories, we must remember God has...
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....