Use Your Voice
3 things from Biden’s inaugural address you can use as a speaker
I don’t know about you, but I spent January 20th glued to C-SPAN watching 3 hours straight of the Inauguration. 👀 I felt joy and relief, along with a renewed vigor in the work we do. Naturally, I took notes during President Joe Biden’s inaugural address (speeches are my thing 🤓). Here are 3 things…
Read MoreBeing an Introvert and a Speaker with Katherine N. Johnson: Podcast Ep. 208
If you’re an introvert, the thought of visibility, and maybe even the thought of public speaking, is one that you may be a little bit more hesitant to pursue. However, did you know that there are so many speakers from professional speakers all the way down to entrepreneurs, who do public speaking and consider themselves…
Read MoreCarol Cox and Diane Diaz on the Colorblind – Race Across Generations Podcast: Dear White Women
Carol Cox and Diane Diaz of Speaking Your Brand were guests on Vanessa Echols’ Colorblind: Race Across Generations podcast. They are two white women, challenging other white woman to do the work to becoming anti-racists. But they’re not just talking. They’ve come up with some action steps to make it happen. Listen to the episode…
Read MoreThe Cure for Vulnerability Hangovers with Carol Cox [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 192
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Have you ever had a vulnerability hangover? I know I have, including just last month, along with other times this year after recording particular podcast episodes or writing emails to our list. A vulnerability hangover is that feeling of regret or uncertainty after you share something that’s personal or something that could be considered controversial.…
Read MoreWomen in Politics and the Public Sphere with Rep. Anna Eskamani [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 191
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I’m excited to have on the show today Anna Eskamani, who is my state representative in the Orlando, Florida, area where I live. Anna is young, outspoken, and tireless in the work she does for her constituents and for Floridians in general. I invited her on to have a conversation about what it’s like to…
Read MoreSpeaking Truth to Power and the Importance of Language with Karla Manning, PhD [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 190
Have you had an experience that made it so you couldn’t *not* speak up and use your voice? It could have been something that happened directly to you or it could have been something you witnessed or learned about. My guest is Dr. Karla Manning, who had such an experience when she taught in South…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of Planning Our Virtual Summit with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 189
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What’s it like to plan an event in only 8 weeks? We’re about to find out! Our live virtual summit takes place on October 15. Register at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit (it’s free!). This is a one-of-a-kind event: a mix of TED-style 10-minute talks plus panel discussions so you can learn how to craft a stellar speech and…
Read MoreTrendsetting, Thought Leadership, and Trusted Circles with Gina Bianchini [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 188
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This episode is the perfect bridge between the series we just wrapped up on Thought Leadership and the new series we’re starting called Use Your Voice. My guest is Gina Bianchini, the founder of Mighty Networks, which enables people like you (and me!) create and host online communities (and more). I’ve been a fan of…
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