The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Today, I'm in conversation with the amazing Debbie Allen! Debbie is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author of eight books, and the world's #1 authority on expert positioning. She has been featured in four motivational movies and dozens of publications, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Personal Branding, Sales & Marketing Excellence, Forbes, The Washington Post, and USA Today. Debbie has four decades of "in the trenches" entrepreneurial wisdom and business-building experience that she now shares with business owners, speakers, coaches, consultants, and experts across many industries. In this episode, we'll explore: How Debbie became one of the highest-paid female speakers in the world The importance of finding your authentic voice and using it to create a deep connection with the audience Why speakers, especially women, need to overcome the fear of self-promotion The value of investing in mentors and continuously learning, even when you've achieved success Debbie's current favorites: Books: The E-Myth and Maximum Influence: The 12 Universal Laws of Power Persuasion, Speakers: Barbara De Angeles, Jeffrey Gitomer, Joe Girard, and Zig Ziglar, Podcast: Sell or Die More from Debbie Allen Website: https://expertmarketpositioning.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieAllenInternational/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbieallenspeaker/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dallen7001 More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

In this episode, I'm super excited to answer more questions from The Big Talk community. We have a private, complimentary Facebook group for speakers who have gone through our programs. A couple of months ago, I asked those in it, "What questions do you have for me that you'd like me to address on the podcast?" I've already recorded a couple of episodes where I answer one, and today, I'm answering several more for you! I hope these answers inspire you and help you on your speaking journey. In this episode, we'll explore: Evolving your talk from a collection of sentences to an impactful, honest story The advocacy inherent in the speakers that work with The Big Talk and how to embody your voice to serve others My personal journey from a dancer to a leader How the challenges I've faced have shaped my ability to support and uplift others More from Tricia Hear from inspiring speakers and thought-leaders at the BTA Virtual Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Today, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. The aspiring speakers and thought leaders who attend this masterclass desire to take big stages for impact. During our two days together, I support them in taking steps toward those stages, including helping them clarify their big ideas. One way I do this is through 1:1 hot seat coaching, where they can ask me their questions directly. You'll hear some of these hot seats in today's episode. In these hot seats, we'll explore: Condensing your experience and knowledge into a big idea Identifying the problem that your audience is having and finding what is unique about your idea Pitching and what to expect from video script submissions Sharing your story to help others on the same journey More from Tricia Hear from inspiring speakers and thought-leaders at the BTA Virtual Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

This week, I am in conversation with two amazing women, Holiday Mathis and Friday Jones. Holiday Mathis writes the syndicated daily horoscope column for hundreds of newspapers worldwide, including The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. She is also a multi-platinum songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, and many others. Holiday is the author of several books, including "Rock Your Stars, the Astrological Guide to Getting it All" and the novella "How to Fail Epically in Hollywood". Friday Jones is a tattoo virtuoso who has left an indelible mark on the world of ink. With a canvas as diverse as the stars she admires, Friday's artistry has graced the skin of Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Brit, and Olivier Award winners, as well as supermodels and heads of state. Friday currently works in the heart of New York City, where she is leaving an indomitable mark on the world of tattoos with her unparalleled expertise and artistic vision. Trailblazers in their respective fields, Holiday and Friday, have united their unique talents to found Flash of Intuition, where tattoos go beyond mere aesthetics. These women and their creative collaboration are truly amazing, and I can't wait for you to meet them today. In this episode, we'll explore: The unexpected journeys that led Holiday and Friday to become renowned in their respective fields How each of these women have stepped into their roles as influential voices Their creative collaboration on Flash of Intuition, which combines astrology, symbolic tattoo designs, and personalized meditations The intimacy, healing, and self-expression involved in their work More from Friday Jones and Holiday Mathis Websites: https://flashofintuition.shop/ & https://holidaymathis.com/ Instagram: @friday_jones & @holidaymathis More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

People ask me all the time how I get everything done. They're always commenting on how busy I am. And the truth is, I'm not busy. Busyness is a waste of time. What I am is highly organized and productive. I'm also a highly creative and artistic person. I've spent decades dancing and performing on big stages. I'm all of these things. So, while some people believe you can't be both creative and productive, today, I'm sharing how you can! I'm also revealing my processes as an artist and a producer. In this episode, I explore: Why you don't have to choose between being organized and being imaginative The definition of being in a flow state The way to stay receptive to creativity and produce meaningful art The specific process I use as a producer and why each stage is crucial More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Today, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Dr. Kristen Szabla, Ph.D. Kristen has over a decade of experience as a neuroscientist specializing in the neural circuitry mediating fear and depression. As a survivor of incest and commercial sexual exploitation at an early age, Kristen is unable to remember a time in her young life when fear and suicidal ideation were not continuously present. However, she found the courage to face her painful past and is thriving. Kristen is an empathic and passionate leader who is driven to fulfill her mission of transforming pain into power by providing data-driven and evidence-based content that redefines and amplifies the conversation surrounding the horror of sexual trauma and its destructive effects on mental health. I'm so honored to feature her deeply powerful and personal talk, "Still, I Rise." In this talk, she explores: The deep impact of shame and why it hijacks our brains The reason trauma can create shame and cycles of depression Her personal experience with trauma and human trafficking and its aftermath The transformative power of self-compassion More from Kristen Szabla, PhD Website: https://transformingpainintopower.info/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-l-szabla-phd-1867b5210/ More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

In this episode, I am joined by Speaker's Salon alum Dr. Parul Dua Makkar. I had the honor of mentoring Parul during her time inside the Speaker's Salon, and I can't wait for you to hear her incredible showcase talk that's coming in Episode 597. Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has been a contributor to several Dental Journals and has been featured on podcasts, radio shows, and TV shows across the globe. She is also co-author of the book Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide. Parul's life took a different trajectory when she lost her only sibling, Dr. Manu Dua, to oral cancer. Following his death, Parul devoted her time to educating doctors and patients about risk factors, prevention, and early detection and treatment of oral cancer. In this episode, we'll explore: The grief of losing her brother and the process of turning his blog posts into a book Why she chose to share her story of grief with others Her experience of sharing her story at the Speaker's Salon Showcase How she knows there is still goodness in the world, even amongst grief Her current favorites: Books: anything by Dan Brown, Speaker: Minal Sampat, and Podcast: Crime Junkie More from Dr. Parul Dua Makkar Website: https://parulduamakkar.com/ Her book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duagoodjob/ More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

In this super special solo episode, I answer another question from my amazing community of speakers and thought leaders. This week's question was all about my journey as an entrepreneur and how I use entrepreneurship as a way of personal leadership. This episode will inspire you to embrace leadership in your own entrepreneurial journey. And if you're not an entrepreneur, I know it will support you with what it means to be a leader in your community, at home, and at work. In this episode, I explore: Why I've always rejected the "starving artist" mentality My first entrepreneurial venture, Brouk Moves, and what happened to that business How to cultivate team culture as a business owner The reason your team needs to be invested in your mission for your business to grow More from Tricia Hear from inspiring speakers and thought-leaders at the BTA Virtual Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

In this special bonus episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass! During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream. One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and that's what you'll be hearing in this episode. In these hot seats, we'll explore: Sharing your message inside and outside of the corporate environment Why nerves are part of speaking and how you can coexist with your fear How to be engaging when you speak What to wear when you take a big stage More from Tricia Hear from inspiring speakers and thought-leaders at the BTA Virtual Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

This week, I am in conversation with the amazing and inspiring Linda Mitchell. Linda spoke at last year's Speaker Salon Showcase, and I can't wait for you to hear her talk that's coming soon in Episode 603. Linda is a leading women's health expert, best-selling author, podcast host, and Fitness Boutique Owner. She is the face and creator of The Sisterhood of Sweat (SOS) brand. Surviving domestic violence, Linda has made it her mission to empower other women by helping them take responsibility for their health so they can be in the best shape physically and emotionally. As an award-winning fitness competitor, model, speaker, and podcast host, Linda has spoken on numerous stages in addition to appearing on ABC, NBC, Bold TV, and Fox. Linda has also been featured in Insider, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and on the cover of BodyScape Magazine. In this episode, we'll explore: Her personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship and why she felt called to share her story Her powerful experience inside the Speaker Salon incubator The importance of using your voice and how your story can empower others Linda's current favorites: Books: Atomic Habits and The Courage to be Disliked, Speaker: Joel Osteen, and Podcast: Earn Your Happy with Lori Harder More from Linda Mitchell Website: https://sisterhoodofsweat.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063521952742 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-m-mitchell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofsweat/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZrTEytiEgS_YLxpQkWhvg More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com