The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Today, I am joined by the amazing and talented Miriam Schulman. Miriam has been a professional artist for over 20 years and lives her creative life with gratitude in New York's backyard. After witnessing the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Miriam abandoned a lucrative hedge fund job to work on her art full-time. Rejecting the starving artist myth, her watercolor and mixed media paintings have been seen on NBC, published in magazines and books, and collected worldwide. In addition to creating art, Miriam teaches other artists through her online courses, hosts The Inspiration Place podcast, and is the author of the book Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity. In this episode, we'll explore: The importance of art during times of crisis and why sharing your art is a service Mindset and the need for artists to believe in themselves, their art, and their buyers How artists can increase confidence when marketing themselves and believe in their worth Why you need to take persistent and inspired action Miriam's current favorites: Book: Harry Potter, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: Wiser Than Me More from Miriam Schulman Her book, Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity Her podcast, The Inspiration Place Website: https://www.schulmanart.com/ Instagram: @schulmanart More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 episode is airing just in time for the holiday season. And whatever holiday you celebrate, this can be a complicated time of the year. That's why I'm sharing lessons I learned from hosting a mastermind that can help you approach this time of year differently. These insights will free you from previously held expectations and set you up for success and love. In this episode, we'll explore: What it means to do something with pure intentions and the impact this can have on your holiday season The power of gathering without expectations How I set the stage for deep sharing and clarity at my mastermind The importance of listening generously More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 giving you an inside look at The Art of The Big Talk — the virtual masterclass I host twice each year. Over the two days of this masterclass, I have the honor of supporting hundreds of aspiring speakers. These speakers dream of stepping onto big stages, and together, we work towards making that dream a reality. 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: How sharing your story can be a catalyst for someone else Exercises for finding clarity around your big idea Understanding the context of your idea and why it's important for others When you need to go big with your idea More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 today's episode, I am in conversation with Victoria Fenton. Victoria is a healing professional who has spent all of her adult life working within the realms of coaching, medicine, healing arts, self-awareness, and spiritual wisdom. She is the Founder of The Aletheia Group and has a long-held reputation for achieving miraculous results with her clients. Her simple yet powerful approach places the heart at the center of healing and personal transformation. In this episode, we'll explore: How Victoria began her journey with mysticism, energy medicine, holistic healing, and human design The importance of using your voice in your wellness journey Why embracing who you are is essential for your well-being Victoria's current favorites: Book: The Gene Keys, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcasts: The Tim Ferriss Show, SmartLess, and Just Jack and Will More from Victoria Fenton Website: https://thealetheiagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VictoriaLFenton More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 talking about my five-part structure for writing a keynote, including the four sub-steps you need to follow. While this might not sound like the most exciting topic we've covered on The Big Talk, I can promise that you'll love this episode and come back to it frequently! In this episode, we'll explore: Why using a five-part structure for writing your keynote is so important The reason you should be brief when introducing yourself and outlining what you'll be talking about The power of storytelling for connecting with your audience The link between great storytelling and great leadership More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Elevate your impact with The Speaker Salon Video Series 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 talk from my 2023 Speaker's Salon Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of a 6-week live intensive speaking program I curate each year in New York City. The speakers featured in previous showcases have gone on to speak on multiple TEDx stages, in front of Congress, at the United Nations, for The Fearless Women Summit, and have been picked up by the same speaker bureaus who represent talents such as Mel Robbins, Jay Shetty, and Barbara Corcoran. They are game-changing thought leaders, and I know you'll love hearing their big talks in these special bonus episodes. This week, I am featuring speaker Kristina DiPalo as she shares her talk, "I Am Not Done." Kristina is recognized as a gifted leadership coach, public speaker, strategic communicator, and leadership brand professional. Leveraging her skills in narrative and dynamic storytelling, Kristina brings her clients insights and tools to reframe their thinking around what is possible, how to achieve it, and how to articulate their truth in compelling ways. In her talk, she explores: The heartbreaking story of her father's struggle with retirement and the belief that his productive years were over Why you should find clarity in your passions The power of redefining your purpose How to forge your path in a world that too often dictates worth based on age More from Kristina DiPalo Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinadipalo/ 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 am in conversation with an amazing speaker, Jenny Lincoln. Jenny is a full time nomad who spends her time writing, speaking, and teaching leaders and influencers how to move past their self imposed limitations. Jenny helps people break free from past failures, fear, and doubt so they can live their full potential and the life their heart wants them to lead. In this episode, we'll explore: Her journey from a corporate accountant to a nomad and speaker Why living as a nomad gives her a unique perspective on people and behavior The importance of experiencing fear and your emotions, so you can live and speak authentically Jenny's current favorites: Book: The Untethered Soul and Speaker: Maya Angelou More from Jenny Lincoln Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.lincoln.56/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lincoln-634b8313/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyglincoln YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKu9AqCBrafnNMDmcCPyUQ More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Elevate your impact with The Speaker Salon Video Series 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

With Thanksgiving just a few days away here in the U.S., I was inspired to talk about gratitude and readiness with you today. If you've read my book or been a long-time listener of the podcast, you know I am a former dancer. During my time as a dancer, I had the honor to work and tour with Lucinda Childs, a modern dance legend. Today, I'm sharing what this experience taught me about being grateful and the importance of remaining in a state of readiness. In this episode, we'll explore: Why I view all of the speakers I direct through the lens of a performer The unique opportunity I was given as a part of the Lucinda Childs Dance Company How I stayed in a state of readiness and gratitude despite a challenging circumstance Why gratitude and readiness help you overcome limiting beliefs and fear More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Elevate your impact with The Speaker Salon Video Series 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 giving you an inside look at The Art of The Big Talk — the virtual masterclass I host twice each year. Over the two days of this masterclass, I have the honor of supporting hundreds of aspiring speakers. These speakers dream of stepping onto big stages, and together, we work towards making that dream a reality. 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: How to turn what inspires you into an idea for your big talk Moving through your limiting beliefs and overcoming fears The importance of staying open and creative while mining for your idea The power of speaking from possibilities instead of problems More from Tricia Elevate your impact with The Speaker Salon Video Series 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 talking with the amazing Becca Powers. Becca is an award-winning Hi-Tech Fortune 500 sales executive, best-selling author, and a force to be reckoned with. Delivering empowering keynotes and workshops to organizations around the world, Becca has become a go-to expert in achieving Work-Life success and reaching your peak potential. Becca discovered the secret sauce to success and happiness. Now, she's on a mission to show high achievers, dream chasers, and organizations how to create a life and career they absolutely love. She has certifications in shadow beliefs and trauma awareness, and she's even a certified Kundalini yoga teacher. Becca is the queen of blending holistic modalities into her programs, bringing a whole new level of badassery to the table. In this episode, we'll explore: The importance of setting boundaries and saying no Embracing all parts of your identity simultaneously Why prioritizing yourself leads to deeper, more fulfilling relationships How passion and pursuing activities that set your soul on fire play a crucial role in achieving success Becca's current favorites: Book: Many Lives, Many Masters and Speaker: Tony Robbins More from Becca Powers Website: https://www.beccapowers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beccapowers1313 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapowers1313/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccapowers1313/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCclPtguPwp4E9uqIwuY2aog More from Tricia Elevate your impact with The Speaker Salon Video Series 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