The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

In this very special episode, I'm sharing a chapter from my book, The Influential Voice. As you probably know, I wrote this book in 2020 during a week I'd originally planned to be in Mexico celebrating my anniversary with my husband, Joe. Three years later, I've shared the powerful message of this book with people all over the world. I've also had the privilege of recording an audiobook that allows you to hear directly from me how you can say what you mean for lasting legacy. Today, you're getting inside access to Chapter 4 — which is all about fear, how to move through it, and why using your voice really isn't about you. In this chapter, we'll explore: Why fear isn't a bad thing and how you can coexist with it How being in action creates confidence The way to stop comparing yourself others — and why you must do this The importance of knowing who your talk is really for More from Tricia Get your copy of The Influential Voice audiobook 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 sharing one of the amazing talks given live at my Speaker Salon Showcase — an event I curate annually in New York City. This talk, "From the Felt to the Flesh: Lessons from Italy's Legendary Christmas Witch," was given by Dina Gregory. By day, Dina teaches trauma-informed language instruction to children. By night, she is a writer, speaker, puppeteer, and host of the Le Befana's Table podcast. Whether in the classroom, under a table, or on a stage, Dina combines down to earth truth telling with humor and imagination. She inspires people of all ages to reclaim the sacred adventure of life. As an Italian American, Dina has fond memories of sitting around the kitchen table sharing stories and singing songs. She felt called not only to preserve a legend from her cultural heritage but to bring forth a new story. This story shows the world that, in spite of our differences, life is sweeter together. In her talk, she explores: How a one-toothed puppet of Italy's Christmas witch changed her life What to do when world events make you feel powerless Why every single one of us has a vital role to play The impact storytelling has on our lives More from Dina Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Ep. 422 Her podcast, LeBefana's Table Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamdinagregory/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinagregory/ 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 so excited to introduce you to real life superhero, Giovanni Marsico! Gio is a two-time Emmy® Award-Winning Producer and business mentor. He's also the CEO & founder of Archangel — a community of superhero leaders and game changers. Together, his community is making the world a better place through mission-driven entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Every year, Gio hosts the Archangel Summit, a large-scale fundraiser for entrepreneurs. The proceeds from this event support numerous charities and offer micro-loans, investments, and grants to entrepreneurs creating positive impact. In this episode, we'll explore: How to retrain your thoughts, so you can begin dreaming of a better world His feature film Dreamers and why it was so important for him to make The value of community and the way to find your personal superpowers Gio's current favorites: Books: Think & Grow Rich, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and How to Win Friends & Influence People, Speakers: Seth Godin & Simon Sinek, and Podcast: Better with Dr. Stephanie More from Giovanni His feature film, Dreamer Website: https://archangel.cc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedwithgio/ 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

Twice a year, I have the privilege of coaching thought leaders inside The Big Talk Academy. As a part of this program, participants can apply to take the stage at the Virtual Showcase. During this curated event, speakers perform their Big Talk for decision makers and influencers. They also receive live direction from me. In today's episode, you'll hear my feedback to speakers who recently applied for the Virtual Showcase. I hope these insights will support you on your journey to big stages, too. In this episode, we'll explore: The ideas and titles that stood out to me in the Virtual Showcase applications Details and personal touches that event curators appreciate when reviewing submissions Why lighting, sound, and background are important in your videos How one application gave me chills because it was so powerful More from Tricia Hear from thought-leaders at The Speaker Salon 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 giving you an inside look at The Art of The Big Talk. I host this two-day virtual masterclass twice each year. Through it, 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. During these hot seats, we'll explore: Bringing your many satellite ideas into a single big idea Drawing from pivotal events in your life to create your talk Why nobody knows more about you than you How to pitch your talk to decision makers More from Tricia Hear from more thought-leaders at The Speaker Salon 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'm so excited to introduce you to the amazing Waleed Khalid. Waleed is the CEO and founder of Oxford Talks — a media technology company based in the U.K.. Oxford Talks is centered on the belief that people with passion can change the world. Waleed and his team empower these people by building a community around their ideas worth doing. In 2022, Waleed and Oxford Talks embarked on their most audacious journey so far, which will span 35 countries and 50 cities. Through Brave New World, they plan to identify 2500 ideas that have the power to shape the times we are living in. Along the way, their mission is to raise £1M for charities and set a new standard for running a modern business. In this episode, we'll explore: A childhood experience that set him on the path he is on today The work he is doing with Oxford Talks and their mission What an NFT is and how it is related to Oxford talks and its speakers His current favorites: Book: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Speaker: Dan Kiernan, Podcast: The Diary of a CEO More from Waleed Website: https://www.oxfordtalks.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbkox/ More from Tricia Hear from more thought-leaders at The Speaker Salon 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

I'm super excited about today's episode because I'm talking about an event I spoke at a couple of months ago called Speak Up Women New York. My dear friend and colleague Jennifer Wilcox is the CEO and founder of Speak Up Women. She is deeply passionate about supporting women in speaking up and works diligently to teach them how to speak up, why to speak up, and when to speak up. At this event, I had the privilege of moderating a panel called "The Recipe for Speaking Up." And today, I share with you my personal recipe for speaking up. In this episode, we'll explore: The reason learning how to speak up helps you create the life you desire My list of ingredients for speaking up How to begin speaking up and the exact language you can use in different situations The way you can help empower others to speak up, too More from Tricia Hear from more thought-leaders at The Speaker Salon 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 episode features one of the amazing talks given by a participant in my Speaker Salon Showcase. Each year, I curate the Speaker Salon live in New York City to give speakers a safe place to work on their craft. These leaders have become the go-to experts in their industries and are making a huge impact in the world. Today, I'm giving you a peek behind the scenes to witness one of the big talks presented at the showcase in front of influencers and decision makers. This talk, "My Struggle With Academic Validation," was given by Maekyla Massey. Maekyla is a high school student from Long Island who is dedicated to public service and the improvement of her community. She is the co-chair of the WNET/PBS Group's Youth Collective, a THIRTEEN initiative to amplify the voices of Gen-Z in the building of an ethical world. Maekyla devotes her time to helping youth participate in their communities. She has received the Youth Leadership Recognition award, and her accomplishments have been recognized by the New York State Senate. In this talk, she explores: Her drug of choice — academic validation — and the highs she experienced from it Why the brightest students often have the darkest lives What happened when she finally realized that she wasn't just a number How more young people can discover their purpose beyond academic success More from Maekyla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maekyla-massey-277b58231/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maekylamassey More from Tricia Hear from more thought-leaders at The Speaker Salon 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'm so excited to be in conversation with the inspiring Vasavi Kumar. Vasavi holds dual master's degrees in Special Education from Hofstra University and Social Work from Columbia University. She's the Former Co-Host of Studio 512, a lifestyle and entertainment morning show in Austin, TX. She was featured in The Wall Street Journal, FOX, VH1, and was a regular on NBC's Kansas City Live as the "Keepin' It Real Guru." Vasavi pushed past the barriers of her youth and built her six-figure business as a Coach and Licensed Therapist. Her mission is to share everything—the good, bad, and ugly—in order to teach a more mindful, practical, and simple way of running every aspect of your life. Through her Say It Out Loud podcast, workshops, keynote talks, group programs, social media, and weekly email newsletters, Vasavi has taught thousands of entrepreneurs, creatives, and artists from all walks of life how to move through any situation—by saying it out loud. In this episode, we'll explore: What a childhood trip to India with her parents taught her about suffering at a very young age Normalizing conversations around mental health and how she approached her bipolar disorder with curiosity and compassion The way she connects the dots between mental health, entrepreneurship, and creativity Her new book, Say It Out Loud, and how it can help you learn to love yourself Her current favorites: Book: Conversations with God, Speaker: Lisa Nichols, and Podcast: The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan More from Vasavi Join her book club and get her new book, Say It Out Loud Website: https://www.vasavikumar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi/ 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

This week, I talk about the sensitive topics of death and grief, and how they have led me to be intentional with the way I show up. I live my life as though every day is the last day I have. I want to warn you that if this type of conversation is activating or unnerving for you, this may not be the right episode for you to tune in for. I urge you to do what best supports you and your journey. In this episode, I also share about my recent photoshoot, and if you choose to drop in, you'll be able to hear how I connect the dots from this experience to why I live my life the way that I do. In this episode, we'll explore: Why I always want the people in my life to know how I feel about them The losses I have experienced and how they've led me to create intentional connection My intentions with my recent photoshoot and what happened as a result How you can start being intentional in your own life, too More from Tricia My incredible photoshoot team: Tanya Tauthong-Kass - my stylist, Casondra Rolph - my hair artist, Tanya Marques - my makeup artist, and Lee Seidenberg - my photographer 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