The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

In this episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I'm so excited to continue sharing with you from David Mamet's book, True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. This is the third part of this series and I know it is going to be incredibly helpful in supporting you on your speaking journey. In these episodes, I am reading sections of the book to you, and I am also analyzing what is being put forth as we break down its application to prepare you for the big stages you are meant for. I love David Mamet's style and use it when directing all of my actors and speakers. The reason I love his method so much is how he puts into practice objective and action. Let's get started!

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances. This week's episode features Rosemond Sarpong Owens and her talk, Remembering We Are Kin Should Be an Antidote for Dismantling Racism — Lessons I Learned From Being a Grandma to Ducklings. Rosemond Sarpong Owens loves the Lord, loves people, loves life, and loves to laugh. She is a storyteller with an infectious enthusiasm for life. She attended Wesley Girls' High School in Cape Coast, Ghana, the University of Ghana, and the University of Minnesota. Across the globe, she has developed a rainbow coalition - an amazing tribe with people from all walks of life and works day and night - to fight for a more just and equitable society. She is a gifted speaker, an author, and a humorist who sees a silver lining in every cloud. She calls herself a Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO) because she believes that God created her to encourage herself and others through life. In her powerful and creative Big Talk, Rosie shares the effects of systemic racism and the way we can effectively dismantle it if we work together.

Today's podcast is all about finding your voice, claiming your mindset, and becoming a powerful presence in the world to make an impact. For this interview, I am joined by #1 Best-Selling Author, Highly Sought Speaker, and Elite High-Performance Executive Coach, Dr. Wayne Pernell. Wayne has spent the last three and a half decades bringing leaders on a breakthrough journey to their next level of having more and being more. He is known as "The Leaders' Leader" for good reason. As a child, Wayne felt like the opposite of a powerful force in the world. He was scrawny and had asthma. However, the man I am talking to today couldn't be any more different from the young boy painted in this picture. After years of exploration and growth in fields ranging from hypnotherapy to martial arts to psychology to business, Wayne has found his voice in a big way and is now on a mission to empower others to do the same.

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances. This week's episode features David Chametzky and his talk, Using Your Brain to Slay the Monsters. David is a Speaker, Author and agent of change who enjoys many things - including being a mentor, who has worked internationally and has become an NYS Certified Peer Recovery Advocate while using various techniques to assist those in finding the right resources for them. David has enjoyed a successful career in both the corporate and private world for the past 25 plus years. David enjoys sharing his knowledge with those who are passionate about personal and professional development including business leaders, educators, students, athletes, and law enforcement personnel. He facilitates resiliency and growth opportunities for those who are intent on finding their own P.A.T.H. (Personal Attitudes Toward Happiness) in life or looking to Rise As A Phoenix. In his engaging and energetic Big Talk, David shows us powerful ways to move forward towards slaying our monsters and finding our best self - just as he has done for many others on his journey.

This week on The Big Talk Podcast, we are getting into part of two of my performance-based series covering David Mamet's book, True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. I constantly refer to this book both when coaching my speakers and directing my actors. Because the idea of being able to perform from a place of truth and intention — and not being something that you are manufacturing — is how you truly connect with your audience. If you have a copy of David Mamet's book, I'd love for you to follow along with me in the passages we cover. However, whether you have this book in hand or not, I promise you're going to gain so many valuable insights from what we are talking about that they will be impactful as you apply them in your speaking.

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances. This week's episode features Tamika Felder and her talk, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. Passionate about empowerment, Tamika spreads her unique message of survival and resilience with people around the globe. An award-winning television producer, Tamika is recognized as a leading voice in the rapidly growing patient engagement field, having built award-winning patient ambassador programs and powerful awareness campaigns that united patients and industry. The author of "Seriously, What Are You Waiting For? 13 Actions To Ignite Your Life & Achieve The Ultimate Comeback," Tamika empowers everyday people to bounce back by equipping them with tools to find perspective after tragedy and loss. In her commanding and uplifting Big Talk, Tamika shares how we can all learn that fear is a natural part of life. She inspires us to fight back against it with elegance and grace through her story and her wisdom.

Today's episode discusses freedom, the kind of freedom that you can only find when you're able to share your voice and your story with the world. For this conversation, I am joined by financial advisor and the CEO and founder of Michelle AB, Michelle Arpin Begina. What differentiates Michelle from other financial advisors is that she has spent the last two-plus decades studying the non-financial aspects of life satisfaction, financial therapy (it's a thing) and decision advising. She sees real value in being a gateway, not a gatekeeper, to helping others achieve personal financial freedom. As I'm sure you've noticed in this year's episodes of The Big Talk, we've been digging into the importance of understanding backstories — for actors when developing a character, and also for speakers, authors and entrepreneurs. And Michelle's backstory is a powerful one to uncover. Michelle grew up in a family that had a tumultuous relationship with money. Her parents cycled through making and spending huge amounts of it, and this greatly impacted their relationships with each other and with their daughter. As a result, Michelle developed a deep curiosity about money and its hold over people from a young age. This quest for making sense of her family's relationship with money ultimately led her to resolve to live differently and to help others as they too try to grapple with money and finding financial freedom.

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances. This week's episode features Bryn Drescher and her talk, Stages Are Elevated For a Reason. Bryn is an Expert in Transformational Speaking and Facilitation. She has been using her unique brand of electric energy, humor, and insight to empower audiences and individuals to move toward their dreams and goals despite the obstacles in their path. Bryn also is skilled in mental conditioning for athletes and entrepreneurs. Her virtual and in person coaching sessions free her clients from their self-imposed limitations and harness their full power for their sport, business or their career. In recent years Bryn has applied her talents to facilitating diversity and inclusion conversations and curriculum for non-profits, corporations and in the fields of education and sports. The topics she is most passionate about are Leadership, Self-Empowerment and Limitless Living. Bryn is also passionate about youth and has devoted the last 6 years to speaking all over the Los Angeles Unified School District to high school students regarding being their best selves while pursuing their goals. In her commanding and thought-provoking Big Talk, Bryn shows us why it's important to step up when you step onto a big stage and why you should never take the attention of your audience for granted.

Today, I am so excited to be bringing you the first episode in a new series I'm doing on The Big Talk Podcast all inspired by David Mamet's book, True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. The reason I'm sharing this series with you is because this is the technique I studied at the Atlantic Theater Company here in New York City and it is the exact technique I use when working with my speakers and my actors. It is what I call objective and action, and if you're familiar with method acting, this is the total opposite of that approach. Together, we are going to go through this amazing book and I'm going to share with you the takeaways I have gained from it and from its incredible author — who is also a brilliant playwright and director. Let's dive into part one!

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances. This week's episode features Ming Shelby and her talk, Build a Heard Mentality. Ming is a National Board-certified educator who has dedicated her career to inspiring students, teachers and administrators through positive learning experiences. She believes that courage is the critical ingredient for personal transformation. She is now building a community of courage beyond the classroom to support kids and adults. You can catch her sharing stories of Courage so people can learn to thrive not just survive on The Courage Up Podcast! In her incredible Big Talk, Ming shows us how to stay present in the moment, even when people are entering the Zoom room unannounced. And she also shows us the power of knowing your message and staying on point. Her incredible idea about how to listen to your students as an educator is so vital for all of us to hear whether we're in a classroom or not! Together, let's work to build a heard mentality.