What if working just two days a week while making 58 new memories in six months wasn't a just a crazy dream?

Steph Wharton, founder of the Speaker Movement and fellow Latina entrepreneur, completely rewrote the rules of business success. Steph went from seven years of corporate burnout to building a thriving community for underrepresented speakers - all while prioritizing family time and sustainable visibility.

We dive deep into her journey from Argentina to Canada, feeling invisible in white-dominated entrepreneurship spaces, and how she created her own room when she couldn't find where she belonged. This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about hustling, success, and what it actually means to use your voice.

What You'll Learn:

• How to transition from burnout to sustainable business practices
• Why "impact over reach" beats follower counts every time
• The real strategy behind working less while growing more
• How to embrace your speaker era (even without traditional stages)
• Why making your own rules is the ultimate business strategy

Connect with Steph: 

Website | https://stephwharton.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@stephwharton_

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@stephwharton

Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Speaker Movement directory and community
• Sustainable visibility strategies
• Public speaking as a marketing tool

Plus, enjoy some adorable Golden Retriever interruptions from Abby - because real life happens during real conversations!

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:05) - Meet Steph: From Argentina to Corporate Burnout

(05:25) - The Traditional Route Trap for Immigrants

(09:18) - Moving to BC: Redefining Success

(12:45) - What Success Really Looks Like Now

(18:38) - The 58 New Memories Experiment

(22:32) - What "Speaker Era" Actually Means

(29:24) - Steph's Favorite Part of Her Story

(32:00) - Creating Safe Spaces for Underrepresented Voices

(36:35) - Sustainable Visibility: The How-To

(44:03) - The Speaker Movement: 5-Year Vision

(47:01) - Souvenir Question: A Tattoo for Past Steph

Let’s Connect

Website | https://mafesalazar.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mafesalazar/

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@mafesalazar

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