On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an executive with years of experience in raising capital who designs culturally sensitive communications, is an advisor to elected officials, and is a speaker for big companies such as Facebook, Ayris Scales. Bridgett and Ayris discuss the secret sauce when it comes to public speaking, speaking your truth, focusing on the positive, shifting the energy of the room, and more!

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Where did Ayris Scales' career start, and how did she get into public speaking? 14:05

What is one of Ayris' most memorable presentations?

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The audience is listening even if they are not responding.

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Question for Bridgett.

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What else do we need to know in order to own the microphone?

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