Be Magnetic

What happens when a communication coach and consultant steps out from behind her experience and expertise and into the spotlight of stand-up?

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my first experience learning stand-up comedy, and into the thoughts, nerves, surprises, and lessons that came up along the way.

Stand-up is nothing like writing a polished speech. And it’s not improv, either. It asks you to care deeply about what you’re saying, take a persuasive point of view, and be willing to stand behind it—even when you know some people in the room might not agree with you or find it funny.

That kind of vulnerability has been both uncomfortable and incredibly freeing.

I’m discovering that being magnetic isn’t about making everyone like you. It’s about being fully present, owning your perspective, and enjoying yourself enough that other people want to come along for the ride.

And perhaps the biggest lesson so far? If you’re not having fun, the audience probably isn’t either.

Come with me as I share what my first stand-up experience is teaching me about communication, confidence, authenticity, and what it really means to connect with an audience.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why doing stand-up feels so different from giving a speech and doing improv
• What it means to have a point of view—and actually stand for something
• Why you can’t create for an audience of people who will all agree with you
• The vulnerability of knowing some people simply may not like what you have to say
• Why authenticity matters more than trying to please everyone
• The relationship between confidence, playfulness, and connection
• What happens when a communication coach becomes the student
• And the surprisingly important lesson that if you’re not having fun, your audience probably won’t either.

For me, this experience is becoming about much more than learning how to tell a joke. It’s teaching me something about being seen, taking risks, owning my perspective, and letting people experience the real me.

And maybe that’s what being magnetic is all about.

The takeaway: You don’t have to make everyone like you. You have to be willing to show up, care about what you’re saying, stand for it and have enough fun doing it that people want to stay with you.

Listen in, laugh with me, and come along for the experiment.

Ready to take the stage? Continue this conversation with Tina at ⁠https://tinabe.com/⁠

Produced by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

What does magnetic presence look like when you're brand new to the stage? In this vulnerable, hilarious conversation, Tina B talks with Nick Johnson — a fellow stand-up student stepping into his developing his comedic voice in his first year of standup. We talk fear, flop moments, first laughs, and how comedy is a spiritual teacher in disguise. Sharing our journeys will inspire anyone starting something new, especially those trying to be heard while staying true to themselves.

Ready to take the stage? Continue this conversation with Tina at https://tinabe.com/

Produced by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

What does it take to own the room as a stand-up comic — and how does that translate to coaching and speaking? In this episode, I sit down with my own stand-up teacher Zach Peterson, a professional comic with razor-sharp instincts and a big heart. We unpack what makes a joke land, how to deal with silence, and why being magnetic isn't about being loud — it's about being honest. Zach offers practical tools for reading the room, writing your truth, and standing in your power on stage.

Ready to take the stage? Continue this conversation with Tina at https://tinabe.com/

Produced by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

What makes someone magnetic on stage — even when the content is heavy? In this episode, Tina Be talks with comedian and TEDx speaker Frank King, who’s delivered over 3,000 keynotes (yes, seriously) and mixes humor with mental health advocacy. We explore how comedy unlocks trust, how to read the room, and how to use funny to disarm your audience and get your message heard. If you've ever felt like you're "too serious" to be funny — this one's for you.

Ready to take the stage? Continue this conversation with Tina at https://tinabe.com/

Produced by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

What does it really take to be magnetic? In Be Magnetic, Intuitive Communication Coach and speaker Tina BE dives into bold new experiences to answer that one powerful question. From bombing in stand-up class to finding flow in total silence to commanding international stages — each season explores a different edge of presence, creativity, and authenticity.

In season 1, join Tina as she navigates the world of comedy — interviewing seasoned comics, beginner stand-ups, and her own inner critic — to explore how humor unlocks confidence, disarms an audience, and makes your message unforgettable.

After facing the mic in Season 1, Tina turns inward for Season 2. In Being Magnetic: Into the Silence, Tina explores what happens when we unplug from the world and sit in stillness. Through her first-ever silent retreat at a Benedictine monastery — and conversations with her facilitator, retreat buddy, and spiritual teachers — Tina asks: Can silence unlock creativity, truth, and presence? This season explores nervousness, deep listening, intuitive downloads, and the mystery that arises when we stop talking and start listening.

Season 3 brings you to Paris, France, where Tina delivered her first international keynote. She captures not just the keynote — but the magic, the mess, and the meaningful connections made along the way. Through interviews with fellow speakers, coaches, and new friends, we explore how presence, intuition, and trust can connect us across borders and barriers. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your message to bigger stages, this season is your permission slip.So listen on this exploration together on what it really takes to be magnetic — not polished, not perfect, but real. Hear the fears, hopes, and what Tina looks for inside this journey into discomfort, laughter, and voice. Be with Tina.