Chats with Yvonne

Hola everybody! What stories are "okay" to share and which ones do we stay silent about? In today's episode, we explore how our cultura influences the way we share our experiences. From "echale ganas" to the fear of being “too much,” we unpack some of the things that shape our storytelling. Join us for the Strorytelling Like Our Abuelitas mini retreat: https://www.chatswithyvonne.com/event-details/storytelling-like-our-abuelitas-a-storytelling-mini-retreatResources & Mentions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/rm/pubs_journals/2018/rmrs_2018_flores_d003.pdfhttps://latinooutdoors.org/

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In this episode of the Chats with Yvonne podcast, I am *Introverting hard af*. I share details about the back to back speaking engagements I had, how each one impacted my energy, & take some time to do what I do best: reflect & give myself time to deep think.

I pick random pages on books that I have on rotation & share reflections that are tied to our speaking journey.

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Hola everybody! In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my audition experience—what led me to apply, how I prepared, and what really happens when you pitch your idea to the producers.We cover: - Why I decided to audition for Shark Tank- What the audition process was like- How public speaking played a key role in my pitch- The biggest takeaways from the experience🔔 Subscribe & Review!If you found this helpful, subscribe to Chats with Yvonne and leave a review—it helps more speakers find us!

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In this episode ofChats with Yvonne: Public Speaking con Cultura, I share how to find and build community as a speaker, what our cultura can teach us about belonging, and why having the right people around you makes all the difference. I'll also leave you with reflection prompts to intentionally think about the role of community in your speaker journey, as well as your role as an individual in your community.

We cover:

• Lessons about community that my cultura taught me
• My tips for finding your community as a speaker
• A profile of "your person"

Article mentioned in the episode: Black Women Cultivate Community

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In this episode ofChats with Yvonne: Public Speaking con Cultura, we're diving into a topic that too many of us shy away from—money. Specifically, how much speakers should charge and why having a speaker rate card is essential.

We cover:

• General speaker fee ranges based on experience and speaking type (corporate, conferences, panels, workshops, etc.).
• The key elements of a speaker rate card and how it helps you communicate your value with clarity
• How you "raising your prices" helps create an entire ecosystem where our communities are paid equally
• A new way of thinking about "asking for your worth"

In honor of Black History month, our closing segment "Con Cultura", where we explore cultura-driven themes, current events, historical happenings, dope people, to deepen our connection to the art of public speaking, will highlight Black voices. This week: we're highlighting one of my favorite people ever, Keke "Keep a Job" Palmer!

If you’ve ever wondered,“How much should I charge?”This episode is for you.

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In this episode, I break down my tips to help you get started in your speaking journey, centering your truest essence. From understanding your nerves to crafting your first speech, to getting paid, I give you practical tips and thoughts to encourage you in your speaking journey.

Links mentioned in the episode:

GoFund Me for families affected by the LA Wildfires: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZFiSn0MWJY3DltwK4VPD-rdyLkCF4ien5GNSQtl7oOA/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Cumbia Sonideras: https://www.passionweiss.com/2023/05/02/cumbia-mexicana-a-brief-history/

Public Speaking con Cultura Practice Cards: https://www.chatswithyvonne.com/shop-our-cards

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:43 Helping Folks Affected by the LA Wildfires

02:32 Practice Prompt

05:10 Realizing I Had a Fear of Being Seen

08:24 Redefining Public Speaking

14:13 Where Do Our Nerves Come From?

17:15 Connection Over Perfection

20:03: Start Small

21:35 Understand What You Need, to Feel Prepared

22:52 How to Prepare For a Speech

25:17 Say It Out Loud26:39 Record Yourself Speaking

29:19 Give & Receive Feedback

30:13 Embrace Simple Visuals

31:56 Reciting Lines in Your Head to Focus on Gestures

32:59 Try Improv

34:24 Getting Paid to Speak

41:42 Cultura: Cumbias Sonideras

48:15 Gracias

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In this episode, we’re chatting all about public speaking hacks to help you feel more prepared, confident, and authentic in 2025.

What AI tools can you leverage? How do you decide what story to tell? How do you go beyond the Q&A and poll features on Zoom to deeply engage your audience, virtually? 2025 is the year for our collective growth as speakers & presence on stage.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

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In this episode of Chats with Yvonne, I get real about my introversion—sharing how I’ve learned to lead with it and how it intersects with the deep-rooted costumbres of our culturas.

I explore how cultural expectations have shaped my journey as an introvert and how they might be influencing yours too.

I also invite us to redefine how we think about introversion, offering strategies for managing our energy and openly expressing who we are, without feeling the need to fit a mold.

Plus, I’m excited to introduce a new segment! Each episode, I’ll highlight an artist, performer, activist, public speaker, storyteller, or dicho from our comunidad whose work inspires me.

Thank you so much for being here!

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As speakers, our words mean something when they’re shared on the stage. This new series “Words Matter” within the podcast will explore common phrases or words that are used in community spaces and in our communities to unpack what they really mean and how they’re impacting our message and actions. Are we creating spaces where difference thrives, through our words? Are we inspiring innovative thinking? Have certain words lost their meaning? Have they evolved to adapt? Are we saying what we actually mean? 

In this episode I talk about the term "like-minded" and its increasing use in community settings, networking events, and social gatherings. I explore why it’s commonly used, what it implies, and whether it truly fosters meaningful connections. Are there any downfalls to saying “like-minded” out loud? Is it being diluted to a simple buzzword?

In today's episode I share why I no longer believe in imposter syndrome.

I share moments where I have felt that sense of "imposter syndrome" and dissect them to get to the root of it. And maybe, you’ll also be able to reflect as those moments come up for you and like me, stop believing in imposter syndrome.

Thank you for tuning in!