In this episode we cover:

• How hard and scary it can be to get out in front of others (fear of public speaking)
• Social media aps - what they are and how they can be useful for authors
• Using Breakout, Clubhouse, and other social media tools to build connections and relationships and practice your craft of speaking publicly

About our guests:

Julie Lokun, JD. a legal eagle and facilitator of dreams, is changing the trajectory of underserved entrepreneurs who are using their voice to make an impact.  As a mom of four (4) boys, Julie has learned to leverage her power to lead a bustling household while also serving as the head maven of Crown & Compass Life Coaching. She adeptly "anoints and points" -- directing the strategic growth of businesses and professionals around the globe. Julie has delivered presentations on the big stage, and in virtual events. With a background in law, she teases through complex information and gets to the root of issues, telling deep, compelling stories that resonate with audiences far and wide. She is a celebrated best-selling author of the entrepreneurial series, Hustle Smart, the owner of The Mediacasters Publishing House which boasts several bestselling titles, and is a 5-star business coach. In the spring of 2021, Julie launched a swiftly growing podcast, Obsessed with Humans On The Verge of Change which is already in the top 2.5% of all podcasts globally.*
 
In November 2021 these two business besties and podcasting partners (with 6 boys between them) co-founded Femcasters to elevate the voices of women through podcasting, branding and public speaking. In February 2022 they merged this effort with The Media Queens Publishing House to form The Mediacasters. The Mediacasters is a podcast, a community, a publishing house and a launch platform that elevates the voices of inspired people of all ages and identities with the power of “The 3 P’s”: Podcasting, Publishing and Presenting/Performing.
*as reported by Listennotes.
 We love helping authors get seen and heard!

Learn more here: https://themediacasters.com
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Nicki Pascarella

With the help of two hyperactive Shetland Sheepdogs, Nicki Pascarella writes Women's Fiction, Sexy Mysteries, Humor, and Romance for The Wild Rose Press. She also coaches writers and edits for the MediaCasters. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and teenage daughter.​ When she isn't writing and editing, you will find her running, and belly dancing.
https://www.nickipascarella.com/