In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Misty Megia about overcoming the fear of public speaking, securing speaking gigs, leveraging podcasts for practice, and strategies for positive self-talk. Megia shares her proven "NPR" formula to manage speaking anxiety and recommends programs for beginners.

(0:00) Welcome and Introduction to the Small Biz Chat podcast - Melinda Emerson

(1:39) Guest Introduction: Misty Megia's Background and Journey - Melinda Emerson

(5:12) Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking and Importance of Niche Content - Misty Megia

(9:08) Securing Speaking Gigs, Charging, and Practice Strategies - Misty Megia

(13:55) Leveraging Podcasts and Webinars for Speaking Practice - Misty Megia

(16:13) Building a Foundation for Public Speaking and Positive Self-Talk - Misty Megia

(17:34) Overcoming Speaking Anxiety: The "NPR" Formula - Misty Megia

(19:21) Recommended Speaking Programs for Beginners - Misty Megia

(20:16) Misty Megia's Best Business Advice - Misty Megia

(20:43) Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro - Melinda Emerson