Today on the podcast is Jared Matthew Weiss. While still in high school, Jared was giving speeches to audiences ranging from an executive suite at a hedge fund to a room of a few thousand people.

Jared has grown into a kind, thoughtful, and electric personality. He’s one of the most natural speakers I’ve ever met. He’s an entrepreneur who focuses on engagement and experiences above all else. And he’s a community builder who knows how to create environments where people feel safe, excited, and open.

We talk about how to be a great speaker and storyteller - specifically Jared’s own tactics before and after a speech. We discussed how meditation can help us learn more about ourselves. Oh, and there was a point in which Jared turned the tables and asked me about my motivations for this podcast.

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So please enjoy my conversation with Jared Matthew Weiss. Here. We. Go.