Own the Microphone

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years experience in the tech industry who believes it is necessary to ensure greater accessibility with less barriers, Angela V. Harris. Bridgett and Angela discuss memorable moments in presentations, pumping yourself up, best practices for online presentations, memorable presentations, and more!

0:44

Speaking world and pageant world, hwo did Angela V. Harris get into speaking?

3:11

Advice for listeners to speak up.

6:50

Most memorable moment in an audience.

8:14

Has Angela always been confident behind the microphone?

10:19

Biggest mistakes.

13:20

Connecting with your audience.

18:30

Favorite presentation.

20:16

A question for Bridgett.

24:00

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur, women’s empowerment expert, and speaker who is passionate about motivating leaders to adopt social impact strategies for better profit, Anjani Amriit. Bridgett and Anjani discuss how being a corporate lawyer contributed to Anjani becoming a speaker, making the impossible possible, in person vs. virtual presentations, Anjani's book, and more!

0:37

How did Anjani Amriit get into the public speaking world?

2:55

What is Anjani Amriit's favorite thing about being a speaker?

5:00

How does Anjani get people in the mindset to believe they can make the impossible, possible?

10:00

What does Anjani believe is her most powerful presentation?

13:25

Anjani Amriit's book "Corporate Dropouts".

16:25

Following the breadcrumbs.

18:22

A question for Bridgett.

23:45

One last tip on how listeners can own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a visionary entrepreneur and leader with over 20 years experience in the healthcare, nonprofit, and startup industries Angelique Hamilton. Angelique Hamilton is the founder and CCO of Chique Group, and is a powerful woman who helps small businesses and startups uplift others. Bridgett and Angelique discuss being your true self, selling yourself, digital presentations, and more!

2:40

What does Angelique Hamilton normally speak about?

6:25

Angelique Hamilton's favorite presentation.

10:30

Did Angelique always want to be a speaker?

13:00

Comparison mode.

15:45

Tips on digital presentations.

20:20

Unforgettable presentation moment.

26:19

A question for Bridgett.

31:30

One last tip to own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an engineer and award winning author who wrote the book "Get Your Greater" about how he went from homelessness to greatness, Mark Shepard. Bridgett and Mark discuss how Mark overcame his past, how Mark got to where he is today, the topics he speaks on, and more!

1:50

How did Mark Shepard get to where he is today.

6:50

What is it that Mark speaks on?

13:20

What does MArk love about speaking?

15:14

What is the biggest change in Marks 1st presentation to his most recent.

22:50

Who are some people that have helped Mark in his past?

28:48

A question for Bridgett.

37:26

One last tip.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, author and owner of Women of Armor who helps thousands of women unhinge their mindset, Amanda Ewers. Bridgett and Amanda discuss pre show visits, pauses, practice, space and time management, common mistakes, and more!

1:00

What was Amanda doing before she became a professional speaker?

6:15

Visit the place you are going to be presenting before the presentation.

13:23

What does Amanda speak on?

15:55

Memorable presentation.

22:08

What is something people do wrong when speaking?

34:00

Avoid practice fatigue.

37:57

A question for Bridgett.

42:20

One last tip.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning author, philanthropist, podcast host, and speaker who empowers women leaders to build stronger connections and use their voices, Linnita Hosten. Bridgett and Linnita discuss how Linnita got her start in speaking, how speakers can gain confidence, practicing what you plan, dealing with nerves, and more!

Check out Linnita Hosten's podcast: Excellence in Everything Live https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLomg6xBNroEbCt9IP6RN8l8su-OzX49ch

0:50

How did Linnita Hosten become an expert in effective communication skills?

3:57

How does Linnita Hosten keep her audience members on the edge of their seat?

7:20

Practice aloud.

11:20

Linnita Hosten's favorite presentation.

18:15

A question for Bridgett.

23:05

One last tip.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a first generation American, sign language interpreter, Author, and speaker known as the beneficiary best friend, with a unique approach to boosting self esteem, JO Welch. Bridgett and JO discuss how JO got into ASL and speaking, inclusion, presentation must haves, and more!

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0:44

What does JO Welch speak on?

4:40

How did JO Welch get into ASL?

8:00

You will not reach 100 percent of the audience all the time.

13:35

A strategy for listeners to help them be more memorable.

19:02

Presentation must haves.

29:10

A question for Bridgett.

44:00

How can listeners make sure they have a stellar presentation?

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and best selling author who provides strategies to support companies to build stronger leaders with a heathy work environment while incorporating vulnerability, Bonita Owens. Bridgett and Bonita discuss how Bonita got into speaking, understanding others, personal development, effective communication, a question for Bridgett, and more!

2:05

How did Bonita Owens know she was meant to be a speaker?

5:39

What does Bonita Owens typically speak on?

8:50

Courage to live out loud.

13:00

Bonita's favorite topics to speak on.

19:40

Audience members number 1 take from Bonita's presentations.

20:50

How does Bonita keep her presentations sharp?

26:50

A question for Bridgett.

30:15

One last piece of advice.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes speak, author, and podcast host who lends her voice to help end sexual violence, and who is known as the visibility activator for individuals who want to increase visibility, Leah Forney. Bridgett and Leah discuss Leah's work in sexual assault awareness, having the gift of gab, sharing your story, how to activate your visibility, and more!

0:55

What topics does Leah Forney speak on and how did she get started?

4:10

Leah Forney's most popular to speak on.

6:15

How did Leah get to the place where she felt that she could share her story?

10:45

Leah's favorite story to tell

14:25

The Visibility Activator.

18:08

Presentation musts.

20:33

A question for Bridgett.

25:00

One last tip.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, artist and bold and humorous facilitator that connects deeply with her audiences and addresses raw and profound human experiences that shape humans, Jeanne Bessette. Bridgett and Jeanne discuss creativity, healing from trauma, not forcing engagement from your audience, being a female entrepreneur, and more!

NOTES: Visit www.jeannebessette.com/speaking to book Jeanne for an engagement your audience will not soon forget.

0:57

Has Jeanne Bessette always thought on her feet and gotten things done?

2:20

State of flow is the key to success.

8:00

Scary presentations.

16:09

Jeannes favorite topic to speak on.

18:59

A question for Bridgett.

24:00

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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