Everyone talks about going after big media features—but what if the opportunities with the smallest reach are actually the ones that convert?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m breaking down how a “low-reach” media feature turned into a client referral in just 11 days, and why I said yes to the opportunity even when the numbers didn’t look impressive on paper.

You’ll hear:

• Leverage opportunities with “low reach” to make sales

• How I booked a media feature that led to a client referral

• Opportunities that convert into sales in 11 days

• Whether to say yes to opportunities beyond the potential reach

If you’re a speaker, coach, or creative entrepreneur who wants to grow your brand through PR, media features, and visibility that actually leads to clients, this episode will help you rethink how you approach opportunities—and how you measure success.

Press play if you’re ready to build sustainable visibility and enter your speaker era without burning yourself out chasing the algorithm.

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Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• The paid workshop that led to more speaking engagements

• How these opportunities led to new clients

• The key to turning one speaking gig into multiple (free and paid) opportunities

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🎤 Speaker Era — https://stephwharton.com/⁠waitlist

CONNECT WITH STEPH

💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 

🎤 Guide—How to Book Speaking Gigs: https://stephwharton.com/how-to-book-speaking-gigs

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 

💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• The reputation that attracted a speaking gig out of the blue

• Pick the perfect topic for an event that doesn’t compete with other speakers

• 400 email list subscribers from one event

• A speaking gig that plants seeds for future opportunities and sales

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WORK WITH STEPH

🎤 Speaker Era — https://stephwharton.com/⁠waitlist

CONNECT WITH STEPH

💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 

🎤 Guide—How to Book Speaking Gigs: https://stephwharton.com/how-to-book-speaking-gigs

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 

💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• How I booked a podcast interview without pitching myself

• Public speaking turned into 12 new clients

• Why this interview worked so well and brought money into my business

• The revenue breakdown between private coaching, group programs, and low-ticket sales

Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.

WORK WITH STEPH

🎤 Speaker Era — https://stephwharton.com/⁠waitlist

CONNECT WITH STEPH

💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 

🎤 Guide—How to Book Speaking Gigs: https://stephwharton.com/how-to-book-speaking-gigs

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 

💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• The reason behind the re-brand and why I'm letting go of "whole damn vibe"
• Where the Speaker Movement began 6 years ago
• What this movement is now all about—representation AND something I've never mentioned publicly before
• What to expect from the podcast + the brand going forward
• An invitation to join the SPEAKER ERA waitlist + free experience this January 2026

Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.

WORK WITH STEPH

🎤 Speaker Era — https://stephwharton.com/⁠waitlist

CONNECT WITH STEPH

💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 

🎤 Guide—How to Book Speaking Gigs: https://stephwharton.com/how-to-book-speaking-gigs

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 

💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• The public speaking myth that says you have to be an expert in your field in order for folks to want to listen to your talk
• Society has conditioned us into believing our worth is measured through perfection
• What being a strong public speaker is actually about
• Different ways you can add value as a public speaker without having to be the smartest person in the room

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🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind 

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Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• The public speaking myth that says you aren’t cut out to be a speaker if you still get nervous
• The reality of nerves (I still get them every time after over a decade of public speaking)
• How I challenge my clients to put themselves in situations where they face their nerves
• The other truth you’re avoiding by focusing so much on your nerves

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WORK WITH STEPH

🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour

🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shop

CONNECT WITH STEPH

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📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 

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Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• The public speaking myth that says you have to memorize your whole talk in order to sound professional and be a good speaker
• That time I put so much pressure on myself to sound impactful that I read the full script line by line
• How to balance memorization and speaking off the cuff for great delivery

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WORK WITH STEPH

🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour

🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shop

CONNECT WITH STEPH

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📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 

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Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• The public speaking myth that says speaking is only for extroverts with big, magnetizing energy
• Hidden skills that make introverts the best public speakers
• Is it that you’re introverted or you haven’t uncovered ways to embrace public speaking that honour your energy, capacity, and personality?
• Ways to enter your speaker era beyond speaking on stages

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WORK WITH STEPH

🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour

🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shop

CONNECT WITH STEPH

💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 

💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

Inside today's episode, we dive into:

• The public speaking myth that says your story isn’t unique to share on a stage
• Your lived experience, your unique perspective, and your story is needed now more than ever
• Curveball: What if the fact that your story isn’t unique is the whole freaking point?

Enjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!

WORK WITH STEPH

🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour

🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind 

⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shop

CONNECT WITH STEPH

💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 

💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/