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Has God given you a message? Do you feel like you should share it? Well, absolutely, you should. God will equip you to share it, and he will provide for you to share it. Some of that provision comes from training, connections, and how people will pay your fee. Today, I'm talking all about ACTIVATE Your Speaking Career and is it for you. 

Guess what? ACTIVATE Your Speaking Career is OPEN!! This course combines my years as a speaker, an event planner, and a tour producer. The waitlist is no longer available, but you can signup. The link has the details for you to join in - IF that's where God is directing you. 

Today we'll dive into what the program is about and what lessons are available, is it right for you, and how it's not just you and I but a community. You won't want to miss this one!

"I want you to be able to stand up and say, Mary, I declare why I am doing this. Number one, God has gifted me with this message. This is what I'm supposed to do." - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• God's given you this message (0:28)
• Getting paid to speak (1:50) 
• Network of speakers (2:42)
• Linking arms - message from your heart to the stage (3:33)
• 2 Timothy 1:14 (4:50)
• Has God said this is your next step (5:35)
• What will I teach you in ACTIVATE (7:05)
• Live meetings twice a week (10:31)
• Cost, community, and training (11:58)

Is ACTIVATE something that you are considering? Do you have specific questions that you'd like to ask? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or reach out to me personally and ask. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram! I would love for you to share with me or ask your questions. 

Resource Mentioned 

2 Timothy 1:14 - Guard, through the Holy Spirit who lives in us, that good thing entrusted to you.

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What do you bring to an event planner? Maybe you're wondering what do you expect from an event planner? Or, what can you do to help prepare you and the event planner? I'll answer these questions and more. Being a speaker is really about serving. It's about serving your audience and your event planner.

Can you believe that we are almost to episode 80? I appreciate you coming each week to discover how to move your speaking career forward. 

Don't forget about ACTIVATE at the end of this month! This course combines my years as a speaker, an event planner, and a tour producer. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list! Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

Today we'll dive into how to prepare for your speaking event. You won't want to miss this one!

"Your event planner is your best opportunity for your next opportunity." - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• There's an art to making your event planner look good (2:36)
• Schedule for the event (4:16)
• Praying for your event planner (5:42)
• Where to go and what time to be there (6:33)
• Who is before and after you (7:57)
• QR codes and your bio (9:35)
• Kindness and service (11:30)
• A thank you goes a long way (14:20)

How do you prepare for your speaking event? What are some things that you've done for your event planner? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

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What does it mean to step up and speak? And I know you are thinking, "Mary, we've talked about this before.", and you're right on that. When I talk about stepping into your calling, it has nothing to do with you. Stepping into speaking is all about who God has called you to serve. 

Don't forget about ACTIVATE at the end of this month! This course combines my years as a speaker, an event planner, and a tour producer. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list! Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

Today we'll dive into what is holding you back and what it means to step up and speak. You won't want to miss this one!

"Stepping up to Speak is all about the call God has placed on your life." - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• What it means to step up and speak (1:53)
• 2 Corinthians 1:4 (3:01)
• What is holding you back? (4:54)
• From one on one to one on many (7:05)
• Creating a career out of speaking (9:20)
• Stepping into what God has equipped you for (11:09)
• Your challenge today (11:56)

What is the transformation that your message brings? Did you do your homework yet? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

Resources Mentioned

2 Corinthians 1:4 (NIV) - He comforts us in all our troubles. Now we can comfort others when they are in trouble. We ourselves have received comfort from God.

Episode 46: What Is Your Why - Why Are You A Speaker 

Episode 74: Master Your Message

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Have you, yes you, thought about creating your very own speaking tour? Some of you may or may not know that I have done this for a long time. Stay with me here. I promise you won't regret it. We will take a trip down memory lane, and I'll share all the details about how to get booked in states where you don't know anyone. I'll also give you a fun challenge.

Speaking of a challenge, have you signed up for my 10-day challenge? This challenge is more than listening to me talk to you through the podcast and more than just an episode about mastering your message. Because let's be honest, that would be a whole lot of podcasting to get this to you! This challenge is your opportunity to have FEEDBACK!  Click HERE 

Don't forget about ACTIVATE at the end of February! This course combines my years as a speaker, an event planner, and as a tour producer. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet, because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list! Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

Today I'm we are going to take a trip down memory lane while I share how I created a speaking tour and booked myself in states where I didn't know anyone. 

"God, I'm gonna sit here until someone shows up. No, pick up the phone. Take the first step. Make the call. Live the adventure God has for you." - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• Who, what, when, where and why I created a speaker tour along Route 66 (2:50)
• How to get booked in states where you know no one (5:23)
• Ask for help and have a plan (6:43)
• Books sold, meeting many different people, and talking about what God placed on my heart (8:57)
• Here's my challenge to you (10:45)
• Compilation video explained (12:20)
• Live the adventure God has for you (13:25)

Here’s a fun Youtube video I created about the road trip - CLICK HERE And if you like, you can look through all the videos from that trip — it’s the Route 66 playlist, but fair warning, the quality is POOR — the internet was not available and we recorded using sketchy cell service.  

Have you created your speaking tour yet? Want to bounce some ideas off of other speakers? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

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Are you ready to master your message in 2022? What if I told you, you could do this with me for free in my Master Your Message 10-day challenge that starts February 15th? In this episode, I'm sharing all about this challenge with you. 

Don't forget about ACTIVATE at the end of February! This course combines my years as a speaker, an event planner, and as a tour producer. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet, because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list! Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

I love all the fun conversations I'm having via text with some of you! Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to texting with you. 

This challenge is more than listening to me talk to you through the podcast and more than just an episode about mastering your message. Because let's be honest, that would be a whole lot of podcasting to get this to you! Today I'm diving into what this challenge is about, what you can expect, and why you should come to join me for ten days! I even share how I used to close out my message. 

"I want you to build a message that moves your audience to action. That's what I want for you." - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• Why I wanted to do a challenge (1:04)
• What will we do during this challenge (1:34)
• Sign up and pray up (2:56)
• Each day will start with a prompt (4:09)
• What scripture or story will you use (6:49)
• Closing your message - it's more than, "Okay, I'm done now." (7:38)
• What is your call to action (9:06)
• It's okay to be messy - nobody could be messier than me (11"02)

Alright, who is coming to join me in February for this masterclass? Have you signed up yet? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

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Master Your Message 10-Day Challenge

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Should a speaker have a podcast? Does a speaker need a podcast? If you've ever asked yourself those questions or think that having a podcast would be fun, then today's episode is for you! Alana and I will cover these questions and so much more. 

Alana Dawson is a military spouse, mom, and podcast coach who has lived in eight different states. After being encouraged by her husband to start her business, she became a coach for podcasters. She helps writers, speakers and coaches create, grow, and launch their podcasts. 

ACTIVATE will be held at the end of February. This course combines my years as a speaker, an event planner, and as a tour producer. You will want to be on the waitlist to access a discount and early access. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet, because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. Who doesn't love a good deal? And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list! Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

I love all the fun conversations I'm having via text with some of you! Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to texting with you. 

So, should you, as a speaker, start a podcast? Is it beneficial for a speaker to have a podcast? Alana and I cover this and much more as we dive into all things podcasting, and you won't want to miss it! 

"What better way to grow and your speaking capabilities to reach more people, maybe even some event organizers and coordinators and people that are looking for speakers right in their industry. What better way than to have a podcast every week? You can practice you can hone those skills.." - Alana Dawson.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• How Alana got into the podcasting space (3:18)
• Should you start a podcast with so many already out there? (5:53)
• Steps to launch your podcast (9:56)
• Analysis paralysis and podcasting - what now? (13:26)
• Don't spend hours googling - a toolkit to help you (16:19)
• Short and sweet, the best length for podcast episodes (20:47)

Have you thought about starting a podcast? Is this on your vision board for 2022? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

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Did you know that emceeing used to be referred to as the master of ceremonies? An emcee is part speaker, engager, encourager, and audience caretaker. Today I'm diving into being an emcee and what that looks like, so get ready and tune in!

ACTIVATE will be held at the end of February and around August/September. This course combines years of my speaking career, an event planner and tour producer. You will want to be on the waitlist to access a discount and early access. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet, because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. Who doesn't love a good deal? And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list! Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

Another advantage about being on the email list? You get the details first about my new boot camp that is coming up. Don't miss it! 

Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to texting with you. 

So, what is the art of emceeing? What exactly does an emcee do? I cover this and even say something that I've NEVER said before in this episode, and you're not going to want to miss this! 

"It is your job to care for the audience, and it's your job to connect with the audience." - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• Emceeing, my favorite things, and what was it called before? (3:11)
• How is emceeing different than a speaker with a few stories (4:43)
• Sometimes you have to toss out your notes and do it differently (7:12)
• Warm up the audience, bring them together, and engage with them (8:22)
• The art of emceeing is like being a speaker, and you grow in this art by doing (9:45)
• I'll be teaching in North Carolina in early February (11:09)

Have you ever been a master of ceremonies? Or is this something that you think you'd like to try to do? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

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Proclaim Conference

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Are you curious about what to expect in 2022 as a speaker? Even though I can't tell you what exactly to expect in 22, I do know that God is in control. What I can tell you is that people are booking speakers. I'm giving you a homework assignment, so get ready and tune in!

Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to texting with you. 

ACTIVATE is starting up in a few weeks! This course combines my years of  experience as a  speaking, an event planner and tour producer. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet, because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. Who doesn't love a good discount? And the best part? There is no obligation to get on the list!
Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

So, what can you expect in 2022 as a speaker? How do you answer this calling on your life? I cover this and more in this episode, and you're not going to want to miss this! 

"I want you to go to Jesus. And I want you to say, 'Lord, how do I answer this calling on my life?' " - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• Things look hopeful (2:38)
• What-ifs and maybes - focus on your calling (5:04)
• Hungry for community and connection (5:57)
• Ready for homework? (9:38)
• Lord, how do I answer this calling on my life? (10:32)
• What I want for you to say at the end of 2022 (12:42)

How are you answering your calling in 2022? Have you completed the assignment I gave in the episode? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

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Ep 27: Speaker One Sheet That Gets You Noticed

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Well, it's 2022, and today will be short and sweet. This episode is one of the less practical ones but stick with me. Grab a pen and notebook or open the notes app on your phone. I'm going to give you an assignment, and it's an important one.

Have you sent me a text yet? Feel free to send one to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to texting with you. 

ACTIVATE is starting up in a few weeks! You will want to be on the waitlist to access a discount. Sign up, even if you aren't sure yet because everyone on the waitlist will get a very nice discount. Who doesn't love a good discount? Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

So, what will you do in 2022? What is the Lord calling you to do? I cover this and more in this episode, and you're not going to want to miss this! 

"Here's the thing, event planners need you. They are looking for people like you. They want you if you are the right fit for them in their events. And they don't know if you're the right fit until they hear from you and communicate with you." - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from today's episode include: 

• Think about what will you do in 22? (0:41)
• You as a speaker (1:34)
• Start at the beginning, a solid message (2:12)
• Ask the Lord this question for the next seven days and beyond (3:32)
• I'm also making a commitment to you (5:24)
• Ways to help you craft your first message (6:54)
• Proclaim - for speakers and authors coming in February (8:33)
• What does 2022 mean for you as a communicator? (9:21)
• Lord, what is my next step? (10:56)
• In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will guide your path (12:05)

What is God placing on your heart for 2022? Have you completed the assignment I gave in the episode? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

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Proclaim!

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Step onto the stage in the confidence that God has called you to this moment. Tune in today as we visit my most downloaded episode. This episode I did this past April shows to resonate with you. 

Don't forget that you can text me? Yep, you can text me directly and ask me all your questions! It will be me, and I'll probably even voice message you back. Send your texts to 205-964-5337. I'll look forward to hearing from you.

Also, ACTIVATE is starting back up in early 2022! You will want to be on the waitlist to access a huge discount. Who doesn't love a good discount? Go to my website and click ACTIVATE to sign up for the waitlist. 

Does what you wear matter on stage? What about sounding confident in your message? I cover this and more in this episode, and you're not going to want to miss this! 

"Stage presence is a combination of how you use your voice, facial expressions and body language to connect & engage with your audience." - Mary R Snyder.

Highlights from our conversation include: 

• What is stage presence, and who comes to mind? (2:27)
• What not to wear (3:48)
• Stepping onto the stage (5:20)
• Move with purpose (7:29)
• Focus on your audience (9:48)
• Supporting items, like slideshows (11:15)
• The unexpected occurrence (14:18)

You have a message to share — one God has given you. Practicing capturing and holding your audience is key to connecting with the audience and sharing your message. Have you been able to perfect your stage presence? Are you confident in being on stage? I'd love it if y'all came to join the conversation in the Facebook group-Take the Stage Speakers and share with us! Or feel free to ask questions. Not on Facebook? No worries, you can always find me on Instagram or text me! I would love for you to share with me. 

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Creating an Irresistible Opening 

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