This week, I am in conversation with two amazing women, Holiday Mathis and Friday Jones.

Holiday Mathis writes the syndicated daily horoscope column for hundreds of newspapers worldwide, including The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. She is also a multi-platinum songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, and many others. Holiday is the author of several books, including "Rock Your Stars, the Astrological Guide to Getting it All" and the novella "How to Fail Epically in Hollywood".

Friday Jones is a tattoo virtuoso who has left an indelible mark on the world of ink. With a canvas as diverse as the stars she admires, Friday's artistry has graced the skin of Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Brit, and Olivier Award winners, as well as supermodels and heads of state.

Friday currently works in the heart of New York City, where she is leaving an indomitable mark on the world of tattoos with her unparalleled expertise and artistic vision.

Trailblazers in their respective fields, Holiday and Friday, have united their unique talents to found Flash of Intuition, where tattoos go beyond mere aesthetics. These women and their creative collaboration are truly amazing, and I can't wait for you to meet them today.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• The unexpected journeys that led Holiday and Friday to become renowned in their respective fields

• How each of these women have stepped into their roles as influential voices

• Their creative collaboration on Flash of Intuition, which combines astrology, symbolic tattoo designs, and personalized meditations

• The intimacy, healing, and self-expression involved in their work

Websites: https://flashofintuition.shop/ & https://holidaymathis.com/

Instagram: @friday_jones & @holidaymathis

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People ask me all the time how I get everything done. They're always commenting on how busy I am. And the truth is, I'm not busy. Busyness is a waste of time.

What I am is highly organized and productive. I'm also a highly creative and artistic person. I've spent decades dancing and performing on big stages. I'm all of these things.

So, while some people believe you can't be both creative and productive, today, I'm sharing how you can! I'm also revealing my processes as an artist and a producer.

In this episode, I explore:

• Why you don't have to choose between being organized and being imaginative

• The definition of being in a flow state

• The way to stay receptive to creativity and produce meaningful art

• The specific process I use as a producer and why each stage is crucial

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Today, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Dr. Kristen Szabla, Ph.D.

Kristen has over a decade of experience as a neuroscientist specializing in the neural circuitry mediating fear and depression.

As a survivor of incest and commercial sexual exploitation at an early age, Kristen is unable to remember a time in her young life when fear and suicidal ideation were not continuously present. However, she found the courage to face her painful past and is thriving.

Kristen is an empathic and passionate leader who is driven to fulfill her mission of transforming pain into power by providing data-driven and evidence-based content that redefines and amplifies the conversation surrounding the horror of sexual trauma and its destructive effects on mental health.

I'm so honored to feature her deeply powerful and personal talk, "Still, I Rise."

In this talk, she explores:

• The deep impact of shame and why it hijacks our brains

• The reason trauma can create shame and cycles of depression

• Her personal experience with trauma and human trafficking and its aftermath

• The transformative power of self-compassion

Website: https://transformingpainintopower.info/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-l-szabla-phd-1867b5210/

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In this episode, I am joined by Speaker's Salon alum Dr. Parul Dua Makkar. I had the honor of mentoring Parul during her time inside the Speaker's Salon, and I can't wait for you to hear her incredible showcase talk that's coming in Episode 597.

Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has been a contributor to several Dental Journals and has been featured on podcasts, radio shows, and TV shows across the globe. She is also co-author of the book Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide.

Parul's life took a different trajectory when she lost her only sibling, Dr. Manu Dua, to oral cancer. Following his death, Parul devoted her time to educating doctors and patients about risk factors, prevention, and early detection and treatment of oral cancer.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• The grief of losing her brother and the process of turning his blog posts into a book

• Why she chose to share her story of grief with others

• Her experience of sharing her story at the Speaker's Salon Showcase

• How she knows there is still goodness in the world, even amongst grief

• Her current favorites: Books: anything by Dan Brown, Speaker: Minal Sampat, and Podcast: Crime Junkie

Website: https://parulduamakkar.com/

Her book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duagoodjob/

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In this super special solo episode, I answer another question from my amazing community of speakers and thought leaders. This week's question was all about my journey as an entrepreneur and how I use entrepreneurship as a way of personal leadership.

This episode will inspire you to embrace leadership in your own entrepreneurial journey. And if you're not an entrepreneur, I know it will support you with what it means to be a leader in your community, at home, and at work.

In this episode, I explore:

• Why I've always rejected the "starving artist" mentality

• My first entrepreneurial venture, Brouk Moves, and what happened to that business

• How to cultivate team culture as a business owner

• The reason your team needs to be invested in your mission for your business to grow

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In this special bonus episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass!

During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream.

One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and that's what you'll be hearing in this episode.

In these hot seats, we'll explore:

• Sharing your message inside and outside of the corporate environment

• Why nerves are part of speaking and how you can coexist with your fear

• How to be engaging when you speak

• What to wear when you take a big stage

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This week, I am in conversation with the amazing and inspiring Linda Mitchell. Linda spoke at last year's Speaker Salon Showcase, and I can't wait for you to hear her talk that's coming soon in Episode 603.

Linda is a leading women's health expert, best-selling author, podcast host, and Fitness Boutique Owner. She is the face and creator of The Sisterhood of Sweat (SOS) brand.

Surviving domestic violence, Linda has made it her mission to empower other women by helping them take responsibility for their health so they can be in the best shape physically and emotionally.

As an award-winning fitness competitor, model, speaker, and podcast host, Linda has spoken on numerous stages in addition to appearing on ABC, NBC, Bold TV, and Fox. Linda has also been featured in Insider, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and on the cover of BodyScape Magazine.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Her personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship and why she felt called to share her story

• Her powerful experience inside the Speaker Salon incubator

• The importance of using your voice and how your story can empower others

• Linda's current favorites: Books: Atomic Habits and The Courage to be Disliked, Speaker: Joel Osteen, and Podcast: Earn Your Happy with Lori Harder

Website: https://sisterhoodofsweat.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063521952742

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-m-mitchell/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofsweat/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZrTEytiEgS_YLxpQkWhvg

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This episode came from a question I recently posted in our private Facebook group for speakers of The Big Talk, asking them what they would like me to share in upcoming solo podcasts. I received so many thoughtful questions that I'm excited to cover in the coming weeks!

This particular request was from Jenny Lincoln, who is a community member, an alum of The Big Talk Academy, a former participant in The Big Talk Live, and a super amazing 1:1 client.

She asked me to talk about the greatest moments in my life and career and how I embodied them further. She also asked about my toughest challenges and how I learned from them. So today, I'm talking about both!

In this episode, I explore:

• The five most pivotal moments in my journey, including what it was like moving to New York City at 20 to pursue dance

• The reason my greatest moments and toughest challenges, both personally and professionally, are all linked

• How I embodied success and said 'yes' to opportunities

• Why I practice radical self-forgiveness and the way you can do the same

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Today, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by a powerful and captivating speaker, AnnMarie Flynn, Ph.D.

Dr. AnnMarie Flynn spent 25 years as a leader in engineering higher education, where she honed her skills as a DEI professional. She also split her time as a business partner in three award-winning restaurants in NYC. Her focus and passion is expanding inclusive cultures in corporate America.

I'm so honored to feature her amazing talk, "Inclusion is not what you think."

In her big talk, she explores:

• Her experience as a university professor building a culture of happiness and inclusivity

• The distinct differences between diversity, equity, and inclusion, and why these differences matter

• Why inclusion can exist without diversity, but diversity cannot exist without inclusion

• Actionable strategies to cultivate a truly inclusive atmosphere and what will happen as a result

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmarie-flynn-phd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_dei

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This week, I am joined by an incredible speaker and friend, Kristina DiPalo. Kristina took the stage at my Speaker's Salon Showcase last year, and it was such an honor mentoring her on her journey. You can go back and listen to her big talk from the Showcase in Episode 555.

Kristina is recognized as a gifted leadership coach, public speaker, strategic communicator, and leadership brand professional. Leveraging her skills in narrative and dynamic storytelling, she brings her clients insights and tools to reframe their thinking around what is possible, how to achieve it, and how to articulate their truth in compelling ways.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• How her curiosity about life's big questions from a young age shaped her desire to find her voice and share her ideas with others

• The courage she showed by stepping into her role as a speaker, knowing it would upset some of the people in her life

• Her process for developing, memorizing, and delivering her signature talk

• Why being part of a supportive speaker community was key for her

• Kristina's current favorites: Books: The Last Temptation of Christ and Love in the Time of Cholera, Speaker: Spalding Gray, and Podcast: On with Kara Swisher

Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 555

Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinadipalo/

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