THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING PODCAST

Want to speak more? Experts weigh in at National Speaker Association Conference

On this episode of the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews several experienced speakers who attended the National Speakers Association (NSA) conference. The speakers include Mimi Brown, a motivational speaker and transformational leadership coach; Robbie Samuels, a book launch strategist, business growth coach, executive Zoom producer, event design consultant, speaker, emcee, and podcaster; Jodi Wellman, a keynote speaker and founder of 4000 Mondays; Gwen Navarrete Klapperich, a talent development leader in inclusion and accessible training; Dr. Genie Snyder, a speaker, emcee, executive advisor, certified speaking professional coach, and genius connector; Traci Ruiz, a high stakes leadership and international keynote speaker; Amber Swenor, a keynote speaker, business coach, team and leadership consultant, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author; Jamie Crosbie, a global keynote speaker helping people live fully with purpose; and Johanna Walker, a keynote speaker and storytelling coach.

The speakers share their journeys into professional speaking, the topics they are passionate about, and practical advice for new speakers looking to build a successful speaking business. You’ll hear the importance of authenticity, building connections, overcoming imposter syndrome, and focusing on solving problems for your audience.

Connect with Lauren V. Davis here:

https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative

Connect with Mimi Brown here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/motivationalleadershipspeaker

https://www.ampupsuccess.com

Connect with Robbie Samuels here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nomorebadzoom

https://robbiesamuels.com

Connect with Jodi Wellman here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fourthousandmondays

Connect with Gwen Navarrete Klapperich here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwennavarreteklapperich

https://www.kitaconsult.com

Connect with Dr. Genie Snyder here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/geniesnyderchamberlin

Connect with Traci Ruiz here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ruiz-consultants-llc

Connect with Amber Swenor here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberswenor

Connect with Jamie Crosbie here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiecrosbie

Connect with Johanna Walker here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannawalkerspeaking

https://johannawalker.com

 

 

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