Ep. 36 - Shannon Ivey on How to Find Your Feet and Talk Like You Mean It

In this episode, Jada and Kim sit down with Shannon Ivey for a powerful, funny, and deeply grounded conversation about voice, identity, self-advocacy, and what it means to take up space without apologizing for it. Shannon shares the journey that led her from theater professor to storyteller, coach, author, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Speak Like You Mean It method, including the moments that forced her to claim her work, protect her voice, and stop waiting for permission.The conversation moves between leadership, public speaking, women’s confidence, storytelling, body awareness, and the quiet ways people are taught to shrink themselves. Shannon also opens up about her book Welcome to the Shit Show, her experience with colorectal cancer, and why self-advocacy matters in both medical and professional spaces. Along the way, she offers practical wisdom for anyone who wants to speak with more confidence, reconnect with their body, and lead from a place that feels honest instead of performative.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt their voice catch in the room, wondered whether they were “too much,” or needed a reminder that finding your feet is sometimes the first step to remembering who you are.Check out Shannon Ivey at shannon-ivey.com/If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone. JadaWillis.com | [email protected] | [email protected]