Purpose, Practice, and “Miracles” (feat. Jesse Cruz)

Season 1 closes with award-winning international speaker and national bestselling author Jesse Cruz of Merge Worldwide. Early in the conversation, Jesse introduces himself and explains how he helps entrepreneurs craft stories that create impact and income through one-to-one coaching, an online speaker community, and events across the United States, Mexico, and Italy.We revisit the Rushville, NY speaking competition I won and the “Miracles” theme that shaped the event. Jesse breaks down what judges look for—clarity of message, knowing your audience, strong delivery, storytelling that keeps attention, and a tight close—and we talk about applying feedback, staying on time, and why professionals practice their talk out loud multiple times before a keynote while staying in prayer. Jesse shares how grief and faith reshaped his path, including the loss of his daughter Faith and the support of therapy, church, his wife, and his children. We dig into mindset blocks that keep new speakers quiet, why copycatting your favorite speaker never lasts, and how to find your own voice by getting clear on the problem you solve, the people you serve, and how you serve them. We also cover marketplace ministry, balancing confidence with humility by giving God the glory, and simple execution: remove excuses, execute the plan, and elevate by repeating wins.Before we wrap, Jesse outlines what’s next for Merge Worldwide—his March cruise experience and a June retreat on Italy’s Amalfi Coast—and leaves a final challenge: the message you’re most afraid to share is the one your audience needs to hear. If you’ve felt unseen, unqualified, or stuck waiting for perfect, this finale offers clear steps to publish something imperfect today and keep moving.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support.📣 Book Kijuan Amey to Speak Award-winning motivational speaker and Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey brings his message of faith, inclusion, and resilience to stages everywhere. From corporate events to schools, churches, and community organizations, Kijuan inspires audiences to see beyond limitations and lead with purpose.📧 Bookings: [email protected]🌐 Website: www.ameymotivation.comBecause just because you can’t see it… doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it.