EPISODE · Apr 6, 2025 · 11 MIN
This Unexpected Strategy Helped Me Build My Speaking Career
from Vocal Honey™ Podcast with Kimberly LaForte · host Kimberly LaForte
Love this episode? DM us to share 🍯🎤What if I told you the best way to land big opportunities on stages is by being a backup?In 2023, I was asked to fill in on a panel at the Women’s Empowerment Event. Hours before the event, the keynote speaker canceled. And guess who got the call? Me.I stepped up, delivered a powerful talk, and that ONE moment led to massive opportunities—Fortune 500 speaking gigs, high-ticket deals, and long-term partnerships.Here’s why saying YES last-minute works:✅ Event organizers REMEMBER who showed up.✅ You gain instant visibility and credibility.✅ It positions you as the go-to expert in your industry.The truth is—your next big break might be someone else’s cancellation. Are you ready to step up?I hope you enjoy this episode!Support the showJoin the Vocal Honey™, The Method 🍯Ready to match your visibility to the level of power you already know exists inside of you?Vocal Honey™, The Method is a voice, embodiment, and visibility experience for women entrepreneurs who are done overthinking themselves in the moments that matter.✅ Get The Method NowJoin Me on YouTube! 🎥Get exclusive insights, actionable tips, and behind-the-scenes wisdom to amplify your voice and presence. Don’t miss out—subscribe and catch me live twice a month!👉 Watch and Subscribe Here>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>🔥 FREE Speaker Resources:🚀 Light up any room you are in and confidently speak. Create your Speaker Mission Statement and learn powerful eye contact and body language skills. 👉🏻 Watch Own The Room Masterclass NowStay connected and learn from Kimberly:👉🏻 Head to the website now☎️ Social:Instagram
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Love this episode? DM us to share 🍯🎤 What if I told you the best way to land big opportunities on stages is by being a backup? In 2023, I was asked to fill in on a panel at the Women’s Empowerment Event. Hours before the event, the keynote speaker canceled. And guess who got the call? Me. I stepped up, delivered a powerful talk, and that ONE moment led to massive opportunities—Fortune 500 speaking gigs, high-ticket deals, and long-term partnerships. Here’s why saying YES last-minute works:...
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