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Speaker Life
by Lea Woodford
Speaker Life helps professional speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs get seen, heard, and booked through conversations about public speaking, personal branding, media visibility, storytelling, leadership, and growing a speaking business.Hosted by Lea Woodford, Founder and CEO of Speaker Life Media, the podcast shares insights from leading voices such as Jim Kwik, Chris Voss, Lisa Guerrero and Robert Kiyosaki, to name a few. Discover practical ideas for building authority, connecting with audiences, and creating more speaking opportunities. Event planners can discover expert voices for their stages.Lea launched Speaker Life Magazine in 2019. In 2025, she added the podcast and formed Speaker Life Media, expanding beyond a magazine and an annual summit into a complete media platform with print, digital, podcast interviews, YouTube, and live events.Explore interviews, magazine features, and speaker visibility opportunities at https://speakerlifemedia.com. Subscribe to Speaker Life for c
Episodes
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What Your Podcast is Missing (And How to Fix It)
Showing up every day shouldn't mean filming every day. So how do you build a podcast that grows your brand without taking over your life? Lea Woodford goes behind the scenes of Speaker Life with executive producer Jason Sievert to discuss podcast branding, video production, content batching, and...
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How to Build a Speaking Business Beyond Paid Gigs | Jessica Kriegel
Want to get paid to speak and turn your expertise into a growing business? Jessica Kriegel shares how she built a speaking business that out-earned her corporate salary—and eventually sold it. If you're struggling to get speaking gigs, stand out, or turn audience interest into clients, this…
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How to Get Booked as a Speaker: What Bureaus and Event Planners Want | Chris Lee
How do you get booked as a speaker, attract a speaker agent or earn recommendations from a speakers bureau? Chris Lee, CEO of CAL Entertainment, reveals what speaker bureaus, meeting professionals and event planners look for when choosing keynote speakers for corporate events, conferences and...
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Chris Voss: FBI Negotiation Secrets for Building Trust & Influence
What can an FBI hostage negotiator teach you about building trust, strengthening your personal brand, handling difficult conversations, and becoming more influential? In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford sits down with Chris Voss, former FBI lead kidnapping negotiator, bestselling author...
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How to Get a TEDx Talk: What Organizers Look For | Cesar Cervantes
How to Get a TEDx Talk: What Organizers Look For How do you get a TEDx talk? Start by finding licensed TEDx events in your area, researching what each organizer is looking for, developing one clear idea that serves the audience, and being willing to apply more than once. In this episode of…
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How to Build Strategic Partnerships That Grow Your Business | Michelle Jacobik
Strategic partnerships can help you grow your business faster, reach new audiences, generate referrals, and create opportunities you may never reach alone. But the wrong partnership can cost you time, money, energy, and trust. In this episode of Speaker Life, host Lea Woodford sits down with...
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How to Sell Without Being Salesy: Matt Leitz's Courteous Close
How do you sell without being salesy—especially when you're a speaker, coach, consultant, or entrepreneur who needs people to invest in what you offer? In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford sits down with Matt Leitz, founder and CEO of BotBuilders, to uncover a more authentic approach to...
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How to Book the Right Keynote Speaker—and What Gets Speakers Hired | Chris Lee
How do event planners choose the right keynote speaker—and what makes a professional speaker get hired? Chris Lee, CEO of CAL Entertainment, joins Lea Woodford to reveal what happens behind the scenes at a leading speaker bureau. He explains how event planners can find, evaluate, and book keynote...
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Jim Kwik: Train Your Brain for Better Focus, Memory and Public Speaking
Jim Kwik shares how to improve focus, strengthen memory, overcome public speaking anxiety, and protect human intelligence in the age of AI. In this episode of Speaker Life, host Lea Woodford sits down with the renowned brain coach, memory expert, and bestselling author of Limitless to reveal...
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The Networking Strategy That Built a 7-Figure Business | Stephanie Cartin
How can women entrepreneurs grow a business through networking, mentorship, visibility, and community? Entreprenista co-founder Stephanie Cartin shares the relationship-building strategies that helped her build a seven-figure agency. If you're trying to grow your business alone, struggling to get...
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How Wendy Starland Is Reimagining Creator Monetization With AI
Creators, speakers, artists, and entrepreneurs are working harder than ever to build an audience—so why is it still so difficult to get discovered and paid? In this Speaker Life podcast episode, Wendy Starland explores the future of creator monetization, AI-powered audience discovery, brand...
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How Speakers Make Money Beyond the Stage with Michelle Jacobik
How can professional speakers make money beyond speaking fees? Profitability strategist Michelle Jacobik explains how to create multiple income streams and build a speaking business that produces sustainable profit—not just applause. In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford and Michelle…
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How to Create a TEDx Talk That Moves People | Cesar Cervantes
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From Miracle Survivor to Thought Leader: How Dave Sanderson Built a Speaking Business
In this Speaker Life podcast episode, Miracle on the Hudson survivor and professional speaker Dave Sanderson shares how to turn a personal story into meaningful influence, a clear speaking message, and a sustainable speaking business. After surviving the 2009 US Airways Flight 1549 emergency...
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Stop Chasing AI Tools: Matt Leitz on Smarter Marketing for Speakers
How can speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs use AI to grow their business without wasting time chasing every new tool? In this episode of Speaker Life, host Leah Woodford sits down with AI automation expert Matt Leitz, founder of BotBuilders, to break down exactly what it takes to market and…
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How Speakers, Coaches & Entrepreneurs Can Build Authority with YouTube, Podcasting & AI Search | Jason Sievert
If you're a speaker, coach, consultant, or entrepreneur struggling to get booked, increase your visibility, or establish yourself as an authority, this episode of Speaker Life delivers a practical roadmap for building influence in today's digital landscape. Lea Woodford sits down with media...
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Willa Kammerer: The Truth About Facebook Ads, Funnels, AI & Scaling Your Business
Are Facebook ads worth it? When should a business start running paid advertising? What's the difference between boosting a post and running a true Meta Ads campaign? In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford sits down with marketing strategist and funnel expert Willa Kammerer of Firestarter...
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From Miracle on the Hudson to a Global Speaking Career with Dave Sanderson | TEDx, Resilience, Personal Branding & Professional Speaking
What does it take to transform a life-changing event into a thriving business, powerful message, and global platform? In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford sits down with professional keynote speaker, author, TEDx speaker, and Miracle on the Hudson survivor Dave Sanderson to discuss how…
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Lisa Guerrero on Reinvention, Independent Media, Public Speaking & Finding Your Purpose
Lisa Guerrero joins Lea Woodford on Speaker Life for a conversation about reinvention, independent media, public speaking, and finding your purpose. Explore the relationship between your story, your voice, and the work you choose to put into the world. Listen to this episode for a conversation at...
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14-Year-Old Entrepreneur Shares Social Media Growth, Personal Branding & Collaboration Strategies | Leia Sievert
How do you grow your personal brand, build a loyal audience, and create opportunities through social media without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of the Speaker Life Podcast, host Lea Woodford sits down with entrepreneur, content creator, and Food Network competitor Leia Sievert to discuss...
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Master Your Fear & Mindset with Chris Voss
Public speaking anxiety, communication skills, negotiation psychology, emotional intelligence, leadership, confidence, and entrepreneurship are all explored in this powerful episode of Speaker Life featuring former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. Chris Voss spent 24 years with the FBI...
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Inside the Speaking Industry: What Event Planners Look For | Chris Lee
Event planners, keynote speakers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and public speaking professionals will gain insider knowledge into how speakers are really chosen for conferences, corporate events, leadership summits, and live experiences in this episode of Speaker Life featuring top speaker…
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How Michelle Cunningham Built a Profitable, Waitlisted Luxury Beach Retreat Business
What does it really take to create a profitable beach retreat that people want to attend again and again? In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford sits down with Michelle Cunningham at her Elite Beach Retreat to discuss how Michelle built a high-ticket, luxury retreat experience for women...
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Interest Media vs. Social Media: How Speakers, Coaches & Entrepreneurs Can Grow with YouTube Storytelling
Is social media still the best way to grow your brand, or are we entering the age of interest media? In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford and Jason Sievert discuss why creators, speakers, entrepreneurs, coaches, and event planners need to think beyond posting for the algorithm. They...
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How to Get Paid to Speak: Insider Secrets from Chris Lee
Ever wondered how to become a paid speaker, land bigger stages, and increase your speaker fees? In this episode of Speaker Life, host Lea Woodford sits down with Chris Lee, CEO of Cal Entertainment, to break down what it really takes to build a successful speaking career—from your first speaking...
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14-Year-Old Entrepreneur Reveals Her Business Secrets | Leia Sievert Interview
How does a 14-year-old entrepreneur build a successful business, grow a social media presence, and land a feature on the Food Network? In this inspiring episode of Speaker Life, host Lea Woodford sits down with Leia Sievert, a young entrepreneur who started her baking business at just 10 years…
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Three Seconds to Win or Lose Your Next Booking with Willa Kammerer
You don't get a second chance at a first impression especially when event planners decide in seconds. In this episode, Willa Kammerer, Founder of Firestarter Funnels, breaks down why most speakers lose opportunities before they ever get a reply, and how clarity online can change everything. Willa...
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Authentic Speakers Win: Why Integrity Matters on Stage
Integrity is the real currency of the stage. In this episode, Mark Yuzuik, Speaker and Hypnotist, talks about why authentic speakers always stand out in the long run. We unpack the difference between speakers who truly serve their audience and those who chase applause, attention, or quick sales....
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Master Media Training to Build Trust and Authority
Every interview is an opportunity to build trust and strengthen your authority. In this episode, Rebecca Powers, Speaker and Reporter, shows how intentional media training helps speakers step into every spotlight with clarity, confidence, and credibility. Rebecca shares how real influence comes...
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How to Host Your Own Event Without Ruining Your Brand
Hosting your own event can either position you as a true authority—or quietly weaken the brand you've worked so hard to build. In this episode, Jason Sievert, Video Agency Founder at Profusion Media LLC, breaks down what most first-time speakers overlook when planning their own live experience....
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How Speakers Scale From Stage to Screen (Build Authority Online)
If you are a public speaker trying to grow your speaking business online, this episode is for you. Many speakers know how to command a stage — but struggle when speaking to camera, creating YouTube content, or building authority through video marketing. In this episode, Paul Gebhard shares...
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Why Most YouTube Channels Fail and How to Win Strategically with Tamara Thompson
Most YouTube channels don't fail because of bad content but because of bad strategy. In this episode, Tamara Thompson, Investor, Founder & Host of Broadcast Your Authority, pulls back the curtain on what actually separates channels that grow from those that quietly disappear. Drawing from years…
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Facial Decoding and Human Connection for Speakers
Powerful speaking starts the moment you step into the room. In this episode, Brian Galke, keynote speaker and Founder of SubtleSkills, explains how facial decoding gives speakers a real advantage in reading the room, building trust, and connecting with intention. He breaks down how subtle cues…
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From Stage Fright to Stage Presence: A Speaker's Shift
Stage presence begins with clarity, intention, and trust in yourself. In this episode, Mark Yuzuik, speaker and hypnotist, explains why stage fright isn't something to eliminate, but a natural signal that can guide growth. Mark shares how pressure and the need for approval pull speakers out of...
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Speaking From the Heart: Why Authenticity Outperforms Fluff
Great speaking creates connection, clarity, and trust from the very first moment. In this episode, Rebecca Powers, speaker and reporter, shares why authenticity consistently outperforms scripted delivery. Drawing from decades in broadcast journalism, live reporting, and public service, Rebecca...
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The Speaker's Guide to Predictable, Paid Bookings
Most speakers don't struggle because they lack talent but they lack a system. In this episode, Joey Dentici, CEO of Speakhyve, breaks down why predictable, paid bookings come from building consistent lead engines rather than waiting on referrals or hoping visibility turns into opportunities. Joey...
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Mindset Shifts That Turned Dreams Into Millions
Everything changes the moment you decide your dreams deserve action, not hesitation. In this episode, Michelle Cunningham, a digital marketer who built an eight‑figure brand from almost nothing, shows how a changed mindset fuels results long before strategy ever does. Her rise from modest...
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The Hidden Power of Facial Expressions in Speaking
Authenticity is the strength that makes your presence unforgettable. In this episode, Dr. Cathy L. Goldstein, A.P., Founder of Tru Energy Natural Facelift System, reveals how genuine expression shapes deeper audience connection long before a single word is spoken. She explains why speakers who…
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The Education System Isn't Broken—It's Just Obsolete
Education holds tremendous potential and now is the moment to let it rise to meet the future. In this episode, Annalies Corbin, Founder & CEO of the PAST Foundation, explains why today's kids are being prepared for a world that no longer exists. She shares how the education system, designed 150...
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Finding Purpose Beyond the Spotlight
Purpose shines brighter than any spotlight. In this episode, Shab Azma, founder of ARC Collective, gets straight to the truth that purpose not visibility is what makes a message land. Years of working with celebrities and thought leaders taught her that clarity wins every time. Shab calls out the...
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Don't Let the Algorithm Steal Your Voice
With screens and social platforms everywhere, there's always room to choose presence over noise and keep your voice at the center. In this episode, Dr. Ishan Shivanand, renowned mental health expert, author, and founder of Yoga of Immortals, challenges us to rethink how much control we've handed...
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How Moments Matter Magazine Opened Global Doors
Success grows when you focus less on yourself and more on the people your message touches. In this episode, Dave Sanderson, President of Dave Sanderson Speaks International LLC, shares how his Moments Matter Magazine grew from a simple idea into a global platform for connection and impact. Dave...
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Consistent Content: The Key to Authority with Tamara Thompson
Authority grows through steady action, clear purpose, and content that truly connects. In this episode, Tamara Thompson, investor, founder & host of Broadcast Your Authority, shares how consistency across YouTube and podcast platforms builds lasting credibility and visibility. With over a decade…
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Selling With Soul: Empowerment for Women in Business with Delaine Blazek
Sales can feel natural, empowering, and filled with genuine connection. In this episode, Delaine Blazek, CEO of Solis Coaching & Consulting, illustrates how she's redefining what it means to sell with purpose and connection. As a leader in women's empowerment, Delaine opens up about her mission…
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AI Tools Can't Replace Human Storytelling with Jason Sievert
Technology can enhance storytelling, but it's the human touch that makes every story meaningful. In this episode, Jason Sievert, Video Agency Founder of Profusion Media LLC, shares how AI is changing the landscape of video production while reminding us that storytelling will always be human at…
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From Corporate Climb to Calling With Purpose with Wendy Kleinfeldt
True success begins when you stop chasing titles and start living with purpose. In this episode, Wendy Kleinfeldt, fitness and mindset coach, reveals her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to building a life rooted in fulfillment and purpose. After reaching a peak in her career yet…
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Turning Podcast Into an Empire with Tamara Thompson
Podcasting is thriving with more opportunities and listeners than ever before. In this episode, Tamara Thompson, co-founder of Broadcast Your Authority, clears up the biggest misconceptions about starting a podcast and growing a YouTube channel. With years of experience in video production…
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Mastering the Art of Offer Conversion with Matt Leitz
Strong ads start with strong offers. When your offer connects, everything else falls into place. In this episode, Matt Leitz, founder and CEO of BotBuilders, reveals how to design offers that actually convert. He talks about why clarity matters more than clever tactics, how to test smart before...
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Master the Mind, Own the Stage with Mark Yuzuik
Real confidence starts with the mind, not the microphone. In this episode, Mark Yuzuik, licensed hypnotist and motivational speaker, reveals how reprogramming your subconscious can shift fear into action and help you step into your full potential as a speaker. Mark breaks down how mindset is...
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Turning ChatGPT Into Your Most Trusted Growth Partner with Devin Karpes
Used the right way, ChatGPT can bring clarity, speed, and serious growth to your business. In this episode, AI consultant Devin Karpes shares how he turned confusion into clarity by treating ChatGPT as a true thinking partner not just another tool. Devin explains how prompting ChatGPT to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Speaker Life helps professional speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs get seen, heard, and booked through conversations about public speaking, personal branding, media visibility, storytelling, leadership, and growing a speaking business.Hosted by Lea Woodford, Founder and CEO of Speaker Life Media, the podcast shares insights from leading voices such as Jim Kwik, Chris Voss, Lisa Guerrero and Robert Kiyosaki, to name a few. Discover practical ideas for building authority, connecting with audiences, and creating more speaking opportunities. Event planners can discover expert voices for their stages.Lea launched Speaker Life Magazine in 2019. In 2025, she added the podcast and formed Speaker Life Media, expanding beyond a magazine and an annual summit into a complete media platform with print, digital, podcast interviews, YouTube, and live events.Explore interviews, magazine features, and speaker visibility opportunities at https://speakerlifemedia.com. Subscribe to Speaker Life for c
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