PODCAST · business
Speaking To Expand
by Ryan Brady
Speakers! Aspiring, professional, growing, or scaling. Let’s amplify your influence, revenue, credibility and impact on your journey as a speaker! The purpose of the podcast is to share the "under the hood" & off stage details that come with being a speaker & business owner so you can have the answers you want.
Episodes
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How to Build a Speaking Business That Actually Gets Paid | Monica Massey
In this episode, Monica Massey shares her journey from a high-powered C-suite executive at a $20 billion organization to building a professional speaking and consulting business. She breaks down the realities of becoming a paid speaker, what actually works, what does not, and why talent alone is...
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How Amber McCollum Scaled 100x While Working a 9–5 | Amber McCollum
What if your pain became the reason you built wealth? Amber McCollum is a real estate investor, private money lender, entrepreneur, and emerging public speaker who scaled her business 100x in just five months, while working a 9-to-5 and living with multiple sclerosis. In this powerful…
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Diagnosed to Die in 2002 — Here’s Why I’m Still Alive | Eric Drew
What would you do if doctors told you to go home and die? Eric Drew was diagnosed with a terminal form of leukemia and given no hope. After failed treatments at top U.S. hospitals, he refused to accept hospice as his only option. Instead, he leveraged his Silicon Valley mindset, global network…
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Why Podcasting Builds More Credibility Than Social Media Alone | Carl Richards
Podcasting is often dismissed as oversaturated, but is that actually true? In this episode of Speaking to Expand, host Ryan sits down with podcasting expert Carl Richards to break down what really drives podcast success today. From why most podcasts fade out after a few episodes to how speakers…
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Why Your Ability to Speak Determines How Much You Grow | Conway Bown
Speaking is one of the fastest ways to expand your confidence, clarity, and growth. In this episode, Conway Bown explores the idea of speaking to expand, how developing your ability to communicate clearly and confidently can transform how you show up in life and work. This conversation looks at…
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Speaking Isn’t About Performance...It’s About Expansion | Matt Robinson
Speaking isn’t just about being heard, it’s about who you become in the process. In this episode, Matt Robinson explores how speaking acts as a catalyst for personal expansion, confidence, and clarity. Rather than treating public speaking as a performance skill, Matt reframes it as a growth...
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How Speaking Creates Bigger Opportunities in Business & Life | Chris Widener
Speaking to Expand explores how using your voice strategically can unlock growth in your influence, opportunities, and personal impact. In this episode, Chris Widener breaks down why speaking isn’t just about communication, it’s about expansion. Expansion of mindset. Expansion of reach. Expansion...
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Why Your Voice Is the Key to Personal and Professional Expansion | Anne Boysen
What if speaking wasn’t about being heard, sounding confident, or getting it right, but about expanding who you are? In this episode, Anne Boysen explores the deeper function of voice and expression, reframing speaking as a practice that shapes your identity, nervous system, and capacity to take…
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From SINGLE Mom to Global Speaker | Lynette Louise
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with neurofeedback therapist and global speaker Lynette Louise for a raw conversation about what it really takes to turn your life story into a speaking career. In this episode, Lynette opens up about raising six kids (four with special needs), why she hesitated…
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From BURNOUT to Building a Life That Matters | Daniel Glyde
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with Dan to talk about how burning out at a dream job turned into a complete transformation of life and purpose. In this episode, Dan shares the story of leaving a 20‑year BBC career after a panic attack, why success as the world defines it almost cost him...
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The HONEST Truth About Breaking Into Speaking | Rachel Marie
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with event planner Rachel Marie to reveal what really goes on behind the scenes when speakers get booked for events. In this episode, Rachel shares why most speakers pitch the wrong way, what event planners actually look for, and how being yourself can open doors...
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The TRUTH About Turning Your Story Into a Speaking Career | Michelle Petties
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with Michelle Petties to explore how a deeply personal story can grow into a full-time speaking career. In this episode, Michelle shares her journey from decades of food addiction to the TEDx stage, the fear she had to face before ever stepping on stage, and how...
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Daniel Aaron: His #1 RULE for Getting Paid to Speak | Daniel Aaron
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with transformational coach and global speaker Daniel Aaron, who shares the simple rule that changed how he books paid speaking gigs and why most coaches and entrepreneurs get this part wrong. In this episode, Daniel unpacks how his “divine whack” moment shifted...
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Lee Cockerell: From Disney Exec to Speaker Coach
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with former Disney Executive Lee Cockerell, who shares how he went from managing 40,000+ cast members at Disney World to coaching leaders and speaking around the world. In this episode, Lee opens up about the risks he took, the lessons Disney taught him about...
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Darryll Stinson: This Advice Changed His Speaking Career
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with TEDx organizer and coach Darryll Stinson, who shares the single piece of advice that transformed how he approaches speaking — and turned rejection into his biggest advantage. In this episode, Darryll breaks down how he went from arguing in the car to landing...
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Anouk Rizzo: What TEDx Feels Like in Europe
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with TEDx organizer Anouk Rizzo, who shares what makes TEDx feel different in Europe and why the brand still carries an air of exclusivity. In this episode, Anouk breaks down how she built a TEDx event in France, the cultural tension between elitism and...
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Scott Schilling: The REAL Way to Sell From Stage
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with sales expert and speaker Scott Schilling, who shares what 3,000+ talks have taught him about selling without feeling like a salesperson. In this episode, Scott reveals why the best speakers don’t pitch, they serve, connect, and build trust first. He breaks...
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Chris Hood: The SMARTEST Way to Turn Talks Into Clients
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with strategist and storyteller Chris Hood, who shares how he turned public speaking into a client-generating engine, without chasing stages or pitching services. In this episode, Chris breaks down how one well-placed talk (and one book) led to real consulting...
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Bob Baxley: The SECRET to a Memorable Talk
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with design leader and TEDx coach Bob Baxley, who shares the surprising truth behind every unforgettable talk: it’s not about slides, it’s about story. In this episode, Bob breaks down why the best speakers connect emotionally, how he prepares talks for both...
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Antone Wilson: The Discipline That Changed Everything
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with transformational speaker and coach Antone Wilson, who shares the one discipline that completely shifted the trajectory of his life. In this episode, Antone opens up about the mindset he built after hitting rock bottom, how structure unlocked his confidence,...
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How a TEEN Became a TEDx Organizer | Alessio Toniolo
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with Alessio Toniolo, a high school senior who got rejected by TEDx three times and then went on to organize his own TEDx event. In this episode, Alessio shares how he went from overlooked to in charge, what most people get wrong about TEDx, and why your age or...
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How One JOKE Changed His Career | Greg Schwem
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with comedian-turned-corporate keynoter Greg Schwem, who shares the story of a single joke that nearly ended his set and ended up shifting his entire career. In this episode, Greg unpacks the real risk of using humor in professional settings, why laughter creates...
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From REJECTED Speaker to TEDx Organizer | Izdihar Jamil
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with Izdihar Jamil, the TEDx organizer of Huntington Beach, to unpack her powerful journey, from getting rejected multiple times as a speaker to eventually building her own TEDx event from the ground up. In this episode, she shares what it really takes to step…
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The HIDDEN Rules of Speaking | Bob Canepa
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with Bob Canepa, a veteran speaker booker who’s been the gatekeeper for thousands of events over the past 40+ years. Bob shares the hidden rules most speakers never hear, why he rejects 90% of pitches, what separates a “good” speaker from a great one, and how to...
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From CORPORATE Leader to Culture Consultant | Alexis M Carpenter
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with high-performance coach and culture consultant Alexis Carpenter, who shares how getting let go after 12 years in corporate leadership led her to discover her true calling. From navigating foster care to leading 50-person teams, Alexis shares how her voice...
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From BROKE in College to $7M in Real Estate | LaDale Buggs
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with real estate investor and private equity entrepreneur LaDale Buggs, who shares how he went from being broke in college to building a $7 million real estate portfolio and why his real mission is becoming “too big to fail.” They dive into the power of speaking…
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How a “NO” Turned Into 1 Million Views | McKenya Dilworth Smith
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with veteran TEDx organizer Mckenya Dilworth Smith, who’s run 8 events and helped one rejected speaker go viral with over 1 million views. They unpack what actually makes a TEDx talk take off, the biggest mistakes speakers make, and why credentials don’t matter...
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From SPEAKER to ORGANIZER, How She Made It Happen | Fatu M
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and TEDx Organizer Fatu M Kaba dive into how one "not good enough" idea led her to the TEDx stage and later to organizing her own event. They explore fear, rejection, imposter syndrome, grassroots momentum, and the surprising way a blog rejection became a TEDx opportunity....
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Christine Gagnon: The SECRET World Of TEDx Speaker Selection
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with TEDx organizer, speaker coach, and bureau founder Christine D. Gagnon to reveal the hidden world of TEDx speaker selection, how speakers get picked before applications even open, why 80% of pitches fail, and what separates a forgettable idea from a…
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Ges Ray: How I Went From BANKER To Public Speaking Coach
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Speaker Coach Ges Ray discuss transitioning from banking into public speaking, building confidence and charisma for the stage, Ges' blueprint to speaking success, elevating your speaking game, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast,...
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Maria Firmino: How to Build a TEDx Event from Scratch
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and TEDx Organizer Maria Firmino discuss building and organizing a TEDx Event, what goes on behind the scenes, lessons learned, and more advice for aspiring organizers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top...
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Jenny DeRosse & Ivy Gustafson: What Every Aspiring Speaker NEEDS to Know
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Professional Speaker Agents Jenny DeRosse and Ivy Gustafson discuss starting out as a professional speaker, building a thriving career, mastering the art of public speaking, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan…
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Frank King: How I Landed 12 TEDx Talks
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Speaking Coach Frank King discuss starting his speaking career as a comedian, landing 12 TEDx Talks, breaking records, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top…
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Brigitte Cutshall: How Books Launched My SPEAKING Career
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Health Expert Brigitte Cutshall discuss starting her speaking career, using books to grow her speaking business, the importance of storytelling, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused...
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Carlos Hidalgo: SPEAK Your Way to the TOP of Your Industry
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Marketing Expert Carlos Hidalgo discuss starting his speaking career, using speaking to grow his business, becoming a global authority, and more advice for upcoming professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused...
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Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas: The NEUROSCIENCE Behind Becoming a Confident Speaker
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Keynote Speaker Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas discuss starting her speaking career, overcoming challenges, building up stage confidence, and more advice for upcoming professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused...
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JJ DiGeranimo: How I Built My Speaking Career from Tech to TEDx
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Keynote Speaker JJ DiGeranimo discuss how to start a successful speaking career, transitioning out of the tech industry, her podcasting process, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused...
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How a High Schooler Became a TEDx Organizer
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and TEDx Organizer Abhinav Avvaru discuss getting started as a TEDx Speaker, organizing a TEDx Event while still in high school , and jumpstarting his career. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top speakers,...
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Rachel Druckenmiller: How I Quit My 9-to-5 to SPEAK Full-Time
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Keynote Speaker Rachel Druckenmiller discuss getting started as a professional speaker, quitting her job, finding her voice, and building a speaking business that feels authentic. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused…
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Stephan Cote: How I Built a 35 Year Speaking Career
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Leadership Expert Stephan Cote discuss his biggest lessons from a 35-year speaking career, the mindset secrets for a long-term speaking career, how to stand out, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features...
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What It REALLY Takes to Organize a TEDx Event
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and TEDx Organizer Anel Imanbay discuss organizing a TEDx Event, how event organizers select speakers, how TEDx builds communities, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with…
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How to GROW Your Speaking Business with Podcasting
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Keynote Speaker Ella Lucas-Averett discuss building a speaking business, growing your brand with podcasting, balancing multiple careers, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused…
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How She Built a 24 Year Speaking Career
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Motivational Speaker Sandra Geroux discuss building a speaking business, landing high-paying speaking gigs, lessons from a 24-year speaking career, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused...
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How Dr. Samantha Harte Found Success by Telling Her Story
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Doctor Samantha Harte discuss overcoming addiction, following your passion, and being an inspiration for others. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top speakers, business leaders, and TEDx organizers....
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How He Organized a TEDx Event at 18
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and TEDx Organizer Nuno Almeida discuss starting out as a speaker, organizing a TEDx Event, what organizers are looking for, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top...
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How Kindness Can Build Your Career (Most People Don’t Know This)
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Leader in Growth Deb Harrison discuss business success, the power of kindness, leadership, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top speakers, business leaders, and…
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How to Get PAID as a Professional Speaker
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Motivational Speaker Dr. Robert Lemon discuss growing as a speaker, his 30-year speaking career, avoiding mistakes, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top speakers,...
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What Makes a TEDx Talk Go VIRAL (And What Doesn’t)
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and TEDx Organizer Costa Michailidis discuss growing as a speaker, getting accepted for TEDx, going viral with a TEDx Talk, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top...
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The Secret to Becoming a Trusted Expert in ANY Industry
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Technology Expert Burton Kelso discuss growing as a speaker, becoming an expert, utilizing technology, and more advice for professional speakers. The Speaking To Expand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top speakers, business...
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How Automated Retail Will Dominate the Next Decade
TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady and Retail Expert Grant Magers discuss the future of retail, innovation through AI, and disrupting markets. The SpeakingToExpand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top speakers, business leaders, and TEDx organizers. Grant's Socials:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Speakers! Aspiring, professional, growing, or scaling. Let’s amplify your influence, revenue, credibility and impact on your journey as a speaker!
The purpose of the podcast is to share the "under the hood" & off stage details that come with being a speaker & business owner so you can have the answers you want.
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Ryan Brady
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Speakers! Aspiring, professional, growing, or scaling. Let’s amplify your influence, revenue, credibility and impact on your journey as a speaker! The purpose of the podcast is to share the "under the hood" & off stage details that come with being a speaker & business owner so you can have the...
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