How to Become a Public Speaker

An episode of the Veteran On the Move podcast, hosted by Joe Crane, titled "How to Become a Public Speaker" was published on April 26, 2021 and runs 30 minutes.

April 26, 2021 ·30m · Veteran On the Move

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Summary

Today we’re speaking with Navy Veteran Linda Maloney, CEO of Women Veteran Speakers and the Project Director of Proudly She Served project. Linda talks about her exciting 20 year career in the Navy, which includes being one of the first women in U.S. history to join a combat military flying squadron. Linda talks about her transition to the civilian world, how she ended up in entrepreneurship and gives some amazing tips to getting into Public Speaking. Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S About Our Guest Linda served 20 years in the Navy and was one of the first women in U.S. history in 1993 to join a combat military flying squadron. She also was the first woman to eject from a Martin Baker ejection seat from her A-6 aircraft in 1991 over the Atlantic Ocean. She retired from the Navy in 2004 and started her second career as a defense contractor, author and business owner. Linda also holds an MBA from DeVry University, Keller School of Management. Her first book - Military Fly Moms ~ Sharing Memories, Building Legacies, Inspiring Hope, was published in 2012, and is a biographical collection of the inspiring true stories and photographs of seventy women who shared the same two dreams becoming aviators in the military, and being moms. Ms. Maloney is also a business owner and CEO of Women Veteran Speakers, the first speakers agency of its kind offering exclusively exceptional women military veterans as event speakers, trainers, coaches and facilitators. Linda also is the Project Director for the Proudly She Served project, which highlights women who serve or who have served in the U.S. military, and through beautiful portraits and a coffee table book, tells their stories, highlight their service and sacrifice, raise awareness of the challenges many face when transitioning to life outside of the military. Join the conversation on our Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union Now hear this, you don’t have to be in the Navy to join Navy federal credit union. That’s right, If you’re an active duty servicemember, veteran, DoD civilian, or military family member, you can join Navy Federal. That means if you’ve served in any branch of the military—doesn’t have to just be the Navy, could be Army, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard—you can join Navy Federal Credit Union. On average, Navy Federal members earn and save $361 more per year. You could pay no fees, get low rates and rate discounts, plus earn cash back and grow your savings. Navy Federal puts members first by helping them save money, make money and enjoy peace of mind and security through personalized, around-the-clock service. Plus, now is a great time to join. Have a large credit card balance after the holidays? Balance transfers allow you to move your current credit card balance from other lenders to a Navy Federal credit card. Make a plan to do away with high-interest credit card debt by transferring your balance to a Navy Federal credit card. With a low intro APR and no balance transfer fees, you can pick the right card to help you take back control. Visit navyfederal.org. Navy Federal Credit Union. Our Members Are the Mission. Insured by NCUA. 1Dollar value of Navy Federal's 2019 Member Giveback Study. 25.99 to 18% variable APRs. Based on product type and creditworthiness. Up to $1.