The SPEAK Podcast

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The podcast for people with ideas and stories that features talks from SPEAK™ pop-up and main stage events all over the world. Published SPEAKers range in diversity from individuals who have never taken a stage to world leading public speakers and thought-leaders. Each SPEAK™ talk is about 6-10 minutes in length and is delivered in a story telling format with no visual aids. These talks contain three special moments that make these talks unique to the SPEAK™ platform: the moment of truth, the moment of transformation, and the moment of impact. Join our array of hosts which include SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers during each weekly episode as we share some of our favorite talks from SPEAK™ events and our adjacent speaking community. For more informations on getting involved, please visit speakevent.com.

  1. 01/14/2025

    Interconnected Women

    The women that take our stage have one thing in common...a connection that transcends themes and individual differences. In this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, we focus on three incredible women with three very different stories that share one commonality. Connection. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Shelter, Neurodiversity, and Faith. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Valerie Chan | Tiger Parenting Helped Me Overcome the Shame of Real Estate Fraud | SPEAK: Shelter - https://youtu.be/T97gz3OPE3k?si=uqI4mD2ayZf9iutZ Dr Dale Coffin Astar | Finding the Advocate Within | SPEAK: Neurodiversity - https://youtu.be/fCw98RinIfw?si=qVUTED5IaFkZCEEL Carol Silva | Faith Showed Up, Just When I Needed It Most | SPEAK: Faith - https://youtu.be/xoXGUv6Un0g?si=kHnqBmOZMuumxlyf   Donate to help Valerie Chan rebuild after the wildfire in California: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9swvf6-support-valerie-lost-everything-in-fire   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

    39 min

  2. 12/18/2024 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: A Chat with Published SPEAKer Robert Esposito

    In our Season 2 premiere, SPEAK co-leader George Andriopoulos sits down with Published SPEAKer Robert Esposito for a chat in the studio. Robert performed at SPEAK: Freedom in July of 2023 and he chats with George about the process of taking a big stage and preparing for it. He also shares the subsequent events after his SPEAK Talk that led to the publishing of his first book, "Nobody Move (Without Reading This)." Order "Nobody Move" on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Nobody-Move-Robert-Esposito/dp/1637776470 This episode featured or mentioned the following Published SPEAKers: Robert Esposito | Free Will, My Most Appreciated Gift | SPEAK: Freedom - https://youtu.be/SEGpoWTrQhc?si=7dal-OWcjyx_rwu3 Robert Valli, Jr. | Autism Dad, Esquire | SPEAK: Neurodiversity  - https://youtu.be/a7EQZIr-rIo?si=-IPkPcexVqC_1ct-   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

    25 min

  3. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    The Season 2 Trailer

    We're back for an all new season and we can't wait to share more stories with you along with new episodes of The SPEAK Podcast Live, featuring fireside chats from live events and in-studio interviews of SPEAKers, producers, channel partners, and more! The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

    3 min

  4. 03/28/2024

    The Thing About Family

    Family is the subject of the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, and "the thing about family" is that there are just so many stories that we can tell from so many different perspective. For now, let's start with the perspectives of three different SPEAKers from 2 different continents. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Heritage, Transformation, and Seasons. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Kristina DiPalo | The Strivers | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/O1gGth9xSP0?si=I_DfToZzoQf8fka6 Mairead Loughran Ryan | Dying to be Saved | SPEAK: Transformation  - https://youtu.be/cnwINR4WLyI?si=0OZ7tRtfvzeAbnYJ Angela Wadley | Breaking the Chains of Perfection: Resilience, Courage, and Triumph | SPEAK: Seasons - https://youtu.be/_40M8evsyYI?si=H5cKKEiuEK82F4PH   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

    37 min

  5. 03/21/2024

    What's in a Name and a Race?

    Let's talk about names and let's talk about race. In fact, let's talk about both on the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, where our micro-theme is "what's in a name and a race" where we focus on three incredible speakers that discuss racial excellence, the heritage of a name, and unspoken racism. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Heritage and Disrupt. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Dr. Charles E Thompson III | Black Professionalism: Normalizing Black Excellence | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/9EKN7Cm4tF0?si=k-EA1r3YiAOuWLVJ Jean C. Victor, Jr. | I Would Rather Have My Good Name Than Great Riches | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/lsqNZ0I-eCs?si=CVFNtB-A2L11oYDq Linda-Marie Miller | Pretending Not to Know | SPEAK: Disrupt - https://youtu.be/a_BSPIKZswQ?si=OqGySkM1Bna9rr9N   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

    42 min

  6. 03/13/2024

    The Trauma Effect

    On this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "the trauma effect" where we focus on three talks where our speakers all experienced a trauma in their lives and a moment of transformation that eventually brought them through to the other side of trauma. What's that other side? You'll find out in a few minutes. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Seasons and Neurodiversity. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Barbie Ray | Seasons of Transformation: From Paralysis to Empowerment | SPEAK: Seasons - https://youtu.be/H4vSxdxRvGU?si=57OPjQKLxWl3SOO8 Malcolm Grissom | Dancing With Storms: Warrior’s Journey to the Rainbow Connection | SPEAK: Seasons - https://youtu.be/wAHOaK2Weec?si=GAEXWbvesCTig67Q Robert Valli, Jr. | Autism Dad, Esquire | SPEAK: Neurodiversity - https://youtu.be/a7EQZIr-rIo?si=m1cYIFFX4Tzf8_cG   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

    39 min

  7. 02/28/2024

    A Moment of Truth

    A SPEAK Talk is comprised of 3 unique identifying moments: The Moment of Truth, The Moment of Transformation, and The Moment of Impact. On this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "a moment of truth" where we focus on three talks that have powerful moments of truth that define the talks. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Laughter, Neurodiversity, and Growth. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Tom Kelly | Funny or Mean? | SPEAK: Laughter - https://youtu.be/jvGoRD6y1h0?feature=shared Brooke Mellet | Finding Comfort in Living Your Truth | SPEAK: Neurodiversity - https://youtu.be/zm539LmORQY?feature=shared Jim Sabellico | No Half Cakes | SPEAK: Growth - https://youtu.be/u5XP0legDis?feature=shared   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

    30 min

  8. 02/15/2024

    Life After Cancer

    We have heard talks about "The Big 'C'" before but these particular talks that we're featuring today are talking about the aftermath of cancer. Join us for the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast where our micro-theme for is "life after cancer" where we hear from survivors and relatives of individuals that battled cancer. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Homecoming, Laughter, and Growth. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Stephanie McAuliffe | Healing Trauma Through Healing Cancer | SPEAK: Homecoming - https://youtu.be/-TMa2y3iVks?si=BgZY93nC0Qcj6TDA Lada Lysniak | How Laughter Helped Save My Life | SPEAK: Laughter - https://youtu.be/FdP8I6fmiM4?si=DTIztT4h0tKL9O_x Sarah Cavanaugh | The Talk: Not the One You Think | SPEAK: Growth - https://youtu.be/nSXrZjX3_ok?si=uz7lh8e7Y9M6T6sY   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

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The podcast for people with ideas and stories that features talks from SPEAK™ pop-up and main stage events all over the world. Published SPEAKers range in diversity from individuals who have never taken a stage to world leading public speakers and thought-leaders. Each SPEAK™ talk is about 6-10 minutes in length and is delivered in a story telling format with no visual aids. These talks contain three special moments that make these talks unique to the SPEAK™ platform: the moment of truth, the moment of transformation, and the moment of impact. Join our array of hosts which include SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers during each weekly episode as we share some of our favorite talks from SPEAK™ events and our adjacent speaking community. For more informations on getting involved, please visit speakevent.com.

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