Step Up to the Mic!

Rory Paquette
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Entrepreneurship

Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  I will introduce you, your topic and your mission... and you will actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!   Get yourself ready for your next TedX talk, presentation, seminar or keynote!  Is your short speech ready?  Then it's time to Step Up to the Mic!

  1. 4d ago

    Step Up to the Mic! #48 - “The 40 Day Fire!” With Jason C. Johnson Sr.

    Today’s guest is Jason C. Johnson Sr., an author, conference speaker, licensed and ordained minister, educator, and creator of The 4-Step Biblical Discernment Framework. After overcoming false teaching early in his Christian journey, Jason has dedicated his ministry to equipping believers with practical, biblically grounded tools for evaluating sermons, prophecies, books, podcasts, and other Christian teaching through the authority of Scripture. He is the author of multiple Christian books and the host of The Miseducation of God’s People podcast, where he helps Christians grow in biblical literacy, discernment, and faithful discipleship. He encourages fathers healing from narcissistic abuse, divorce, and parental alienation on his YouTube channel, Fathers That Pray. He is also a K-12 educator with expertise in instructional design, special education, and educational technology. https://discerntheword.com/ Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!  I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!   The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU!  Are you ready?  Then it's time... To Step Up to the MIC!!! stepuptothemicpod@gmail.com

  2. 4d ago

    Step Up to the Mic! #47 - “The No B.S. Guide to Caregiving,” with Tiffany Auvil

    Tiffany Auvil is a registered nurse, functional medicine health coach, and caregiver coach with more than twenty years in healthcare — including senior leadership. She’s currently completing her Doctorate of Science in Integrative Healthcare and is the author of The No BS Guide to Caregiving, releasing June 2026. Tiffany knows the system from both sides — she spent decades working inside it, then found herself navigating it as a caregiver for her own husband. That experience changed everything about how she shows up for families who are drowning in medical decisions, caregiver burnout, and a healthcare system that wasn’t built for them. She teaches caregivers what most providers won’t or can’t say out loud.  Listen now!  https://www.tiffanyauvil.com/ Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!  I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!   The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU!  Are you ready?  Then it's time... To Step Up to the MIC!!! stepuptothemicpod@gmail.com

  3. Oct 22

    Step Up to the Mic! #45 - The Avoidance Trap with DR. Irvine Nugent

    Former CEO, now a public speaker on the avoidance trap, resilient leadership, conflict vs capacity and more.  Listen to his talk now!   Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!  I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!   The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU!  Are you ready?  Then it's time... To Step Up to the MIC!!! stepuptothemicpod@gmail.com

  4. Oct 22

    Step Up to the Mic! #46 - Entrepreneurial Efficiency with Louis Swart

    Our guest today in his own words… “I’m Louis Swart, a seasoned Business Coach for Coaches and the Founder of Ironbrij, a human-AI-powered virtual assistant company that helps coaches avoid burnout and build self-sustaining businesses. With over 35 years of experience building and selling companies, managing more than 450 staff, and training coaches worldwide, I specialize in teaching effective delegation and growth strategies. I’m also a published author and was a top 50 finalist in the Next Top Speaker competition, and I speak internationally to help individuals reclaim their time, profitability, and peace of mind. https://louisswart.com/ His Offer:  https://vip.ironbrij.com.au/ Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!  I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!   The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU!  Are you ready?  Then it's time... To Step Up to the MIC!!! stepuptothemicpod@gmail.com

  5. Oct 7

    Step Up to the Mic! #44 - “NeuroConversant Leadership,” with Jeremy Doran!

    Jeremy Doran is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author of NeuroConversant Leadership. He helps leaders connect with people who think, work, and see the world differently, turning cognitive diversity from a communication challenge into a competitive advantage. His work is practical, research-backed, and grounded in real stories from his own life and career. http://www.neuroconversantleadership.com/ Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!  I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!   The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU!  Are you ready?  Then it's time... To Step Up to the MIC!!! stepuptothemicpod@gmail.com

  6. Sep 23

    Step Up to the Mic! #43 - “Biblical Masculinity,” with Mark Osborne

    Mark Osborne is the host of The Valiant Forge, a podcast created for Christian men who want to grow in their faith through honest, grounded conversation. His work centers on biblical masculinity, spiritual leadership, and the quiet battles men often fight alone. Mark’s story includes a late-life wake-up call marked by a health scare, depression, and a season of spiritual dryness that led to a renewed faith and restored marriage. That season reshaped how he understands manhood, obedience, and what it means to lead with humility and courage. https://www.thevaliantforge.com/ Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!  I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!   The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU!  Are you ready?  Then it's time... To Step Up to the MIC!!! stepuptothemicpod@gmail.com

  7. Aug 24

    Step Up to the Mic! #42 - “Crab Crew Life!” With Bryan Blackmon

    “The crab doesn't swim. It doesn't fly. It claws its way forward from the bottom of the ocean floor — and so have I. Welcome to Crab Crew Life. "From the depths, we rise.”  This is the credo of today’s guest, Bryan Blackmon.   Bryan Blackmon left Texas for California chasing a dream — and ended up homeless, sleeping in his car, drowning in alcohol and addiction. Then an 85-year-old landlord named Elaine changed everything. She didn't just give him a room. She gave him a reason to rise. Now sober, viral, and on a mission — Bryan built Crab Crew Life to prove that no matter how deep you've dug your hole, you can claw your way back out.  Listen now! His website:   https://crabcrewlife.com/ Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!  I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!   The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU!  Are you ready?  Then it's time... To Step Up to the MIC!!! stepuptothemicpod@gmail.com

  8. Aug 5

    Step Up to the Mic! #41 - “LOST: The Lost City of Incan Gold,” with Author Brigid Kennedy

    Brigid Kennedy is a debut YA historical fantasy author, violin teacher, and mother whose series OF IRISH MYTHS & INCAN LEGENDS is rooted in real family history spanning two continents and over a hundred years. Her debut novel LOST — The Lost City of Incan Gold launched on St. Patrick's Day 2026 with 75 five-star reviews at 100% rating on Amazon. The series follows the Kennedy family — Irish treasure hunters whose real history includes a great-grandfather who married in Peru in 1910 and disappeared into the Amazon on his final expedition, never to return. Three years ago Brigid's grandmother Catalina came to her in a dream and asked her to write the family story. She said yes. She wrote three books and a novella. Her Website:   https://brigidkennedybooks.com/ Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!  I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!   The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU!  Are you ready?  Then it's time... To Step Up to the MIC!!! stepuptothemicpod@gmail.com

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Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  I will introduce you, your topic and your mission... and you will actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!!   Get yourself ready for your next TedX talk, presentation, seminar or keynote!  Is your short speech ready?  Then it's time to Step Up to the Mic!

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  • Creator
    Rory Paquette
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Step Up to the Mic!
  • Show Website
    Step Up to the Mic!