Step Up to the Mic!

Rory Paquette
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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!

  1. 2D AGO

    Step Up to the Mic! #21 - "The Warrior Servant Leader Mindset," with Pat Welsh!

    Author, Speaker, Trainer and Consultant on The Warrior, Servant, Leader Mindset... Pat Welsh joins us today on stage!  From being left in an orphanage in Dublin, Ireland, at just three days old to being adopted by an American family 16 months later, Pat Welsh has been on a lifelong journey to become a Warrior, Servant, and Leader.  Pat's journey has led him to a remarkable 40+ year career as a lawyer, police executive, nationally recognized speaker, and criminal justice trainer. Along the way, he has learned powerful leadership, resilience, and service lessons that have shaped his approach to his professional and personal life.  Pat aspires to do the right things at the right time, the right way, and for the right reasons. This is the path of every Warrior, Servant, and Leader. If you want to be a Warrior, Servant, or Leader at home, in the workplace, and in your community, you’ve come to the right place.  This is his story.  Listen now! His website:  https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/ His Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ALHfkt0O8g2i0bbZc1b8z?si=MlD_3ttyRCqkX7fOpc_h4A 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

    21 min

  2. FEB 23

    Step Up to the Mic! #20 - CEO of "Carl Speaks," Carl Richards!!!

    Carl Richards has spent more than 25 years behind the microphone, on radio and on stage, entertaining and influencing audiences world wide. He’s a 3x best selling author, TEDx Speaker and emcee, Podcast host and the founder and CEO of Carl Speaks and Podcast Solutions Made Made Simple.  Website:  https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/ FREE Strategy Session with Carl:  https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/ 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

    43 min

  3. FEB 17

    Step Up To the Mic! #19 - Business Owner, Author, and Public Speaker, Bill Derrick!!!

    Bill is a family business leader with over 50 years of experience in the construction industry. He helped lead his company through the trials of the Great Recession in the construction and real estate industry. Bill's book, "Restored by the Storm - Navigating Through Life's Unexpected Challenges," instills a sense of inspiration essential for anyone seeking to find meaning and strength in the midst of life's storms, assuring them that there is still much to achieve and cherish, even after significant losses. Website:  https://www.billderrick.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

    44 min

  4. FEB 10

    Step Up to the Mic! #18 - Certified Grief Educator & Author, Lisa Rites!!!

    Certified Grief Educator & Author, Lisa Rites joins us on the stage today.  In her own words: "I am a Certified Grief Educator and Author.  I transitioned into this role after working over 40 years as a Respiratory Therapist.  I meet my clients where they are in grief and help them through education to overcome their grief."   Her website:  https://www.lisaritesgrief.com/ Her Book:  https://www.lisaritesgrief.com/book-online 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

    23 min

  5. FEB 4

    Step Up to the Mic! #17 - Speaker, Trainer & Coach, Danny Brassell!!!

    This is a rare interview format today so that our aspiring speakers listening can get some invaluable advice.   A highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide. He has authored 19 books, including "Leadership Begins with Motivation" and "Misfits and Crackpots." The co-founder of The WellCrafted Story Workshop, Danny helps entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations leverage speaking on stages as a major client lead source that converts. His website:  https://wellcraftedstoryworkshop.com/ His Special Offer:  http://freestoryguide.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

    25 min

  6. JAN 26

    Step Up to the Mic! #16 - "The JOAT: Jill of All Trades" with Kristen Massey!

    Kristin Massey is a former Mercury/Polygram recording artist, voiceover talent, and magazine recipe developer who advocates for listeners to combine their skills and abilities to create a personal superpower by becoming a JOAT (Jack or Jill of All Trades).  "Every day you neglect to pair your skills is a wasted opportunity!" Through "Skill-stitching," Kristin shares with readers of her self-help memoir The JOAT: Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades readers how to improve their personal and professional lives using the D.A.S. method: "Diversify, Adapt, and Succeed."  Her Website:  https://thejoatbook.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

    14 min

  7. JAN 19

    Step Up to the Mic! #15 - "A Spiritual Passage," with Rand Timmerman!!!

    Rand Timmerman is a retired attorney who is a recovered alcoholic that hiked the Appalachian Trail at 72 years old with his younger brother (71). He then wrote a book with 500  pictures, called "A Spiritual Passage" describing the difficulties and problems they encountered doing such an arduous hike.  They did this all while dealing with issues of grief, overcoming addiction and inspiring spiritual  growth in their followers.  This is a great talk.  Listen now.  His website:  http://randtimmerman.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

    26 min

  8. JAN 12

    Step Up to the Mic! #14 - Podcaster/Life Coach, Teresa Blaes!

    Teresa Blaes has been an entrepreneur and ministry leader for a combined 20 years along with her husband Michael. Her passion is content creation and helping others bring their God-given message to the mic, through their media production company Kadosh Media Productions. In her own words: "As a blind business owner, I am a 100x certified coach, as well as a life coach. I truly love helping people weather that is in person, or through a podcast I understand what it is to have unresolved issues, that you need help getting free from." Website:  http://teresablaes.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

    16 min
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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
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Step Up to the Mic!
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    Step Up to the Mic!