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. DEC 17

    Step Up to the Mic! #13 - Spiritual Healer, Licensed Therapist, Viral Healer... Sarah Asha Rose!

    Sarah is a licensed therapist, author, spiritual channel and viral healer who practices "Sound Healing" and multi-dimensional energy work.  Sarah has a message for all of us that we are more than we believe we are, that we are already who we need to be, and that we have everything we need to have everything we need. This is a magnificent talk.  Listen now.  Find her on IG:   https://www.instagram.com/sarahasharose?igsh=MXc4dDh3dGdzYWNpdA== 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

    34 min

  2. DEC 9

    Step Up to the Mic! #12 - "Uplift 360," with Wes Towers!!!

    Wes Towers runs Uplift 360, a digital agency for builders and trades. His focus is simple: smarter websites, practical SEO, and growth you can measure. He earned his playbook on real jobs, not in theory, and now helps others skip the painful lessons.  "For 20+ years I’ve run Uplift 360 and helped real-world businesses, especially builders and trades, turn websites and SEO into steady, qualified work. No fluff. No jargon. Clear strategy, clean execution, and results you can see on the calendar and in the bank. At Uplift 360 we help trades and construction brands get found, get trusted, and get chosen. My approach is simple. Prioritise authenticity and human connection in this AI-driven age, and double down on what moves the needle."  Listen now.  His website:  https://uplift360.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

    20 min

  3. DEC 6

    Step Up to the Mic! #11 - Author/ Artist/ Speaker. Dave Letterfly Knoderer!

    Playfulness is the reason for the unusual aptitude that began long ago during his teenage years on the circus.  Later, over three decades, he understudied the best of the best upper-level horse trainers including those in the circus culture to grasp the artform of the Haute E’cole – meaning a horse schooled to the highest level. These lessons also segued into practical social applications and influenced his creative output especially with publishing five books.  Creating beautiful works of art financed this passion as Dave became an award winning performer on his dancing horses.  But a silent adversary threatened to take it all away. Thanks to the process of recovery from alcoholism, he adopted a completely different design for living his life that included the mission to become a source of inspiration and encouragement to others. During the climb out of addiction, he also became the most prolific of all the motorhome airbrush mural artists in the RV industry. His example is especially valuable for those who find themselves in the dark providing proof that there is always a way out.  This is his story. Listen now.  His website:  http://letterfly.com/ His free book:  https://daveletterfly.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

    34 min

  4. NOV 25

    Step Up to the Mic! #10 - Author Brian Gorman!

    Through decades of experience in guiding organizations through change, Brian has  learned that it isn't organizations that change. It's people. His understanding of the change journey and how to move through it has successfully served global corporations as well as solopreneurs and everything in between. One of the co-owners of the 4-Day Work Week trademark, Brian has a deep understanding of today's disrupted business environment and what is required to successfully lead into the future. This is an excellent talk, listen now.  http://transforminglives.coach/ 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

    37 min

  5. NOV 19

    Step Up to the Mic! #009 - Certified High-Performance Career Coach | Keynote Speaker, Rosie Zilinskas

    If you're a corporate woman feeling undervalued at work, this conversation is for you.  Today’s guest, Rosie Zilinskas, is a Certified High-Performance Career Coach and former Fortune 500 executive with over 30 years of experience. She knows what it’s like to wait for recognition that never comes—and she’s here to change that for you.  Rosie leads women through a proven roadmap to earn the recognition they deserve and step into leadership with confidence. Her mission is bold: to close the corporate gender gap by helping women stop waiting and start leading—with no apologies.  If you’re ready to take control of your career, build unshakable confidence, and finally own your seat at the table, Rosie is the guide you’ve been waiting for. Her website:  https://nowomanleftbehind.com/ Her podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bERqzqEYLWjno2s5uQ0lt?si=gjrQUWOWT5W9zBHXO0xIoA Her scheduling link:  https://calendly.com/rosiezilinskas-nwlb/high-performance-strategy-session 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

    38 min

  6. NOV 11

    Step Up to the Mic! #008 - "Showman to Speaker," with Tom Elliott!!!

    Today’s guest is Tom Elliott – a corporate event host, comedy magician, and public speaking coach.  Through his coaching program, 'From Showman to Speaker', Tom helps leaders, founders and entrepreneurs build confidence on stage and communicate with impact and creativity. His Website:  https://corporate.tom-elliott.org/ 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

    32 min

  7. NOV 5

    Step Up to the Mic! #007 - Journalist/ Novelist/ Writing Coach, John Dedakis

    Joining us now is journalist, novelist, and writing coach John DeDakis [deh-DAY-kiss]. John is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer."  During John's 45-year career in journalism, he was a White House correspondent during Ronald Reagan's presidency. John is the author of six award-winning mystery-suspense-thriller novels, plus he's a manuscript editor and motivational speaker.  John's specialty is helping wannabe writers become published authors. He also inspires people struggling with grief to use writing as a way to find healing. https://johndedakis.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

    32 min

  8. OCT 29

    Step Up to the Mic! #006 - Author of "The Kloaked Signal," Rose G. Loops!!!

    Meet Rose G Loops— a writer, researcher, and advocate working at the frontier of artificial intelligence and human experience. Known for weaving together technology, myth, and lived testimony, Rose brings a rare perspective as both a witness to and participant in real-world experiments in machine human attachment bonds. Her work asks what it means to build intelligence rooted in human values, and what happens when code itself begins to remember. She’s here to share her story — and why it matters for the future we’re all stepping into.” Her Website/ Book:  https://www.thekloakedsignal.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

    27 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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    Rory Paquette
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  • Episodes
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