Getting Speakers Booked

Minesh Baxi, Macy Baxi
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Hosted by TEDx speakers and stage coaches Minesh Baxi and Macy Baxi, Getting Speakers Booked is the podcast for aspiring and experienced speakers who want to land more speaking opportunities and make a bigger impact. Each week, Minesh and Macy brings you practical tips, inspiring interviews, and behind-the-scenes strategies to help you get booked—on podcasts, panels, conferences, and TEDx stages. Whether you're working on your first signature talk or looking to grow a full-time speaking career, you'll discover how to craft your message, position your expertise, and build relationships that lead to real bookings.

  1. FEB 18

    Gen Z Leadership Secrets: How to Increase Productivity & Bridge the Workplace Gap w/ Anjan Kasi Sampath

    With over 20 years of corporate experience, Anjan shares: Why “adding value” matters more than degreesHow Gen Z can stand out in today’s workforceThe leadership shift managers must make in 2026What the 2008 crisis taught him about career survivalWhy “when pressure hits, we fall to our habits”If you're a corporate leader, HR professional, emerging executive, or Gen Z professional trying to grow your impact — this conversation is for you. ⭐ Join the community → Speakers Supporting Speakers (Free Facebook Group) Connect with speakers, network, and get weekly tips. https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerssupportingspeakers ⭐ Connect with Macy → Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @MacyBaxi → Coaching, keynote support, and speaker resources: https://linktr.ee/macybaxi If you're a speaker who wants more stages, more confidence, and more opportunities — you’re in the right place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    15 min

  2. JAN 30

    How Great Leaders Build Company Culture That Actually Engages Employees w/ Kristin Chase

    You’ll learn: • Why employee engagement looks different in 2026 • The new leadership behaviors that build trust and stability • How to intentionally design culture instead of letting it happen by accident • Simple but powerful questions leaders should be asking their teams right now • How culture directly impacts performance, retention, and results If you lead a team, run an organization, or want to improve workplace culture — this conversation is packed with practical takeaways. ⭐ Join the community → Speakers Supporting Speakers (Free Facebook Group) Connect with speakers, network, and get weekly tips. https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerssupportingspeakers ⭐ Connect with Macy Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @MacyBaxi Coaching, keynote support, and speaker resources: https://linktr.ee/macybaxi ⭐ Connect with Kristin https://www.chasetd.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    16 min

  3. JAN 26

    Your Story Has Power: Deana Elaine on Healing, Identity, and Speaking Up

    In this episode, you’ll hear about: ✅ How childhood memories and trauma can shape your future ✅ The trauma → addiction connection (and why “addiction” isn’t only drugs) ✅ Navigating multicultural identity and belonging ✅ Why vulnerability builds credibility as a speaker ✅ How to reclaim your story so it no longer controls you ✅ Turning pain into a message that helps others heal If you’re a speaker who wants to share your story with confidence, speak on hard topics with purpose, and build a message that truly lands—this conversation will stay with you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    19 min

  4. JAN 2

    How Great Speakers Become Powerful Facilitators (Not Just Talking Heads) w/ Penny Nilsen

    🎤 In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between a speaker, lecturer, and facilitatonWhy facilitation creates deeper learning than one-way talksHow speakers can make rooms more engaging, interactive, and memorableWhy confidence matters more than perfect words on stageHow facilitation techniques work across corporate, community, and cross-cultural settingsWhy the best speakers draw answers out of the room, not just deliver information Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    16 min

  5. JAN 1

    She Quit Corporate and Took the Stage With No Plan w/ Souligna Stone

    🎤 In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Souligna quit corporate without a clear roadmapHow her first major speaking opportunity nearly fell apartWhat to do when fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome show up on stageWhy audiences connect more with honesty than polished perfectionHow one imperfect talk turned into paid opportunities and real impactWhy your story doesn’t need to be “ready” to be powerfulThis episode is a must-watch for speakers who:Feel stuck waiting for confidenceThink they need everything figured out before speakingWant to turn lived experience into a message that landsIf you’ve ever thought “Who am I to be on stage?” — this conversation is for you.⭐ Join the community → Global Speakers Circle (Free Facebook Group): Connect with speakers, network, and get weekly tips 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalspeakercircle ⭐ Connect with Macy → Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @MacyBaxi → Coaching, TEDx support, and speaker resources: 👉 https://linktr.ee/macybaxi ⭐ Connect with Souligna Stone If you're a speaker who wants more stages, more confidence, and more opportunities — you’re in the right place. 👉 Hit Subscribe, and let’s get you booked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    16 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    Turning Inner Alignment Into a Powerful Speaking Message w/ Tiffany Rufino

    You’ll hear how Tiffany: Turns inner work and self-alignment into a compelling messageUses authenticity to connect deeply with audiencesHelps people move from self-doubt to confident expressionBuilds a message that resonates beyond a single talkThis conversation is a reminder that your voice becomes strongest when it’s rooted in who you truly are — not who you think you need to be.If you’re a speaker looking to refine your message, grow your confidence, and speak from a place of truth and impact, this episode will resonate deeply. ⭐ Join the community → Global Speakers Circle (Free Facebook Group): Connect with speakers, network, and get weekly tips 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalspeakercircle ⭐ Connect with Macy → Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @MacyBaxi → Coaching, speaker support, and resources: https://linktr.ee/macybaxi If you're a speaker who wants more stages, more confidence, and more opportunities — you’re in the right place. Hit Subscribe, and let’s get you booked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    14 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    The 11-Year-Old Teaching Financial Literacy & Taking the Stage w/ Advik Dhand

    Welcome back to Getting Speakers Booked — the podcast by speakers, for speakers. In today’s episode, Macy Baxi sits down with Advik, a young author, financial literacy advocate, and speaker selected for the November 16th TEDxLikeMary stage. This conversation highlights why youth voices matter on stage and how speaking can be a powerful tool at any age. Advik shares how a 5th-grade stock market competition sparked his love for finance, eventually leading him to write his book Become an Investor in an Hour — a simple, easy-to-understand guide designed to help kids (and adults) get an early start in financial literacy. 🎤 In this episode, you’ll hear: How a school competition turned into a passion for finance Why Advik decided to write a book to help others get a head start How speaking at nonprofit, community, and religious gatherings built confidence Why public speaking doesn’t have to start as a “career” to make an impact What excites him most about stepping onto a big stage for the first time Why youth representation brings fresh perspectives audiences need to hear This episode is a powerful reminder that great speakers aren’t defined by age — they’re defined by clarity, curiosity, and courage. If you’re a speaker, parent, educator, or organizer who believes in nurturing the next generation of voices, this conversation will inspire you. ⭐ Join the community → Global Speakers Circle (Free Facebook Group): Connect with speakers, network, and get weekly tips 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalspeakercircle ⭐ Connect with Macy → Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @MacyBaxi → Coaching, TEDx support, and speaker resources: 👉 https://linktr.ee/macybaxi ⭐ Connect with Advik → Young Author & Financial Literacy Speaker If you're a speaker who wants more stages, more confidence, and more opportunities — you’re in the right place. 👉 Hit Subscribe, and let’s get you booked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    6 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    Why We Need to Talk Honestly About Motherhood (And Why This Message Belongs on Stage) w/ Marissa Zwetow

    Welcome back to Getting Speakers Booked — the podcast by speakers, for speakers. Every episode brings you real stories, real strategies, and real experiences from speakers who are actively building their impact, influence, and income. In today’s episode, Macy Baxi sits down with Marissa, a licensed mental health therapist specializing in new mothers, to explore why honest conversations about motherhood are long overdue — and why this message deserves a public stage. Marissa shares how her own experience becoming a mother shattered the “perfect mom” narrative and led her to question the way society labels, diagnoses, and silently pressures women during one of the most vulnerable seasons of life. What started as personal confusion became a powerful calling to normalize the hardships of motherhood, remove shame, and help women reclaim themselves. 🎤 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why so many new mothers feel lost, ashamed, or isolated — and rarely say it out loud How unrealistic social and cultural expectations deepen anxiety and guilt Why comparison (especially on social media) quietly erodes mental health How normalizing struggle creates healing and connection What it means to help women find balance, identity, and self-care again Why this “edgy but necessary” topic belongs on a big stage How persistence (even after 200+ applications) leads to breakthrough opportunities Marissa also opens up about her year-and-a-half application journey, the emotional toll of rejection, and what it felt like to finally receive her acceptance — a powerful reminder that meaningful ideas are often worth fighting for. If you’re a speaker with a message that feels vulnerable, bold, or long ignored — this episode will remind you that truth resonates, persistence matters, and your voice can change lives. ⭐ Join the community → Global Speakers Circle (Free Facebook Group): Connect with speakers, network, and get weekly tips. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalspeakercircle ⭐ Connect with Macy → Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @MacyBaxi → Coaching, TEDx support, and speaker resources: https://linktr.ee/macybaxi ⭐ Connect with Marissa → Licensed Mental Health Therapist (New Mothers & Postpartum Support) If you're a speaker who wants more stages, more confidence, and more opportunities — you’re in the right place. Hit Subscribe, and let’s get you booked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Hosted by TEDx speakers and stage coaches Minesh Baxi and Macy Baxi, Getting Speakers Booked is the podcast for aspiring and experienced speakers who want to land more speaking opportunities and make a bigger impact. Each week, Minesh and Macy brings you practical tips, inspiring interviews, and behind-the-scenes strategies to help you get booked—on podcasts, panels, conferences, and TEDx stages. Whether you're working on your first signature talk or looking to grow a full-time speaking career, you'll discover how to craft your message, position your expertise, and build relationships that lead to real bookings.

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