The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk Tricia Brouk

People ask me all the time how I get everything done. They’re always commenting on how busy I am. And the truth is, I’m not busy. Busyness is a waste of time. 
 
What I am is highly organized and productive. I’m also a highly creative and artistic person. I’ve spent decades dancing and performing on big stages. I’m all of these things.
 
So, while some people believe you can’t be both creative and productive, today, I’m sharing how you can! I’m also revealing my processes as an artist and a producer.
 
In this episode, I explore:
 
Why you don’t have to choose between being organized and being imaginative
The definition of being in a flow state
The way to stay receptive to creativity and produce meaningful art
The specific process I use as a producer and why each stage is crucial



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Today, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Dr. Kristen Szabla, Ph.D. 
 
Kristen has over a decade of experience as a neuroscientist specializing in the neural circuitry mediating fear and depression. 
 
As a survivor of incest and commercial sexual exploitation at an early age, Kristen is unable to remember a time in her young life when fear and suicidal ideation were not continuously present. However, she found the courage to face her painful past and is thriving.
 
Kristen is an empathic and passionate leader who is driven to fulfill her mission of transforming pain into power by providing data-driven and evidence-based content that redefines and amplifies the conversation surrounding the horror of sexual trauma and its destructive effects on mental health.
 
I’m so honored to feature her deeply powerful and personal talk, “Still, I Rise.” 
 
In this talk, she explores:
 
The deep impact of shame and why it hijacks our brains
The reason trauma can create shame and cycles of depression
Her personal experience with trauma and human trafficking and its aftermath
The transformative power of self-compassion



More from Kristen Szabla, PhD Website: https://transformingpainintopower.info/ 
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-l-szabla-phd-1867b5210/ 



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In this episode, I am joined by Speaker’s Salon alum Dr. Parul Dua Makkar. I had the honor of mentoring Parul during her time inside the Speaker’s Salon, and I can’t wait for you to hear her incredible showcase talk that’s coming in Episode 597.
 
Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has been a contributor to several Dental Journals and has been featured on podcasts, radio shows, and TV shows across the globe. She is also co-author of the book Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide.
 
Parul's life took a different trajectory when she lost her only sibling, Dr. Manu Dua, to oral cancer.  Following his death, Parul devoted her time to educating doctors and patients about risk factors, prevention, and early detection and treatment of oral cancer.
 
In this episode, we’ll explore:
 
The grief of losing her brother and the process of turning his blog posts into a book
Why she chose to share her story of grief with others
Her experience of sharing her story at the Speaker’s Salon Showcase
How she knows there is still goodness in the world, even amongst grief
Her current favorites: Books: anything by Dan Brown, Speaker: Minal Sampat, and Podcast: Crime Junkie



More from Dr. Parul Dua Makkar Website: https://parulduamakkar.com/ 
 
Her book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duagoodjob/ 



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In this super special solo episode, I answer another question from my amazing community of speakers and thought leaders. This week’s question was all about my journey as an entrepreneur and how I use entrepreneurship as a way of personal leadership.
 
This episode will inspire you to embrace leadership in your own entrepreneurial journey. And if you're not an entrepreneur, I know it will support you with what it means to be a leader in your community, at home, and at work.
 
In this episode, I explore:
 
Why I’ve always rejected the "starving artist" mentality
My first entrepreneurial venture, Brouk Moves, and what happened to that business
How to cultivate team culture as a business owner
The reason your team needs to be invested in your mission for your business to grow



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In this special bonus episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass!
 
During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream.
 
One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and that’s what you’ll be hearing in this episode. 
 
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
 
Sharing your message inside and outside of the corporate environment
Why nerves are part of speaking and how you can coexist with your fear
How to be engaging when you speak 
What to wear when you take a big stage
 
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This week, I am in conversation with the amazing and inspiring Linda Mitchell. Linda spoke at last year’s Speaker Salon Showcase, and I can’t wait for you to hear her talk that’s coming soon in Episode 603.
 
Linda is a leading women’s health expert, best-selling author, podcast host, and Fitness Boutique Owner. She is the face and creator of The Sisterhood of Sweat (SOS) brand. 
 
Surviving domestic violence, Linda has made it her mission to empower other women by helping them take responsibility for their health so they can be in the best shape physically and emotionally.
 
As an award-winning fitness competitor, model, speaker, and podcast host, Linda has spoken on numerous stages in addition to appearing on ABC, NBC, Bold TV, and Fox. Linda has also been featured in Insider, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and on the cover of BodyScape Magazine.
 
In this episode, we’ll explore:
 
Her personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship and why she felt called to share her story 
Her powerful experience inside the Speaker Salon incubator 
The importance of using your voice and how your story can empower others
Linda’s current favorites: Books: Atomic Habits and The Courage to be Disliked, Speaker: Joel Osteen, and Podcast: Earn Your Happy with Lori Harder



More from Linda Mitchell  
Website: https://sisterhoodofsweat.com/ 
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063521952742 
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-m-mitchell/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofsweat/ 
 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZrTEytiEgS_YLxpQkWhvg 



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