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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an engineer and award winning author who wrote the book "Get Your Greater" about how he went from homelessness to greatness, Mark Shepard. Bridgett and Mark discuss how Mark overcame his past, how Mark got to where he is today, the topics he speaks on, and more! 1:50 How did Mark Shepard get to where he is today. 6:50 What is it that Mark speaks on? 13:20 What does MArk love about speaking? 15:14 What is the biggest change in Marks 1st presentation to his most recent. 22:50 Who are some people that have helped Mark in his past? 28:48 A question for Bridgett. 37:26 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, author and owner of Women of Armor who helps thousands of women unhinge their mindset, Amanda Ewers. Bridgett and Amanda discuss pre show visits, pauses, practice, space and time management, common mistakes, and more! 1:00 What was Amanda doing before she became a professional speaker? 6:15 Visit the place you are going to be presenting before the presentation. 13:23 What does Amanda speak on? 15:55 Memorable presentation. 22:08 What is something people do wrong when speaking? 34:00 Avoid practice fatigue. 37:57 A question for Bridgett. 42:20 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning author, philanthropist, podcast host, and speaker who empowers women leaders to build stronger connections and use their voices, Linnita Hosten. Bridgett and Linnita discuss how Linnita got her start in speaking, how speakers can gain confidence, practicing what you plan, dealing with nerves, and more! Check out Linnita Hosten's podcast: Excellence in Everything Live https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLomg6xBNroEbCt9IP6RN8l8su-OzX49ch 0:50 How did Linnita Hosten become an expert in effective communication skills? 3:57 How does Linnita Hosten keep her audience members on the edge of their seat? 7:20 Practice aloud. 11:20 Linnita Hosten's favorite presentation. 18:15 A question for Bridgett. 23:05 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a first generation American, sign language interpreter, Author, and speaker known as the beneficiary best friend, with a unique approach to boosting self esteem, JO Welch. Bridgett and JO discuss how JO got into ASL and speaking, inclusion, presentation must haves, and more! Visit askjo.org 0:44 What does JO Welch speak on? 4:40 How did JO Welch get into ASL? 8:00 You will not reach 100 percent of the audience all the time. 13:35 A strategy for listeners to help them be more memorable. 19:02 Presentation must haves. 29:10 A question for Bridgett. 44:00 How can listeners make sure they have a stellar presentation? Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and best selling author who provides strategies to support companies to build stronger leaders with a heathy work environment while incorporating vulnerability, Bonita Owens. Bridgett and Bonita discuss how Bonita got into speaking, understanding others, personal development, effective communication, a question for Bridgett, and more! 2:05 How did Bonita Owens know she was meant to be a speaker? 5:39 What does Bonita Owens typically speak on? 8:50 Courage to live out loud. 13:00 Bonita's favorite topics to speak on. 19:40 Audience members number 1 take from Bonita's presentations. 20:50 How does Bonita keep her presentations sharp? 26:50 A question for Bridgett. 30:15 One last piece of advice. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes speak, author, and podcast host who lends her voice to help end sexual violence, and who is known as the visibility activator for individuals who want to increase visibility, Leah Forney. Bridgett and Leah discuss Leah's work in sexual assault awareness, having the gift of gab, sharing your story, how to activate your visibility, and more! 0:55 What topics does Leah Forney speak on and how did she get started? 4:10 Leah Forney's most popular to speak on. 6:15 How did Leah get to the place where she felt that she could share her story? 10:45 Leah's favorite story to tell 14:25 The Visibility Activator. 18:08 Presentation musts. 20:33 A question for Bridgett. 25:00 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, artist and bold and humorous facilitator that connects deeply with her audiences and addresses raw and profound human experiences that shape humans, Jeanne Bessette. Bridgett and Jeanne discuss creativity, healing from trauma, not forcing engagement from your audience, being a female entrepreneur, and more! NOTES: Visit www.jeannebessette.com/speaking to book Jeanne for an engagement your audience will not soon forget. 0:57 Has Jeanne Bessette always thought on her feet and gotten things done? 2:20 State of flow is the key to success. 8:00 Scary presentations. 16:09 Jeannes favorite topic to speak on. 18:59 A question for Bridgett. 24:00 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker who turns her restaurant experience into lessons, and whose main goal is to put untapped potential into motion, Dina Douvikas. Bridgett and Dina discuss how Dina got into speaking, uncovering others talents, sustainability, inner strength, and more! 0:48 Restaurant industry lifestyle into speaking career. 10:40 One of Dina's favorite presentations. 14:45 What can someone do to work on their inner strength? 17:20 A little information on Dinas book. 20:20 Delivering a message that crushes. 22:00 A presentation challenge. 29:10 A question for Bridgett. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author, business coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who is the founder of the I Wont Starve Academy, Jamar Washington. Bridgett and Jamar discuss how to make sure you give your audience what they are looking for, helping young men with their career development, support systems, and more! 0:50 What did Jamar Washington do before becoming a speaker? 5:18 What to do when you and the audience are not vibing. 8:22 Presentation non negotiable. 12:20 I Wont Starve Academy. 15:59 Favorite topic to speak on. 18:50 What would Jamar do if he was not a speaker? 22:40 How do Jamar's books play a role in his presentations? 31:39 A question for BRidgett. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an intellectual property architect who works with clients to identify practices that enable them to maximize the impact of their wisdom and experience, Michael Hanegan. Bridgett and Michael discuss how to leverage what you know, dealing with nerves, putting in the work behind the work, experience reversal, and more! 0:50 How did Michael Hanegan become a professional speaker? 4:45 What is one of the biggest problems solved in Michaels presentations? 12:30 Guarding against expertise reversal. 17:20 What is the best part of being a professional speaker? 18:46 Michaels greatest evolution being a public speker. 25:55 A question for Bridgett. 29:25 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the creator of the come alive on camera tribe, and challenge success manager who helps you define your voice, Lisa Monette. Bridgett and Lisa discuss what is holding people back from speaking, confidence, how Lisa got into her line of work, strategies to break past speech anxiety, and more! 0:51 What exactly does Lisa Monette do and why does she love it? 4:30 Where does confidence come from? 9:35 How did Lisa get into her line of work? 12:08 One thing someone can put in place to boost their confidence on video. 21:09 What does Lisa love to present on? 24:47 A question for Bridgett. 30:36 One last tip on owning the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Pharmacist and international public speaker, Chinelo Enwonwu. Bridgett and Chinelo discuss how Chinelo got her start in public speaking, confidence when it comes to speaking, dealing with mishaps during a presentation, and more! Visit chinelo.info for more information about Chinelo’s offerings. 0:55 How did Chinelo Enwonwu go from being a Pharmacist to being a public speaker? 4:00 Where does Chinelo's confidence come from? 7:13 How does Chinelo deal with mishaps in presentations? 9:50 What is one of Chinelo favorite presentations? 15:27 How does Chinelo Enwonwu give her audience the best experience? 18:39 A question for Bridgett. 21:27 Presentation evoloution. 24:23 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices