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Deborah Deras is your speaking coach with marketing and spiritual advise right in the palm of your hand. She will share her expertise on how she sustains an 18-year career as a professional speaker speaking at Fortune 500 companies and ask those questions to experts to get you the specific steps on…

Deborah Deras

  • Jun 30, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Episode 68 I How to use Webinars to grow your speaking business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 30:27


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance speaker shares how to use Webinars to grow your speaking business. Deborah also mentioned you can add a stream of passive income to your speaking revenue with online programs, membership groups, and an online training academy using KAJABI, for info on a 28-day free trial visit www.BeAPaidSpeakerNowPodcast.com You can also grab a free Webinar on 5 mistakes new #publicspeakers make and how to avoid them at www.DeborahDeras.com/speaknow.

Episode 67 I You are responsible for your message

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 34:05


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance speaker features the guest of the 67th episode of the Be A Paid Speaker Now Podcast, Eva Macias. Eva is a powerful leader and sought-after speaker in the financial industry. Eva’s specialty is helping women create a “simple-to-follow” financial plan in 60 minutes or less.  After learning her parents were retiring with just $1,100, Eva decided to dedicate her life to teaching women and working families how to achieve financial freedom. We are committed to “leveling the financial playing field” for all families so that everyone can reach their financial goals.

Episode 65 I How to book Virtual Events

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 34:51


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance Speaker, and Virtual Presenter, interviews, Dr. Carolann DeSelms is a certified Life Mastery Consultant who works especially with women who have left toxic relationships.  She helps them create richer, more fulfilling lives by first discovering a life they absolutely love and then making it happen.  She does this through inspiring workshops, group courses, and one-on-one coaching.

Episode 64 I Non Violent Communication

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 29:27


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance speaker interviews Non-Violent Communication expert and speaker, Cory Tyler.  Cory Tyler is the founder of Confidant International which provides World Class Counseling to clients from Malibu to Abu Dhabi. Mr. Tyler is a practitioner at the Agape International Spiritual Center for 20 years, a certified divorce coach and entrepreneur who’s life changed when he discovered the world-renowned process called Nonviolent Communication. 

Episode 63 I How to pivot as a public speaker post Pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 29:33


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance Speaker, Webinar Facilitator interviews, Sheryl Roush, is CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., based in San Diego. Sheryl is an internationally top-rated presenter, with well over 3,500 presentations given. Sheryl is also a 17-time published author. If you would like to receive the Webinar, 5 mistakes new speakers make. DeborahDeras.com/speaknow

Episode # 62: How to get over Failure & Imposter Syndrome

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 35:27


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker interviews, Dr. Sasha K. Shillcutt is a cardiac anesthesiologist, a tenured professor, and the Vice-Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Sasha is the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, an international speaker and author of Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable now on Amazon.          

Episode #61: How to create multiple streams of revenue

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 30:58


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance speaker interviews, Shauna Mayer is a speaker, Equine-Assisted Learning practitioner and intuitive wellness coach. She is the creator of Connect Decks® and host of The Awaken Community forum.  Shauna is dedicated to helping others increase their emotional well-being and intuitive ability by providing support and practical tools for recovery and wellness. To access her community: www.shaunamayer.com For a free Webinar 5 Mistakes New Speakers Make: www.DeborahDeras.com 

Episode 60 I Mindset for Being a Paid Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 29:25


Deborah Deras, top peak performance Latina speakers, interviews, Jessica I. Morales is a Transformational Speaker, Certified Hypnotherapist and founder of Be YOU Bloom. She received an honors diploma, the Clinical Achievement and Director’s Award from HMI College of Hypnotherapy. She works with businesses and individuals on building positive environments and mindsets by upgrading thoughts, habits, and behaviors. Order her Journal to set your mindset up for success. https://beyoubloom.com/ Check out my website: www.DeborahDeras.com for 1-1 coaching on your paid speaking. Also free Webinars every Wednesday.

Episode #59 I 3 Mistakes Novice Speakers Make

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 17:26


In this episode, I share with you three mistakes novice speakers make and how you can be sure you don't make them. This episode features, Deborah Deras, Peak Performance, Latina Speaker. She has spoken on stages for companies such as Proctor & Gamble, Macy's, State Farm, Verizon, and many Colleges, Associations and Women's groups. 

Episode # 58 - How long before I get paid

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 27:37


Deborah Deras has a very special guest host, Dr. Diana Zschaschel has been a dentist for over 20 years with a specialty working with persons with developmental disabilities. She is an active staff member at the City Of Hope treating cancer patients and runs a successful dental practice in Brentwood California. She serves in the US Army Reserve as a colonel and a commander for The 185th dental company comprised of150 soldiers. The dental unit treats people all over the world and soldiers alike.  Col. Zschaschel has been in the military for 19 years She has received numerous awards for her public service including the KCET Local Hero Award. If you would like to watch past episodes watch on www.beapaidspeakernowpodcast.com

Episode 57 I Getting Tech Support for Your Speaking Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 21:27


Deborah Deras, the top Latina Peak Performance speaker, interviews, The Tech Goddess, Nicole Richardson. She loves all things online business-related. She is an implementer at heart and loves to help soulful entrepreneurs implement their ideas and get unstuck by putting all of the tech pieces together. Strategy and implementation for creating sales pages, lead-generating funnels, membership sites, and email sequences light her up. For info on how to contact Nicole watch on my YouTube channel and find details in the description box. Search: Latina Speaker on Youtube and remember to SUBSCRIBE.

Episode 56 I How to go from Network Marketing to Public Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 27:50


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker, interviews Carlos Concheso, Born in Cuba, he resides in Miami. Carlos is the Father of Marcos Concheso. Entrepreneur. Bachelors in Business Adm & Mgt Former VP at Bank of America & District Manager at ADP World Traveler. He shares about how he went from burned-out corporate worker to being free as an entrepreneur and speaking to audiences of 5000 even with English as his second language. This interview has so many success strategies that will inspire you to be paid doing what you love.

Episode 55 I How to Book More Speaking Gigs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 28:14


Deborah Deras interviews, Melissa Forziat is a Seattle-based marketing speaker, consultant, and author. She works with small businesses to develop and execute strategic marketing plans and with business organizations to train their trainers.  She offers keynotes, presentations, workshops, and webinars, with her 2018-2019 schedule taking her to Arizona, Hawaii, Washington, DC, Texas, and as far as New Zealand! To date, she has delivered 47 workshops to over 1350 attendees in 9 US states and 2 countries, plus 37 webinars to over 1600 attendees, with collaborative partners in 11 US states. Click on https://melissaforziatevents.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/MelissaForziatEvents/

Episode 53 I How to get out of your own way as a speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 23:01


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker is the guest with special guest host, Sheila Arthur. Sheila Arthur is a speaker, mindset coach, and performance consultant. She helps women entrepreneurs and corporate professionals break through limiting beliefs, shift to a growth mindset, embrace possibility, face challenges with presence, and move confidently into action with strategies that align business success with personal fulfillment.  

Episode 52: The Mindset of a Paid Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 23:43


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance speaker is the guest and the fabulous, Susie Aguilar is the host. She is the Founder and CEO of Boss Chulas, a professional development business specializing in the empowerment of Latinx Mompreneurs. Her transformational coaching business and mentoring programs empower Women with the confidence and marketing strategies to create impact and shift in your mindset, allowing you to reach your business goals. GIFT ONE: Free Webinar: 5 Steps to Be A Paid Speaker Now. Click to watch https://www.DeborahDeras.com/speaknow GIFT TWO: Complimentary Clarity Coaching Session with Deborah. Click to schedule https://www.deborahderas.com/publicspeakingcoach/ GIFT THREE: Make money from your home when you are away speaking. Become an AirBnb host. Click here to find out more: https://abnb.me/e/MRhXcQ5r81

Episode 51 I How to Get into Speakers Bureaus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 28:06


Deborah Deras Top Latina Peak Performance speaker interviews, Sarita Maybin. Sarita Maybin is an international speaker, communication expert and author of the book “If You Can’t Say Something Nice, What DO You Say?” During the past 20+ years as a speaker, Sarita has spoken in ALL 50 states, 9 other countries…and on the prestigious TEDx stage. She is a former university dean of students with a Master’s degree in Counseling, a Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest winner and a Past President of the National Speakers Association, San Diego chapter.  

Episode 50 I How a Plastic Surgeon became a sought after speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 33:43


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker interviews Dr. Sheila Nazarian. She is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with a private practice in Beverly Hills: Nazarian Plastic Surgery and Spa26. She has a Masters in Medical Management degree from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, where she is also an assistant professor in the plastic surgery department. Additionally, she serves as the co-chair of membership for the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, is a highly requested public speaker (with over 20 engagements per year), and constantly appears on a multitude of television programs. On top of all that, Dr. Nazarian is the Founder of the Nazarian Institute, a non-profit organization with the mission of empowering others' personal and professional growth. She is also the founder of The Skin Spot, an online eCommerce site for medical-grade skincare. @drsheilanazarian on Instagram and Nazarian Plastic Surgery on Facebook.        

Episode 49 I How to create a Successful Speaking Career

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 28:08


Debbie Allen is an internationally-known expert and professional speaker who has presented before thousands of people in 28 countries. In her latest book that we are going to talk about today … Success Is Easy: Shameless No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business published by Entrepreneur Press and featured in Entrepreneur Magazine. She supports her clients by helping them position their business for more success with ease. Deborah Deras invites you to her 5 steps to be a paid speaker Webinar: www.DeborahDeras.com/speaknow.  

Episode i 48 How to go from EMPATH to Professional Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 30:08


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Speaker, Latinx Speaker interviews Dr. Niki Elliott.  Dr. Niki Elliott is a clinical professor, author, speaker in the area of holistic education, mindfulness and mind/body well-being. She is the founder of The Innerlight Method, a mindfulness-based wellness program that supports the socio-emotional and energetic well-being of empaths- those who absorb other people’s physical, emotional and energetic pains.  Niki is the author of I Feel Your Pain: A 7-Step Survival Guide for Empaths, Intuitives, and Highly Sensitive People. https://innerlightmethod.com/niki-elliott-ph-d/ Each episode is equivalent to a $500 marketing consulting, public speaking coaching and social media training session, teaching you the business of speaking and how to position yourself as an expert because CLARITY is CASH! Once you identify your expertise and listen to our guests on how to position yourself you will be on the path to booking even more paid speaking engagements to Be A Paid Speaker Now. Grab a free webinar with 5 Steps to be a Paid Speaker Now, here. For a complimentary clarity, session visit DeborahDeras.com, click coaching to schedule. Access the Be A Paid Speaker Now Online Program, www.beapaidspeakernow.com/expert

Episode 47 I How to Boost Your Speaking Career

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 28:10


Today’s guest HOST interviewing top Latina Peak Performance speaker, Deborah Deras is Anna Stavaridis is CEO and Owner of Meraki Fitness in Los Angeles, your wellness expert! Meraki Fitness specializes in professional speaking, corporate wellness, senior fitness, personal training, nutrition, and weight management. You can do anything with Meraki Fitness!    

Episode 46 I How to monetize your magnificence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 27:00


Tune in to this awesome episode with Guest host Lisa Gallegos interviews Deborah Deras, top Latina peak performance speaker. Lisa is a Latina Bilingual Speaker on Emotional Intelligence, Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary PTSD.  She helps Military/Law Enforcement and First Responder Wives THRIVE in their challenging roles and embrace their WARRIOR Spirit.   With over 16 years of Coaching, Training and Speaking at USC, and other Education Institutions and Organizations.  IG- @lisamariegallegos FB - Lisa Marie Gallegos  Web - lisamariegallegos.wordpress.com  If you would like to be a paid speaker visit: www.BeAPaidSpeakerNow.com   

Episode 45 I From Speaking Phobia to Top Sales Speaker in the Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 32:00


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker/International Speaker & Author, interviews Best Selling Author, Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Sales expert,  Ursula Mentjes. Ursula Mentjes will transform the way you think about selling so you can reach your goals with less anxiety and less effort! The Founder of Sales Coach Now as well as an inspirational speaker, author of Selling with Intention, Selling with Synchronicity, One Great Goal and The Belief Zone– Ursula specializes in Neuro-Linguistic Programming to help clients double and triple their sales FAST. Ursula has a special GIFT for listeners a Half Day Training: 7 Strategies to Double Your Income. Click for info here:https://ze114.isrefer.com/go/7strategies/synergy/ To join Deborah's Synergy Speaker Mastermind or access her online training program go to www.BeAPaidSpeakerNow.com 

Episode 44 I Single Mother of Four to Paid Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 31:54


Deborah Deras, peak performance Latina Speaker, interviews, Anel Parra, Bilingual Military Latina Speaker, single Mother and survivor founder of BoldAscension.com faith-based women's empowerment organization whose mission is to support women rise above their circumstances, embrace empowerment and boldly step into the authentic self by living who God meant them to be. She shares her remarkable story on how she went from struggling single Mother of four to a successful paid speaker, entrepreneur, founder of Bold Talks and an expert on the Power of Forgiveness.

#43 l How to go from Educator to Public Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 25:22


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker interviews, Dr. Sirena Pellarolo, your Midlife Midwife, is a board-certified Holistic Health Coach and spiritual counselor, international author and speaker, radio host and blogger. She has over 35 years of experience researching women’s empowerment, mentoring thousands of students and clients, and facilitating women’s circles. Sirena believes in a holistic approach to guide women navigate career and life transitions successfully drawing from her extensive training and experience in the body, mind and spirit connection. Her own midlife re-launch from College Professor to Midlife Reinvention Coach models for her clients how to courageously reinvent their lives by unleashing their unique personal power, creative self-expression, and hands-on genius. For more information visit: www.SirenaPellarolo.com

#42 l How Self Care is Essential for Speakers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 21:48


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance Speaker interviews, Zeahlot Lopez CEO and Founder of Vida Therapy Inc., is a dually licensed psychotherapist, licensed cosmetologist, and entrepreneurial coach helping humans rebuild their spirit. Guided by her intuition, clinical training, life experience, and some luck she currently helps individuals and families lead a happier life! Aside from providing therapy to better the lives of her clients, she enjoys coaching entrepreneurs and women of color who are looking to increase their emotional intelligence. She also is a keynote speaker passionate about educating individuals on the importance of mental health and has spoken at many universities, non-profits, and various corporations in Los Angeles. Most recently, she has been featured as a speaker on Univision,  The Therapy Reimagined Conference, The Stem Conference of Los Angeles, and The Los Angeles Philharmonic.  

41 I How to do your own Public Relations as a Public Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 29:25


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker, interviews, International Speaker bilingual Spanish speaking, Kaytee Long. Kaytee is the owner and founder of DIY PR GROUP based in Los Angeles and creator of the DIY PR Bootcamp. As a publicist for over a decade, Kaytee speaks to small business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives and independent musicians about how to create a professional public relations campaign without paying for an expensive PR team, therefore increasing your exposure, customer base and profits. Kaytee speaks internationally for large organizations such as CD Baby and the Berklee College of Music.    Instagram & Twitter: @kayteelong @diymusicpr Website: www.diyprgroup.com Email: kaytee@diyprgroup.com To listen to past episodes to go: www.beapaidspeakernowpodcast.com To watch behind the scenes subscribe to my YOUTUBE channel: www.DeborahDerasLive.com. To download free Webinar 5 steps to be a paid speaker: www.DeborahDeras.com/speaknow. To access the Be A Paid Speaker Now online program go to click here.  To book Deborah to speak go to www.DeborahDeras.com.

#40 I How becoming an Influencer can boost your speaking career

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 27:45


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance Speaker interviews, Founder of Let’s Get Disruptive was founded by Betty Naderi Gabbaie, MBA who has over 20 years of marketing and communications experience using emerging technologies to disrupt industries.  Betty was at Herbalife for 10+ years and was responsible for creating social media platforms and online tools to expand the business from  $2.5 to $7 billion. She also ran digital marketing and PR for the leading women’s fashion direct selling brand Cabi Clothing and significantly increased traffic and conversions to all digital platforms. She has also guided, developed and implemented marketing plans that resulted in $20 million in sales for a start-up student loan services client as well as influencer marketing plans for product and company launches. Betty is also a UCLA Extension Instructor teaching courses on Advanced Digital and Social Media Strategies and Influencer Marketing. Let’s Get Disruptive has clients ranging in fashion, real estate, technology, and startup spaces. Download 5 Steps to Be A Paid Speaker Now webinar at: Access Your Webinar For past episodes of the Podcast visit: Be A Paid Speaker Now Podcast

#39 l How to get started as a paid speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 30:42


Today's topic is how to get started as a paid speaker with our very special guest host on the Be A Paid Speaker Now podcast, Felicia "The Poetess" Morris is a long time radio professional, hip hop historian, entrepreneur, and podcast expert. She started her radio career 30 years ago with Lee Bailey's Hip Hop Countdown and Report. She also recorded a rap album titled Simply Poetry in 1992 on Poetic Groove/Interscope Records and continued her career in radio working with such luminaries as Jamie Foxx, Steve Harvey, Cedric "The Entertainer" and media mogul Cathy Hughes. She currently is the owner of Morris Media Studios - a professional podcast studio in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles where the Be A Paid Speaker Now podcast is recorded. For information on the Synergy Speaker Mastermind visit: Apply Now

#38 l Why you need a 3 Word Rebellion with Michelle Mazur

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 23:09


This is one of the dream guests on my wish list when I first visioned about creating the Be A Paid Speaker Now Podcast. It is with my special guest, Michelle Mazur, Ph.D. founded Communication Rebel® on the belief that communication changes the world, so that’s what she helps business owners and speakers do: rebel against the status quo to make a difference, one compelling message at a time. She is the author of 3 books including the newly released 3 Word Rebellion: Create a One-of-a-Kind Message that Grows Your Business into a Movement and the host of the Rebel Rising podcast. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her adoring husband, three obsessive felines, and a huge collection of Duran Duran memorabilia.            

#37 l Secrets of Paid Speakers, Guest Host Valerie Ontiveros

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 28:08


Valerie is co-creator at Basic Bananas whose mission is to create “ripple effects of awesomeness” through marketing education. She is known for simplifying marketing to leave people not only inspired but with practical strategies they can implement in their business. She travels the world speaking and teaching marketing to small business owners. She is the guest host for this week interviewing, top peak performance, Latina Speaker, Deborah Deras on secrets of paid speakers. For a free webinar go to www.BeAPaidSpeakerNow.com

#36 The Audience Takes The Microphone

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 28:43


The amazing, Frank Barragan is the audience guest host on the Be A Paid Speaker Now Podcast interviewing, Deborah Deras on the questions every audience member wants to know. He is an Entrepreneur & Web Developer who owns his own Web Design company. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. He’s the President of SHPE in the Valley and VP of Public Relations for his Toastmasters club. Frank is an aspiring Motivational Speaker. Sharing is caring so share this video with your friends who want to be paid to speak. Listen at BeAPaidSpeakerNowPodcast dot com.

#35 I 3 Steps to Be A Paid Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 20:33


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance speaker,  interviews paid public speakers on the Be A Paid Speaker Now podcast on their strategies to book gigs what works and what doesn't to help new and seasoned speakers book more gigs for success with ease and grace. Sheryl Grant helps executives, entrepreneurs, and ambitious women to achieve more! Sheryl has over 30 years of experience as an executive in Silicon Valley, in addition to 20 years of public service heading non-profit corporations and initiatives. After winning Ms. Olympia over the age of 50 and leaving her career in Silicon Valley, Sheryl realized transforming her body began with transforming her mind allowed her to excel in every other facet of life. Text: 55469 PodcastDD to be notified when new episodes are available.

How a Forensic Accountant turned Professional Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 26:16


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker, Author and Consultant. Tiffany Couch is a nationally recognized forensic accounting expert and author of the book The Thief in your Company – a book about the financial and emotional devastation of insider fraud. Think fraud can’t happen to you? Think again! She shares how to write a book to jump start your public speaking Career. For a free Webinar www.deborahderas.com/speaknow

#33 l Five Mistakes New Speakers Make

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 24:50


Deborah Deras top Latina Peak Performance Keynote Speaker and your speaking coach, shares the 5 Mistakes New Speakers Make that cause them to leave money on the table on the Be A Paid Speaker Now podcast. Deborah gives you all of her secrets and marketing strategies on how to book business, get repeat business and get back end business. This episode is brought to you by AirBnb where you can make extra money being a host click here for more info Host on AirBnb  

#31 Why You Have to Be Bold to Be Booked

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 24:19


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker, interviews Constance Carter an International Best Selling Author, Investor, Speaker, Musician and the CEO of the largest African American Residential Real Estate & Lending firm in Northern California. They discuss how to be bold to book speaking engagements and how Constance partnered with Lisa Nichols to lead retreats in tropical locations.

#30: How New Speakers Can Get Started

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 37:33


Chandra Brooks turns the tables and interviews host, Deborah Deras. Deborah has inspired and synergized hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Her clients include organizations such as Procter & GAmble J.P. Morgan, Macy’s, British Petroleum Oil, State Farm Insurance and Kaiser Permanente, New York Life Insurance & General Electric. She served as a spokesperson for Verizon Wireless Campaign, Empowerment through Technology. She is the author of Confessions of an Adrenaline addict: How to be successful without compromising your health and well being. Deborah is committed to empowering experts to get their messages at into the world and be paid for their expertise. For info: www.IgniteYourSpeaking.com, www.BeAPaidSpeakerNow.com &  https://www.beapaidspeakernow.com/pl/20336  

#29 How to go from Creativepreneur to sought after speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 31:04


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance Speaker, interview the amazing, Kathy Cano-Murillo. Kathy is an author, artist & founder of the award-winning brand, CraftyChica. She spreads the gospel of glitter – literally through her DIY projects and figuratively through her speeches, workshops, books, and essays. A former syndicated columnist for The Arizona Republic, she is now a full-time creativepreneur which has led multiple Crafty Chica mass retail product lines, and partnerships with Coca-Cola, HSN, HP, WordPress, Disney & many others. She has authored seven craft books and two novels, and has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed+ more. Kathy is Mexican-American, a native Phoenician, mom of two, a wifey, and owner of five Chihuahuas!

#28 How I quit my job and became a College Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 37:56


Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker interviews Dan Faill. Dan spent over a decade working on different college campuses with fraternities and sororities while having a side hustle as a facilitator and speaker. In August of this year, Dan decided to take the leap and go full time speaking. Tune in during this episode to find out how.

#27 How to be a Socially Conscious Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 30:59


Deborah Deras, Peak Performance Latina Keynote Speaker interviews Chandra Brooks, TedX speaker. Chandra Brooks is an Award Winning Author and Social Entrepreneur. In 2018, Chandra was selected to be a TedX speaker. In 2017 Chandra launched The SocialPreneur, a purpose-driven business paired with a book titled, Black, Brown & Political: Get Informed, Get Empowered and Change the Game. Chandra uses her platform to spread the message of Social Entrepreneurship, Civic Engagement and Women Empowerment on stages across the country.

#26 How to become a TedX Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 27:34


Deborah Deras, Top Peak Performance Latina Keynote Speaker interviews Chandra Brooks. Chandra Brooks is an Award Winning Author and Social Entrepreneur. In 2017 Chandra launched The SocialPreneur, a purpose-driven business paired with a book titled, Black, Brown & Political: Get Informed, Get Empowered and Change the Game. She uses her platform to spread the message of Social Entrepreneurship, Civic Engagement and Women Empowerment on stages across the country.

#25 How to be an Impactful and Influential Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 57:06


Deborah Deras, Peak Performance, Latina Speaker interviews, George Torres an award-winning bi-lingual social media / cultural consultant, who in the late 90's, captured attention on the internet with his personal mission statement of "connecting Latinos to their culture" and raising the bar of Latino Excellence. He talks how being an influencer helped him books speaking engagements and how he is making an impact around the nation and in his hometown of Puerto Rico.

#24 From Classroom Teacher to Keynote Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 45:07


Deborah Deras, Peak Performance Latina Speaker interviews Dupe Aleru. After being laid off five times within a five-year period and surviving a life-threatening medical condition, Dupé Aleru tapped into her greatest superpower: an unwavering ability to conquer adversity. She forged her own professional path over the past decade, combining her passion for speaking and content creation to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur.

#23 How to mindfully build a Sustainable Speaking Business

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 58:36


Deborah Deras, Peak Performance Latina Keynote Speaker interviews Holly Duckworth. Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is a New York Times contributor on the topic of mindfulness. She is an Amazon bestseller, on mindfulness and an award-winning author on volunteerism and association leadership. Holly is THE expert organizations worldwide go to for insights on how to stay in the present moment even in these challenging and uncertain times. She shares how to mindfully grow a sustainable speaking business.

#22 Secret Sauce: To getting your foot in the door as a College Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 47:59


Deborah Deras, Latina Peak Performance Keynote Speaker interviews Dr. Cynthia Colon on her secret sauce to get your foot in the door as a College speaker. She is the author of the hot-selling book, Tips, Tales, & Truths for Teens, offers a practical roadmap for the college admission process. She is on a mission with her speaking and consulting business to help every student, no matter their resources, achieve their dream of attending college.

#21 How to Use LinkedIN to book more speaking gigs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 43:34


Deborah Deras top Latina Peak Performance Keynote Speaker, interviews Nancy Marmolejo on LinkedIn for Speakers. Nancy teaches entrepreneurs, leaders, and teams how to tap into their Deep Genius and use it to lead and create more powerfully. Since 2003, she’s helped clients from around the world communicate their messages more clearly and understand the mission beneath the work they do. Check out Nancy's LinkedIn class at LinkedIn for Speakers  

#20 How to create a strategy to book more paid speaking engagements

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 43:22


Deborah Deras, the top Peak Performance Latina Speaker, host of the Be A Paid Speaker Now podcast, interviews Lee Rubin is an emerging voice. His unique ability to understand and articulate winning principles with tremendous clarity and practical application makes him a highly sought-after speaker and teacher. Lee is a frequent speaker and panelist at corporations, conferences, and schools throughout the country.

#19 How to make your Sizzle Reel Sizzle to book more gigs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 30:07


Deborah Deras, Top Peak Performance Latina Speaker, Author and Marketing Consultant interviews, Toni Farina founder of Farina Film and Video on how speakers can book paid engagements and make their sizzle reel sizzle. She began her career at a rock radio station in Kansas City, Missouri, working in promotions for rock stars such as Eddie Money, Aerosmith and Bon Jovi. Toni later relocated to California and began working at Sony Studios and then Fox Sports before working on film and tv sets with celebrities including Celine Dion, Sharon Osbourne, Brendan Fraser and many more. The first person she hired was award-winning and veteran photographer and spouse, Chris Farina, who has photographed celebrities, boxers, presidents and supermodels. Farina Film and Video offers video production and photography services for Small Business owners and Speakers at an affordable price. For more information: www.farinafilmandvideo.com, 310-740-5892.

#18 The 3 Crucial Must Haves to Get Booked as a Professional Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 41:01


Deborah Deras, Top Peak Performance Latina Speaker specializing in Mindfulness for Human Resource Management groups interviews, Galit Ventura-Rozen. She is a business performance expert, 20+ entrepreneur and TMG Entertainment’s Motivational Speaker/Coach of 2017. She is also the CEO of Empowering University and a Professional Speaking Mentor showing businesses how to utilize speaking to grow their income. or more info to book promotional speaking go to: 5 ways to do promotional gigs www.EmpoweringUniversity.com

#17 How to Make Your Audience Your Sales Team

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 21:22


Deborah Deras, top Latina Peak Performance speaker talks about strategies and secrets to make your audience your sales team. You will discover: * Where to get paid gigs * How to get asked back to speak * How to create a system to avoid feast or famine * The secret to getting your audience to refer you for other gigs * Plus so much more

#16 How to use Social Media Marketing to Book Gigs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 37:33


Deborah Deras, Peak Performance Latina Keynote Speaker and The Social Media Goddess shares strategies for booking paid speaking engagements on social media: LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook.

#15 How an Introvert Can Step Into the Spotlight As A Professional Speaker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 42:04


Deborah Deras, Top Peak Performance Latina Speaker interviews, Cecilia Mota is a passionate Women Empowerment Expert and Influential Latina Leader. She's an Entrepreneur, Radio & TV Host, and producer who has also been serving the nonprofit sector for over 20 years. She has worked extensively with her Father, Manny Mota Foundation from the LA Dodgers. She is passionate about serving others her life philosophy is: When women work together amazing things happen.    Show sponsored by: www.IgniteYourSpeaking.com and www.BeAPaidSpeakerNow.com

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