Introvert on Stage

Ever feel like your introversion holds you back from starting a podcast or building your personal brand? In this episode of Introvert on Stage, I sit down with Professor Roger Smith, an expert in communication and faculty advisor for WGMU at George Mason University. Professor Smith shares invaluable insights on making your podcast feel like a one-on-one conversation, storytelling techniques for audio, and how introverts can gain confidence behind the mic. Plus, he reveals the career-changing advice that shaped his journey: Do what you love, and the money will follow. If you're an introvert with big dreams but hesitation about putting yourself out there, this episode is for you!

Guess who's getting some professional education on communication! And in 2024, I'm also prepping for some interviews with a fantastic line-up of guests of professors, public speakers, and professionals ready to share their wisdom. I'll also continue to make solo episodes as well. So, until then, stay tuned for a fresh wave of engaging content in 2024, and see you next year!Say hi on YouTube

Picture this, you're stranded in the middle of nowhere in West Virginia, cut-off from the world. This was my exact predicament during Thanksgiving, an experience that truly put me in my thoughts about empathy and understanding. I found myself questioning, how can we genuinely empathize with people who live vastly different lives from ours? In this journey of self-discovery, we grapple with the distinctions between sympathy and empathy, and why the latter matters in our interactions.As we journey on, let's take a moment to acknowledge our global podcast family. Each one of you, from every corner of the world, has made a mark on this podcast, turning it into a multicultural tapestry of perspectives. Your support propels us to create content that enlightens your day, giving us the drive to dive deeper and push boundaries. As we celebrate our global connection, we also look forward to next week, where we'll explore more exciting topics together.Say hi on YouTube

Have you ever felt a sense of disconnection amid the constant buzz and ping of your digital devices? Do you long for genuine human interaction in a world that's dominated by screens? As an introvert, I, Olivia Lee, have struggled with the onslaught of digital stimuli and the impact it has had on my communication and social skills. I invite you to join me on this exploratory journey as I share my insights and personal experiences, aiming to help you regain control of your time, thoughts, and real-life connections.In this era of ceaseless scrolling, I want to challenge you to pause and step back from the digital noise. Let's discuss the benefits of a digital detox, including better sleep, reduced eye strain, and improved personal connections. We're not suggesting you abandon your devices altogether, but rather learn to set boundaries and designate 'no-device' zones. So, let's together rediscover the lost art of communication and connect with the real world around us, exchanging viral cat videos for the irreplaceable joy and enrichment of face-to-face interactions.Say hi on YouTube

Have you ever caught yourself holding back, biting your tongue, fearing the judgment that might come with speaking your mind? It's a struggle we've all faced, thanks to our hardwired instinct for social preservation. In our latest episode, we dig into the heart of this fear, known as glossophobia, and the evolutionary roots that cause our brains to respond in such a visceral way to the prospect of speaking up. Brace yourself as we journey through my personal path to finding my voice and overcoming this fear. Starting with harmless banter with Alexa and Siri, I gradually found the courage to express my thoughts more freely. We'll roll out practical tips on transforming this fear into courage, from the importance of preparation to the power of affirmative language. Let's conquer the art of speaking up together - because your voice matters. Your opinions are valid. And it's high time you felt comfortable expressing them. Tune in and let's take the leap towards a more confident, vocal you.Say hi on YouTube

Do you want to know the secret to standing out in a crowd, charming your way into hearts, and leaving a lasting impression? Prepare to experience a paradigm shift as we explore the transformative power of a magic word! A word that can redefine the way you communicate. I will guide you on this eye-opening journey that will unravel the allure of a positive vibe, the science behind first impressions, and the magnetism of a friendly attitude.Experience the excitement of learning how a Harvard study supports the significance of a positive attitude in leaving a lasting impression. Brace yourself for bouts of laughter as we discuss how emotions can be contagious and how your attitude can steer the emotional course of a conversation. Prepare for an enlightening revelation about the concept of emotional influence and how the right attitude can turn your failures into opportunities. So, tune in and let's embark on this transformative journey together, as we change our attitudes towards communication and life in general.Say hi on YouTube

Ever found yourself caught in the crossfires of a miscommunication? You're not alone. This episode of Introvert on Stage delves into the labyrinth of communication and how we often find ourselves lost in translation. From dissecting how tone, gestures, and context play pivotal roles in conveying messages to the inherent pitfalls of digital communication, we uncover the nuances of this intricate process. As we progress, we explore how our personal backgrounds and experiences shape our perception and interpretation of messages. Coupled with the often overlooked role of assumptions and listening skills in communication, we find ourselves in a quagmire of misunderstanding. This episode not only explores these complexities but also offers advice on how to bridge these communication gaps. We wrap up by sharing personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the blow of misunderstandings.Say hi on YouTube

Ever felt the pressure to say "yes" when all you really want is some quiet, alone time? You're not alone! On this episode of Introvert on Stage, we tackle a common stumbling block introverts face daily - the struggle of saying "No". Let's face it, in today's fast-paced, always-on society, setting boundaries can feel like an uphill battle. But I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be.We delve into the fear, guilt, and dread that often accompany the decision to prioritize ourselves, and offer practical solutions to help you reclaim your space. Using relatable scenarios and real-life examples, we unpack the art of respectful refusal, and outline easy-to-remember scripts to guide you through awkward conversations. We also explore the liberating power of "No", and how it contributes to self-care and personal growth. By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with tools to help you navigate social expectations while being true to your introverted nature. So kick back, relax, and let's take this journey together towards embracing our solitude, one "No" at a time.Say hi~ YouTubeInstagram

Do you want to be a better communicator? Want to improve your speaking skills?This short episode will share one simple, yet extremely uncomfortable, action that will instantly make you a better communicator. Hope you enjoy![Host]Connect with Olivia Lee on Social Media  ⬇️

As a coach, it's impossible to forget about your first client... Same goes for me.I will never forget my first time coaching my first client… But I will also never forget the doubts that my mind was going through…‘Am I qualified to coach this individual who seems to already be doing well?'‘What if I can't bring any results or outcome…what if I waste their time and money…'‘Maybe I should just give them a full refund and come up with an excuse…'Little did I know, that first experience changed everything for me. From the way I think, the way I view other people, to the way I do business.And here are the 7 things I learned and each one I go into detail in the episode:Overdeliver could lead to overwhelmYou know more than you think you doOften times, they need an outside perspective to be reminded of their potentialYour client will FEEL where your heart and focus areNot holding back will open up new doors and create advocates for your businessYou'll learn new things and more about yourself from coaching your clients It doesn't always require a tangible outcome for you to have made impact(BONUS) You'll learn that you have the heart for the people you serve and by not showing up daily and sharing your message, you're allowing millions of people who need what you have to silently suffer.And I hope you listening to this episode take away how important it is for us to impact lives, give, and serve the people we were called to serve. So go out there and live as the version of you that God created you to be.[Host]Connect with Olivia Lee on Social Media  ⬇️

Have you ever felt ashamed of yourself for not being able to join the course or coaching program of your dream? You're told to speak from the place of abundance and you and your soul feel like you've tried absolutely everything? Because you're not alone...But do ask yourself, is this something you need or something you want?If it's something you need, is it for the right reason? Or is it because you're afraid of missing out? (FOMO is real)Because I'm so easily drawn in and love kind people, I want to say yes to everything and that is one of the reasons why I'm working so hard to have the resources to be able to support more people, learn from more people, and pay what they deserve. I'll be honest. I love giving. I love making people smile and feel content. But I'm terrible at receiving... Even after helping someone grow their business, it was difficult for me to receive the payment... And if the person on the supposedly giving side is not so giving, I would end up giving and giving trying to expect nothing back, but realizing I can't keep doing this. I was talking to the wrong group of people. And being part of Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins' Mastermind World Summit gave me the clarity and confidence to NOT chase the money, but show up authentically for the people who need you. Specifically Olivia in 2017... introvert trying to make something of herself, but not knowing what to do, how to speak to people, constantly giving but not receiving, feeling burnt out but thinking this is the path to success...If this speaks to your soul, I'm here for you. This podcast is for you.Introvert on stage will be focused on helping introverts become stronger and more artful communicators and my heart feels happy, which shows to me that this was the right move. :)Much love,Olivia Lee[Host]Connect with Olivia on Social Media  ⬇️

[Mentioned Resources]This was the High Five Test I was referring to that highlights your top 5 strengths:https://high5test.com/Learn more about your personality:https://www.16personalities.com/Test that shows what career path your heart desires:https://www.truity.com/test/holland-code-career-testAre you a passionate entrepreneur who wants to be known as the thought-leader in your niche, make meaningful impact, while growing a successful business?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you become a better storyteller/communicator/advocate for your business so you can turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

It has been more than a year since Season 1 of Content to Cashflow was basically put on hold with no further updates and I wanted to take a moment to truly thank you... The perfectionism of wanting to put out "perfect content" -which doesn't exist btw- was preventing me from hitting that record button, but I still logged in the backend to see hundreds and hundreds of you still downloading the episodes and reaching out about the podcast. And it truly means the world to me that my people (all of you) were waiting for the show to return...Without any further ado, here is Season 2 of Content to Cashflow! I'll be doing less editing this season so you get a chance to hear the real, raw, authentic me instead of the old Olivia who was trying to sound perfect and take out every ums, likes, and buts. And for those of you who haven't seen me posting this all over the Internet already, here is the registration page for you to join my very first live workshop on Storytelling for Business:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcOCtqD4uGNCWau-DA5O5AmJ2IXelRZDoI am so excited to be back inside all of your eardrums and love you all!Much love,Olivia Lee

Guess who had the biggest COVID scare? ME!!!Thankfully, my mother and I both tested negative... So strange how we now live during a time when having the slightest of a cough concerns us greatly. I was greatly ill and lost the ability to talk without coughing every 3-seconds for at least two or three weeks and noticed that my energy in the last episode I uploaded was affected by my sickness. And since my priority is to provide value each week, I decided it would be better to take a break and come back when I'm feeling better. Knowing myself, I couldn't be gone for more than two weeks. So here I am again!During the few weeks of sickness, I practiced Chakra Healing Meditation and trained my brain to stop worrying and focusing on what to be grateful for instead. I'm greatly thankful for me and my family's health, ability to reach you all through this platform, having a voice to share my message through, and having ten short yet healthy fingers to be able to write this message.There are SOO many things that we take for granted that we should be thankful for each and every day on this Earth. And I send you positive thoughts and energy~ hope you and your loved ones are staying happy and healthy as well. As mentioned in the episode, I'll be focusing more on helping introverted entrepreneurs (like my past self) with video marketing, camera confidence, and of course content marketing!All we need to be is just one step ahead of someone we want to help, and being sick helped me realize that who I want to bring most value to is me in the past. Shy girl who had a message to share with the world, but didn't know where to start. From today forward, I hope to be your favorite storytelling coach!Love you all!Much love,Olivia [Host]Connect with Olivia on Social Media  ⬇️

Which type of leader are you?Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

In this episode, Olivia interviews Kenneth Choo about how to build a brand from zero with virtual summits and shares how you can also plan, prepare, and produce your own virtual summit to build an online brand. Make sure to tune in for his realistic advices on running virtual summits from experience and to learn his 5 step process.Kenneth Choo is an author of Mother Industrialist and Founder & CEO of KC Creative Marketing Pte. Ltd. He has been working with mompreneurs for the past 14 years in the area of advertising, media, sales and marketing and for the past 6 years he has been helping his mompreneur community build their businesses through his creative marketing consultancy.Kenneth has been featured on CNA938, MoneyFM89.3 and many podcasts to talk about Mompreneurship & Women Changemakers.He has also been invited as a guest speaker in Mrs Singapore & Classic Mrs Singapore 2019. Since 2018, Kenneth has also been producing events and workshops for his mompreneur community and has spoken on various stages and online platforms about parenting and mompreneurship.[Guest]Connect with Kenneth Choo  ⬇️★ Kenneth's Instagram★ Kenneth's Facebook★ Kenneth's LinkedIn★ Kenneth's YouTubeAre you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

Virtual summits are changing how we network online and in real life.Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

In this episode, Olivia interviews Jasmine Loh about how to turn your adversity into the core message of your brand.Jasmine is known as The Mother of Digital Transformation who is a brain aneurysm stroke survivor and a cancer survivor from Singapore. She left her 19 years MNC corporate career as a Systems and Automation Engineer in 2015 and turned her side hustle into her main business. She's a Co-founder of Always Awake LLP who wrote an e-book "7 Effective Ways to Overcome Adversity | Surviving Stroke Like a Boss" and started a PD self-empowering e-mail newsletter with her main purpose in life to inspire hope in others.

In this episode, Olivia interviews Abigail Chin about how to stand out in your niche and sell high ticket creative services on social media.Abigail is a digital creator and an online business coach specifically for creatives. She is a former interior designer at a biggest design firm in Hong Kong who recently left her 9-5 and built a high-end creative community in her online coaching business.[Guest]Connect with Abigail Chin  ⬇️

Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

Copywriting is the difference between just an image of an angry cat and a viral meme. In this Internet world with so many things to click on and scroll through, it is your job to hook your audience in and make them want to stick around for more.In this episode, copywriting for social media onWhat to writeHow to writeWhy you're writingis mainly talked about in order for you to understand the clear and concise nature of copywriting that needs to be applied on different platforms. Tune in to hear the full episode!Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

I was able to grow my business in the DMV area as the number one fastest growing six-figure digital marketing agency in 2019. And in today's episode, I share 7 biggest lessons I learned during my journey.Automation is key! (with two favorite software I use daily for my business)Track your expenses & mileage from the beginning (what I use for tracking)Look for passion when you hire and trust your teamMore doesn't mean better & learn to let go of peopleHitting the first $10,000/month and what that really looked likeDoing these 3 uncomfortable things that ended up making me strongerHow to keep your business sustainableDo you agree? If you have questions or want to say hi, connect with me on Instagram!Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

It's not all about vanity metrics, but it can also be very discouraging if no one's listening to your message or engaging with your content online.So today let's dive into why people are not be paying attention to your message and how we can fix that together. You don't know who your audience is - an exercise that helped me find out exactly who my dream client is.You might be creating for the wrong reasons - are you talking about your scars or your open wounds?You're not repurposing correctly - every platform is a kingdom of its own, and we have to follow its rules.Want to be part of the journey? Make sure to hit subscribe and leave a review and let's learn together!Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

Today's episode is all about the history and evolution of content marketing. Content is more than just a square on our Instagram feed and the rich history of content marketing started centuries ago! And if you want to become a better content marketer, knowing the history of how different companies have been using content and turning them to cashflow for their business will be one of the best case studies you can learn from. Tune in to also find out how content marketing is evolving in the age of technology and how we can implement the content marketing strategies that have been used for centuries for our business.Love the show? Make sure to hit subscribe and leave a review if you learned something new!Are you a passionate entrepreneur/content creator/coach who wants to level up your content game, turn followers into raving fans and clients, and monetize your message?Then this is the podcast for you!Content to Cashflow is a podcast all about helping you turn content into cashflow. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when our weekly episode drops every week on Tuesday!

CTC 001: Trailer Episode!In this trailer episode, we cover what the show is all about so you know what to expect. Content To Cashflow is all about helping coaches, course creator, and influencers, turn content into cashflow. Creating content can be a great way for us to market our businesses and express ourselves. But our ultimate goal in business is to serve people and generate revenue. And I'm going to show you exactly how to do that through a series of solo episodes as well as interviews with some of the best entrepreneurs I know.As a former actress and model in an entertainment industry, I've worked in front of cameras and live audiences for many years and learned all about camera confidence and communication skills. As a marketing agency owner, I've partnered up with fortune 500 companies and served over 125 businesses, big and small, local and online. And I was invited to speak at multiple conferences and events all about social media marketing.I was creating, editing, and publishing content on a daily basis and had happy clients for more than two years, helping them generate leads and sales online. But as more and more people started to reach out, I realized I can't serve everyone in the world. This is why I decided to start a podcast so I can share all of the stories, secrets, and skillsets I acquired on my journey and personally deliver them right to your ears.My goal is that this podcast will be the only one you'll ever really need. Now, are you ready to turn your content into cashflow? If so, make sure to subscribe and tune into Content To Cashflow every week with me, Olivia Lee!Excited to hear the next episode? Make sure to hit subscribe!& Connect with Olivia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeolivialee/