The SPEAK Podcast

In our Season 2 premiere, SPEAK co-leader George Andriopoulos sits down with Published SPEAKer Robert Esposito for a chat in the studio. Robert performed at SPEAK: Freedom in July of 2023 and he chats with George about the process of taking a big stage and preparing for it. He also shares the subsequent events after his SPEAK Talk that led to the publishing of his first book, "Nobody Move (Without Reading This)." Order "Nobody Move" on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Nobody-Move-Robert-Esposito/dp/1637776470 This episode featured or mentioned the following Published SPEAKers: Robert Esposito | Free Will, My Most Appreciated Gift | SPEAK: Freedom - https://youtu.be/SEGpoWTrQhc?si=7dal-OWcjyx_rwu3 Robert Valli, Jr. | Autism Dad, Esquire | SPEAK: Neurodiversity  - https://youtu.be/a7EQZIr-rIo?si=-IPkPcexVqC_1ct-   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

We're back for an all new season and we can't wait to share more stories with you along with new episodes of The SPEAK Podcast Live, featuring fireside chats from live events and in-studio interviews of SPEAKers, producers, channel partners, and more! The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Family is the subject of the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, and "the thing about family" is that there are just so many stories that we can tell from so many different perspective. For now, let's start with the perspectives of three different SPEAKers from 2 different continents. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Heritage, Transformation, and Seasons. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Kristina DiPalo | The Strivers | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/O1gGth9xSP0?si=I_DfToZzoQf8fka6 Mairead Loughran Ryan | Dying to be Saved | SPEAK: Transformation  - https://youtu.be/cnwINR4WLyI?si=0OZ7tRtfvzeAbnYJ Angela Wadley | Breaking the Chains of Perfection: Resilience, Courage, and Triumph | SPEAK: Seasons - https://youtu.be/_40M8evsyYI?si=H5cKKEiuEK82F4PH   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Let's talk about names and let's talk about race. In fact, let's talk about both on the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, where our micro-theme is "what's in a name and a race" where we focus on three incredible speakers that discuss racial excellence, the heritage of a name, and unspoken racism. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Heritage and Disrupt. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Dr. Charles E Thompson III | Black Professionalism: Normalizing Black Excellence | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/9EKN7Cm4tF0?si=k-EA1r3YiAOuWLVJ Jean C. Victor, Jr. | I Would Rather Have My Good Name Than Great Riches | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/lsqNZ0I-eCs?si=CVFNtB-A2L11oYDq Linda-Marie Miller | Pretending Not to Know | SPEAK: Disrupt - https://youtu.be/a_BSPIKZswQ?si=OqGySkM1Bna9rr9N   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

On this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "the trauma effect" where we focus on three talks where our speakers all experienced a trauma in their lives and a moment of transformation that eventually brought them through to the other side of trauma. What's that other side? You'll find out in a few minutes. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Seasons and Neurodiversity. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Barbie Ray | Seasons of Transformation: From Paralysis to Empowerment | SPEAK: Seasons - https://youtu.be/H4vSxdxRvGU?si=57OPjQKLxWl3SOO8 Malcolm Grissom | Dancing With Storms: Warrior's Journey to the Rainbow Connection | SPEAK: Seasons - https://youtu.be/wAHOaK2Weec?si=GAEXWbvesCTig67Q Robert Valli, Jr. | Autism Dad, Esquire | SPEAK: Neurodiversity - https://youtu.be/a7EQZIr-rIo?si=m1cYIFFX4Tzf8_cG   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

A SPEAK Talk is comprised of 3 unique identifying moments: The Moment of Truth, The Moment of Transformation, and The Moment of Impact. On this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "a moment of truth" where we focus on three talks that have powerful moments of truth that define the talks. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Laughter, Neurodiversity, and Growth. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Tom Kelly | Funny or Mean? | SPEAK: Laughter - https://youtu.be/jvGoRD6y1h0?feature=shared Brooke Mellet | Finding Comfort in Living Your Truth | SPEAK: Neurodiversity - https://youtu.be/zm539LmORQY?feature=shared Jim Sabellico | No Half Cakes | SPEAK: Growth - https://youtu.be/u5XP0legDis?feature=shared   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

We have heard talks about "The Big 'C'" before but these particular talks that we're featuring today are talking about the aftermath of cancer. Join us for the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast where our micro-theme for is "life after cancer" where we hear from survivors and relatives of individuals that battled cancer. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Homecoming, Laughter, and Growth. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Stephanie McAuliffe | Healing Trauma Through Healing Cancer | SPEAK: Homecoming - https://youtu.be/-TMa2y3iVks?si=BgZY93nC0Qcj6TDA Lada Lysniak | How Laughter Helped Save My Life | SPEAK: Laughter - https://youtu.be/FdP8I6fmiM4?si=DTIztT4h0tKL9O_x Sarah Cavanaugh | The Talk: Not the One You Think | SPEAK: Growth - https://youtu.be/nSXrZjX3_ok?si=uz7lh8e7Y9M6T6sY   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Love is powerful. Transformation is powerful. Both? Unstoppable. Join us for the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast where our micro-theme for is "the power of love and transformation" and these talks are about as impactful as you can get. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Love, Transformation, and Shelter. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Dr. Dwayne Jenkins | Words of Love | SPEAK: Love - https://youtu.be/kMeVQeh871o?si=5kEL3BEWwFYBChKb Cai Graham | The Expert Within: Empowering Kids to Defy Adult Expectations | SPEAK: Transformation - https://youtu.be/Ft0qs71d8F0?si=6fJIfezBMchKiLXS Adina Lichtman | A Really Good Hug | SPEAK: Shelter - https://youtu.be/et7jXWJzwXQ?si=1BMcBosTZ91IqdEf   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Different is good, right? It most certainly is, ESPECIALLY when we talk about how to "think different," our micro-theme for today's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings, Freedom, and Neurodiversity. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Kelli Fisher | Embracing Neurodiversity: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph | SPEAK: Neurodiversity - https://youtu.be/jaFxRTg_p_Q?si=Flqvi_yHI-lSDLSy Tony Flores | The New Science of Happiness | SPEAK: Beginnings - https://youtu.be/zLIVfnt5fSQ?si=Qtv48W5rveQC-NW6 Elle O'Flaherty | Unmasking ADHD | SPEAK: Freedom - https://youtu.be/4Gxp9_bk85k?si=9Sz8P8_18ZcMCbBE   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

It's another special episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast LIVE, recorded in front of our live audience at The Nutty Irishman immediately following the talks at our SPEAK: Growth pop-up event on November 30, 2023 in Farmingdale, New York. The Co-Leaders of SPEAK, George Andriopoulos, Jason Martin, and Fred Banny, have a conversation with the SPEAKers of Growth, which was also the one year anniversary event celebrating the anniversary of our first pop-up event, SPEAK: Beginnings which took place on November 17, 2022 next door at Stage 317! This episode featured conversations around the SPEAK talks of the following Published SPEAKers from SPEAK: Growth. Please make sure to watch their videos when you have a moment: ADRIAN GOODWIN: “Resilience is Non-Negotiable” - https://youtu.be/gK7D54Ov4AI?si=zgfrhJqp6HEXbkZO KATHY JAMES: “Turning the Page: From Darkness to Light” - https://youtu.be/iAc-Z9-wHG0?si=vIKv2RuczRxVT_by ANDREA DE LONEY: “Grow through Grief" - https://youtu.be/9MRk6hAm1j8?si=I8SV4qrxicwTY7jP DR. NATHALIE LILAVOIS.: “The Next Phase” - https://youtu.be/FV6uvVIs5vU?si=Iv6pPh7M9cp2JFlO JIM SABELLICO.: “No Half Cakes” - https://youtu.be/u5XP0legDis?si=jQBGwDNYT4BoCsH- SARAH CAVANAUGH.: “The Talk: Not the One You Think” - https://youtu.be/nSXrZjX3_ok?si=GwVXylzSABlIEIXO LEA GARINIS.: “Hope Never Fails” - https://youtu.be/-noVXitUzAE?si=WfJdbnp5ZohjQof5 The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

The SPEAK™ Podcast returns from holiday hiatus with episode 22 featuring the micro-theme "the spectrum of overcoming" where our 3 talks tell stories of overcoming adversity through 3 different spectrums: flipping the script, connections, and hope. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Freedom, Heritage, and Growth. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Krista Giannak | Freedom of a Blind Skier and Writer | SPEAK: Freedom - https://youtu.be/9fFC4EgkBFQ?si=DwvCc6IxGuj2z7vy Dorothy Santana | Setting the Table for Strong Connections | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/uaoAwdfTf2Y?si=MLi8UjOnIUsd_92Y Lea Garinis | Hope Never Fails | SPEAK: Growth - https://youtu.be/-noVXitUzAE?si=ixKEFpDT1WRXkww1   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

It's another special episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast LIVE, recorded in front of our live audience at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater (Landmark on Main Street) immediately following the talks at our SPEAK: Neurodiversity pop-up event on November 15, 2023 in Port Washington, New York. Two of the Co-Leaders, George Andriopoulos and Fred Banny, have a conversation with the SPEAKers of Neurodiversity, that featured both a neurodivergent and neurotypical (yet ND adjacent) lineup. This episode featured conversations around the SPEAK talks of the following Published SPEAKers from SPEAK: Neurodiversity. Please make sure to watch their videos when you have a moment: BROOKE MELLET: “Finding Comfort In Living Your Truth” - https://youtu.be/zm539LmORQY?si=P92QQdRGYfPfYSGg KELLI FISHER: “Embracing Neurodiversity: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph” - https://youtu.be/jaFxRTg_p_Q?si=hLoecbaKF3yRDrIr PAM PARSONS: “I've Got This: Step-Parenting on the Spectrum” - https://youtu.be/zkKtsngm1Hc?si=UQXm0CqzWx0Wwg5z ROBERT VALLI, JR.: “Autism Dad, Esquire” - https://youtu.be/a7EQZIr-rIo?si=ajY-tqYfWVc5WbqZ DR. DALE COFFIN ASTAR: “Finding the Advocate Within” - https://youtu.be/fCw98RinIfw?si=nmjiXZOE6ouHhbgq The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

We're finally doing it...no, not drugs. The Duality Rule from The SPEAK™ Podcast premieres on the podcast with episode 21 with the micro-theme "drugs: prescription & recreational." Our first two SPEAKers of the episode go head to head with their duality rule talks about prescription drugs for depression while our third SPEAKer takes a humorous approach to recreational drugs and more. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Health and Laughter. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Brooke Siem | This Talk May Cause Side Effects | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/HnVvCvAbIxY?si=mV1KA9nUn1AsNJdn Dr. Johnathan Edwards | How a Little-Known Drug Stops Suicide | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/ZOKwk94ySG8?si=9dROpuGQsvkAn10G Mike Cotayo | Handicaps, HIV, and Humor | SPEAK: Laughter - https://youtu.be/yE3K_tZCxRw?si=ktbH-Qex4TUgKQ-v   The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Do you choose you? These three do. Our three Published SPEAKers today all share talks on the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast with the micro-theme "choosing me." In some way, shape, or form, these speakers have all gone through experiences in their lives that led to the choice of choosing themselves, and you're about to find out how. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Shelter, Love, and Homecoming. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Jenny Lincoln | Seeking Refuge: Inside Out Approach | SPEAK: Shelter - https://youtu.be/LWXtUkWIWns?si=weoxCr4OPVoOkOwm Sonja Pemberton | Love the Life You Live | SPEAK: Love - https://youtu.be/XMQ_z8LDS4s?si=_PCrdSnGUlr_6Dub Glenn Freezman | Bad Moon Rising: Thank Your Antagonists | SPEAK: Laughter - https://youtu.be/nLzuky-B_s0?si=iY3LQqSAMJxxxQFH The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

This week's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast is all about the culture as we explore the micro-theme, "our culture." SPEAK events have a way of touching culture in so many different ways and these three incredible talks take a deep dive into their own cultures through humor, song, and storytelling. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Heritage, Homecoming, and Transformation. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Chris Min | Koreans, the Irish of the East? | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/2aTVeUM_erk?si=nwCn5w8YwrUYtJEt Alejandra L. Valenzuela | The Day I Met La Llorona | SPEAK: Homecoming - https://youtu.be/IwSsGhYfN9k?si=nDFjGOn2T8fq_7Fh Dave Thompson | Can We Talk About This? | SPEAK: Transformation - https://youtu.be/vECkmdvynI0?si=0QACyo_uwaKQ9nzd The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

It's Thanksgiving week and we are eternally thankful for you, our incredible audience that supports us week after week, event after event.  This week's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast continues the month of thanks with the micro-theme "Thankful for Embracing Life" with three Published SPEAKers who have all embraced something special in their lives that has changed them for the better. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Shelter, Transformation, and Health. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Tina Larsson | Overcoming Fear and Embracing Opportunities | SPEAK: Shelter - https://youtu.be/sWlSfUhxEfg?si=LkaShCgcgbc86o3w Ashleigh Averell | Embracing Imperfection: A Mother's Self-Discovery Story | SPEAK: Transformation - https://youtu.be/hYasUu3gRSk?si=XDFdESgf_Mbq-oFU Alex Pursglove | From Fear to Freedom: A Journey of Embracing Self-Expression | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/n-ZzZAQIKiM?si=INWF9AvBfwbsotjg The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

There's adversity and then there's UNRELENTING adversity. You know, the kind that just comes creeping back and keeps knocking you down, over and over again. This week's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast dives into the micro-theme "unrelenting adversity" with three Published SPEAKers who have all overcome adversity that has knocked them down again and again. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Heritage, Health, and Shelter. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Dr. Parul Dua Makkar | Finding My Way Home | SPEAK: Heritage - https://youtu.be/YR-XCfjXtH8?si=gNsNQmT3Y_j-QeX7 Suzanne Dunn | Unveiling the Power of Shelter: A Journey of Faith | SPEAK: Shelter - https://youtu.be/f31HYKo7Y58?si=cdcraq1S-Zote8Uv Gena Bradshaw | Putting the Warrior to Rest | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/iKOuJ7n9JwY?si=JDphF0bss_I2vtJk  The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Welcome to the first ever recording of The SPEAK™ Podcast LIVE which took place at our SPEAK: Health pop-up event on October 18, 2023. The Co-Leaders, George Andriopoulos, Fred P. Banny, and Jason Martin sit with the five SPEAKers of the Health event for a fireside chat that included topics like The Duality Rule, preparing for the stage, and the impact of stories. Thank you to the audience for your participation. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Dr. Johnathan Edwards | How a Little-Known Drug Stops Suicide | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/ZOKwk94ySG8?si=mMETgdrEoL0ugN68 Gena Bradshaw | Putting the Warrior to Rest | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/iKOuJ7n9JwY?si=t82vz3N6WGQRsUh9 Dr. Errol Pierre | The Biggest Health Issue of 2024 | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/cOASy8IVb2I?si=5rG6OvFyyqSb74AX Brooke Siem | This Talk May Cause Side Effects | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/HnVvCvAbIxY?si=Zd6z5IhJcalxUKym Alex Pursglove | From Fear to Freedom: A Journey of Embracing Self-Expression | SPEAK: Health - https://youtu.be/n-ZzZAQIKiM?si=cbZXRYz3NOO3oTLw The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

A gift comes in many shapes and sizes but when it's meaningful to you, it becomes one of your most treasured possessions. This week's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast dives into the micro-theme "the gift of speaking" with three Published SPEAKers who have all had a meaningful gift in their lives in one way or another.. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Freedom, Laughter, and Transformation. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Robert Esposito | Free Will, My Most Appreciated Gift | SPEAK: Freedom - https://youtu.be/SEGpoWTrQhc?si=zxoISW8FQk5BkI2n Jeff Goldberg | Laughter is a Gift | SPEAK: Laughter - https://youtu.be/becRLbdKz6k?si=icpvjtwbV5OSVJsx Dr. Kristen Donnelly | Life in New Places Leads to New Lives | SPEAK: Transformation - https://youtu.be/-XywcYHRK90?si=Xb61K80s2j8BK8Xb The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

In many ways, women are the most powerful beings on this planet and today on The SPEAK™ Podcast, we are lucky enough to hear the stories of three of those "powerful women," our micro-theme for episode 13. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Freedom, Homecoming, and Heritage. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Del Adey-Jones | Self-Love: Healing from Codependency and Narcissistic Abuse | SPEAK: Freedom: https://youtu.be/6bd2Xt2PpRg?si=OA3y39CR71FZZfpv Monica Pierre | When the Front Room Won't Open | SPEAK: Homecoming: https://youtu.be/ovXW-w8hCYY?si=0EWeWltexhsbwLnh Michelle Ayala-Rivera | MY Brown is Beautiful | SPEAK: Heritage: https://youtu.be/yqISVCd5giA?si=DAc2vJQ_Zul2SBrc The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Life hurts from time to time but in order to break through, we must occasionally break down. The uncomfortable place between those two points is what's known as "growing pains" which happens to be the micro-theme on today episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast. TWe're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings, Homecoming, and Laughter. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Angelique Santana | You Can Always Begin Again | SPEAK: Beginnings: https://youtu.be/c3F8gD4umYE?feature=shared Antuan Magic Raimone | Building Self-Love Through Boundaries | SPEAK: Homecoming: https://youtu.be/dzPWKR6Bj0E?feature=shared Chris Roach | Fear, My Friend…I Couldn't Have Done It Without You | SPEAK: Laughter: https://youtu.be/xFP_JLOeRDo?feature=shared The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

What is the meaning of life? No worries, we're not going that deep in this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast but we are trying to figure it out as we go. This week's micro-theme is "figuring out life" as we feature three new talks from our incredible pop-up events. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Love, Heritage, and Laughter. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Lidia Bonilla | The Veil | SPEAK: Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8T6jwOqiQY Joe Apfelbaum | The Journey to Laughter: Trauma to Triumph in Entrepreneurship | SPEAK: Laughter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kUQpGbwclI Phoenix Carnevale | Me in Parts and Pieces | SPEAK: Heritage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q9E8wIHwcQ The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Relationships. If you can't say that without a longing sigh, a flutter in your stomach, or a deep chest pain, this may not be the episode for you. Our micro-theme today is one that was easy to find within our library as we combed for three new talks to be featured on The SPEAK™ Podcast. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings, Homecoming, and Laughter. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Mark Fujiwara | My Uncomfortable 100 Days to Mental Well Being & Indestructibility | SPEAK: Beginnings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRw-zPkNiWs Paul Kirch | How A Moment Of Clarity Gave Me The Ultimate Gift | SPEAK: Homecoming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjyEog1CJFA Melissa Center | My Mom Thinks I'm Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal | SPEAK: Laughter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kin7c0RNazs The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Our second part of the "Home" micro-theme series is especially poignant today as The SPEAK™ Podcast dedicates this episode to our very own home. SPEAK™ is headquartered in Farmingdale, New York, a suburb of New York City located on Long Island. On September 21, Farmingdale suffered a tremendous tragedy as a bus that was headed to its annual band camp event in Pennsylvania was involved in a terrible accident where two lives were lost, dozens of students were injured, and a community was broken. As Farmingdale is our own home, we felt this was the perfect episode to publish this particular week. SPEAK™ stands #DalerStrong with the rest of our community. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Love, Homecoming, and Heritage. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Sharon Fekete - Where I'm From, We Don't Talk About Mental Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT3s-RcxOsg Katie Valenzuela - When the Fairytale Ends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2S1rPb-VVA Dr. Asha Rani - The Love Bomb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzHDny78nXM The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Incredible things happen every single day. Documenting those incredible things and recounting them through story for others to hear through the lens of your moments of truth, transformation, and impact...now that's real talk. The SPEAK™ Podcast focuses on the micro-theme "everyday incredible" with 3 incredible talks. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings, Freedom, and Laughter. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Kate Kelly - How to be a Special Needs Parent Without Having Any Clue: https://youtu.be/AB_r3N_omlw?si=zdF7vMdYisO6x-Q5 Tom Hardin - The Inside Story of Tipper X: https://youtu.be/PdkgwHFTwNs?si=xGo_pjwaJQZcskWI Jenn Lederer - How Comedy Helped Me Come Out: https://youtu.be/O7DCbzJAhLs?si=y0qcJIwMmSlZysVK The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

We're calling this episode part 1 of our micro-theme "Home" because we know that there are so many talks from SPEAK stages that tie to home in so many different way and there will definitely be more to feature, but today The SPEAK™ Podcast focuses on three of these incredible talks. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings and Homecoming. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Monica Harris - Finding Our Way Back to Forgiveness: https://youtu.be/Xgo8musNoRA?si=ib6x_46HZL8bkq4T DR Hanson - Why I Never Wanted a Home: https://youtu.be/y-QucRXTFr0?si=LrAobnOUjjVP5jbq Meridith Grundei - Adulting: https://youtu.be/P8OWenXQ2kQ?si=W9o78SdyV9AVoW-T The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Forgive and forget? Not a chance. Forgive and heal? Grow? Triumph? Absolutely. On the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "Forgiveness." Our three Published SPEAKers today are telling their stories of trauma while giving us three different perspectives on what forgiveness has done for them. Forgiving others as well as forgiving themselves has played a major role in their growth as individuals and we can't wait for you to hear their SPEAK talks. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings, Freedom, and Heritage. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Chef Marc Anthony Bynum - Changing the Recipe: https://youtu.be/4N_-adjp1Ik?si=Im9WNCCh4AntS_Xo Kerstin Decook - Mastering Forgiveness: Confessions of an Unforgiving Soul: https://youtu.be/0w8zfpczU6g?si=7P0aWADKPcY61_sU Jason Greer - Embracing Forgiveness: Transforming Pain into Strength: https://youtu.be/EPkgxa30ums?si=Y0tdq-yRSeSA5vL4 The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Recovery comes in all shapes and sizes. In today's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "recovery" and we're exploring it from three different perspectives. All three of our Published SPEAKers discuss their recovery experiences, in one way or another. The beauty of this micro-theme is that you'll notice that recovery is a very broad theme, as evidenced by today's talks. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Love and Freedom. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Gayle Damiano - Life: A Choose Your Own Adventure Story: https://youtu.be/Xji7QusDUGk?si=SuVJBQg7-HGgKttM Chef Eric LeVine - Phases: https://youtu.be/U9gurrsxe0E?si=vmrH35ZVgQq2ncrX Peter Vox - My Anxiety and Depression Helps Others: https://youtu.be/frVhtlbfWec?si=j34Bn0Rcc1cwASCF The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of "Eat, Pray, Love," once said, "having a child is like getting a tattoo ... on your face. You better be committed." This episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast delves into our micro-theme "parenting" and explores it from three different angles. All three of our Published SPEAKers discuss their parenting experiences, some as parents and some as children of parents. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Love and Homecoming. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Dr. Jeff Spencer - A Real Champion's Victory: https://youtu.be/_jeQyXKmBvA?si=DfZzJ1lklIqyqdOP Kyndall Rae Rothaus - A Breaking Heart Still Beats: https://youtu.be/OYKmub04JxQ?si=_UprNF-bl0Y3mPXn Ralph Vincent Morales - In the Name of the Father and of the Son: https://youtu.be/kPWfsZ0kGVw?si=bCOzCOJ1W3lVhrs7 The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

The SPEAK™ Podcast is back but as LL Cool J said, don't call it a comeback. Instead, you can call it "The Comeback," which is our micro-theme for this episode. All three of our Published SPEAKers discuss their comeback of sorts and their unique perspectives on what it took to come back from the things in life that held them back. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings and Freedom. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Joe Ocasio - Fat Kids, Body Slams and Breakthroughs: https://youtu.be/klPrWLjucdw Nick Prefontaine - SPEED: https://youtu.be/yXWUe2v0zSk Derek Peterson - Am I Free: My Mind is Playing Tricks on Me: https://youtu.be/QRSeL5AT0Bs The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

It's another episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast and we are showcasing 3 talks that focus on the artist's journey. No two artists ever follow the same path and in this episode we're going to hear about 3 very different perspectives on that journey. We're featuring talks from 3 of our recent pop-up events: Love, Homecoming, and Freedom. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Rob McCaffrey - Broadway, Bartending...and Batman: https://youtu.be/ZnTh4dYYvz4 Cherryl Cooley - No Starving Artist Here: https://youtu.be/-o3Q8cm6T64 Chelsea Takami - Trying: https://youtu.be/bHf6clLBGb4 The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

In this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast we feature 3 talks that dive into the topic of self-discovery. Whether it's the discovery of how to own your heritage, the discovery of a home away from home, or the discovery that speaking up for yourself isn't just good for you...it's good for your feet. We're featuring talks from 3 of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings, Homecoming, and Love. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Dana Lopez - Speakin' in Nuyorican: Finding My Own Latina Identity: https://youtu.be/H4f2Sko_KQw Craig Nash - The Karlova Living Room: https://youtu.be/fqHH37GxkxQ Carol Lempert - Walk a Mile in Your Own Shoes: https://youtu.be/Gtv9OUXyKwg The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.

Welcome to the season 1 trailer for The SPEAK™ Podcast. Each weekly episode will dive into our favorite SPEAK™ talks from pop-up and main stage events. Today's episode features a conversation with the co-leaders at SPEAK™, George Andriopoulos (The Architect), Fred P. Banny (The Builder), and Jason Martin (The Engineer) as they discuss their new public speaking platform and the magic of storytelling using the three moments (truth, transformation, impact) that makes SPEAKers and their talks so special. We play a quick megamix from our first pop-up event in 2022, SPEAK: Beginnings, to give the audience a taste of what SPEAK™ is.  The SPEAK™ Podcast is presented by SPEAK™, a public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. SPEAK™ is a social enterprise whose mission is to create an inclusive, global platform, consisting of live stages and streaming content, to share ideas and stories that amplify the voices of people around the world, spanning diverse adult and youth communities. SPEAK™ and its producers host pop-up events all over the world with stages that consist of 10 SPEAKers, one microphone and one spotlight, as well as annual main-stage and specialty events. To learn more, visit: https://speakevent.com The podcast is hosted by an array of individuals including SPEAK™ leadership, team members, Channel Partners, Producers, and SPEAKers. Follow @speakevent on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow @speak_event on Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all of our incredible SPEAK™ Talks: https://youtube.com/@speakevent The SPEAK™ Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The SPEAK™ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speak-podcast/id1698380935 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform! Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and they do not reflect the opinions or views of SPEAK Events LLC, its Channel Partners, Producers, Sponsors, Affiliates, or its employees. SPEAK is providing this content as a public service. Reference to any specific product, idea, opinion, or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SPEAK. The views expressed by speakers are their own and their appearance on a SPEAK stage does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All talks and content have been vetted to the best of SPEAK's ability and stories are retold as remembered and supported by the speakers.