Happy New Year...Pop the champagne—we are celebrating a massive milestone today as we mark 350 episodes of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, helping speakers build the business of their dreams!

I am thrilled to introduce you to the winner of our 2025 Best Speaker Video Contest, Vanessa McNeal, and let me tell you—she is the real deal. Vanessa is not only a fantastic speaker, but is also an award-winning filmmaker and social activist who leverages her background in social work to advocate for systemic change. She is also a two-time TEDx speaker and a powerhouse who understands that to be a "Wealthy Speaker," you must provide a transformation that is both deep and sustainable.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Winning Demo Videos and Rising Stars: 0:00
• A David vs Goliath race. 1:00
• Vanessa, reinvented. 3:30
• Next…you only have about a minute. 8:00
• Having a big impact. 11:00
• Change your question. 15:00
• Create a growth experience. 20:00
• So many great videos to choose from. 25:00
• See you next time. 29:49

If you want to learn what it takes to build a successful speaking business and create an award-winning speaker video, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

Note: This video contains coarse language.

I think that most of us have struggled with feeling like an imposter at one time or another. Today we’re taking a deep dive into imposter syndrome and the struggles that ADHD add to becoming successful while gaining followers on social media. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to introduce you to Jule Kim. Jule lays bare the internal complexities often hidden behind a polished online persona. She shares her story, demonstrating that embracing one's personal journey of self-doubt and people-pleasing is a powerful foundation for building a genuine, engaged community and reclaiming confidence.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Imposter Syndrome, ADHD and Being an Influencer. 0:00
• Peeling back the layers. 1:00
• A disturbing diagnosis. 4:00
• Growing an audience. 10:30
• Business vs personal posts. 17:30
• Working through grief. 25:30
• Feeding the beast. 31:00
• Why TikTok? 34:00
• Do you feel like an imposter? 39:00
• See you next time… 46:14

If you want some great ideas on how to grow your following and move through imposter syndrome, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

It’s hard to believe that I have been doing this podcast for 10 years now! When we started, I never imagined that it would become as popular as it has and that I would have the privilege of reaching as many people as we have. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome back the King of Podcasting, John Lee Dumas!

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Building a Kick Ass Podcast with John Lee Dumas. 0:00
• John’s podcast is “On Fire”. 1:00
• Anything can happen. 5:30
• Can you monetize a podcast? 8:30
• Fortunately, not everything works. 14:30
• Batch like a baller! 17:30
• Living la vida loca in Puerto Rico. 23:00
• See you next time… 26:59

If you’ve started or been thinking about starting a podcast and could use some expert advice, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

Let's be honest, there are some speakers out there who put on a total stage persona. They are one person when they're on the platform and a completely different person the minute they step off. But here's the real secret to making it big in this business—and you know it too: You absolutely must be your true, authentic self. Whether you're on the stage giving the keynote, coaching a client one-on-one, or running a training session, your true colors have to shine through. It's not just a nice idea; it's imperative. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am excited to welcome my client, Jennie López, to share her ideas about how to become your most authentic self on and off the stage.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Finding Your Authentic Voice with Jennie López 0:00
• Jennie’s path to speaking 1:00
• Don’t lose yourself 5:00
• Be the best you 9:30
• Bringing it all to the stage 13:00
• Getting over stage fright 16:00
• Don’t let self-doubt slow you down 19:00
• Show them exactly who you are 23:00
• See you next time 29:22

If you want some great ideas on how to find your authentic voice to build trust, make an impact, and frankly, make the sales, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

Alright, let's be honest with ourselves, shall we? In this polarized world landscape, the whole concept of kindness can feel like a forgotten commodity. People are often guarded, fearing rejection or even scorn, and as a result, they're less likely to put themselves out there and show a little compassion. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome back my friend, Shola Richards, to share some of his incredible concepts for transforming workplaces into spaces that genuinely foster kindness and compassion.

If you want some great ideas on how to create a kinder world to help build your business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Connection & Kindness to Build Your Speaking Business 0:00
• Shola’s current business model. 1:30
• Making a necessary change. 3:00
• Kindness is intelligent. 6:00
• Kindness vs. niceness. 9:30
• Using kindness in your business. 15:00
• Transforming culture. 18:00
• Bullies and self-awareness. 21:00
• Standing up to unkindness. 23:00
• Ending: 26.57

We talk a lot about identifying and narrowing your lane at Speaker Launcher, but how narrow should you go? Just how specific do you want your offering to be? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome back my longtime friend and incredible speaker, Neen James, who is showing the world how to build the luxury lifestyle of her dreams by focusing her attention and prioritizing her niche.

If you want to learn the power of having a focused niche and how to create the lifestyle of your dreams, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

Highlights you won’t want to miss

• Creating Exceptional Experiences for your Clients 0:00
• Neen’s Current Business Model 1:00
• Narrow your focus 7:00
• Exceptional Experiences 13:30
• The 4 Luxury Mindsets 17:00
• Customize luxury & sales conversations 24:00
• Before, during & after 27:00
• The fee isn’t always just about money 31:00
• Be delightful to work with 33:00
• Ending 40:28

You know, it feels like the whole world's been turned upside down lately, doesn't it? With so much happening around us, it’s easy to feel like you're just getting tossed around in the waves. But in times of turmoil, the one thing you can always control is your mindset. So, I thought, what better time to dive into this topic than now? To help us do that, I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome back not just a former client, but a true friend, Ryan Estis.

If you could use a little bit of confidence-building and ideas to improve your mindset, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Confidence and Mindset Through Any Economy 0:00
• How 2025 is going for Ryan. 2:00
• Your book is your business card. 5:00
• Your marketing magnet. 13:00
• Smilin’ & dialin’. 18:00
• The 3 mountains. 22:00
• Getting your name out there. 28:30
• What to invest in. 31:00
• Meet AI Ryan… 36:00
• Ending 44:50

Let's face it: whether you're just starting out or have been at this for a while, we all want a long, successful speaking career. But how do you actually achieve it? How do you build a business that not only survives but thrives for decades? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am beyond thrilled to welcome my friend and former client, Michelle Ray. She is a master of longevity and has built a speaking business that has not only endured but excelled for more than 30 years. Join us as Michelle pulls back the curtain and shares her hard-won secrets to sustaining a business that has truly stood the test of time.

If you could use some great strategies on how to sustain a long-lasting career in speaking, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Strategies for Longevity in Speaking 0:00
• Michelle’s current business model. 1:00
• Where you need to focus. 2:30
• Connecting with your audience. 7:00
• It starts with you. 9:00
• Be strategic with coaching. 12:30
• Stand in your value. 14:30
• Investing in your company. 19:00
• Find your “champions”. 25:00
• Opportunity beyond the keynote. 30:00
• Ending 34:31