Women & Gender
Escaping the Ivory Tower: Stepping into Thought Leadership for Greater Impact with Laura McGuire, EdD: Podcast Ep. 387
I talk quite a bit on this podcast about “the expert trap” and how so many of us get stuck teaching and training and don’t step into thought leadership. This applies not only to those of us who are entrepreneurs, but of course to all the academics out there as well (hand raised!). This…
Read MoreInspiring Inclusive Stories: Carol Cox and Diane Diaz on the Empowering Women in Industry Podcast
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Carol Cox and Diane Diaz are on the Empowering Women in Industry podcast, hosted by Shannon Bumgarner. This year’s theme is #inspireinclusion. One of the most powerful ways to spark inclusion is through storytelling . When we share our stories and feel the stories of others, we: 🌟 Create connection –…
Read MoreThe Power of Women’s Voices and Stories to Change the World #IWD2024 with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 378
What’s an early memory of using your voice? That’s the question we kicked off our recent 3-day in-person client retreat with – and the women’s answers were incredibly powerful. March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day (#IWD2024), so this episode is about the power of women’s voices and stories to…
Read MoreUsing Your Voice to Create Change in Yourself and Your Industry with Karen Williams: Podcast Ep. 374
Join us for a powerful episode with Karen Williams, also known as the Black Visual Queen. Karen, a skilled photo director, sat down with our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to talk about her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, her advocacy for more diversity in the photography industry, and her experience in crafting her…
Read MoreGetting More Women into A.I., Reducing Bias, and How to Use A.I. Responsibly with Juliette Powell: Podcast Ep. 359
Whatever your opinion is about AI, it’s being integrated into everything we do, from what we see on social media to how facial recognition systems work to how decisions are made about you by companies. I personally enjoy using ChatGPT and find it incredibly valuable, but I also want to make sure I’m using these…
Read More7 Things the Best Speakers Do: My Takeaways from TEDWomen with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 352
I recently had the honor of attending the TEDWomen conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 3 days, I heard 35 speakers deliver their TED talks, on topics ranging from democracy to abortion rights, menopause to artificial intelligence. Of course, as I was sitting in the audience, I was taking lots of notes on each speaker, how…
Read MoreHot Takes: Country Club Feminism, The Barbie Movie, Taylor Swift, & More with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 351
From Barbie and the Super Models to Beyonce and Taylor, women and the influence they have on culture and the economy are being seen and talked about everywhere. Since here at Speaking Your Brand we’re all about amplifying and championing women’s voices and advocating for gender equality, we figured it was time to give…
Read MoreThe Power of Personal Storytelling for Thought Leadership: Carol Cox on Ravel Radio
On this episode of Ravel Radio hosted by Cara Steinmann, Carol Cox shares a personal story about resilience and overcoming adversity. She discusses her difficult experience in local politics and how it inspired their career path and passion for supporting women in thought leadership. Carol touches on various insights about women’s roles in society, biases…
Read MoreBecoming Better at Navigating Life Transitions: Carol Cox on the Reframe to Create Podcast
It’s rather ironic that I consider myself as someone who doesn’t like change – I’m very routine-oriented. And yet I’ve been through lots of changes and pivots in my career and businesses and I’ve embraced each one. What makes me good at navigating transitions? Joy Spencer was on a mission to find out! Joy and…
Read MoreIgniting Change by Using Your Voice: How One Instagram Post Turned into a Powerful Movement with Sharon McMahon: Podcast Ep. 331
We are wrapping up our podcast series on Using Your Voice with a very special guest. Sharon McMahon is a former high school government and law teacher whose Instagram went viral in 2020 (she now has over 1 million followers!) and who is the host of the podcast Here’s Where it Gets Interesting. Sharon…
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