Booya Radio Hour Podcasts

Meet Tera McHugh, Founder of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs. Tera's passion is working with women entrepreneurs helping them with the unique challenges they face building a business and managing their often hectic life. During this interview you'll find out what her association can do for you and how you can benefit attending her bootcamps.

During this podcast you will meet three of my favorite people. You'll meet Paul Galichia and Brian Weidling, producers of the movie "Speak", a film about the fear of public speaking. Visit www.speakthemovie.com for more info. During the second half of the show you'll meet my good friend and mentor Craig Duswalt. You'll discover his secret to success as a speaker and author. You'll also learn how to write a book in 30 days. I highly recommend attending one of Craig's seminars. His website is www.craigduswalt.com

Meet Bridget Brady, Internet Goddess. Learn from Bridget as she talks about how to make money online. She discusses how she went from working 80 hours a week in the corporate world to owning her own internet business. Bridget will also swho you the "7 Secrets of TelSeminar Success." Bridget will give you the opportunity to join 4 different teleseminars and win some outstanding prizes.

Meet Cathrine Hatcher, the Image Communications Expert.Cathrine is a Professional Speaker, an Image Communications Expert and President of Persōnas Image Dynamics. Cathrine works with people like all of us and with companies who want to offer their customers and/or sales associates top-notch training that leads to improving outward appearance, inner presence and the ability to communicate effectively by aligning the non-verbal messages we project with our verbal messages.

Meet Kathleen Mailer, internationally recognized speaker,CEO,the Founder/Editor-in-Chief of Today's Businesswoman magazine,Canada's Leading Authority on Self-Publishing,an Author,Philanthropist and Business Coach.During our interview we learn about the publishing industry, how to write and promote a book and how Kathleen can take you to the next level as a speaker and author.

Meet Lisa Steadman, best selling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and CEO of Woohoo Inc. Lisa is the branding expert you've been looking for. During this interview you'll learn her personal story of going from boohoo to woohoo. She'll show you how to create a marketing strategy propelling your book to the top of amazon.com. She'll show you how to become a sought after speaker using social media. Lisa has a coaching program that will help you find the woohoo within you. Lisa has terrfic real world content. She gets to the point and can help you find you own personal woohoo brand.

Meet Tom Martin, PR Media Guru. Tom helps authors hone their message and prepares them for media interviews. Tom has worked as a producer as CBS News, ABC News and CNN. His mentor was none other than the great Charles Kuralt. During this interview Tom discusses the importance of crafting a great story and creating a powerful hook. You'll learn how Tom can get you prepared for important media interviews and how you can make a lasting impression in only 4 minutes. Visit Tom's website at www.tommartinmedia.com

Meet Shari Alexander. Shari's speaking career started while studying acting in University. She started coaching other students and quickly realized there was a niche market for her to investigate. She created her first business soon after getting her degree. Today she owns Expert Message Group. She and her business partner work with authors and speakers to refine their brand, their message and their products. Her company is a terrific one stop shop for speakers.

Meet Jane Lovascio. Jane is the author of the Casey & Bella children's book series. She travels to hundreds of schools each year teaching kids, through the use her books, how to deal with the affects of bullying. Jane even has a writing contest, the winner gets to publish their own book. This interview is excellent for speakers wanting to know who to publish their booka and deliver their messages via the school system.

Meet Kelly Falardeau, best selling author of "Self Esteem Doesn't Come in a Bottle" and burn survivor. During this interview we find out how she created her message and turned it into a best selling book on amazon. Kelly will show you how to prepare a best selling campaign using social media and your immediate contacts.

Meet Speaker, Author and Consultant Carrie Perrien Smith. Carrie helps business soar higher and achieve more.As professional speaker, published writer, business owner, and community volunteer, Carrie partners with successful organizations to achieve their peak performance through teamwork, communication, and execution.

During today's show we meet one speaker who is working her way to the top. We learn some of the lessons she's learned along the way. Meet Annette Lavigne, the Shy Buster. Our second guest is an actress and model. We'll learn more about the acting business and how she manages to continually set herself apart without being a major superstar...yet. Meet Amy Simon

Meet Bryn Johnson, Business and Career Strategist. Bryn's specialty is taking the complicated and making it simple. Your speaking business doesn't have to overwhelm you if you break it down into smaller parts. As a business executive, coach and business partner Bryn can help you take your business to the next level.

Meet Stacy Kennedy, the Real Estate Guru. During this interview we talk about finding your niche and being the go to person in your field. Stacy came from the corporate world and shifted into real estate so that she could become her own boss. Speaking is a large part of her business. Discover how she runs her speaker business and how you can to.

Meet Jane Atkinson, also known as the Speaker Launcher. Visit her website wwww.speakerlauncher.com Jane has coached hundreds of speakers across north america showing them how to launch successful speaking careers. Jane is an author, speaking coach and a highly sought after speaker. During the interview she gives her insight on marketing, branding, coaching, and the speaking industry as a whole. This is a terrific interview every speaker should listen to.

Meet Heather Hansen O'Neill, author of "Find Your Fire in Five". She a professional speaker and creator of several other products. She's created an amazing niche for herself and will show you how you can to. You don't need to have an MBA, be a celebrity or own a Fortune 500 company to make it as a speaker. Heather dicusses how she got started and what you can do to have a successful speaking career.

Meet Dr. Marcia Reynolds. Marcia is Organizational Psychologist and easily one of the most interesting people you will ever meet. Marcia is an expert when it comes to the human brain. She knows why we did what we do. During this interview we talk about how she got started, how her education paid off and how she maintains her extremely successful business.

Meet Maureen Burns Zappala. Maureen reached the finals of Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking in 2009. She's now taking her speaking to the next level buy creating products, marketing and getting as much stage time as she can. Listen to this interview and find out how she got to the finals and what she's doing now to take it to the next level.

This is our second interview with LaShunda. She's the first African American woman to win Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking. Listen to her amazing survival story. We'll also talk about seminars and why they are so important.

Meet Sindy Martin, the Professionalism Expert. She'll show us how to Smartin Up our look. Sindy gave a great interview regarding how she show started in the speaking business, how she choose her message and how she stays on top of her game. She's a firm believer in the Toastmasters program and in NSA.

Meet Sam Silverstein, the Accountability Expert. During this interview will discuss how he got into the speaking business, his book "No More Excuses", branding, marketing and answer many more questions about the speaking business. Sam is Past President of NSA and CSP. His companies have sold over $100 million in products and services.

Meet Alan Skidmore, The Product Coach. Alan primary background is in technology, he's an engineer by trade but over time he developed an interest in speaking. Today Alan speaks to speakers around the world on how to develope their own products. They goal is to show them how easy it is to turn one good speech into multiple streams of income. Alan has many great ideas. Speaks will love this interview.

Meet Eric Lofholm. Eric is a Master Sales Trainer who has trained tens of thousands of sales professionals nationwide. During this interview Eric discusses speaking techniques that sales and speaking professionals will benefit from. Eric has many products available, everything from audio and dvd products to coaching and mastermind groups. He's spent years working with the best speakers from around the world, including Tony Robbins. Let him teach you the speaking techniques that will propel your career light years ahead of where you are now.

Meet Lisa Jimenez. Speaker, Coach and Branding expert. Lisa takes her clients to the worlds most exotic locations to help them rebuild the personal and business brands. Her laser like focus has shown people they are deserving of massive success. Her message is simple but life changing, "boldness get rewarded"

Meet Lou Heckler, one of the most successful speakers in the world. He's a CSP, CPAE, and highly sought after speech coach and keynote speaker. Lou talks about his early start as a speaker, how he hones his craft and his career on TV and radio. We learn some of his secrets for finding the right story and building a speech audiences will enjoy each and every time.

Meet Kristin J. Arnold, NSA President 2010/2011. We debate whether or not speakers should brand themselves, products, her start in the business and some of her products. Kristin will also give us opinion on whether or not author/speakers should self publish.

Meet Arvee Robinson, Speaking Coach. During this interview we find out how Arvee got her start in the speaking world. She talks about her personal fear of public speaking and how you can get over yours. We talked about crafting a great speech and the three speeches every business owner must know. Get ready to take lots of notes.

Darren and Ed are both World Champions of Public Speaking. Both have taken their careers to the next level by building product lines, marketing and partnering with other speakers. During this interview we find out how they did it, as well as, effective branding and great speaking tips.

Meet LaShunda M. Rundles, 2008 World Champion of Public Speaking. LaShunda overcame tremendous odds and adversity to become the world champion. Listen to her story as she tells us about her road to success and how she continues to grow as speaker and as a person.

Sheryl Roush, President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations Inc, is a professional speaker, speaking coach and 13-time published author. She's also earned highest honors from both NSA and Toastmasters International. During this interview Sheryl talks about the 7 different types of people you are likely to have in your audience. You'll learn how to connect with your audience far more effectively once you know these modalities. Sheryl also talks about the importance of branding, what to consider when rebranding and about the many products you can create on your own.

Croix Sather talks about running a marathon a day for 100 days, running across the entire United States. Croix discusses lessons learned, hardships and overcoming all obstacles. He dreamed of doing something big and life changing, Croix did just that. A great story that everyone should hear.

Meet Johnny Campbell, otherwise known as "The Transition Man". Johnny's specialty is dealing with change. Listen to this interview as Johnny takes us through his journey, starting with the insurance industry all the way to the world of public speaking.

Bob Hooey is one of Canada's most well known speakers. He's been in the speaking industry since 1995 but had established himself as an expert in his field long before he decided to speak full time. Listen to Bob as he talks about his travels around the world and how he creates tons of great products.

Meet DeWayne Owens. DeWayne went from battling a 15 year drug addiction to being on the most recognized speakers in North America. Listen to his journey and learn from one of the best presenters in the industry.

2001 World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren LaCroix talk about going to top spot at the world championship and lessons learned. He discussing the importance of marketing and coming with new products. Darren is one of the worlds truly great speakers. You'll a great deal from this interview.

Interview with Rory Vaden, speaker, business owner, MBA and 2 time finalist in Toastmasters International, World Championship of Public Speaking. Rory talks about the contest and building a speaking business from the ground up.

Interview with Bernadette Vadurro from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bernadette has been a professional speaker for over 25 years. She is the CEO of Speakers Live Inc. She's gone through many changes and taken big risks. We learn how she got into the business and how she's remained a tremendous success.

Interview with Julie Steelman, the Bankability Guru. Julie Steelman’s credits read like a Who’s Who of big-name corporate giants with Apple, Microsoft, Toyota, CBS, Sony Studios and Universal Pictures in her rolodex. She has generated over $100+ million in sales during her 30 year sales career. Julie is known as The Entrepreneur’s Selling Mentor.

Interview with Jana and Robert Barnhill. Both are Accredited Speakers with Toastmasters International and Past Presidents ofToastmasters International . Listen to their stories on leading the organization and how they got into the business. You'll also hear great tips on how to connect with your audience.

Sheryl Roush, President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations Inc, is a professional speaker, speaking coach and 13-time published author. She's also earned highest honors from both NSA and Toastmasters International. You'll learn valuable tips on speaking and branding yourself as a speaker (plus how to craft a wedding toast!)

Learn from past Toastmasters International World Championship Finalists on how they got to the finals, where they get their ideas from and who coached them. Find out how their lives have changed and what they're doing now.

Meet the Sicilian Mentor, Maurice Diminio. A very successful speaker and author who created a template on how to build your keynote. He conducts two day boot-camps in LA and travels around the world teaching public speaking skills.

Professional Speaker/Entertainer/Hypnotist Martin Presse tells his story on how he became a speaker and how you can to. Martin will also share how he creates his keynotes speeches as well as keeping the audience involved and interested.

Wayne talks about his start as an athlete and how he used the mental techniques he learned as a champion wrestler to become one of Canada's most in demand entertainers. Wayne is gifted speaker, hypnotist and author.

Listen to Douglas Krugar, award winning speaker from South Africa describe how he puts together a great keynote. Doug has competed in the World Championships of public speaking numberous times and has reached the finals on three separate occasions..an amazing feat. He took second place in 2004 after writing a new speech 72 hours before the contest..

During this radio interview I meet up with the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking, Craig Valentine. Craig will share tips and techniques for becoming a better speaker, building a brand and how to position yourself as a professional speaker.

This is an interview with two great speakers from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada who've managed to create a niche for themselves in the Canadian speakers market. Find out how they do it and apply their tips and techniques in your own career as a speaker and author.

During this interview Martin Presse interviews Yancey Unequivocally. Yancey will show you how to create the most powerful presentations using PowerPoint. Learn her secrets and make your presentations truly outstanding.