In terms of taking the first step to becoming a speaker, it's really understanding that when you decide to talk about the important ideas, the important, what matters to you and that you can make a difference in the world.

That's the first step and once you understand that and really dig into that

then your fear will drop away, your desire will overpower it, and you'll find a way to get on to that stage.

Hey, it is Julie and welcome back.

Now today's guest is Tricia Brooke an award-winning

director, writer, and choreographer for theater, film, and television. In addition to her

work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking.

She's the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare, a TEDX producer, and she curates and hosts

the Speaker Salon in New York City.

The Big Talk is a podcast on iTunes and

she directs and produces the Big Talk over dinner, which is a new TV series. Now if you

have ever feared public speaking or speaking in general, whether it's into your phone

for Instagram Lives or whatever it may be, then this episode is for you. Now

before we dive in I've got to give a shout out to Amani, who is our amazing review of the week, and she says,

I have been listening to this podcast for at least a year, and I keep coming back.

I love the variety of guests that Julie has on the show and the consistent message that's shared on a weekly basis.

I am a male fan of the podcast and find immense value in everything that you share as well as the great online community on Facebook. I have even added a few specific

episodes to the curriculum I teach in college. Julie's previous work experience is what first caught

my eye and I definitely see how that carries over into the

essence of the podcast. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to

helping all of us grow. Amani. Well thank you so much for sharing that I

really appreciate the feedback. I'm so glad that you're a part of our amazing Facebook community and that you're finding so much value in that. Now if you are not part of our amazing community yet, all you got to do is head over to

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