When I first started public speaking, I didn’t have a signature talk, a strategy, or even the confidence to own my speaker identity.

I also felt like a total fraud.

Who was I to speak on a stage??

My First Real “Speaker Era” Moment

I remember showing up early to that first speaking opportunity in what I thought was the perfect outfit. Yellow was a big part of my brand back then—bright, confident, and attention-grabbing in the best way.

But as I waited for people to arrive (and awkwardly tried to “network” with the other early birds), I immediately regretted my outfit.

The pants were a little too short. The top was cute but made of a weird material so every time I pulled down the shirt to fix it, it looked stretched out.

And if I’m being completely honest? I felt like a little kid trying on a “cute office outfit” to blend in with the grown-ups.

Because yep, I had walked over to this event straight from my corporate job—the one I still didn’t own a proper suit for.

And now, here I was, about to stand on a stage and teach people something about business.

My inner critic was screaming:

• “Who the F am I to think I are smart enough or ahead enough to teach others?”
• “Who the F am I to think I can stand alongside other speakers who have literal YEARS of experience on me and all the financial success to back it up?!”

And feeling like a child about to speak on a stage?

It shed an even stronger light on the fact that I was a newer entrepreneur about to share my so-called expertise.

But it was too late to back out now. The eldest daughter in me could never disappoint people or neglect her responsibilities.

The Moment That Changed Everything

So I got up on that stage. Took a deep breath. Made sure my legs weren’t shaking. And grabbed the mic.

And you know what?

I actually nailedddd it.

I had great stories to share. Lots of advice to give. The audience was engaged. And by the time we got to the Q+A portion, I was on fire.

That’s when I realized it.

Sure, I was new to entrepreneurship. But I wasn’t new to what I was talking about.

I had over a decade of experience in that exact topic—formal training, participated in and won competitions, and an entire year of living and breathing this work online (which, fun fact, is exactly why I was invited to speak in the first place).

My brain just hadn’t caught up to my reality yet.

It kept looping the same unsupportive thought:

“You’ve never spoken on a real stage—you don’t belong here.”

But that day, something shifted.

I realized that expertise isn’t defined by how many stages you’ve been on. It’s defined by your depth of experience, your ability to communicate it, and your willingness to show up even when your voice shakes.

Confidently Own Your Speaker Identity

Looking back, what helped me go from “Who am I to speak?” to “Of course I belong here” were three key pillars—the same ones I now teach inside the Speaker Experience Mastermind.

1. Confidence + Identity Work

Before you can deliver a powerful talk, you have to believe you are a speaker. That’s not about having the perfect stage presence or years of experience—it’s about shifting how you see yourself.

Inside the mastermind, we do the deep work of building confidence from the inside out: owning your story, quieting that imposter voice, and stepping into the version of you who already belongs on stage.

If you want to build confidence as a public speaker, it starts with this identity work. Because no amount of strategy will matter if you don’t yet see yourself as someone worth listening to.

2. Build a Brand as a Speaker

Once you start owning your speaker identity, it’s time to make it visible. This is where strategy meets the essence of who you are.

Together we get clear on what you want to be known for—from your values to your thought leadership—so that when you show up online, event organizers and your community see you as the go-to voice in your field.

It’s not just about landing speaking gigs—it’s about building a personal brand that aligns with your values, amplifies your impact, and attracts the right opportunities with ease.

When you build a strong speaker brand, your visibility starts working for you.

3. Public Speaking Skills + Visibility Strategy

And then, of course, there’s the main character of this program: public speaking.

Inside the mastermind, we focus on two things:

• Growing your skills as a public speaker—helping you craft your signature talks, refine your delivery, and book speaking engagements.
• Leveraging public speaking as a visibility and money-making strategy—helping you get in front of your target audience, create a speaking funnel, and organically make sales into your offers.

Because public speaking can be the tool that allows you to share your mission with the world and help more people, while growing your brand and revenue!

The Truth About Becoming a Confident Speaker

When these three pillars come together—confidence and identity, brand building, and visibility through public speaking—you stop waiting for someone to “validate” your expertise.

You start embodying it.
You start getting noticed.
And you start getting booked.

Every “established” speaker you admire started somewhere.
They also had a “first stage,” a shaky mic, and an outfit they regretted.

The difference?
They kept showing up until their self-perception matched their skill.

Enter Your Speaker Era Through The Mastermind

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this is your reminder:

You’re already qualified to share your story and expertise.

And if you’re craving guidance, structure, and community as you grow your confidence as a speaker, that’s exactly what we do inside the Speaker Experience Mastermind.

👉 Learn more and apply here

You belong on that stage. Let’s make sure the world sees it too.