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Soulful SpeakingForget Memorization. Find Your Flow. (bonus)Send Lauri a messageWhat happens when “memorize it” kills your aliveness? In this bonus episode, speaker and leader Kurt Uhlir shares how forcing a script spiked his stress, shut down vulnerability, and flattened his presence — and how returning to flow changed everything. We unpack small-room freakouts, the body’s signals (hello, stress across the chest), and the simple reframe that turns fear into fuel. Then we put it all into practice with a live coaching moment using my Intend • Align • Invite framework. If you’ve ever felt over-scripted, under-present, or stuck between nerves and excitement, th...
2026-02-0637 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Quieted to Clear: Owning the Room After You’ve Been ErasedSend Lauri a messageWhat happens to your voice when survival requires silence?Kat Polsinelli stepped onstage at 10… and years later, found herself slowly losing her voice inside a decade-long abusive relationship she never expected to be in. In this intimate conversation, Kat and Lauri explore the invisible architecture of emotional and psychological abuse—how it isolates, rewrites reality, and convinces brilliant people to doubt their own knowing.Kat doesn’t just talk about her story—she tells it. Fully. Embodied. Unfiltered. As a living, breathing journey of control, awakening, and the mome...
2026-02-0346 minSoulful SpeakingEarth & Sky: A Soulful Speaking Tune-Up (mini-sode)Send Lauri a messageIn this bonus minisode, you’re invited into a grounding ritual — one that rose up unplanned during a conversation with a guest, and insisted on being shared.This is a moment to pause.To feel the truth of where you are.To reconnect with the pulse beneath your voice — that wild, steady rhythm that holds you long before any words arrive.If you’re longing for a reset…If your speaking feels scattered or over-efforting…If your nervous system is whispering for spaciousness…This minisode...
2026-01-2706 minSoulful SpeakingOn the Brink (Literally): Evelyne’s BecomingSend Lauri a messageVoice and visibility coach Evelyne Brink returns with a story that’s part pilgrimage, part primal scream, and fully alive. From being told her voice was “dysfunctional” to getting into (and then kicked out of) musical theatre school, Evelyne follows intuition across continents—Thailand’s Sanctuary, New York cabarets, Brighton pubs—and even into an unlikely season as a #1 Madonna tribute artist. We unpack rejection, rewilding, and the moment you stop auditioning for approval and start embodying who you are. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” broke-but-brave, or called to say no to the shiny path...
2026-01-2051 min
The Bridges and Beacons PodcastBecoming an Untamed Leader with Lauri SmithSend us a textIt was my great honor and privilege to welcome Lauri Smith back to the podcast to discuss where her vision of becoming an Untamed Leader and fostering the development of Untamed Leaders. As I write this, I even wonder if we become untamed leaders or we unbecome who we've been conditioned to be as leaders?About LauriLauri Smith is a speaker, author, Soulful Speaking Coach, and host of the Soulful Speaking Podcast who helps wild-hearted leaders and loving rebels speak from the untamed, radiant pulse of...
2026-01-181h 01Soulful SpeakingFrom Silence to Sound: Finding Your Wild VoiceSend Lauri a messageTherapist and nature-based guide Laura Rose shares how an early love of reading aloud and debate gave way to silence after bullying—then slowly blossomed into a wilder, truer voice through chanting, song circles, land stewardship, and community. We explore why language can’t carry all meaning, how sound opens the door, and what shifts when we replace “fit in” with “belong.” If you’re craving permission to express—beyond the rules and into resonance—this conversation will meet you where words begin: in the living pulse beneath them.Takeaways1. Your vo...
2026-01-1336 min
Mindful YouThe Power of Silence in Public Speaking and Leadership with Lauri SmithWelcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast, hosted by Alan. In today’s episode, Alan is joined by the insightful Lauri Smith, an intuitive public speaking and leadership coach based in San Francisco. Together, they dive deep into the journey from ego-driven, self-critical communication to soulful, truly present speaking—and what it takes to unlock your higher self in everyday life and on stage.We explore Lauri Smith's personal transformation, from childhood moments of self-discovery in her garage to powerful breakthroughs in the theatre, and the importance of embracing vulnerability and mindfulness. The conversation touc...
2026-01-1345 minSoulful SpeakingHot Flashes, Cold Facts and "Ohhh… It’s Hormones!" (mini-sode)Send Lauri a messageIt’s 2026 — and somehow, we’re still not talking enough about menopause.In this unfiltered minisode, Lauri and her friend and fellow coach Kelly Myerson swap real stories about navigating hormonal shifts, medical gaslighting, and the mystery symptoms so many women are told to “just live with.”From sleepless nights to sudden clarity, they shed light (and laughter) on what really happens when your hormones start changing — and why breaking the silence might be one of the most powerful things you can do.If you’ve ever thought, “Is i...
2026-01-0909 minSoulful SpeakingTuned In: How to Lead Without Losing YourselfSend Lauri a messageWhat if your sensitivity isn’t something to manage — but the very source of your power?In this heart-opening conversation, Lauri sits down with Bridges and Beacons host and authentic disruptor Kelly Myerson, a leadership coach and occupational therapist who helps women step out of silence and into soul-aligned leadership.Together, they unravel the myth that you have to harden, hustle, or people-please your way into leadership. Instead, they trace the path of staying tuned in — to your body, your boundaries, your values, and the quiet knowing at the center...
2026-01-0643 minSoulful SpeakingPermission to Be Messy: Punk Wisdom for LeadersSend Lauri a messageWhat if real leadership isn’t about being impressive… but being responsive?In this second Untamed Leader Conversation, Lauri Smith welcomes back Bridget Baker (founder & CEO of Bridget Baker Branding) and Brian Perry (story and authentic communication coach, singer-songwriter) for an intimate, wide-ranging exploration of what it means to lead—and speak—without the cage.Together, they unpack leadership as stewardship and service, what it means to follow the room (even when it’s “squishy”), and why the most transformational moments often begin in white space, not-knowing, and permission to be messy.
2026-01-0253 minSoulful SpeakingUntamed Leader: Standing in Your True FrequencySend Lauri a messageWhat if leadership isn’t about certainty or strategy?In this first-ever Untamed Leader Conversation, Lauri Smith is joined by intuitive guide Jeni Holla and catalyst-for-change Giselle Jennaway for a raw, spacious, and deeply embodied exploration of what it means to lead from truth rather than conditioning.Together, we question inherited models of leadership rooted in control, approval, and performance—and illuminate a different path: one shaped by sovereignty, intuition, and the courage to stand alone in a frequency before anyone joins you.From the difference between “choice...
2025-12-1749 minSoulful SpeakingOut of the Box: Lauren’s Speaking BreakthroughSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when you put soulful speaking into practice?In this playful and powerful follow-up with Lauren Goldberg, we move from conversation into coaching. Lauren bravely steps into the hot seat to try out a 60-second pitch for her work—and together we explore how shifting from titles and rambling to intention, alignment, and invitation transforms the way she shows up.We talk about why pain-point marketing feels manipulative, how to lead with vision instead, and the difference between cramming everything into an “elevator pitch” versus offering a soul...
2025-12-0926 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond the Box: Lauren’s Journey from Silence to Self-DiscoverySend Lauri a messageWhat happens when the world tells you to squeeze into a box you were never meant to fit?In this soulful conversation, self-discovery and leadership coach Lauren Goldberg shares her powerful journey from a childhood of silence and perfectionism to embracing her voice, her neurodivergence, and her “kush ball” self. Together, we explore the fog of outdated leadership models, the costs of trying to fit in, and how clearing the fog can open up clarity, confidence, and creativity.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a career identi...
2025-12-0229 minSoulful SpeakingSinging After Silence: How Markus Found His Voice (Again)Send Lauri a messageAt three years old, Markus dragged a chair onto a “stage” and started speaking. He never forgot who he was—until a traumatic moment at nine and a half led him to “wall in” his soul and lose his speaking voice. In this intimate conversation, Markus Neukom (Steward of the Stillness Council) shares how stillness became his compass, why suffering trained him to hold others through transformation, and how song carried his truth when words could not. We explore agency after trauma, choosing joy without bypassing darkness, and the lifelong path of remembering the origin...
2025-11-1847 minSoulful SpeakingUnleash Your Wild WomanSend Lauri a messageWhat opens up when we decide the ‘good girl’ role isn’t ours to play anymore?In this special Inside the Speakers Studio episode, Lauri Smith traces her journey from playing small to unleashing her fire — from meek “Mary Warren” to fiery “Abigail” — and explores the deeper archetypes of Good Girl, Rule Breaker, and Wild Woman.You’ll hear the pivotal story that opened the doorway to her voice, a fresh take on how rebellion and safety shape us, and a soulful invitation to step into your own Wild Woman (or whatever n...
2025-11-1117 minSoulful SpeakingSaying Yes (and Sometimes No): Sarah Stockham on Aligned SpeakingSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when a lifelong teacher and musician steps out from behind the piano and picks up the mic?In this heartfelt conversation, Simply Sarah host Sarah Stockham shares her journey from back-row musician to mic-on leader — and what it really means to say yes (and sometimes no) on the path of aligned speaking. Together, we explore the courage it takes to leave a lifelong role, follow intuitive nudges, and trust that new opportunities will unfold in perfect timing.Sarah’s story is a masterclass in grace, growth, and grou...
2025-11-0444 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond Cookie Cutter: The Soulful Speaking WaySend Lauri a messageWhy “One-Size-Fits-All” Speaking Doesn’t Work — and what to do instead.In this intimate solo episode, Lauri pulls back the curtain on the deeper “why” behind her work—and how it breaks free from the industrial, cookie-cutter speaking world.Through personal stories and client journeys, she reveals how true transformation happens when we stop performing, let go of who we were told to be, and step into who we actually are.You’ll also be guided through a short grounding visualization to reconnect to your body, your voice...
2025-10-2828 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Anxiety to Aligned: Purpose-Driven Marketing Meets Soulful SpeakingSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when a natural listener with a “small voice” decides to step into visibility?In this candid and inspiring conversation, digital marketing strategist Berlyn Komar shares how she stretched herself beyond anxiety and discomfort to embrace speaking as part of her purpose-driven business journey. From teaching one workshop a month to showing up on podcasts and in-person events, Berlyn’s story is proof that confidence is built one courageous step at a time.We also dive into soulful marketing, the importance of storytelling, and how to ease yourself into v...
2025-10-2131 minSoulful SpeakingThe Radiant Zone: Where Speakers Come AliveSend Lauri a messageMost speakers aim for comfort. But “comfortable” rarely moves an audience.In this solo episode, Lauri Smith invites you into the Radiant Zone—the place where speakers come alive, audiences lean in, and transformation happens. Along the way, she shares the three zones of speaking, why “fine” is forgettable, and how fear and excitement can be channeled into magnetic presence.If your dream is to stop surviving speaking moments and start lighting up rooms, this episode shows you how to step into radiance.Takeaways:1. There...
2025-10-1411 min
The Real and The Woo with Lauri SternMara Smith Female Founder of Inspiro TequilaCheers! Salud! Raise your glass!!! I’m so excited to have Mara Smith on the show today to discuss all things Inspiro Tequila and her journey from work life, home life to becoming a Female Founder. We break it all down from idea to fruition and discuss all the ways we, as bad-ass MOM-CEO’s leverage that experience into what we do as business wonders today.Mara truly leads from her authentic heart - which aligns with what I know is the wave of the future: heart-based feminine leadership, no matter the...
2025-10-0951 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond the Kremenator: Speaking with Flow and FireSend Lauri a messageIn part two of my conversation with Kremena Yordanova, we turn to the present — her evolving relationship with speaking, her dance with imposter syndrome, and the art of showing up unscripted and real. Kremena shares her favorite speaking experiences, her perspective on leading across generations, and the importance of humility in conscious leadership. We close with the Pivot Pivot: a playful round of questions that reveal her quirks, her loves, and the legacy she wants to leave behind.TAKEAWAYS:1. Imposter monsters show up to protect us — but their voic...
2025-10-0721 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Stage Freeze to Soulful Flow: Shedding the Masks We WearSend Lauri a messageBefore becoming a keynote speaker and conscious leadership voice, Kremena Yordanova was known as “The Kremenator” — a corporate leader who could get things done, but at the cost of masking her softer self. In this first part of our conversation, Kremena shares her earliest experiences with speaking (including a childhood stage freeze), how yoga helped her dissolve fear and reconnect with presence, and the high price of wearing masks in the corporate world. Together, we explore the link between survival, performance, and authenticity — and the moment yoga entered her life to change everything.
2025-09-3029 minSoulful SpeakingMagnetic Selling: From Icky to AlignedSend Lauri a messageWhat if selling could feel like service?In this solo episode, Lauri Smith unpacks the vulnerable, often uncomfortable act of making offers—and how to transform it from something that feels icky and manipulative into an act of alignment, service, and magnetism. She shares her own early struggles with “forgetting to ask” or over-explaining like a district attorney, the moment a mentor told her “you didn’t even invite them,” and how she discovered a more soulful way.Through stories and practical insights, Lauri guides you from head-driven selling to heart-led...
2025-09-2320 minSoulful SpeakingSpeaking Naked, Living Radiant (Part 2)Send Lauri a messageWhat if the tears we fear are actually the doorway to our deepest power?In Part 2 of this flipped conversation, Evelyne Brink invites Lauri to share how letting herself be seen — trembling, raw, and alive — transformed not just her theater work but her life’s calling. Together they explore the sacred edge between control and surrender, why speaking through tears can open hearts, and how true transformation comes when we allow our full aliveness to shine.Takeaways:1. Lessons from the ancient art of theatre serve leader...
2025-09-1628 minSoulful SpeakingClaiming the Fire Within (Part 1)Send Lauri a messageBeneath every mask we wear, there is a spark waiting to be seen.Season 2 opens with a flipped conversation where voice and visibility coach Evelyne Brink turns the questions back on Lauri. Together they explore the roots of the “Good Girl” mask, how sensitivity shaped survival, and the breakthrough moment when a hidden fire finally came roaring out on stage. This is where the journey from Good Girl to Wild Woman truly begins.Key Takeaways:1. The “Good Girl” mask can look different for everyone — from compliance...
2025-09-0939 minSoulful SpeakingSeason 2 Preview - Wild, Untamed, RadiantSend Lauri a messageSupport the showThank you so much for listening! Take the free Speaker Alter Ego Quiz to find out which protective mask is hiding your wild, untamed radiance. https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/ Follow me on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/voice_matters_llc/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-smith-voice-matters/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@voicematters9646
2025-09-0701 minSoulful SpeakingGood Girl to Wild Woman: The First SparkSend Lauri a messageThe spark that began my Good Girl to Wild Woman journey — from a childhood garage spotlight to the moment I realized I was keeping myself small.Before Season 2 officially begins, Lauri shares the story that sparked a powerful new chapter in her life and work. Originally told in her Soul of Visibility Playshop, this is the first glimpse of her Good Girl to Wild Woman journey — from a childhood garage spotlight to Silicon Valley masks, to the acting class moment that melted decades of protection.Key Takeaways:
2025-09-0209 minSoulful SpeakingSoulful Speaking Season 1: Stories That Stir the Soul (Part 2)Send Lauri a messageWhat does it really take to speak from the soul?In Part 2 of this special highlight series, we continue our journey through the raw, radiant, and deeply human stories of the Season One Soulful Speaking guests. From moments of doubt to sparks of awakening, each voice reminds us that the path to authentic expression is rarely linear—but always worth it.Whether you're facing the green light of the camera or the pressure of a family dinner table, these stories invite you to reclaim your voice and speak your tr...
2025-09-0228 minSoulful SpeakingSoulful Speaking Season 1: Stories That Stir the Soul (Part 1)Send Lauri a messageWhat happens when soulful humans find the courage to speak their truth?In this special Season One highlight reel, we revisit the powerful, personal stories of some of our most beloved guests—from the moments they almost lost their voice to the breakthroughs that brought them home to it.Whether you’re new to Soulful Speaking or walking this path with us from the start, this episode is a celebration of truth, transformation, and the radiant power of voice.Guests included: Brian, Maurine, Annie, Jeni, Candis, Nick, Brid...
2025-09-0232 minSoulful SpeakingPivot Pivot Season 1 Mash-Up: When the Mic Gets PersonalSend Lauri a messageWhat do 14 soulful speakers say when the spotlight softens and the mic gets personal?In this special bonus episode, we’re mashing up answers from the “Pivot Pivot” lightning round—a series of rapid-fire questions inspired by Bernard Pivot and Inside the Actors Studio. From favorite words to how they hope to be remembered, this mash-up offers a glimpse into the hearts behind the voices.As I edited, I was struck all over again by just how extraordinary these people are—wisdom, heart, soul, purpose, and presence, all wrapped in breatht...
2025-06-2413 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Silence to Service: The Alchemy of Speaking with Giselle JennawaySend Lauri a messageGiselle Jennaway’s journey from strenuous avoidance of speaking to using her voice as a tool for deep transformation is nothing short of alchemy. In this soulful conversation, Lauri and Giselle explore the moments that shaped Giselle’s relationship with her voice - from childhood shutdowns to profound ahas. A series of synchronicities sparked a connection that highlights the transformative power of intention and the magic that happens when we speak in service of those we’re meant to reach. Giselle’s path led her from being silenced in a choir, to dreadi...
2025-06-1755 min