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Soulful 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...
2025-12-1750 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 Together, we explore the fog of outdated leadership models, the costs of trying to fit in, and how clearing the fog can open up clarity, confidence, and creativity.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a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 min
Back to Me – Midlife Wellness, Mindset and Self-Care for WomenE#242 Speaking From Your Soul with Lauri SmithUnlocking the power of authentic communication! 🌍✨ When leaders speak from the depths of their soul, an incredible vibration resonates, inspiring change and transformation. This isn't just about words; it’s about connecting deeply with one another and creating a ripple effect of healing and enlightenment. Feel the wisdom as it flows and discover how this soulful expression can invite the change we all seek in our world today. Let the vibrations touch your spirit and embrace the shift! Lauri Smith, the Soulful Speaking Coach, is a speaker, the creator of The Vocal P...
2025-06-2535 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 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Stage Fright to Spotlight: Speaking Through SensitivitySend Lauri a messageWhat happens when a highly sensitive person takes center stage?In this episode of Soulful Speaking, copywriting soul genius Joanne Homestead shares her journey from a terrified five-year-old clutching a microphone to a confident entrepreneur embracing her authentic voice. Along the way, she invites us into a deeply human exploration of fear, presence, and transformation.Together, we explore:Why some of our earliest speaking experiences leave lasting marksHow teaching became Joanne’s improv playgroundThe hidden challenges (and gifts) of being a highly sensitive speakerWhat to do when th...
2025-06-1048 minSoulful SpeakingRoot to Rise: A Soulful Speaking Warm-UpSend Lauri a messageThis mini-sode is more than a warm-up—it’s a return to yourself.Straight from the opening moments of the Spring 2025 Soulful Speaking Immersion, this grounding practice invites you to root into the earth, rise into your voice, and connect with your soul’s presence.Whether you’re about to speak, create, or simply want to reconnect with your truth, let this be your reset. Close your eyes (unless you’re driving), take a breath, and come home to you.Presence isn’t just the preparation—it is the practic...
2025-06-0307 min
#12minconvosLauri Smith: Awakening Authentic Voice to Transform Lives and Speak with Soul /Ep 3945Lauri Smith, the Soulful Speaking Coach, is a speaker, the creator of The Vocal Presence Path® approach to soulful speaking, and the author of Your Voice Matters: A Guide to Speaking Soulfully When It Counts. She helps sensitive visionaries, ambitious empaths, and loving rebels to speak, be seen, and fulfill their soul's calling. Lauri treats speaking as a spiritual practice that raises consciousness by healing old wounds, guiding us home to our true selves. Her mission is to call forth more open-hearted leaders to do their part to change the world with authenticity, creativity, and co...
2025-05-2712 minSoulful SpeakingSpeaking & Writing with Soul: Amy Vogel on Finding Your VoiceSend Lauri a messageHow do you find your voice—whether in writing, speaking, or leading? In this episode of Soulful Speaking, I sit down with Amy Vogel, an author and book coach who helps women share their stories and turn their publishing dreams into reality.Amy’s journey took her from sales to preaching to publishing, and she shares the lessons she’s learned about authentic communication along the way. We dive into relational speaking, overcoming the fear of not having a story to tell, and why embracing imperfection leads to deeper connections.
2025-05-2730 minSoulful SpeakingSoul Suckers Revealed: Speaking Beyond the StaticSend Lauri a messageWhat if the voice in your head that tells you you're too much—or not enough—isn’t the truth, but a frightened part of you trying to keep you safe?In this episode, Lauri shines a compassionate light on the “Soul Suckers”—inner critics like the Nervous Nellies, the Controlling Stage Mothers, the Imposter Monsters, and the Below-the-Belt Bastards. With storytelling, warmth, and grounded wisdom, she guides you through recognizing their influence, reclaiming your voice, and using Soulful Speaking tools—Intend, Align, Invite—to let your soul speak instead.Whether you’ve...
2025-05-2022 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond the Mantra: A Deep Dive into Intend, Align, InviteSend Lauri a messageWhat does it really mean to speak soulfully when you’re in front of a crowd, feeling the nerves, trying to stay connected?In this intimate follow-up conversation, Dana Baugh returns with thoughtful questions about the deeper layers of Lauri Smith’s Vocal Presence Path approach to soulful speaking. Together, they revisit the roots of the “Intend, Align, Invite” mantra, unpack its evolution, and explore how it can live not just in your mind—but in your body.From navigating resistance and inner critics to remembering the aliveness you were born...
2025-05-1349 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond Authenticity (mini-sode)Send Lauri a messageAuthenticity has become the gold standard in public speaking—but what if it’s just the beginning?In this mini-episode, Lauri explores what lies beyond authenticity: a deeper resonance that moves through body, breath, and voice to transform not just connection, but the room itself.Soulful speaking goes beyond being seen. It’s about being felt, understood, and unforgettable.TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity is a doorway to soulful speaking. It’s essential—but it’s only the beginning.Soulful Speaking lives in the body
2025-05-0604 minSoulful SpeakingColoring Outside the Lines: Own Your Sparkle with Tina BSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when a big-hearted farm girl turns Muppet-inspired porch performances into TED Talks and global keynotes?Tina B. joins Lauri for a soulful, sparkly conversation on intuition, presence, and the power of letting your full self be seen. From the fifth-grade teacher who believed in her voice, to a Paris keynote gone sideways (and back again), to 30 days of Facebook Lives in her sweats—Tina shares what it really means to speak from your truth—slides or no slides, fear and all.If you’ve ever dimmed your light...
2025-04-2948 min