Captivate the Mic: Master Public Speaking & Video, Build Confidence and Boost Visibility
ABOUT THIS PODCAST đ
Captivate the Mic with Elaine Williams is THE podcast for coaches, speakers, authors, lawyers and really anyone who speaks under pressure who wants to master the art of captivating speaking.
This podcast is for you if you are looking to craft compelling stories, develop a charismatic voice, expand your executive stage presence and have fun while doing it!
Our multiple award-winning host and her guests will give you, the aspiring captivating speaker, the tools you need to maximize your creativity and breakthrough mindset barriers surrounding your speaking and on camera skills. You will get tips and insider secrets we have learned to raise the power of your content and the quality of your performance and delivery.
This podcast focuses on strategies that will help you to:
-Become a masterful story teller
-Boost your confidence on stage and on camera
-Be able to create vivid pictures for your audiences
-Craft stories that are compelling and have people leaning in for more
-Learn how to use your voice to have more vocal variety & charisma
-Authentically connect with any audience fast
-Always be entertaining, educational and inspiring
-Learn how to use humor to get more related
-Know the pro tips to be ready for lights, camera, action
Your award-winning host, Elaine Williams shares her professional speaker and performer insights with fun banter and energy. She was recently nominated for Speaker of the Year.
Elaine is a video performance coach, keynote speaker, speaker coach, best-selling author and comedian who has over a decade of experience working with entrepreneurs to build confidence and a captivating presence on camera and with public speaking to get their message out in the world with authenticity, ease and humor.
In this podcast, you will hear interviews with expert guests who share how they started on their business and creative journeys and the important lessons they learned to get where they are today. You will hear from experts who have been in business for over a decade, experts who have turned their creativity into successful businesses, and experts who have overcome incredible obstacles and have lived to laugh and talk about it.
After each guest expert shares their captivating story, together we will review the nuances of what really worked during their delivery so that the listener will walk away with writing and performance tips.
There will be inspiring takeaways from every interview that you can immediately apply to your speaking and on-camera journey. We dive into mindset lessons as well as practical growth strategy lessons.
Be ready to get powerful, actionable tips, and strategies that you can use to grow your presence in your niche. Through this podcast, you will grow your skills as a storyteller, writer, performer, content creator, interviewer, and business person.
We believe your voice is powerful, your story needs to be told, and there is someone out there who will be inspired because you dared to share your story!
If you are looking for a community of like-minded, mission driven people, come join our Free Facebook group: Captivate the Crowd!
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Episodes
36 episodes
Leading with Purpose: Servant Leadership & Content Strategy | Mark Neace | Captivate the Mic
Are you leading your team, or are they just working for you? Today on Captivate the Mic, Iâm sitting down with my friend Mark Niceâa man who defines himself as a servant leader first and a content marketing strategist second.We dive deep...
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Why Women Feel Shame Around Money (And How to Fix It) | Traci Steelman | Captivate the Crowd
Have you ever felt like you should know more about money⌠but donât?Like youâve made mistakes, waited too long, or somehow missed the memo?You are not aloneâand you are not behind.In this episode of Captivate the Mic, I ...
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Healing, Hope & Finding Love After Trauma | Beth Jones | Captivate the Mic
What if healing isnât about âfixingâ yourself⌠but reclaiming who you were before the trauma?In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with healer, author, and TV host Beth Jones to talk about grief, trauma, resilience,...
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From Tech to TEDx: Turning Speaking Into a Business with Cam Beaudoin
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with Cam Beaudoin, founder of The Frequent Speaker, to unpack what it really takes to become a paid professional speaker. They discuss building authority, standing out in ...
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Be Found Before Youâre Googled: The New Rules of Visibility with Nina Cleere | Captivate the Mic
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with marketing strategist and former attorney Nina Cleere to unpack one of the biggest visibility shifts happening right now: how people are being found through AI ...
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Estate Planning Myths that Cost Families Time Money & Peace of Mind with Amy Jenkins
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with Amy Jenkins â estate planning and probate attorney â for an honest, eye-opening conversation about what really happens after a loved one passes away.Aft...
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How Early Speaking Experience Shapes Confident Leaders with Mickey Fitch-Collins
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with Mickey Fitch-Collins, a leadership development expert, professional facilitator, and former teenage professional bass fisher whose unconventional journey shaped ...
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Pulling Back the Curtain on the Speaking Business with Amy Castro | Captivate the Mic | Episode xx
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine sits down with Amy Castro, a corporate trainer, speaker, and communication expert with over 30 years of experience in the speaking industry.Together, they pull back the curtain on wha...
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From Chronic Illness to Healer: One Hypnotherapist's Triumph Over Anxiety with Kimberly Lynne
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, I sat down with Kimberly Lynne, a board-certified hypnotist and trauma-informed healer who transformed decades of chronic illness, anxiety, and physical pain into a wellness journey rooted in subco...
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Mindset, Message & Momentum with Michelle Walters!
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine sits down with Michelle Walters â imagination advocate, clinical hypnotherapist, marketing expert, author, and creator of MakeMyHypno.com, the worldâs first custom AI-powered hypnosis audio ...
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Rewriting the Narrative: Women, Words & the Power to Lead | Kirsten Weiss | Captivate the Mic
In this empowering episode of Captivate the Mic, host Elaine Williams sits down with bestselling author Kirsten Weiss, the mastermind behind over 70 cozy mystery novels, including Legacy of the Witch and the beloved Tea & Tarot serie...
The Truth About Getting Paid to Speak â Real Talk with Julie Cooley
Show NotesIn this candid and insightful conversation, Elaine sits down with veteran speaker manager Julie Cooley, who has worked with hundreds of speakers through NSA, the Colorado Speaker Academy, and her own business help...
đ The Art of Being Seen: Frankie Ann on Storytelling, Showbiz, and Self-Worth
Elaine welcomes Frankie Ann â a multi-talented singer, dancer, comedian, and producer â for a heart-to-heart about visibility, validation, and the messy beauty of creative life. Frankie Ann shares her journey through the highs of national tours...
Own the Room: How to Command Attention & Take Up Space!
In this solo episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams breaks down the art (and science) of owning the roomâwhether youâre speaking to 10 people in a meeting or 10,000 from a stage.Elaine shares insider per...
The Power of Relatability: Why Humor and Vulnerability Win Every Time
In this powerful conversation, Elaine sits down with Salvatore Manzi, a corporate speaking expert who helps purpose-driven leaders translate complex, data-rich ideas into clear, compelling messages. With decades of experience ...
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From Glam to Grit: John Reveals the Truth Behind the Beauty Business
In this candid and insightful episode, I sit down with my friend John Aslanian, a seasoned beauty industry insider, to talk about what really goes on behind the scenes of the glamour world. John reveals surprising truths about the beauty busine...
Addicted to Approval: What Happens When You Stop People Pleasing
In this bold and soul-baring episode, Elaine is joined by powerhouse coach and speaker Jacquie Grillon for a truth-packed deep dive into people pleasing, perfectionism, and what it really takes to unlearn the conditioning that k...
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Finding Happy: Hollywood Stories, Foster Care Truths & Life Lessons with Peter Samuelson
⨠Show Notes: In this profoundly moving episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with Peter Samuelson â Hollywood producer of over 27 films, founder of seven life-changing charities, and author of Finding ...
The Power of WE: Building Trust from the Inside Out!
đIn this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Elaine Williams welcomes Ron Reich back for part two of their conversation on leadership, mission statements, and the ripple effect of healthy (or toxic) workplace culture. Ron shares pow...
The Power of Being Around Horses and the Healing That Comes from Them....
My cousin, Melissa Williams, 10X World Champion with different breeds and different divisions, shares her experience growing up with horses and the many things she learned from them in this short clip from a longer interview. If you...
The Power of the Pause: Culture, Change & Real Connection
đ Show Notes SummaryIn this powerful episode, Elaine welcomes her first male guest to Captivate the Mic â master trainer, leadership consultant, and communicator Ron Reich. Together, they explore what leadership tr...
Unbridled Leadership: Elite Equestrian Secrets for Winning in Business
đ SHOW NOTES:In this heartfelt and wildly inspiring episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine sits down with her brilliant, badass cousin Melissa Williamsâa 10-time world champion equestrian, ranch owner, and lifelong h...
From Kindness to Credibility: PR Tips & Insights with Jill Lublin
In this inspiring and jam-packed episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with the phenomenal PR guru, Jill Lublin. Known for her expertise in media, kindness, and visibility, Jill shares golden nuggets of wisdom ...
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Progress Over Perfect: Simple Shifts to Overcome the Need to âGet It Rightâ
Embrace Your âFlawsomeâ: Conquering Perfectionism Itâs the new yearâwhich means new possibilities and a whole lot of self-imposed pressure. In this episode of Captivate the Mic, host Elaine Williams welcom...
Breaking Old Patterns: Finding Self-Love, Healing, and the Power of Your Story
In this episode of the Captivate the Mic podcast, host Elaine Williams welcomes transformational guide Dr. Jen Casper. Dr. Jen shares her deeply personal journey through a series of challenging relationshipsâ from short-live...
