Speaker Movement

Hosted by Steph Wharton—a Latina Public Speaker + Visibility Coach—Speaker Movement is a show for creatives who are ready to confidently enter their SPEAKER ERA to grow their brand and amplify their impact. Join us as we explore sustainable marketing strategies, visibility through public speaking, and a life-first business model approach that's a whole damn vibe!

EP 236 - I made $28k from one podcast interview

Inside today's episode, we dive into:How I booked a podcast interview without pitching myselfPublic speaking turned into 12 new clientsWhy this interview worked so well and brought money into my businessThe revenue breakdown between private coaching, group programs, and low-ticket salesEnjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Speaker Era — https://stephwharton.com/⁠waitlistCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 🎤 Guide—How to Book Speaking Gigs: https://stephwharton.com/how-to-book-speaking-gigs📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

12-08
16:04

REBRAND EPISODE - A podcast for public speakers, uncover your self + your message beyond societal conditioning

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The reason behind the re-brand and why I'm letting go of "whole damn vibe"Where the Speaker Movement began 6 years agoWhat this movement is now all about—representation AND something I've never mentioned publicly beforeWhat to expect from the podcast + the brand going forwardAn invitation to join the SPEAKER ERA waitlist + free experience this January 2026Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Speaker Era — https://stephwharton.com/⁠waitlistCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 🎤 Guide—How to Book Speaking Gigs: https://stephwharton.com/how-to-book-speaking-gigs📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

12-05
19:33

EP 235 - “I have to be an expert to get on stage” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The public speaking myth that says you have to be an expert in your field in order for folks to want to listen to your talkSociety has conditioned us into believing our worth is measured through perfectionWhat being a strong public speaker is actually aboutDifferent ways you can add value as a public speaker without having to be the smartest person in the roomEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

12-01
08:03

EP 234 - “If I get nervous, I’m not cut out for speaking” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The public speaking myth that says you aren’t cut out to be a speaker if you still get nervousThe reality of nerves (I still get them every time after over a decade of public speaking)How I challenge my clients to put themselves in situations where they face their nervesThe other truth you’re avoiding by focusing so much on your nervesEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

11-24
05:59

EP 233 - “You have to memorize your whole talk” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The public speaking myth that says you have to memorize your whole talk in order to sound professional and be a good speakerThat time I put so much pressure on myself to sound impactful that I read the full script line by lineHow to balance memorization and speaking off the cuff for great deliveryEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

11-17
04:48

EP 232 - “Speaking is only for extroverts” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The public speaking myth that says speaking is only for extroverts with big, magnetizing energyHidden skills that make introverts the best public speakersIs it that you’re introverted or you haven’t uncovered ways to embrace public speaking that honour your energy, capacity, and personality?Ways to enter your speaker era beyond speaking on stagesEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

11-10
05:44

EP 231 - “My story isn’t unique enough to share” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The public speaking myth that says your story isn’t unique to share on a stageYour lived experience, your unique perspective, and your story is needed now more than everCurveball: What if the fact that your story isn’t unique is the whole freaking point?Enjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

11-03
05:26

EP 230 - “I have to wait until I have a big audience” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The public speaking myth that says you have to wait until you have a large audience to get booked to speakValidating your worth through external validation + an important perspective shiftYou’re already qualified to speak about your abuela’s empanadasWhere having a large audience can come in handy in your public speaking careerUse public speaking as the visibility strategy that will help grow your communityThe day my Instagram stories crashed + I was speaking at an event of 900 attendeesEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

10-27
03:42

EP 229 - “I’m not a real speaker unless I’ve been paid to speak” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The public speaking myth that says you’re not a real public speaker unless you’ve gotten paid to speak beforeFeeling like you’re not good enough to share your story and what’s on your mindUncover a more natural way of creating content, speaking, and sharing storiesTake stock of all the ways you have already embraced your speaker identity (that you weren’t aware of until now)Uncover ways to enter your speaker era that are entirely your ownEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

10-20
05:22

EP 228 - “I need to be polished and perfect before I speak” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Inside today's episode, we dive into:The public speaking myth that says you need to be polished and perfect in order to be a speakerThe one thing that made me stand out as an immigrant (and made me feel awkward)How speaking Spanish became a way to connect with others and feel seenOwning the things that used to make me want to hideHow one person’s imperfect-ness gives others permission to fully be themselvesEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ 

10-13
04:03

EP 227 - BTS May 2025: A 5-Month Marketing Campaign, Public Speaking Workshop, + 21 New Memories

Inside today's episode, we dive into:A behind-the-scenes into what my business and life looked like for the month of May 2025The 2 lows that made me feel like I was falling behindCreating a 5 month marketing plan all centered around amplifying other leaders in the online spaceHosting a paid public speaking gig + booking new gigs for the following monthHow I managed to go on 21 adventures thanks to an incredibly sustainable businessEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/

06-11
30:17

EP 226: Create Your Speaker Portfolio

Inside today's episode, we dive into:Making the decision to create a speaker portfolio based on your needs5 different types of portfolio pieces you can use as a public speakerIndirect ways to leverage your speaker identity2 bonus tips to make pitching (and getting invited to speak) easierWhere to get started and how to keep your portfolio simple yet effectiveEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Resources + Template Shop— https://stephwharton.com/shopCONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ ✉️ Freebie—How to Book Speaking Engagements: https://bit.ly/book-speaking-engagements

05-05
23:08

EP 225 - How to Book Public Speaking Engagements

Inside today's episode, we dive into:Pitch yourself to land more public speaking engagementsBuild a brand as a public speaker to attract opportunitiesTwo ways to network your way to the stageGrow your speaker portfolio to book even bigger speaking gigsDecide how to incorporate public speaking into your visibility strategyEnjoyed the show? Subscribe + leave a comment!WORK WITH STEPH🎤 Visibility Tour Challenge⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/visibility-tour🎤 Speaker Movement + Directory⁠⁠⁠— https://stephwharton.com/speaker-movement ⁠⁠⁠🎤 Speaker Experience⁠⁠⁠ Mastermind— https://www.stephwharton.com/mastermind CONNECT WITH STEPH💖 Free Community—Join for Weekly Fiestas: ⁠⁠https://stephwharton.com/community 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ 💻 Website: https://stephwharton.com/ ✉️ Freebie—How to Book Speaking Engagements: https://bit.ly/book-speaking-engagements

03-31
29:45

EP 224 - Automate Your Visibility Through Public Speaking

Inside today's episode, we dive into: 3 benefits of prioritizing a visibility (top of funnel) strategy Different ways to become visible online How public speaking acts as a fun and sustainable visibility tool Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. WORK WITH STEPH ⁠⁠Visibility Tour⁠⁠—build your brand as a speaker and automate your visibility in 30 days as you pitch and create content to attract speaking engagements seemingly out of the blue!! ⁠⁠Speaker Experience⁠⁠—a mastermind where you'll launch your most audacious project yet (the movement, passion project, or program) in 90 days and spend the next 6+ months taking it on tour to change the world. Ready to create more reach and revenue than ever before without sacrificing rest? Enroll or apply through the link(s) above + join the Speaker Movement. CONNECT WITH STEPH Free Community: ⁠Join for Weekly Fiestas⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/stephwharton_⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠stephwharton.com⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠

03-05
10:08

EP 223 - Launch Your Offer Beyond Social Media

Inside today's episode, we dive into: Reason not to use social media as your main marketing platform How I filled my micro-group coaching program—the Visibility Tour Challenge—without prioritizing a public launch on Instagram What I did during the launch instead after spending 3 full days scheduling the entire marketing campaign Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. WORK WITH STEPH ⁠⁠Visibility Tour⁠⁠—build your brand as a speaker and automate your visibility in 30 days as you pitch and create content to attract speaking engagements seemingly out of the blue!! ⁠⁠Speaker Experience⁠⁠—a mastermind where you'll launch your most audacious project yet (the movement, passion project, or program) in 90 days and spend the next 6+ months taking it on tour to change the world. Ready to create more reach and revenue than ever before without sacrificing rest? Enroll or apply through the link(s) above + join the Speaker Movement. CONNECT WITH STEPH Free Community: ⁠Join for Weekly Fiestas⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/stephwharton_⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠stephwharton.com⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠

02-26
25:01

EP 222 - Make Sales Through Multiple Marketing Platforms

Inside today's episode, we dive into: The indirect and unexpected ways that folks sign up to work with you Choose your marketing platforms based on your preferences and capacity The mindset shift required to commit to expanding your marketing beyond one or two platforms Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. WORK WITH STEPH ⁠⁠Visibility Tour⁠⁠—build your brand as a speaker and automate your visibility in 30 days as you pitch and create content to attract speaking engagements seemingly out of the blue!! ⁠⁠Speaker Experience⁠⁠—a mastermind where you'll launch your most audacious project yet (the movement, passion project, or program) in 90 days and spend the next 6+ months taking it on tour to change the world. Ready to create more reach and revenue than ever before without sacrificing rest? Enroll or apply through the link(s) above + join the Speaker Movement. CONNECT WITH STEPH Free Community: ⁠Join for Weekly Fiestas⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/stephwharton_⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠stephwharton.com⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠

02-19
19:00

EP 221 - You Don't Have to Launch Your Group Program

Inside today's episode, we dive into: Introduction to sustainable business strategies The decision to avoid public launches 4 Examples of how clients can enroll inside your group program without a launch Small activities you can add to your marketing to maintain offer awareness Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. WORK WITH STEPH ⁠⁠Visibility Tour⁠⁠—build your brand as a speaker and automate your visibility in 30 days as you pitch and create content to attract speaking engagements seemingly out of the blue!! ⁠⁠Speaker Experience⁠⁠—a mastermind where you'll launch your most audacious project yet (the movement, passion project, or program) in 90 days and spend the next 6+ months taking it on tour to change the world. Ready to create more reach and revenue than ever before without sacrificing rest? Enroll or apply through the link(s) above + join the Speaker Movement. CONNECT WITH STEPH Free Community: ⁠Join for Weekly Fiestas⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/stephwharton_⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠stephwharton.com⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠

02-12
29:40

EP 220 - The Annual Latinx Speaker Directory

Inside today's episode, we dive into: How this collaborative project started off + the unexpected results The biggest shift for the speaker directory in 2024 My vision for this project in the coming years Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. WORK WITH STEPH ⁠⁠Visibility Tour⁠⁠—a 30 day video curriculum that will challenge you to create content that builds your brand as a speaker while you pitch and attract speaking engagements seemingly out of the blue! ⁠⁠Speaker Experience⁠⁠—a mastermind where you'll launch your most audacious project yet (the movement, passion project, or program) in 90 days and spend the next 6+ months taking it on tour to change the world. Ready to create more reach and revenue than ever before without sacrificing rest? Enroll or apply through the link(s) above + join the Speaker Movement. CONNECT WITH STEPH Free Community: ⁠Join for Weekly Fiestas⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/stephwharton_⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠stephwharton.com⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠

01-29
09:11

EP 219 - The 6 Year Journey + Why I Started The Speaker Movement

Inside today's episode, we dive into: What the Speaker Movement is all about Why I started the Speaker Movement What the journey looked like these past 6 years Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. WORK WITH STEPH ⁠⁠Visibility Tour⁠⁠—a 30 day video curriculum that will challenge you to create content that builds your brand as a speaker while you pitch and attract speaking engagements seemingly out of the blue! ⁠⁠Speaker Experience⁠⁠—a mastermind where you'll launch your most audacious project yet (the movement, passion project, or program) in 90 days and spend the next 6+ months taking it on tour to change the world. Ready to create more reach and revenue than ever before without sacrificing rest? Enroll or apply through the link(s) above + join the Speaker Movement. CONNECT WITH STEPH Free Community: ⁠Join for Weekly Fiestas⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/stephwharton_⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠stephwharton.com⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠

01-22
10:42

EP 218 - The Speaker Movement - Diversity on Stages

Inside today's episode, we dive into: What the Speaker Movement is all about Why diversity and representation is important in business and at events What happens when diverse thought leaders take the stage The ripple effect of the Speaker Movement Enjoyed the show? Make sure you rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. WORK WITH STEPH ⁠⁠Visibility Tour⁠⁠—a 30 day video curriculum that will challenge you to create content that builds your brand as a speaker while you pitch and attract speaking engagements seemingly out of the blue! ⁠⁠Speaker Experience⁠⁠—a mastermind where you'll launch your most audacious project yet (the movement, passion project, or program) in 90 days and spend the next 6+ months taking it on tour to change the world. Ready to create more reach and revenue than ever before without sacrificing rest? Enroll or apply through the link(s) above + join the Speaker Movement. CONNECT WITH STEPH Free Community: ⁠Join for Weekly Fiestas⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/stephwharton_⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠stephwharton.com⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠

01-15
12:07

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