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🎙️ Brilliant Doesn’t Mean Burnt Out

Episode Summary

In this solo episode of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie Root shares an honest and deeply relatable conversation about burnout, ambition, boundaries, and redefining success. Drawing from her own experiences as a high-achieving Gen X woman, entrepreneur, and community leader, Tracie explores the pressure many women feel to constantly prove themselves through productivity and exhaustion. This episode is a reminder that sustainable success is possible—and that rest, support, and alignment are not weaknesses, but wisdom.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why many women have been conditioned to equate busyness with value
• The hidden signs of burnout that often go unnoticed
• How rest and space actually support creativity, clarity, and leadership
• Why sustainable success requires boundaries, support, and self-awareness

Actionable Tips from This Episode

• Pause and ask yourself whether exhaustion has become your “normal”
• Create small moments of rest and recovery before reaching burnout
• Redefine success in a way that supports your wellbeing—not just productivity

Memorable Quote

Bold Moment of the Episode

One of the boldest shifts Tracie shares in this episode is her decision to stop glorifying burnout and start building success differently. After years of pushing through stress, responsibility, and survival mode, she realized that constant pressure wasn’t creating more fulfillment—it was disconnecting her from herself. Choosing rest, boundaries, and aligned growth became a radical act of leadership and self-trust.

About Tracie Root

Tracie Root is a speaker, coach, author, and fierce advocate for women’s connection and growth. As the founder of The Gather Community and host of The Bold and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie creates spaces where women entrepreneurs feel seen, supported, and empowered. Her bold leadership and commitment to authentic connection have built a nationwide movement of women taking decisive action in life and business—together. Tracie’s work transforms isolation into inspiration and community into unstoppable momentum.

Connect with Tracie Root

• Links & Resources: https://www.tracieroot.com/links
• The Gather Community: https://www.thegather.community
• Become a VIP Member: https://www.thegather.community/membership

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🎙️ Reclaiming Your Voice & Showing Up Authentically with Elaine Williams

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In this episode of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie sits down with longtime friend and community member Elaine Williams—video performance coach, speaker, comedian, and bestselling author—for a deeply honest conversation about confidence, visibility, healing, and reclaiming your voice. Elaine shares how her background in theater, stand-up comedy, and personal transformation shaped the work she now does helping women entrepreneurs become more authentic, engaging, and powerful on camera and on stage. This episode is a reminder that you do not need to be perfect to make an impact—you simply need the courage to show up as yourself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why confidence is really about creating safety within yourself
• How humor and authenticity help people connect more deeply with your message
• The hidden ways women shrink themselves—and how to reclaim your voice
• Why community and personal growth are essential to visibility and leadership

Actionable Tips from This Episode

• Stop waiting to feel “fully ready” before showing up publicly
• Practice speaking and visibility in small, safe environments first
• Focus less on perfection and more on authentic connection

Memorable Quote

Bold Moment of the Episode

One of Elaine’s boldest decisions was finally leaving the toxic restaurant environment she had spent 15 years in—even without knowing exactly what was next. Despite fear, uncertainty, and the loss of stability, she trusted herself enough to step fully into her work as a speaker, coach, and performer. That leap created the space for her to build a business centered around authenticity, creativity, and helping others reclaim their voices.

About Elaine Williams

Elaine Williams is a video performance coach, keynote speaker, speaker coach, bestselling author, podcast host, and comedian with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs build confidence and captivating presence on camera and in public speaking. She supports women in sharing their message with authenticity, ease, humor, and impact.

Some of Elaine’s credits include Saturday Night Live, America’s Got Talent, HBO, ABC, NBC, FOX, The New York Times, Hay House Radio, and The Huffington Post. Her clients have gone from never doing video or speaking live to creating YouTube channels, speaking for NASA, and leading international book tours.

Connect with Elaine Williams

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElaineWilliamsCaptivate/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainewilliamsfun/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captivatethecrowd/
• Podcast: Captivate the Mic
  • https://captivatethemic.buzzsprout.com/
• Book (with Tracie and other podcasts guests, too!): The Power of Community: Courage, Compassion & Collaboration Leads to Success
  • https://www.amazon.com/Power-Community-Courage-Compassion-Collaboration/dp/1735025569

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🎙️ Get Speaking Gigs Now: Turning Your Voice Into Clients with Leisa Reid

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In this episode of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie sits down with Leisa Reid—speaker, author, and founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now™—to talk about how public speaking can become one of the most powerful ways to grow your business. From her early days in communication and higher education to building a thriving speaking business and community, Leisa shares how she turned her natural love of teaching into a scalable client acquisition strategy. This conversation is a refreshing look at speaking not just as a stage—but as a pathway to connection, confidence, and consistent growth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why speaking is one of the most effective ways to attract aligned clients
• The difference between speaking for fees vs. speaking for business growth
• How community makes getting booked easier (and more fun)
• Why your path into speaking doesn’t have to be perfect to get started

Actionable Tips from This Episode

• Start thinking of your speaking as teaching—it makes it more natural and approachable
• Build relationships with other speakers to create referral opportunities
• Focus on getting your talk “ready to rock” and getting it in front of real audiences

Memorable Quote

Bold Moment of the Episode

Leisa’s bold decision came when she finally said yes to what others had been seeing in her all along. After multiple attempts in different directions, she embraced speaking as her true path—quickly building her business, booking engagements, and creating a thriving community of speakers. That moment of clarity—choosing to fully step into her expertise—changed everything.

About Leisa Reid

Do you want to capitalize on the power of public speaking to market your business, but aren't sure what to talk about, where to go to find gigs, or how to offer your services from stage? As the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now™, Leisa mentors business owners who want to use speaking as a strategic client acquisition strategy.

Clients who work closely with her build their speaking skills and confidence through the Speaker's Training Academy. They get their “Talks Ready to Rock,” and learn how to STAY booked as speakers through easy-to-implement strategies.

As a speaker herself, Leisa has successfully booked and delivered over 600 speaking engagements. She is the CEO of The International Speaker Network™, a community of heart-centered speakers who value collaboration, relationships, results, and fun.

In her book, Get Speaking Gigs Now™, she shares her 7 Step System to Getting Booked, Staying Booked & Attracting Your Ideal Clients Through Speaking.

Connect with Leisa Reid

• Website: https://GetSpeakingGigsNow.com
• Free Resource: https://GetSpeakingGigsNow.com/tips
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leisa.reid.2/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getspeakinggigsnow/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisareid/
• Email: Leisa@GetSpeakingGigsNow.com
  
  

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🎙️ Get Seen, Trusted, and Paid: Stepping Into Your Expert Authority with Christine Blosdale

Episode Summary

In this episode of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie sits down with Christine Blosdale—The Expert Authority Coach™—to talk about what it really takes to get seen, trusted, and paid for what you already know. With a background in media, broadcasting, and personal branding, Christine shares how her career evolved from interviewing celebrities and thought leaders to helping women step fully into their expertise. This conversation is equal parts practical and empowering, reminding you that your voice, your story, and your authenticity are the foundation of your success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why you are your brand (and why that matters more than logos or colors)
• The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when starting their business
• How clarity in your message directly impacts your ability to get paid
• The three core pillars that drive connection: health, wealth, and love

Actionable Tips from This Episode

• Get clear on who you help and what you offer—confusion blocks connection
• Make it easy for people to work with you (booking, payment, next steps)
• Start showing up authentically—your real life builds real trust

Memorable Quote

Bold Moment of the Episode

Christine’s bold move wasn’t a sudden leap—it was a strategic transition. While still working in broadcast journalism, she began building her coaching business on nights and weekends, refining her message and framework before stepping fully into entrepreneurship. That intentional bridge between stability and vision allowed her to create a business rooted in clarity, confidence, and long-term success.

About Christine Blosdale

Christine Blosdale, also known as The Expert Authority Coach™, is a five-time #1 bestselling author, award-winning media personality, and the host of The Expert Authority Coach Podcast. With over 25 years of experience in personal branding and magnetic marketing, Christine has helped countless entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and thought leaders get seen, trusted, and paid for what they already know.

A former content creator for powerhouses like America Online and Microsoft, Christine brings her signature blend of media savvy and marketing magic to everything she does. Her coaching style is simple, easy, fun—and most importantly, effective. Her mission is simple: to help you get seen, trusted, and paid as the go-to expert in your space.

Christine has also produced The Roseanne Barr Radio Show and has interviewed notable figures including Drew Barrymore, Angelina Jolie, John Travolta, Ed Asner, Dr. Judith Orloff, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai.

Connect with Christine Blosdale

• Website: https://www.ExpertAuthorityCoach.com
• Free Expert Authority Evaluation: http://FreeExpertAuthorityCall.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-blosdale-579697168/
• Podcast: The Expert Authority Coach Podcast
  • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-expert-authority-coach-podcast/id1073309606
• Email: outoftheboxwithchristine@gmail.com

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🎙️ Welcome to Season Two: Your Business, Your Rules

Episode Summary

Welcome to Season Two of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast! In this solo episode, Tracie Root sets the tone for the year ahead with a powerful reminder: your business gets to be built your way. Inspired by a real conversation inside The Gather Community, she explores what happens when we let go of “shoulds,” stop chasing trends, and start creating from alignment. This episode is an invitation to simplify, find ease, and redefine success on your own terms.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why “your business, your rules” is more than a mindset—it’s a decision
• How “shoulds” quietly create pressure and disconnect in your business
• The difference between following trends vs. building from alignment
• How to design your business around your real life (not the other way around)

Actionable Tips from This Episode

• Identify one “should” in your business and consciously release it
• Reevaluate any templates or strategies that don’t feel aligned
• Choose one way to bring more ease into your business this week

Memorable Quote

Bold Moment of the Episode

This entire episode is a bold declaration: you don’t have to follow anyone else’s blueprint. The moment Tracie reframes success as something self-defined—built around ease, alignment, and real life—is the turning point. It’s a reminder that choosing your own way isn’t risky… it’s the most powerful move you can make.

About Tracie Root (solo episode)

Tracie Root is a speaker, coach, author, and fierce advocate for women’s connection and growth. As the founder of The Gather Community and host of The Bold and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie creates spaces where women entrepreneurs feel seen, supported, and empowered. Her bold leadership and commitment to authentic connection have built a nationwide movement of women taking decisive action in life and business—together. Tracie’s work transforms isolation into inspiration and community into unstoppable momentum.

Join The Gather Community

If you’re ready to take your next bold step, come join us inside The Gather Community—a space for women leaders and entrepreneurs who are building their businesses through connection, collaboration, and courageous action.

🔗 https://www.tracieroot.com/links

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