In this special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.

During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I equip them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. And that's what you'll hear in today's episode.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why being nervous is actually a good thing

• Identifying what you're really good at, so you can turn it into your big talk idea

• How to make your audience feel valued and seen

• Breaking down why your idea is important, why it's important to you, and why it's important to the world (because, yes, these can be different and they all matter)
  
  

Go from idea to stage-ready inside The Big Talk Academy

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Today's guest, Lulu Essey, is an Award-winning Executive Creative Director and certified Life Coach who transforms lives through her revolutionary approach of self-love as a success infrastructure.

As the host of The Lulu Essey Podcast, she helps people worldwide move from seeking to breakthroughs using proven frameworks, showing us that sustainable transformation happens from the inside out.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Self-love as a success infrastructure and how to use Lulu's LOVE Framework in your daily practice

• Why you don't have to believe every thought you think

• Using self-compassion to transform crisis into a breakthrough

• Her current favorites: Book: The Prophet, Speakers: Elizabeth Gilbert and Brené Brown, Podcast: This Cultural Life

Her free guide that includes her LOVE Framework

Website: https://www.luluessey.com

Podcast: https://www.luluessey.com/podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucille-marie-essey/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lulu.essey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lulu.essey/

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This week, I'm deconstructing the Netflix film 'Sunday Best,' which explores the legacy of Ed Sullivan—a legendary TV host and cultural trailblazer who used his massive platform to advance racial equality during one of America's most challenging eras.

Discover how Sullivan used his platform during one of America's most challenging eras to champion racial equality, featuring groundbreaking performances by artists like Nat King Cole, Harry Belafonte, Diana Ross & The Supremes, and Stevie Wonder.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• The responsibility that comes with having a platform or a voice

• How Ed Sullivan's decisions advanced social justice and broke barriers

• The importance of embracing discomfort to create real change

• Why your authentic, courageous voice matters more than ever

Plus, hear a personal story from the community about stepping up to lead, and get inspired to share your own message—even if it feels uncomfortable.

Go from idea to stage-ready inside The Big Talk Academy

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