This week, you'll hear a big talk from an alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery that will expand how you think about the world and inspire you to take the big stages you desire.

Lauren E. Graham is an educator, speaker, and ecosystems strategist for planetary and democratic futures. She has dedicated her career to working at the intersection of climate, social impact, and creative media for public engagement.

In her poetic and profound talk, Lauren invites us to meet chaos with moral imagination and tenderness—and build a world worth living in.

During her big talk, "A Tender Treatise: Lessons from Moral Collapse and the Quiet Rebuilding of What Comes Next," she explores:

• Why a multi-systems collapse (political, ecological, economic, social) is both inevitable and an opportunity

• How we can use tenderness as a radical tool for rebuilding

• The importance of strategic stillness for reclaiming our moral center

• Four practical steps we can take to create the kind of world we want to live in

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/legraham/

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Today, I'm joined by Jenny Nguyen, Founder and Owner of The Sports Bra, the world's first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women's sports.

Jenny's background as an Executive Chef equipped her with the leadership skills to build a successful hospitality business. The idea for The Sports Bra was born of her personal frustration at not being able to reliably find a place to watch major women's games.

Fueled by a community-backed Kickstarter, she opened The Sports Bra in April 2022. It became an instant global phenomenon, proving the existence of a massive, underserved market. In its first eight months alone, the bar generated nearly $1 million in revenue.

Jenny's vision transcends sports, focusing on equity by sourcing from women-owned businesses and creating an inclusive space. Her leadership and the bar's success have drawn extensive media coverage from outlets including The TODAY Show, ESPN, The New York Times, and Vogue.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• The benefits of community-funded success over traditional funding

• Why persistence and taking the next step matter more than having all the answers

• The massive underserved market for women's sports

• How to use your business as a platform for social justice

Instagram: @thesportsbrapdx & @jennyfromthebra

Website: https://thesportsbrafranchise.com/ & www.thesportsbraofficial.com/

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This week, I'm sharing what it's really like working with speaker agents and bureaus. Too many speakers think getting signed with an agent means they can sit back and wait for bookings to roll in, but that's not how it actually works.

If you've been thinking that getting signed is the finish line, or wondering why your agent isn't booking you, this episode will save you frustration and money.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What speaker agents actually do (and who they really work for)

• The 7 essential questions to ask before signing with any agent or bureau

• What to realistically expect when working with representation, and when you might not need an agent at all

• Red flags to watch out for in agent relationships

• How commission structures really work and impact your income

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