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Own the Microphone

Dec 15, 2022

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a behavioral economist, and podcast host who is motivated by the vision that we can change the world one workshop at a time, Myriam Hadnes. Bridgett and Myriam discuss judgement from others, what Myriam speaks about, difficult audience members,...


Dec 8, 2022

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and artist, Chris Bent. Bridgett and Chris discuss improv and adjustments, acceptance, making the next better than the last, confidence, and more!

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How did Chris Bent get started as a public...


Dec 1, 2022

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author and real estate investor Adrian Smude. Bridgett and Adrian discuss learning from your failures, fears of public speaking, networking, and more!

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How did Adrian Smude become a speaker?

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What are some of Adrian Smude's greatest...


Nov 17, 2022

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning speaker and author who is the CEO of Howles Associates, Diana Howles. Bridgett and Diana discuss in-person vs. online speaking, on-stage nerves, how to be confident on a stage, and more!

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Nov 10, 2022

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the million dollar manifest coach, bestselling author, and international speaker who helps heart-centered women entrepreneurs become 6- and 7-figure business owners, James Valentine. Bridgett and James discuss how to start as a speaker, speaking...