The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson

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Oct 2026

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The Wealthy Speaker podcast, hosted by speaker coach Jane Atkinson, can help you catapult your speaking business. We provide guest experts on many areas of the public speaking industry. Whether you need help in social media, speaker marketing, demo videos, or building your business and strategy, our show can help. Jane, along with her professional speaking industry experts can help move your business forward exponentially. If you’ve ever wondered how to get started in speaking, wanted to get paid more or build your speaking business more quickly and need skills in a particular area, be sure to subscribe.

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October 29, 202632 min

Leveraging Your CRM in Your Speaking Business with Joe Heaps

Have you ever wondered if missing out on speaking gigs comes down to something as simple as response time? Or are you feeling overwhelmed by managing multiple software platforms to run your business, manage your calendar, host courses, and handle client follow-ups? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome back my good friend Joe Heaps, co-owner of eSpeakers. I was actually one of the original beta testers for eSpeakers 27 years ago when speaker Art Berg first created it to track his calendar. Since then, it has evolved into a powerhouse platform for professional speakers. Recently, eSpeakers brought GoHighLevel into its ecosystem, enabling speakers to consolidate expensive CRMs, learning management systems, and automated marketing funnels into one seamless environment. Highlights you won’t want to miss: The evolution of eSpeakers 2:00 The 5-minute fast follow-up rule 3:30 Automating inquiries 6:30 Turn missed calls into opportunities 8:00 Tracking revenue 11:00 Replacing expensive tech stacks 20:00 AI search and bureau blasts 25:00 See you next time 32:01 If you want to streamline your client relationship management and implement automated follow-up systems that win you more gigs, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode! For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

October 14, 202643 min

Aging Wildly, Speaking and Change with Linda Edgecombe

If you're ready to stop performing, filter out the background noise, and build a speaking business—and a life—on your own terms, you are going to love this episode. Today, I'm joined by the hilarious, wise, and delightfully candid Linda Edgecombe to dive into her latest book, Aging Wildly: Living and Leading Out Loud in a World That Wants You Quiet . Linda shares how midlife isn't a cue to wind down or play small, but an invitation to recalibrate and reclaim your voice. Get ready for a conversation on showing up authentically both on stage and in life! Highlights you won’t want to miss: Aging Wildly, Speaking and Change 0:00 What a great subtitle 1:30 Ambiverts unite 5:30 Writing as therapy 10:30 Leaning into the mirror 19:00 What lights you up? 25:30 She’s a lot! 33:00 Being Gma & Yaya 40:00 See you next time 43:59 If you’re ready to step into your power, stop playing small, and learn how Aging Wildly can elevate both your business and your life, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode. For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

October 1, 202628 min

Using AI to Prove Your Program Works with Dr. Pelè Ugboajah

We’ve all said it: “My system works.” But in today’s market, corporate clients and event organizers don’t just want your word for it—they want proof. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that will completely shift how you think about measuring, proving, and selling the impact of your programs. My guest today is the brilliant Dr. Pelè Ugboajah, and he’s showing us how speakers, coaches, and consultants can harness artificial intelligence to generate undeniable, data-backed evidence that their proprietary frameworks deliver results. Highlights you won’t want to miss: Using AI to Prove Your Program Works 0:00 AI brought Dr. Pelè to Jane 1:30 What happens after training? 4:00 Knowing is not enough 9:00 The power of a village 15:00 Influencing behavior 20:00 Getting excited again 25:00 See you next time 28:35 If you’re ready to leverage AI to validate your value, command higher fees, and turn your program’s transformation into an irresistible selling point, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode! For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

September 17, 202640 min

Managing Your Health While Running a Speaking Business with Mark Black

As professional speakers, we talk a lot about scaling our businesses, landing high-paying gigs, and commanding premium fees, but we rarely talk about the physical baseline required to sustain that level of output. Gruelling travel schedules, high-stakes presentation days, and constant pushing can easily lead to burnout if you aren't intentionally protecting your greatest asset—your health. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am joined by the incredible Mark Black—a heart and double-lung transplant recipient turned marathon runner and CSP—to discuss what it truly takes to build a thriving, sustainable speaking business without sacrificing your well-being. Mark shares his remarkable personal story alongside actionable strategies for managing stamina, setting non-negotiable boundaries on the road, and shifting into a mindset that prioritizes long-term vitality. Grab your pen, because whether you are just getting started or stepping onto global stages, this is a conversation your life and your business both need to hear. Highlights you won’t want to miss: Managing Your Health While Running a Speaking Business 0:00 A lifetime of health challenges 2:00 A miracle donor and a marathon 8:00 Speaking, as a career? 11:00 Climbing the speaking hill 16:00 Bonus time 22:00 Prepare and recover 27:00 Finding the motivation to keep going 35:00 See you next time 40:05 If you want to hear some great ideas to help you manage your health, move through challenges and keep your speaking business running, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode! For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

September 3, 202626 min

The Art of Going Viral with Ashley Stahl

Whether you are trying to land your next big stage or scale your influence online, capturing the room and the algorithm takes more than just luck. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am joined by career coach, keynote speaker, and viral content powerhouse Ashley Stahl to uncover what it truly takes to command attention in a crowded marketplace. Listen as Ashley breaks down the anatomy of shareworthy messaging, the psychology behind high-impact content, and how you can master the art of going viral without sacrificing your message or your brand integrity. Highlights you won’t want to miss: The Art of Going Viral 0:00 Ashley’s very interesting background 1:00 Becoming the go-to authority 3:00 The “gift” of a TEDX talk 5:00 Will 45 million subscribers ever go out of style? 8:00 The ROI of PR 11:00 Key segments of a viral speech 16:30 Stage presence is key 19:00 See you next time 26:05 If you want some great ideas on how to improve your personal branding to increase your audience and possibly go viral, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode! For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

August 20, 202638 min

When Life Interrupts the Busy Speaker with Shola Richards

Today we’re tackling a topic that every single speaker will eventually face, yet few ever plan for: what happens when life throws an unexpected curveball right in the middle of a packed calendar? Joining me today is the incomparable Shola Richards—a master of workplace civility, bestselling author, and a speaker who knows firsthand how to lead with transformative kindness, even through profound personal grief. In this episode, Shola and I dive deep into navigating loss while maintaining your commitments, honoring your humanity without derailing your business, and why showing up with radical kindness—especially toward yourself—is the ultimate key to resilience. Grab a notebook, because this is a conversation your heart and your business both need to hear. Highlights you won’t want to miss: When Life Interrupts the Busy Speaker 0:00 Shola’s current business model. 1:00 Fighting through grief. 6:00 Grief sometimes starts before death. 12:30 The show must go on. 17:00 Prepare for the worst. 21:00 Kindness in an AI world. 23:00 Where to hang out on social media. 28:00 Speak your truth. 32:00 See you next time. 38:23 If you could use some great ideas on how you can deal with any kind of loss or emotional distress and keep things moving forward, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode. For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

August 6, 202633 min

Transform Fear into Fuel with Dr. Rebecca Heiss

If fear, imposter syndrome, or second-guessing yourself has ever held you back from raising your fees, pitching dream clients, or stepping onto bigger stages, this conversation is an absolute must-listen! In this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Rebecca Heiss to explore how our ancestral brains often sabotage our success. Rebecca breaks down the fascinating science behind why we freeze up when taking big leaps in our speaking businesses, offering practical, brain-based strategies to help you reframe stress, quiet self-doubt, and show up with unshakeable confidence. Highlights you won’t want to miss: Transform Fear into Fuel 0:00 From teaching to speaking 1:00 Finding the right formula 6:00 The T-minus 3 Technique 9:30 Putting T-minus 3 into action 12:00 From TED Talk to speaking business 17:00 Stressors for speakers 25:00 Feedback is a gift 28:00 See you next time 33:06 If you could use some great ideas on how to transform your fear into fuel and step up your speaking game, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode! For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

July 23, 202641 min

Tragedy to Triumph with Jeremy Poincenot

If you had asked me a year ago about living through adversity, I would have had no idea what it is like to think about losing part of my sight. Having recently navigated my own eye health journey with a detached retina, this brings a deeply personal perspective to this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast . I am happy to welcome Jeremy Poincenot to explore how to turn unexpected life challenges into extraordinary success. After suddenly losing his central vision at age 19, Jeremy reframed his adversity into a powerful catalyst for personal growth and a thriving speaking career. Listen as Jeremy shares his practical strategies for mastering resilience, building deep trust with a team, and inspiring audiences to embrace change and tackle life’s unexpected obstacles with unwavering confidence. Highlights you won’t want to miss: Tragedy to Triumph 0:00 Jeremy’s journey 1:00 Missing everything in the middle 5:00 Finding the new normal 10:00 Keep your eye on the ball 16:00 Gaining interdependence 20:00 From the links to the stage 25:00 The SEE Method 35:00 See you next time 41:59 If you could use some inspiration from someone who truly knows what it means to turn tragedy into triumph, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode! For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

July 9, 202653 min

Bringing the Energy with Pegine Echevarria

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to step into your full power, command the stage, and build a business that truly reflects your worth, you are in for an absolute treat today. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome the powerhouse herself, Pegine Echevarria, to the show. Known for her fierce leadership, unshakeable confidence, and brilliant business mind, Pegine is here to shake things up and share the raw truth about what it takes to scale your impact and your income. Get ready to take some serious notes, because this episode is packed with the kind of bold, actionable advice that will inspire you to think bigger and play harder. Let’s dive in! Highlights you won’t want to miss: Bringing the Energy 0:00 Becoming La Loca 2:30 Making a huge change 8:00 Pegine’s current business 16:00 Synergy…when the magic happens 25:00 The 80/20 Rule 30:00 Networking – are you going deep or wide? 38:00 Always be your authentic self 45:00 See you next time 53:52 If you’re looking for some great ideas to bring your authentic energy to the stage, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode. For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

June 25, 202632 min

Crazy Ideas…Crazy Results with Kyle Scheele

As professional speakers, our number one goal is always to deliver an absolute knockout experience for our client and audience every single time we step onto that stage. A huge part of moving the needle and standing out in this industry comes down to your creative edge—how you package your ideas and tailor them so perfectly that the client feels like it was built just for them. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re excited to welcome the incredibly creative Kyle Scheele to the show. He’s joining us to share his insights on how you can inject fresh creativity into your presentations and guarantee you're delivering a unique, high-value speech every time you take the mic. Highlights you don’t want to miss: Crazy Ideas…Crazy Results 0:00 Kyle does “some” social media stuff 1:00 We’re all creative 6:00 Getting into speaking 9:00 Kyle’s creative video 14:00 Hits & misses 18:00 Use content & entertainment 23:00 Just ask… 25:30 See you next time 32:03 If you want some creative and crazy ideas that you can put into practice to get some crazy results, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode. For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

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