Navigating family gatherings during the holidays can feel like stepping into a minefield of old dynamics, unspoken tensions, and soul-sucking habits. In this episode of Soulful Speaking, Lauri invites you to explore the voices you use throughout your life - including with those closest to you. Uncover how your different voices impact your presence so you can unleash your true voice. Through personal stories, reflective exercises, and soulful visualizations, Lauri shares tools to help you transform old family patterns by honoring your values. Whether around the holiday table or on the stage, this episode will help you align with your most empowered, authentic self.
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This is a quick announcement about some changes we're making to the episode schedule. We're releasing one episode a week early on December 17th and then we'll be back to our normal schedule in early 2025.
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How do you transform a voice that feels discordant into one that resonates with power, clarity, and heart?
In this episode of Soulful Speaking, Lauri interviews Candis Fox, a cognitive and behavioral science expert with a deep understanding of myth and human patterning. Born into a world where their relentless curiosity was often labeled as “annoying,” Candis’ early life experiences initially stifled their voice. Candis opens up about their deeply personal journey from silence to vocal freedom. Together, Lauri and Candis discuss the complexities of bravery and vulnerability as they explore the power of presence, the importance of showing up for others, and how true connection goes beyond words.
TAKEAWAYS:
About Candis:
Candis Fox (any pronoun) has combined their 10+ years in cognitive & behavioral science, Master’s in Education and lifelong study of myth & human patterning to provide leaders and families deepen their relational intelligence. Candis provides regenerative, effective strategies & practices for matching internal and external success through the art of relating.
Connect with Candis:
https://candisfox.com/
https://take.quiz-maker.com/QQ72XDA1C
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candisfox/
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Ever been told to make your voice deeper to be taken seriously? In this episode, Lauri challenges outdated advice on deepening your pitch, offering a more authentic and holistic approach to unlocking your true voice. She explains why forcing a deeper voice can backfire, especially if it doesn’t align with your natural range or your intention. Instead, Lauri shares three practical tips to fully express your voice’s unique power by tuning your whole instrument — body, mind, heart, and soul. Discover how speaking from within, rather than adopting a manufactured sound, frees you to have a greater impact that resonates deeply.
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In this episode of Soulful Speaking, Lauri welcomes Akashic Records guide and energy healer, Jeni Holla. Jeni shares her journey from high school curiosity, to becoming an aspiring keynote speaker and author navigating the pressures of the speaking world, to embracing a more authentic style of communication. She opens up about the struggles of fitting into conventional molds, burning out, and how stepping away from the “bro-speaking” culture led her to align her voice with her soul’s purpose. Jeni’s story shows the power of staying true to yourself in the face of commercial pressure in the speaking industry. Tune in as Jeni reveals the power of speaking from the body, energetic connection, and trusting your unique journey to transformation.
TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1. Choose authenticity over perfection: Great speaking isn't about fitting into a mold or following rigid rules; it’s about finding and expressing your true voice. There’s space for every speaking style, from high energy to quiet leadership, and all are needed to change the world.
2. Energy matters: Engaging communication goes beyond words. Speaking from the body and being fully present can create a deeper impact.
3. Alignment transforms: When you speak from a place of alignment with your soul, your message flows more naturally, and the impact is more powerful.
4. Define success on your own terms: Traditional measures of success, like being a keynote speaker, aren’t for everyone. Follow the path that feels right to you - even if it breaks a few “rules.”
5. Let go of needing approval: Release the need to please everyone and you’ll open the door to deeper, more meaningful connections with your audience.
6. Set down your mask(s): Personal strengths can become limiting masks when we only show parts of ourselves. Letting go of these masks allows for deeper, fuller self-expression.
7. Carve your own path: True fulfillment comes from discovering and honing your unique way of being, speaking, and leading.
8. Intuition is powerful: Trusting your intuition can lead to greater ease and flow - in speaking and in life.
9. Make FUN and EASE a priority: Success on your terms doesn’t have to be hard or exhausting. Authenticity, ease, and fun create a more sustainable and fulfilling way to navigate both life and speaking.
About Jeni:
Jeni is an Akashic Records Guide and Energy Healer with over ten years of experience empowering conscious leaders and spiritual entrepreneurs. Jeni combines intuitive guidance and practical insights to help clients achieve deep transformation. She specializes in helping individuals trust themselves, embrace their power, and live in alignment with their true essence. With a focus on authenticity, presence, and embodiment, Jeni’s teachings inspire profound personal and professional growth.
Connect with Jeni
https://jeniholla.com/
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What if the key to transforming your most cherished relationships lies in the way you choose to communicate?
Join me as I share a deeply personal story from the holiday season of 2014, when I spent time with my mother in Arizona. Our time together became a powerful lesson in patience, love, and the art of soulful speaking. By drawing parallels between the challenges we face on stage and in life, I discovered how embracing intention and vulnerability can lead to profound transformation. Through this intimate experience, I learned how to shift from frustration to a place of compassion, allowing connection and love to guide our interactions.
Listen in and consider how you might deepen your connections with loved ones this holiday season.
TAKEAWAYS
Connect Intentionally: Setting an intention for love and connection can create a more open and inviting environment that deepens relationships.
Be Curious: When communication barriers arise, look for ways to embody patience and receptivity rather than pushing or forcing.
Speak From Your Heart to Touch Theirs: Honoring your values with genuine care can make words feel clearer and more meaningful to others.
Ground Your Voice: Support your voice from the core rather than straining, which can deepen presence and clarity.
Embody Compassion: Accept others as they are, embracing both their gifts and limitations.
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In this episode of the Soulful Speaking podcast, Lauri welcomes Annie Moussu, certified EFT Tapping master practitioner and host of the "Hush Your Mind" podcast. Annie shares her powerful story of reclaiming her voice after growing up in a codependent family, grappling with cultural expectations, and facing the challenges of a twin flame relationship. She reveals how her journey through anger, vulnerability, and trauma healing has empowered her to set boundaries and help others do the same. Annie and Lauri explore the deep connection between emotional healing, finding your voice, and how our personal relationships affect our public speaking. This episode is a transformative guide for anyone looking to harness their voice authentically in every corner of their lives.
TAKEAWAYS:
Connect with Annie:
https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/
https://www.hushyourmind.com/newsletter/
https://www.hushyourmind.com/podcast/
https://voice-matters.com/events/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
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In honor of US Election Day 2024, this mini-sode guides listeners through a soulful speaking meditation designed to ground, center, and connect us amidst the tension of political chaos. This isn’t just about calming the storm—it's about finding the calm within it.
Through intentional breaths, grounding exercises, and Aum sounds, this episode will help you release fear, find your center, and connect to your soul’s purpose with courage and love. Take this moment to nourish yourself and amplify your impact in a way that uplifts the collective.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
For more soulful speaking warm ups like this, check out What Now?: From Chaos to Order One Breath at a Time: https://voice-matters.simplero.com/page/207212-list-signup-with-video
(It's FREE during Election Season)
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In this episode of Soulful Speaking, Lauri dives into the profound connection between our words and the energy beneath them. Speaking isn't just about what we say; it's about the vibrations of our soul and how we embody our messages. Through vivid examples, Lauri explores how charisma is born from presence, alignment, and authenticity rather than mimicry or external techniques. From the timeless example of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech to powerful practices designed to help you align your energy for more impactful speaking, this episode offers a roadmap for amplifying your true, soulful voice and unleashing your unique charisma.
https://voice-matters.com/events/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
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Ever feel like your voice doesn't quite reflect who you truly are?
In this special mini-sode, Lauri dives into the essential question: Is your presence aligned with your message? Most of us may think we’re in alignment, but old habits, muscle memory, and societal conditioning can cause a disconnect between our voice and our soul’s calling. Lauri explores how public speaking is a spiritual practice of shedding the emotional masks and energetic armor that suppress our natural radiance. She then challenges us to notice our habits and embrace our authentic, fully-alive selves. Whether you’re speaking to an audience or stepping into your daily life, this episode offers insight into aligning your voice with your truest purpose.
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In this episode of Soulful Speaking, Lauri welcomes transformational leader and ontological guide, Maurine Xavier. Maurine shares her seven-year journey from fear and resistance to confidence and joy in speaking. She shares the milestones that shaped her path, from befriending her terror to embracing her divine purpose. Join Lauri and Maurine as they explore the power of speaking as a spiritual practice, the importance of following joy, and the magic of trusting your voice.
TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
About Maurine:
As a Director of Transformation and Spiritual Guide, Maurine Xavier is committed to assisting you to live your best life. After being on a lifelong healing journey combined with three decades in finance and accounting, Maurine uses transformation, life experience, and Divine Guidance to lead you to peace, freedom, and joy.
Using her decade’s experience as a Transformational Leader, a Channel for a team of Divine Guides, an Ontological Guide, and Coach and Teacher of The Diamond Co-Creative System®️, Maurine assists you to surface your deepest wounds, transform who you are being, and heal once and for all. When you partner with Maurine, you can go from doubting yourself, confused, and living on the hamster wheel to being and feeling confident, trusting, and in the flow.
Maurine is also an inspirational Speaker and two-time International Best-Selling Co-Author.
Connect with Maurine:
https://www.MaurineXavier.com
https://bit.ly/Zoom30MX
https://bit.ly/thelovetrain
https://voice-matters.com/events/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
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Struggling to ditch those annoying filler words when you speak?
Forget the industrial speaking approaches that fixate on all those “ums” and “uhs.”
In this mini-sode of Soulful Speaking, Lauri shares why focusing on filler words can backfire. Rather than chasing symptoms and obsessing about the problem, Lauri gets to the root of why we use those filler words in the first place so we can change our deep-seated patterning. She then invites us to pause, breathe, and transform our speaking from the inside out.
https://voice-matters.com/events/
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What if showing up authentically, flaws and all, could help you become a more impactful speaker, inspire others, and change the world?
In this heartfelt episode of Soulful Speaking, Lauri sits down with her good friend Brian Perry—an authentic communication coach, singer-songwriter, and speaker who has spent his life helping others discover their unique voices. Brian shares his incredible journey from shy, dorky teenager to a speaker who connects deeply with audiences by embracing vulnerability and imperfection. Through candid reflections on his experiences, Brian reveals how everything from his early days as a Catholic lector and Boy Scout to his experience leading transformative discussions at Loyola University's Awakening Retreat Group influenced his path to becoming the soulful speaker he is today. Brian shares heartfelt anecdotes that illustrate how his passion for meaningful communication has evolved, guiding him to help others feel seen and heard.
TAKEAWAYS:
1. Leadership isn’t about titles or perfection, it’s about being human: True connection in speaking comes from embracing vulnerability, showing up as your full, imperfect self and serving from that place.
2. Vulnerability is a Strength: Sharing our struggles, broken parts, and imperfections can create deeper connections with our audience and make our message more impactful.
3. Everyone Has a Voice Worth Hearing: The world needs to hear from the “misfits” and the “shy dorks” who bring important, fresh perspectives to the conversation.
4. You Don’t Need Permission to Start: Don’t wait until you feel ready or perfect; start speaking from the heart now, and the rest will follow.
5. Embrace the Mess: Creativity comes from doing the work repeatedly, even when it's messy, as a path to mastery.
6. Empathy is a Tool for Connection: Instead of suppressing emotions, empaths can use their sensitivity to create a safe space for others and foster deeper connections.
7. Life is Short, Be Real: Tomorrow is never promised, and the world needs more of our true selves.
Connect with Brian:
www.yesbrianperry.com
https://voice-matters.com/events/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
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In this episode of "Soulful Speaking," Lauri dives deep into the F word—Fear. Fear of public speaking, stage fright, and the inner critics that come with those experiences.
Instead of avoiding or suppressing these fears, Lauri invites listeners to face them head-on, transforming fear into a powerful energy.
With compassion and insight, she offers practical techniques to reframe fear, embrace sensations, and harness this energy to speak soulfully. Whether you're speaking on stage, in front of a camera, or in a meeting, this episode will help you shift your relationship with fear and step into your full expressive power.
TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
https://voice-matters.com/events/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Soulful Speaking Podcast!
Forget the nerve-wracking, industrial methods you’ve been taught; it’s time to embrace a more authentic, creative, and soulful way of sharing your voice with the world.
In this episode, Lauri dives deep into her personal journey and passion for transforming the speaking landscape. From a young child finding solace in storytelling to a seasoned speaker and coach, Lauri shares how speaking is more than just a necessary skill—it's a spiritual path.
She challenges the outdated notion of “industrial speaking,” which molds speakers into a one-size-fits-all template, and instead, invites you to explore a soulful, authentic, and transformative approach to sharing your voice with the world. Whether you're a reluctant leader or a seasoned speaker, this episode will inspire you to embrace your unique magic and step into your full power.
Tune in and learn how to set yourself free from outdated, rigid speaking styles and embrace your one-of-a-kind way.
TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1. Speaking is more than just a necessary skill—it's a spiritual teacher.
(just like money, relationships and health.)
2. The universe brings us soulful speaking fire that fuels our transformation, burning away everything that is not our true selves.
3. If those “industrial” speaking programs have failed you, it's not you, it's them.
4. Some people have managed to maintain their natural radiance in the industrial speaking world, but that’s in spite of those programs, not because of them.
5. Presence begins where primal and purpose meet.
6. Outdated leader-speakers are not what the world needs now. You are.
7. We are the ones we have been waiting for.
8. Every sound that we make, every word that we say, every silence that we choose is a chance for us to honor our soul's purpose.
9. Being seen begins with a choice. A choice to make our calling more important than our fear.
https://voice-matters.com/events/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
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Are you tired of the same old public speaking advice that tries to make you a carbon copy of everyone else while leaving you feeling like an outsider?
In this bonus mini-sode, Lauri gives a glimpse into why traditional methods fall short and how you can embrace an inside-out path that honors your individuality.
Say goodbye to outdated formulas and hello to a more personalized approach that celebrates your one-of-a-kind presence.
Subscribe now and tell your friends! New episodes coming soon.
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In this insightful bonus mini-sode, Lauri takes you on a journey from force to flow.
Mottos like “No pain no gain” and “pick yourself up by your bootstraps” tempt us into pushing, forcing, and pulling every string we can think of, only to ultimately burn out. Learn how to stop pushing and start attracting by aligning with your true self. Whether you're an extroverted go-getter or a quiet thinker, Lauri's reflections on magnetism will inspire you to let go of effort and embrace the effortless power of being authentically you.
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What if public speaking could be a transformative and soul-stirring experience instead of a nerve-wracking obligation?
Soulful Speaking is a new show that’s dedicated to changing the conversation – and your experience – around public speaking from one that’s rooted in fear, competition, and conforming to one that’s filled with transformation and soul so you can say YES to that voice inside you that’s calling you to create your legacy.
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