In this podcast episode, Kymone, alongside former pastor turned professional speaker Pierre Quinn, tackle common myths about paid speaking. They aim to empower aspiring speakers through a three-day pre-challenge. Kymone and Pierre debunk misconceptions such as the need for fame, the notion that it's too late or too early to start, and the belief that no one will pay for one’s expertise. They emphasize the value of unique experiences and encourage listeners to share their stories, highlighting that impactful speaking opportunities exist for everyone.

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00:00 Introduction to Day Three
Kymone and Pierre Quinn introduce the third day of the pre-challenge on debunking myths of paid speaking.

01:30 Understanding Paid Speaking
Discussion on how individuals can earn a living through paid speaking and training engagements.

03:26 Myth One: I'm Not Famous Enough
Debunking the myth that only famous people can be paid speakers; expertise matters more.

05:05 Importance of Expertise
Emphasizing that many successful speakers are not well-known but have valuable insights to share.

06:31 Myth Two: I'm Not Ready Yet
Discussion on the myth that it's too late or too early to start speaking; opportunities exist at any age.

10:00 Real-Life Examples of Speaking
Kymone shares her daughter's experience speaking at a company, illustrating that age is not a barrier.

12:12 Belief and Action
The importance of believing in oneself and taking action to pursue speaking opportunities.

14:08 Myth Three: No One Will Pay Me
Addressing the myth that personal expertise isn't valuable enough to attract paid speaking opportunities.

15:07 Impactful Speaking Beyond Big Stages
Explaining that impactful speaking can happen in small settings and does not require large audiences.

19:25 Understanding Your Experience
The need to analyze and articulate personal experiences to find speaking opportunities that align with expertise.

23:45 Introduction of Experience
Pierre discusses his work with black students in various leadership roles and the opportunity he received.

24:12 Pastoring Transition
Pierre shares his transition to full-time pastoring and how it led to a speaking opportunity.

24:26 Email Outreach Strategy
He explains his approach of sending succinct emails to secure speaking engagements.

24:59 Connecting Experiences
Pierre emphasizes how personal experiences can resonate with decision-makers in educational settings.

25:32 Compensation for Speaking
He shares the financial success of his speaking engagement, highlighting the value of his time.

25:48 Interactive Speaking Challenge
Kymone invites listeners to register for an interactive speaking challenge for coaching and feedback.

26:02 Valuing Personal Experiences
Discussion on the importance of sharing personal experiences alongside professional expertise.

26:59 Finding Relevant Experiences
Speakers encourage listeners to identify and value their unique experiences and stories.

27:41 Themes and Connections
Pierre discusses the importance of recognizing themes in diverse experiences for effective communication.

29:11 Understanding Transition
He explains the difference between change and transition, focusing on psychological adjustments people make.

29:55 Marketplace Relevance
Discussion on how personal experiences can help others navigate transitions in the workplace.

30:12 Emotional Regulation Talk
Kymone highlights the value of emotional regulation talks in both church and marketplace settings.

30:47 Mindset and Messaging
Pierre stresses the need for a proper mindset and effective messaging in the speaking challenge.

31:15 Investment in Self
Kymone encourages listeners to invest in themselves by signing up for the speaking challenge.

32:03 Connecting Beyond Comfort Zones
Pierre motivates listeners to step out of their comfort zones to connect with others meaningfully.