Episodes

Bernadette Joy is part of the reason I was running around recording nearly 30 podcast interviews in two days. She has this way of challenging you that makes you think, “Well, she did it. Why can’t I?” So when we finally sat down together, I had to thank her—and ask for some advice. I told Bernadette...

Want to look and sound professional on camera without expensive equipment or complicated editing? In this episode of The Inspired Speaker Podcast, Danielle Benzon and filmmaker Jennifer Shanse share practical tips for improving your sound, lighting, framing, and video editing. Discover how to speak ...

What if meaningful change wasn't about doing more, but about creating space to reconnect with yourself? Small, intentional daily practices can become powerful opportunities for self-reflection, emotional healing, and rediscovering your inner wisdom, especially when life feels unsettled. After experi...

In this episode of the Inspired Speaker Podcast , Danielle Benzon sits down with podcast guesting expert Marlen Kakkori to explore how to turn podcast appearances into meaningful business opportunities, rather than simply gaining exposure. Discover practical strategies for making the most of every p...

How do you learn to trust yourself when life feels uncertain and everything around you seems to be changing? For women navigating midlife, transformation can bring moments of fear, self-doubt, and a longing for clarity. Cherie Ashana welcomes intuitive leadership guide Cheryl Brewster for a heartfel...

In this episode of the Inspired Speaker Podcast , host Danielle Benzon is joined by launch strategist Elisa Boogaerts of the Authentically Elisa Podcast to explore how coaches, speakers, and entrepreneurs can plan successful launches without the overwhelm and burnout. Discover practical strategies f...

What happens when life challenges everything you thought you knew about success? In this inspiring episode of Leading with Purpose, Mark Porteous sits down with Mind Movies co-founder Natalie Ledwell to discuss resilience, reinvention, and finding joy through life's toughest transitions. Natalie ope...

What if midlife isn't asking you to become someone new, but to stop becoming less of yourself? After years of adapting, enduring, caring, achieving, and navigating change, it can be easy to view midlife primarily through what is changing or being left behind. Cherie Ashana offers another possibility...

What if some of the physical limitations we associate with aging deserve a closer look? The body's ability to communicate, adapt, and maintain balance at the cellular level is central to understanding long-term wellness, yet this remarkable internal intelligence is often overlooked. In this personal...