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Own the Microphone
Own the Microphone
CLNS Media Network

Public speaking is scary. Bridgett McGowen is an award-winning international professional speaker and introvert who, when she was laid-off from her full-time job,... more

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Be Yourself at All Times

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Terí Donelson  Visit https://www.teridonelson.com/ for more information about Terí’s offerings. Listen and Subscribe... more

31 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
Own Who You Are

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes business owner, author, and woman who supports other women... more

17 Oct 2024 · 36 minutes
Live Up to Your Words

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes speaker, author, and founder of the Mental Conditioning movement,... more

06 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
Successes Impress, Failures Inspire

Don’t wait for inspiration, you have to schedule it. You have to show up everyday with the expectation of a... more

09 May 2024 · 25 minutes
People See You Before They Hear You

Founder of Tish Times Networking and Sales provides tips and insights into her world of teaching small business owners, solo... more

02 May 2024 · 24 minutes
Embrace Pain to Avoid Suffering and Gain Freedom

Brian Bogert learned the hard way. That's why he implores others to do the same. Brian found true growth in... more

25 Apr 2024 · 34 minutes
Use Negative Energy as a Springboard to Positive Action

Kevin is an expert in leadership development; Micro-prenerurship and small business start-up strategies. He is also a personal and professional... more

18 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Take Up Space

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes TWO guests from Vital Voice Training, Casey Erin Clark... more

04 Apr 2024 · 43 minutes
Speak Into the Language of the Listener

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, author and visionary strategist who... more

28 Mar 2024 · 43 minutes
Practice As If It’s the Big Stage

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a street cop turned speaker with 23+ years supporting... more

21 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Do It Afraid

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years experience in the tech... more

14 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes
Follow the Bread Crumbs

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur, women’s empowerment expert, and speaker who is... more

07 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes
Get Your Brand Out There

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a visionary entrepreneur and leader with over 20 years... more

29 Feb 2024 · 34 minutes
Get Your Greater

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an engineer and award winning author who wrote the... more

22 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
Your Voice is Your Gift

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, author and owner of Women of Armor... more

15 Feb 2024 · 45 minutes
Instead of Running Away, Run To

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning author, philanthropist, podcast host, and speaker... more

08 Feb 2024 · 25 minutes
No Excuses

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a first generation American, sign language interpreter, Author, and... more

01 Feb 2024 · 48 minutes
Practice That Vulnerability

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and best selling author who provides strategies... more

25 Jan 2024 · 33 minutes
Be an Activator

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes speak, author, and podcast host who lends her voice... more

18 Jan 2024 · 26 minutes
Talk From Your Soul Place

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, artist and bold and humorous facilitator that... more

11 Jan 2024 · 30 minutes
Find Your Strength

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker who turns her restaurant experience into... more

04 Jan 2024 · 34 minutes
Give Them Everything You’ve Got

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author, business coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who... more

14 Dec 2023 · 46 minutes
Do the Work Behind the Work

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an intellectual property architect who works with clients to... more

07 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
Stop Stalling and Start Standing Out

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the creator of the come alive on camera tribe,... more

30 Nov 2023 · 34 minutes
Let People Feel Who You Are

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Pharmacist and international public speaker, Chinelo Enwonwu. Bridgett... more

16 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
Be Approachable, Sociable, and Generous.

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a teacher turned speaker who helps start ups get... more

09 Nov 2023 · 36 minutes
Have the Courage to Speak Up

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years consulting organizations while focusing... more

02 Nov 2023 · 41 minutes
Minimize You, Maximize the Message

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker and founder of Emerging Excellence LLC... more

26 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
Be Powerful, Be You Part 2

This week, part 2 of a 2 part episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a top leadership motivational... more

19 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Be Powerful, Be You Part 1

This week, part 1 of a 2 part episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a top leadership motivational... more

12 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Be Human, Not Perfect

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a public relations professional, executive coach and public speaker... more

05 Oct 2023 · 25 minutes
Be Yourself

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a best selling author, keynote speaker, and startup investor... more

28 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
Stop Making Lemonade

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, coach, and facilitator, whose specializes in motivational... more

21 Sep 2023 · 27 minutes
Comfort Leads to Confidence

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and author with years of experience learning... more

14 Sep 2023 · 36 minutes
Step Into Your Greatness

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international, award winning speaker and Army Veteran that... more

07 Sep 2023 · 26 minutes
Navigate Through a Lens of Inspiration

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote inspirational speaker with 5 + years experience... more

31 Aug 2023 · 30 minutes
Confidence and Collard Greens

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes founder and CEO of Nostalgia: Black, and freelance writer... more

24 Aug 2023 · 42 minutes
Own Your Power

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an outspoken speaker, professor, author and mentor with over... more

17 Aug 2023 · 39 minutes
Dominate the Mic!

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, trainer, mentor, author and military veteran who... more

10 Aug 2023 · 33 minutes
Commit to Tell the Truth

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years in the training, learning,... more

03 Aug 2023 · 42 minutes
Question, Connect, and Present Like a PRO

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a powerhouse on keynote stages and training arenas with... more

27 Jul 2023 · 39 minutes
Dance Through the Discomfort

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, CEO and award winning diversity and inclusion... more

20 Jul 2023 · 31 minutes
Tap Into the Heart Space

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author and speaker who travels the world speaking... more

13 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Be Authentically You

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a former police officer and current keynote speaker who... more

29 Jun 2023 · 39 minutes
The Virtual Facilitator’s Guide

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the owner of the effective virtual presentation space who... more

22 Jun 2023 · 30 minutes
Slide Deck Do’s and Don’ts

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and... more

15 Jun 2023 · 35 minutes
Filter Out the Fillers

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and... more

08 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
No Need for Speed Speaking

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and... more

01 Jun 2023 · 26 minutes
Delivering Effective Intros and Outros

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and... more

25 May 2023 · 36 minutes
More Ideas for Navigating the Nerves

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education,... more

18 May 2023 · 24 minutes
5 Ways to Live Dangerously (While Delivering a Presentation)

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education,... more

11 May 2023 · 33 minutes
Honest Talk About Audience Turn-Offs

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education,... more

04 May 2023 · 21 minutes
Power to the Point: Slide Deck Do's and Don'ts

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education,... more

27 Apr 2023 · 28 minutes
Your Confidence is Calling

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the... more

20 Apr 2023 · 31 minutes
Engagement to the End

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the... more

13 Apr 2023 · 36 minutes
Dealing with Distractions

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the... more

06 Apr 2023 · 31 minutes
Navigating the Nerves

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, and global communications expert who... more

30 Mar 2023 · 27 minutes
Talk to the Heart

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, storyteller, and life leadership coach with over... more

23 Mar 2023 · 35 minutes
Own the Moment

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an enthusiastic speaker, life coach, and two-time author who... more

16 Mar 2023 · 38 minutes
Start With Boldness

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international keynote speaker with more than 50 years... more

09 Mar 2023 · 48 minutes
Nobody Expects You to Be Good

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes one of the top 50 hall of fame speakers... more

02 Mar 2023 · 45 minutes
Put More Oomph Into Your Talk

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and author who focuses on disrupted technology... more

23 Feb 2023 · 35 minutes
Build Your Mindful Spacious Speaker Muscle

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an educational psychologist with more than 50 years of... more

16 Feb 2023 · 41 minutes
If Not Now, Then When?

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a motivational speaker and author who has reached more... more

09 Feb 2023 · 31 minutes
Look Your Best

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a fashion stylist and image consultant with 20+ years'... more

02 Feb 2023 · 36 minutes
Image Is Everything

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning public relations professional with more than 20... more

26 Jan 2023 · 45 minutes
Understand How You Are Showing Up

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a leader in the field of nonverbal communication and... more

19 Jan 2023 · 27 minutes
Risk It All to Gain It All

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a former talent manager and entrepreneur with many brilliant... more

12 Jan 2023 · 32 minutes
Playing Small Does Not Serve Anybody

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international speaker who has delivered more than a... more

05 Jan 2023 · 54 minutes
You Have to Go There!

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a behavioral economist, and podcast host who is motivated... more

15 Dec 2022 · 35 minutes
Share the Stage With the Audience

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and artist, Chris Bent. Bridgett... more

08 Dec 2022 · 33 minutes
Make It Cool to Not Be Perfect

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author and real estate investor Adrian Smude. Bridgett and... more

01 Dec 2022 · 28 minutes
Be 110% Committed and Make it Work

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning speaker and author who is the CEO... more

17 Nov 2022 · 29 minutes
Recognize Your Worth

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the million dollar manifest coach, bestselling author, and international... more

10 Nov 2022 · 29 minutes
Think Differently

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur who speaks to audiences around the world,... more

03 Nov 2022 · 43 minutes
Do It at 3000%

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international award-winning mentor, author, and web TV host... more

27 Oct 2022 · 41 minutes
Start With the Heart

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a motivational speaker with 15+ years experience inspiring students... more

20 Oct 2022 · 30 minutes
Say "Yes" and Put Yourself Out There

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Certified Speaking Professional who loves to see the... more

13 Oct 2022 · 40 minutes
Bring the F.I.R.E.

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a 13-time international best-selling author who helps women put... more

06 Oct 2022 · 35 minutes
Connection Before Content

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author with more than 35 years of virtual... more

29 Sep 2022 · 46 minutes
Talk Into the Hearts and Minds of Your Audience

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international speaker, author, coach, and podcaster whose mission... more

22 Sep 2022 · 38 minutes
If You Are On the Stage, You Are the Expert

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a best-selling author who believes that no matter what... more

15 Sep 2022 · 46 minutes
Ask Yourself "Is This My Jam?"

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a cancer survivor and author who finds that everything... more

08 Sep 2022 · 38 minutes
Be Ready to Jump

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur and innovator who started 12 companies and... more

01 Sep 2022 · 36 minutes
Follow Your Voice

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker who believes that God placed purpose in... more

25 Aug 2022 · 35 minutes
Be F.R.E.S.H.

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a mindset master chef who works with organizations to... more

18 Aug 2022 · 33 minutes
Rev It Up and Let It Fly!

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a world famous professional keynote speaker, seminar leader, and... more

11 Aug 2022 · 52 minutes
Show Up and Speak Up

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a professional speaker and holistic confidence coach who uses... more

04 Aug 2022 · 35 minutes
Make Uncommon Connections

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author, podcast host, and speaker with more than... more

28 Jul 2022 · 31 minutes
Find Your Concept + Outcome

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author and speaker with more than 20 years... more

21 Jul 2022 · 42 minutes
Your Voice Can Save a Life

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a radio personality, community organizer, and former vice president... more

14 Jul 2022 · 28 minutes
Speaking Is Not Just About Talking

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, consultant, international speaker, and facilitator, Janice B Gordon.... more

07 Jul 2022 · 36 minutes
Get Out of the Way of Your Message

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a cultural communications author, founder, and CEO of "Bilingual... more

30 Jun 2022 · 43 minutes
Make Real Shifts Happen

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning, bilingual transformation mentor, self-love coach, best-selling author,... more

23 Jun 2022 · 39 minutes
Believe You Have the Value

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a business leader, top 40 under 40 award-winning speaker,... more

16 Jun 2022 · 40 minutes
The Unspoken Really Matters

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes STEM professional, speaker, and trainer focused on helping people... more

09 Jun 2022 · 37 minutes
You Can Win Being You!

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an educator, author, and top college motivational leader who... more

02 Jun 2022 · 48 minutes
Be You

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a trade show coach and podcast host with more... more

26 May 2022 · 33 minutes
Speaking is an Act of Generosity

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the president of Articulate Persuasion, best-selling author, classically trained... more

19 May 2022 · 44 minutes
Strive to Be Excellent, Not Perfect

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the founder and CEO of Crystal Clear Results LLC... more

12 May 2022 · 36 minutes
Be in the Modality of Serving Your Audience

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes attorney, national entrepreneur, growth strategist, and CEO, Marcia Bench.... more

05 May 2022 · 26 minutes
Be Super Bold

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author and a comfortably speaking entrepreneur who offers... more

28 Apr 2022 · 34 minutes
Be a Voice, Not an Echo

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an executive with years of experience in raising capital... more

21 Apr 2022 · 44 minutes
Start Now. Start Simple.

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an event MC for the stars, and he travels... more

14 Apr 2022 · 42 minutes
Believe and Breathe Your Content

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the founder and chief creative officer of Caffe Strategies... more

07 Apr 2022 · 33 minutes
You've Got to Get Rid of the "What If”

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a featured online entrepreneur who helps women challenge the... more

31 Mar 2022 · 35 minutes
Set-Up, Launch, and Support

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes strategist, educator and online launch project manager who takes... more

24 Mar 2022 · 23 minutes
Give Them Take-Aways

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes actress, international traveler, and maverick motivator with a no... more

17 Mar 2022 · 31 minutes
Slow It Down to Create a Safe Space

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author and Chinese energy medicine expert with more than... more

10 Mar 2022 · 32 minutes
Create Your Own Stage

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international speaker and author who helps her clients... more

03 Mar 2022 · 38 minutes
Take Action and Make it Happen

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an executive director and entrepreneur who has no fear... more

24 Feb 2022 · 32 minutes
Speak So People Will Listen

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, podcast host, and communications expert who teaches women... more

17 Feb 2022 · 36 minutes
Stand Up and Do What You Do Best

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes award-winning author, holistic trainer, and founder of many companies... more

10 Feb 2022 · 46 minutes
Delete Discount Dialogue and Learn Luxury Language

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an in demand speaker with over 14 years of... more

03 Feb 2022 · 34 minutes
Go From Good to Great to Legendary

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes award-winning author, expert in mental health, TEDx speaker, and... more

27 Jan 2022 · 26 minutes
Give Them What They Came Looking For!

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes CEO, influential speaker, and recovery coach, Sparkle Lindsay. Bridgett... more

20 Jan 2022 · 47 minutes
Make Your Gift Available to the World

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes life coach, best-selling author, and award-winning speaker, Char Spicer.... more

13 Jan 2022 · 47 minutes
Speak From the Heart

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes teacher turned speaker whose main goal is to spread... more

06 Jan 2022 · 42 minutes
If You're Not Your Biggest Cheerleader, Something is Wrong

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes publicity strategist and PR consultant and speaker who helps... more

16 Dec 2021 · 41 minutes
Make Your Stories and Your Messages Real and Relevant

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes two-time #1 best-selling author, award-winning business storytelling master, and... more

09 Dec 2021 · 27 minutes
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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes publicity strategist and PR consultant and speaker who helps clients understand... more