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Speaker Life

Speaker Life

By: Lea Woodford
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Speaker Life is your behind-the-scenes pass into the world of professional speaking, luxury branding and media opportunities. Hosted by media strategist and Speaker Life Magazine founder Lea Woodford, this podcast delivers actionable insights, expert strategies, and powerful conversations with speakers who are building unforgettable brands and booking high-impact stages. Whether you're just stepping into the spotlight or scaling a multiple six-figure speaking career, Speaker Life gives you the tools, connections, and confidence to own the mic and rise as a thought leader. New episodes weekly—subscribe now and get booked, seen, and heard.2025 Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Turning ChatGPT Into Your Most Trusted Growth Partner with Devin Karpes
    Sep 16 2025

    Used the right way, ChatGPT can bring clarity, speed, and serious growth to your business. In this episode, AI consultant Devin Karpes shares how he turned confusion into clarity by treating ChatGPT as a true thinking partner not just another tool.

    Devin explains how prompting ChatGPT to interview you can shift your mindset, surface better ideas, and help you make confident decisions. He also shares why business owners need to stop chasing the latest AI trend and instead focus on mastering one tool that works.

    If you want one tool that actually helps you think better, work less, and scale faster, this episode breaks it down.

    Tune in NOW: Speaker Life: Turning ChatGPT Into Your Most Trusted Growth Partner with Devin Karpes.

    Devin Karpes helps non-technical founders and CEOs cut through the noise and confidently adopt AI without the overwhelm. As an AI implementation expert, he teaches leaders how to install one high-impact system that can save 20+ hours a week. Devin’s approach transforms ChatGPT into a growth partner that thinks like the founder—boosting clarity, efficiency, and results. Instead of chasing dozens of tools, his clients focus on mastering one. Devin’s mission is simple: make AI work for humans, not the other way around.

    Connect with Devin Karpes:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinkarpes/

    Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Magazine and Luxury Media Brands helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

    Website: https://luxurymediabrands.com/
    Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartFem/
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

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    11 mins
  • Your Story Is Your Greatest Asset with Colin Egglesfield
    Sep 9 2025

    The stories that shape us often hold the greatest power. In this episode, Colin Egglesfield, American actor, certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker, opens up about the life-altering moments that taught him how to turn vulnerability into connection.

    From surviving cancer to witnessing 9/11 from his apartment window, Colin explains how finding his voice and owning his story became the foundation for his speaking and coaching career. He shares why speakers don’t need to be perfect. They just need to be present.

    You’ll hear how fear dissolves when you care more about the message than the spotlight and why tapping into your story can be the bridge between where you are and the people you're meant to serve.

    Learn how your story might be your greatest strength too. Tune into the episode of Speaker Life: Your Story Is Your Greatest Asset with Colin Egglesfield.

    Colin Egglesfield is an actor, certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker who helps individuals become powerful, purpose-driven communicators. With over 5,000 hours of coaching experience, he guides clients through mindset shifts and communication strategies that inspire confidence and authenticity. His programs go beyond presentation skills, focusing on uncovering each person's unique story to resonate on a soul-deep level. Colin also speaks at schools and corporate events, sharing tools to overcome fear, rejection, and self-doubt. A dedicated athlete and philanthropist, he combines discipline with heart to empower others to live with impact.

    Connect with Colin Egglesfield:
    Website: https://colinegglesfield.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colinegglesfieldfanpage/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinegglesfield/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinegglesfield/

    X: https://x.com/cegglesfield

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColinEgglesfieldYouTube

    Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Magazine and Luxury Media Brands helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

    Website: https://luxurymediabrands.com/
    Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartFem/
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford



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    25 mins
  • Adopting the Sales Mindset That Elevates Your Voice with Mark Hunter
    Aug 26 2025

    When you speak with clarity and sell with intention, your message moves people. In this episode, Mark Hunter, Sales Trainer/Consultant at The Sales Hunter, shares how speakers can confidently connect sales with service.

    Mark reveals how belief fuels every offer, how to build trust through storytelling, and why speaking without selling is leaving impact on the table. He also dives into strategies for prospecting, building authority, and staying consistent.

    You’ll learn how to craft authentic pitches, spark urgency without pressure, and grow your brand through consistency, connection, and value.

    If you’re tired of speaking for free, tune in to the episode of Speaker Life: Adopting the Sales Mindset That Elevates Your Voice with Mark Hunter.

    Mark Hunter, CSP, is a globally recognized sales keynote speaker and author known as "The Sales Hunter." With over 30 years of experience, Mark helps sales professionals elevate their voice by focusing on prospecting with integrity and selling with confidence. He’s the author of A Mind for Sales, High-Profit Prospecting, and High-Profit Selling, which form the foundation of his high-energy keynotes and training sessions. Mark empowers teams to break through mental roadblocks, attract better prospects, and close deals at full price. His mission: to help salespeople achieve more than they thought possible by shifting their mindset first.

    Connect with Mark Hunter:
    Website: https://thesaleshunter.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkJamesHunter/

    https://www.facebook.com/TheSalesHunter/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhunter/

    X: https://x.com/thesaleshunter

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaleshunter/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSalesHunter

    Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Magazine and Luxury Media Brands helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

    Website: https://luxurymediabrands.com/
    Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartFem/
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

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    23 mins
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