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Your voice can do more than inform—it can restore connection, shift culture, and move systems when it’s rooted in the body. Today I sit down with voice coach and spoken word artist Thea May to explore how “speaking as energy” replaces performance with presence and turns every conversation into an act of care. If you’ve ever felt yourself listing credentials, freezing at “what do you do,” or leaving a meeting strangely depleted, this one offers a new path: align your gut, heart, and head and let aliveness lead.

We dig into the difference between inert and alive exchanges, how to spark curiosity by answering “what” with “why,” and why ethics must shape who and what we amplify. Thea shares her journey from theatre training and corporate coaching to soul-led speaking, and she draws a firm line against “looking like you care” when you don’t. Expect practical tools alongside real talk on worthiness, boundaries between coaching and therapy, and how sensitivity becomes a superpower when you stay congruent.

PLUS! Thea guides us in a gut‑heart‑head alignment practice you can try on the spot, designed to help your body gift words to your mouth.

From campfire conversations to boardrooms and community halls, we explore how to hold charged topics—climate, war, justice—without shutting down.

We introduce Rising Tide, Thea’s four‑week program for change makers ready to speak with integrity, and the Speaking Salons, a donation-based conversation club for people who give a damn. If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready,” here’s your invitation: your body already knows. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs this, and leave a review to help more voices speak truer.

Find Thea at: https://www.workingwithvoice.com/

Find All Thea's Upcoming Events here: https://lu.ma/workingwithvoice

From Betty: Being in business means being visible. Being ethical in business means not using dodgy tactics, of course, but also being authentic in how we present ourselves ~~

The trouble is… Many of us carry wounds around being seen, accepted, and celebrated as the individual we are.

Left untended, these wounds divide our will, i.e. we end up with conflicted desires:

Part of us wants to be visible to grow our businesses, but another part of us is absolutely dead set on staying well and truly within the shadows… Because that's where it's SAFE.

…whether that means literally hiding under the duvet (I've been there 🥸),

...mega procrastination & self sabotage

…or pretending to be someone we are not, so as not to stand out (I've also been there 🤫).

The push & pull can be utterly EXHAUSTING.

But the good news is, it's relatively quick & easy to fix, once you access the level of the subconscious mind, using a modality such as hypnosis.

Download my free 2 hour workshop, and I'll teach you how you can set yourself free from past hurts, and leap confidently in the direction of your dreams.

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What if your big dream isn’t a plan, but a message from your body—asking you to walk toward the life that will shape you into who you’re meant to be? That question sits at the heart of this conversation with Alex Baisley, creator of The Big Dream Program, who went from a decade of cold, soul-numbing commercial diving to designing a lifestyle-first business that blends family, travel, and deeply meaningful work.

We dig into the practical magic of authenticity and why it’s the strongest filter you’ll ever use. No more costumes, no more “chamber of commerce” personas. Alex shares how mentors like Tad Hargrave helped him build an ecosystem where work and life enrich each other instead of competing for hours. Think road-trip workshops with kids crafting in the back, swims between sessions, and a community that hosts, feeds, and becomes lifelong friends. Along the way, we tackle the staggering reality that 86% of workers are disengaged, what that costs us, and how to chart a way out with small, structural steps—even if you’re exhausted from a full-time job.

If you’ve collected degrees and modalities and still can’t pick a lane, Alex’s “specialist vs experience designer” lens is a release valve. You don’t have to choose. Name your place, define your people, and design experiences that weave your many passions into one cohesive, profitable offer. Time starts working for you when you stack functions: one trip, three outcomes—income, family, adventure. Terror becomes a compass, not a stop sign. And the real payoff isn’t just revenue; it’s becoming someone you actually like being.

If this resonates, tap play, then subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Ready to design a life you love?

From Betty: Being in business means being visible. Being ethical in business means not using dodgy tactics, of course, but also being authentic in how we present ourselves ~~

The trouble is… Many of us carry wounds around being seen, accepted, and celebrated as the individual we are.

Left untended, these wounds divide our will, i.e. we end up with conflicted desires:

Part of us wants to be visible to grow our businesses, but another part of us is absolutely dead set on staying well and truly within the shadows… Because that's where it's SAFE.

…whether that means literally hiding under the duvet (I've been there 🥸),

...mega procrastination & self sabotage

…or pretending to be someone we are not, so as not to stand out (I've also been there 🤫).

The push & pull can be utterly EXHAUSTING.

But the good news is, it's relatively quick & easy to fix, once you access the level of the subconscious mind, using a modality such as hypnosis.

Download my free 2 hour workshop, and I'll teach you how you can set yourself free from past hurts, and leap confidently in the direction of your dreams.

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Marketing expert Laura Eastburn shares her revolutionary approach to authentic business communication with her powerful philosophy: "Speak Human, Win the Internet." Drawing from her grandfather's wisdom to "tell the truth and ask for help," Laura helps businesses break through generic marketing language to find their unique voice.

• Started her entrepreneurial journey at age 12 selling handmade hair bows
• Created an innovative approach called "finding your weird" to help businesses identify their unique selling points
• Analyzes business jargon through her "One Word" newsletter, categorizing terms as originating from military, industrial, or religious language
• Advocates for non-transactional list building instead of freebie-based opt-ins
• Developed "Pace and Prosper" to help smaller businesses with limited budgets access effective ad campaigns
• Values authentic connection over conventional marketing tactics like "pain point marketing"
• Believes speaking human online is revolutionary in a world of cookie-cutter business approaches
• Shows how authenticity isn't just more ethical – it's more effective at driving business results
• Encourages businesses to lead with their unique story rather than hiding behind professional facades

Lara's website:

https://laraeastburn.com/

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https://laraeastburn.com/oneword/

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From Betty: Being in business means being visible. Being ethical in business means not using dodgy tactics, of course, but also being authentic in how we present ourselves ~~

The trouble is… Many of us carry wounds around being seen, accepted, and celebrated as the individual we are.

Left untended, these wounds divide our will, i.e. we end up with conflicted desires:

Part of us wants to be visible to grow our businesses, but another part of us is absolutely dead set on staying well and truly within the shadows… Because that's where it's SAFE.

…whether that means literally hiding under the duvet (I've been there 🥸),

...mega procrastination & self sabotage

…or pretending to be someone we are not, so as not to stand out (I've also been there 🤫).

The push & pull can be utterly EXHAUSTING.

But the good news is, it's relatively quick & easy to fix, once you access the level of the subconscious mind, using a modality such as hypnosis.

Download my free 2 hour workshop, and I'll teach you how you can set yourself free from past hurts, and leap confidently in the direction of your dreams.

FB: Betty Cottam Bertels
IG: Betty_Cottam...