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| Teaser Trailer: Living Your Dream Life: The First Step is Knowing You’re Worthy with Tracie Root | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:01:23 | |
This is the teaser to the main event where Elaine and Tracie take a deep dive into the concept of "Worthy" and why so many people struggle with it. Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Comedy & Confidence: Elevating Your Talk with Humor! | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:21:18 | |
In this episode, Elaine shares some of her favorite speaking tools and tips. There is so much goodness for a new speaker, a wanna be speaker and for someone who's been speaking for years. Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| I Worked a P Diddy's Party & Other NYC Stories with Heather Zeitswolfe(Savvy Frugal Vegan) | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:27:48 | |
If you need a laugh, you've got to check this episode out! As the Savvy Frugal Vegan, I aim to disrupt the status quo and encourage others to think differently about their diet, ethics, and environmental impact. I want to raise people's awareness of where their food comes from. My dream is to enlighten others to avoid eating anything that has a mother. Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Mysterious Companion: Exploring the Third Man Phenomenon with Iris Goldfeder | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:28:41 | |
In this episode, Iris and Elaine share their near death experiences and how lucky they are to be alive and how they both might have had help from the other side. Iris shares part of her amazing entrepreneurial journey with some laughs along the way. She is about as real and raw as they come which makes people fall in love with her authenticity and her as a human being! Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| The Power of Persistence: Behind the Scenes of Sherry Sutton’s Ted X Talk | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:21:45 | |
Sherry Sutton knows personal branding. Her superpower is delivering the best of business growth strategy alongside her ability to hold space and help audiences excavate their true selves, uncover their magnetic message, and show up authentically – all without feeling dorky, spammy, or overwhelmed. She’s a magnetic speaker who has shared her vast knowledge in a TEDx Talk and on her successful podcast Bosses With Baggage. Her deeply personal talks take audiences on her journey from a chronic people pleaser who appeared to have it all, to losing it all to addiction, and her rise as a deeply authentic entrepreneur dedicated to helping others find their authentic voice. Sherry has a master’s degree, an executive MBA, studied marketing at Yale, and spent nearly 30 years working in strategic, omnichannel marketing for everyone from start-ups to multi-billion dollar international conglomerates. Elaine and Sherry have been laughing together as business besties ever since they met a few years ago. Elaine had the privilege of supporting and coaching Sherry with her famously authentic, life changing TedX Talk this past January in Frisco, TX. Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Trailer: The Power of Persistence: Behind the Scenes of Sherry Sutton’s Ted X Talk | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:02:08 | |
Elaine and Sherry have been laughing together as business besties ever since they met a few years ago. Elaine had the privilege of supporting and coaching Sherry with her famously authentic, life changing TedX Talk this past January in Frisco, TX. She’s a magnetic speaker who has shared her vast knowledge in a TEDx Talk and on her successful podcast Bosses With Baggage. Her deeply personal talks take audiences on her journey from a chronic people pleaser who appeared to have it all, to losing it all to addiction, and her rise as a deeply authentic entrepreneur dedicated to helping others find their authentic voice. Sherry has a master’s degree, an executive MBA, studied marketing at Yale, and spent nearly 30 years working in strategic, omnichannel marketing for everyone from start-ups to multi-billion dollar international conglomerates. https://youtu.be/qllhPMGkQL8?si=MH2-6vGl-0jqdszq Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Captivate the Mic Trailer | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:01:52 | |
Captivate the Mic with Elaine Williams is THE podcast for coaches, speakers, authors, lawyers and really anyone who speaks under pressure who wants to master the art of captivating speaking. This podcast is for you if you are looking to craft compelling stories, develop a charismatic voice, expand your executive stage presence and have fun while doing it! Our multiple award-winning host and her guests will give you, the aspiring captivating speaker, the tools you need to maximize your creativity and breakthrough mindset barriers surrounding your speaking and on camera skills. You will get tips and insider secrets we have learned to raise the power of your content and the quality of your performance and delivery. -Become a masterful story teller -Boost your confidence on stage and on camera -Be able to create vivid pictures for your audiences -Craft stories that are compelling and have people leaning in for more -Learn how to use your voice to have more vocal variety & charisma -Authentically connect with any audience fast -Always be entertaining, educational and inspiring -Learn how to use humor to get more related -Know the pro tips to be ready for lights, camera, action Your award-winning host, Elaine Williams shares her professional speaker and performer insights with fun banter and energy. She was recently nominated for Speaker of the Year. Elaine is a video performance coach, keynote speaker, speaker coach, best-selling author and comedian who has over a decade of experience working with entrepreneurs to build confidence and a captivating presence on camera and with public speaking to get their message out in the world with authenticity, ease and humor. In this podcast, you will hear interviews with expert guests who share how they started on their business and creative journeys and the important lessons they learned to get where they are today. You will hear from experts who have been in business for over a decade, experts who have turned their creativity into successful businesses, and experts who have overcome incredible obstacles and have lived to laugh and talk about it. After each guest expert shares their captivating story, together we will review the nuances of what really worked during their delivery so that the listener will walk away with writing and performance tips. There will be inspiring takeaways from every interview that you can immediately apply to your speaking and on-camera journey. We dive into mindset lessons as well as practical growth strategy lessons. Be ready to get powerful, actionable tips, and strategies that you can use to grow your presence in your niche. Through this podcast, you will grow your skills as a storyteller, writer, performer, content creator, interviewer, and business person. We believe your voice is powerful, your story needs to be told, and there is someone out there who will be inspired because you dared to share your story! If you are looking for a commu Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| The Power of the Pause: Culture, Change & Real Connection | 23 May 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
📝 Show Notes Summary In this powerful episode, Elaine welcomes her first male guest to Captivate the Mic — master trainer, leadership consultant, and communicator Ron Reich. Together, they explore what leadership truly looks like in 2025 and how the best leaders today are creating space, safety, and culture from the inside out. Ron shares wisdom on how to handle emotionally charged situations using his “PRD Model” (Pause, Reflect, Decide), and offers strategies for building psychological safety, even in blue-collar or high-turnover environments. From feedback stories to leadership blind spots, this conversation is rich with actionable insight and surprising depth. 💡 Key Takeaways
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Ron Reich – Leadership Expert | Executive Coach | Corporate Trainer Ron Reich is a seasoned leadership consultant and executive coach with over 28 years of experience in training design, development, and facilitation. He specializes in cultivating high-performing leaders through impactful leadership and management development, executive coaching, supervision training, and dynamic team-building experiences. With a deep understanding of organizational behavior and communication dynamics, Ron is known for creating safe, transformative learning environments where individuals and teams thrive. His engaging facilitation style and practical, real-world insights have made him a trusted partner for companies across a wide range of industries. A lifelong learner and voracious reader, Ron stays at the forefront of leadership trends, research, and best practices through his daily habit of reading articles, newsletters, and books. He brings that curiosity and rigor to every training session and coaching conversation, helping clients evolve with purpose and precision. Elaine and Ron have been colleagues and friends for years. They both LOVE personal development and the unlimited possibilities of human potential and all things leadership! Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Unbridled Leadership: Elite Equestrian Secrets for Winning in Business | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:43:36 | |
📝 SHOW NOTES: In this heartfelt and wildly inspiring episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine sits down with her brilliant, badass cousin Melissa Williams—a 10-time world champion equestrian, ranch owner, and lifelong horse whisperer. Melissa shares jaw-dropping stories from the show ring (think Olympic-level Saddlebreds and flying horses on “Air Force One” 🐴✈️), growing up with horses in Canada, and what it really takes to compete—and win—at the highest levels. But this conversation is more than trophies and ribbons. It’s about:
Together, they’re bringing their wisdom, humor, and heart to a transformational 4-day retreat for women leaders ready to step into deeper authenticity, clarity, and power—guided by horses, nature, and their own embodied presence. ✨ This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
📅 Interested in the retreat? It’s happening May 7-10, 2025 at Melissa’s breathtaking ranch in California. 🌄 Horses. Leadership. Nervous system resets. Real transformation. 🎥 Watch for Q&As and sneak peeks on YouTube and social 🐎 Connect with Melissa: Want to know more about Melissa, her ranch, or her powerhouse real estate and production work? Check the links in the show notes below. 🧲 P.S. If you’re an expert who knows you need to be more visible—especially on video—Elaine can help you create short, powerful content that captivates and converts. Let’s chat! 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Melissa’s hilarious “no pressure” welcome 06:45 – Growing up with horses (and surviving Alberta winters) 13:20 – Lessons in discipline, heartbreak, and winning 27:50 – Saddlebred history & battle moves on horseback 36:00 – The healing power of horses & emotional attunement 48:10 – Flying horses, million-dollar show rings & Louisville 1:08:15 – From failure to world champion: Melissa’s comeback story 1:16:00 – A sneak peek at the Leadership + Horse Whispering Retreat 1:24:00 – Why this experience will shift how you lead forever Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| From Kindness to Credibility: PR Tips & Insights with Jill Lublin | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:17:25 | |
In this inspiring and jam-packed episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with the phenomenal PR guru, Jill Lublin. Known for her expertise in media, kindness, and visibility, Jill shares golden nuggets of wisdom for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and anyone looking to make an impact. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: •The power of kindness circles and how they foster connection, growth, and positivity. •Why 30 minutes of visibility-building activities each week can transform your career. •How to create the “I’ve heard of you somewhere” effect and keep your message top of mind. •Tips for leveraging holidays and trending topics to pitch your unique message. •How Google Alerts can uncover golden PR opportunities like World Kindness Day. Jill also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Jack Canfield, how she’s reinvented her signature PR bootcamps into her Media Mastery Intensive, and why consistency and persistence are the secret sauce to lasting PR success. 🎁 FREE GIFT: Jill is offering listeners a complimentary Publicity Action Guide and access to her free publicity masterclass. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into her proven strategies! 👉 Grab it now: JillLublin.com/guide 💬 Favorite Quotes from the Episode: •“Your message matters.” – Jill Lublin •“Keep showing up – that’s the key to PR success.” – Jill Lublin 🌟 Resources Mentioned: •Jill’s book: The Profit of Kindness •PR Training: Media Mastery Intensive Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Progress Over Perfect: Simple Shifts to Overcome the Need to ‘Get It Right’ | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:27:02 | |
Embrace Your ‘Flawsome’: Conquering Perfectionism It’s the new year—which means new possibilities and a whole lot of self-imposed pressure. In this episode of Captivate the Mic, host Elaine Williams welcomes Michelle Molitor, an executive coach, hypnotherapist, and author of I Am Perfectly Flossom: How Embracing Imperfection Makes Us Better. Michelle shares her journey of being bullied out of a high-tech career and how that turbocharged her own perfectionism & imposter syndrome. From chronic anxiety and physical manifestations to everyday blocks that keep us from achieving our goals, Michelle explains how perfectionism can be a trauma response—and how to break free. She highlights her upcoming program, Reclaiming Your True Self, designed to help women overcome perfectionism, burnout, and people-pleasing so they can thrive. Michelle Molitor is the founder of Nectar Consulting, which combines positive psychology, neuroscience, hypnotherapy, and coaching to help clients rapidly transform limiting beliefs. As a “recovering perfectionist” herself, Michelle is dedicated to showing others how to embrace their flaws, reduce anxiety, and achieve success. •Why Perfectionism Isn’t Always Obvious: How it can lurk in the background. •Perfectionism as a Trauma Response: Why unresolved childhood experiences often spark the urge to people-please. •Real-Life Transformations: Client success story by uncovering limiting beliefs formed earlier. •Techniques to Overcome Mental Blocks: How hypnotherapy, mindset shifts, and group support can help you rewrite your “inner script.” •Strategies for the New Year: Why setting the same resolutions won’t work if you haven’t shifted your self-talk; removed hidden roadblocks. Highlights •[00:02:10] – Michelle: bullied out of a high-tech career, sparking her journey toward coaching. •[00:05:30] – Elaine’s realization of her own “closet perfectionism”; how it stops progress. •[00:11:15] – Client story: Tying perfectionism, anxiety to physical health issues. •[00:18:00] – How perfectionism can be tied to childhood trauma. •[00:24:00] – Michelle’s upcoming program, Reclaiming Your True Self, for women seeking deeper transformation. Resources •Michelle’s Website: michellemolitor.com •Book: I Am Perfectly Flossom (Available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible) •Group Program:Reclaiming Your True Self : michellemolitor.com/reclaiming-your-true-self Schedule Call with Michelle: book a complimentary call to see if the Reclaiming Your True Self program is a fit for you. If you enjoyed this Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Breaking Old Patterns: Finding Self-Love, Healing, and the Power of Your Story | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:29:08 | |
In this episode of the Captivate the Mic podcast, host Elaine Williams welcomes transformational guide Dr. Jen Casper. Dr. Jen shares her deeply personal journey through a series of challenging relationships— from short-lived marriages to living with a narcissist. Through these trials, one theme emerged: her need to truly love and value herself. By learning to honor her own worth, Dr. Jen discovered the key to attracting a healthy, relationship—one that exceeded her dreams. Elaine and Dr. Jen discuss the importance of storytelling: how recounting our lives with and vulnerability can not only help us heal, but also inspire others to grow. They talk about the delicate process of refining a story for different contexts, the power of emotional resonance, and the importance of compassion toward oneself during the journey of personal transformation. What You’ll Learn: •How self-love acts as the foundation for attracting healthier relationships. •Ways to break free from harmful relationship patterns. •The importance of learning and integrating lessons from each relationship to move closer to what you desire. •Tips on refining personal stories for maximum impact and emotional connection—whether you’re sharing as a guest on a podcast or telling your story on stage. •Why storytelling is a timeless tool for healing, personal growth, and inspiring positive change in others. Takeaways: •Self-Worth Comes First: You can’t fully accept love from someone else until you genuinely love and understand yourself. •Boundaries and Discernment: Learning to recognize red flags and trusting your inner voice will help guide you toward healthier connections. •Storytelling as a Healer: Sharing your story can foster deeper connections, help others feel less alone, and strengthen your own sense of purpose. •Continuous Evolution: Your personal narrative will evolve as you grow. Be willing to revisit and refine the way you present your story. Action Steps: •Reflect on the patterns in your past relationships. What recurring lessons can you identify? •Practice self-love daily by journaling about what truly matters to you. •If you’re sharing your story, consider where you can tighten the narrative to keep listeners engaged and emotionally invested. Dr. Jen Casper is a “doctor of soulful transformations” dedicated to helping clients identify and shift limiting beliefs and patterns. Learn more about her: JenCasper.com. Connect with Elaine Williams: •Website: CaptivateTheCrowd.com •YouTube: Captivate The Crowd •Instagram: @elainewilliamsfun Support the Show: Please rate, review, and subscribe! Share this episode with friends who might benefit from hearing Dr Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Creating Collaborative Magic: How to Build Partnerships with Any Crowd | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:23:45 | |
If you've ever wanted to work on your public speaking but the thought of being in front of an audience has freaked you out, listen to this episode. When you can think of your audience as your partner and realize that they WANT you to be good, it changes everything. You get your power back. Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| From Punchline to Powerhouse: Heather Zeitzwolfe Turned Her Swatch Store Around Part 2 | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:10:08 | |
Anytime you get to talk to Heather, you have fun, for real! "Compassion starts on our plates because we are what we eat." Heather is a passionate speaker and advocate dedicated to helping people transition into veganism and adopt a plant-based diet. Her mission is to challenge the status quo and encourage others to think differently, particularly regarding veganism and ethical living. Heather guides people toward embracing the benefits of veganism and provides the tools needed to maintain a cruelty-free lifestyle. She is dedicated to animal rights, equality, and justice, inspiring others to make compassionate choices. Heather is a GenX'r, nerd, doll collector, film geek, cat mom, entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, content creator, Tofu Wizard, and podcaster. She lives each day, sharing laughter and positive energy. Heather Zeitzwolfe, the Savvy Frugal Vegan, empowers individuals and entrepreneurs to embrace a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle through in-person and virtual coaching, workshops, retreats, and events. A dynamic speaker, activist, and YouTuber, Heather’s mission is to support one million people in adopting and maintaining a healthy, affordable, plant-based diet. She challenges the status quo, encouraging others to rethink their diet, ethics, and environmental impact, all while making vegan living fun, accessible, delicious, and impactful. LINKS: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@SavvyFrugalVegan Website: https://www.savvyfrugalvegan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvyfrugalvegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavvyFrugalVegan It’s a Plant Based Party (Sign up to be on the live panel): REGISTER for the event to get the participation link. (You can register for future shows as well - see all the dates when you sign up) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvce2ppzgvHdODn3Z8gbdsSajuQibA02Ea Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Raw and Real: Conversations That Spark Life-Changing Transformations with Jenifer Loehding | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:25:19 | |
This conversation was LIFE CHANGING for me! Jennifer and I spoke about collapsing Confidence with Worthiness. It was a true light bulb moment for me. Jennifer's own journey is marked by resilience, as she overcame two rare health conditions and achieved remission without long-term medication. By incorporating daily habits that prioritize mental and physical well-being—through nutrition, exercise, and mindset practices—Jennifer has built a thriving, healthy life. She now shares these methods through her coaching and workshops to inspire others. Jennifer offers a range of coaching programs, including individual and group coaching, as well as transformative workshops. Her programs integrate mind, body, and spirit, empowering clients to create lasting success in all areas of life. In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Jennifer is a podcast host, motivational speaker, author, and passionate advocate for personal growth. Her work helps individuals reach their fullest potential while contributing positively to the world around them. Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||
| Living Your Dream Life: The First Step is Knowing You’re Worthy with Tracie Root | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:18:08 | |
This is where Elaine and Tracie take a deep dive into the concept of "Worthy" and why so many people struggle with it. Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams: | |||