Captivate the Mic: Master Public Speaking & Video, Build Confidence and Boost Visibility
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 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. This podcast focuses on strategies that will help you to: -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 community of like-minded, mission driven people, come join our Free Facebook group: Captivate the Crowd! Marketing Self Improvement Education Public Speaking How To
Episodes
What do Broadway showstoppers and massive business profit margins have in common? A lot more than you think!
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, I am sitting down with the brilliant, beautiful, and absolute powerhouse entrepreneur Erin B. Haag. Erin grew up deep in the legendary New York theater scene—her dad was the technical director at the iconic Public Theater, and she was running lines with legends like Kevin ...
Think you’re too busy to write that book? Think again.
Ever feel like you’ve got a massive story inside you but zero time to actually sit down and type it out? I get it. We’re entrepreneurs, we’re caregivers, we’re running a million miles an hour. That’s why I brought the fabulous Judy Lane Boyer onto the show.
Judy is a professional ghostwriter and former professional translator who specializes in helping busy, badas...
What if connection didn’t have to be fast… or digital… or filtered?
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, I sit down with two incredible humans, Gary Simmons and Linda Tai, to share something we’ve been quietly building—something that feels simple, but deeply needed.
We talk about loneliness in a hyper-connected world…
Why scrolling isn’t the same as feeling seen…
And how a small, tangible act of kindness ca...
Are you leading your team, or are they just working for you? Today on Captivate the Mic, I’m sitting down with my friend Mark Nice—a man who defines himself as a servant leader first and a content marketing strategist second.
We dive deep into Mark’s incredible journey, from being raised by preachers to a chance encounter with a five-star Italian chef that changed his life (and led him to his wife!). We talk about wh...
Have you ever felt like you should know more about money… but don’t?
Like you’ve made mistakes, waited too long, or somehow missed the memo?
You are not alone—and you are not behind.
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, I sit down with financial advisor Traci Steelman, and we talk about the emotional side of money that no one teaches us—especially as women.
We dive into the shame...
What if healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself… but reclaiming who you were before the trauma?
In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with healer, author, and TV host Beth Jones to talk about grief, trauma, resilience, and what it really means to become an empowered survivor.
We go deep into:
• Moving through grief cycles faster as you heal
• Why survivors internalize pain that was never theirs<...
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with Cam Beaudoin, founder of The Frequent Speaker, to unpack what it really takes to become a paid professional speaker. They discuss building authority, standing out in a saturated market, and using storytelling, niching, and strategic video to rise above the noise.
If you’re an aspiring speaker, female leader refining your executive presence, or busin...
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with marketing strategist and former attorney Nina Cleere to unpack one of the biggest visibility shifts happening right now: how people are being found through AI instead of traditional search.
Nina shares her unconventional journey from public defender to corporate counsel to digital marketing expert—and how her background in law sharpened her edge in ...
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with Amy Jenkins — estate planning and probate attorney — for an honest, eye-opening conversation about what really happens after a loved one passes away.
After navigating the loss of her own father, Elaine shares firsthand how having power of attorney, medical directives, and a DNR still didn’t prepare her for the realities of probate, frozen bank accou...
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with Mickey Fitch-Collins, a leadership development expert, professional facilitator, and former teenage professional bass fisher whose unconventional journey shaped her powerful voice on stage.
Mickey shares how becoming the youngest professional bass fisherman in the U.S. at just 14 years old unexpectedly launched her into public speaking—teaching room...
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine sits down with Amy Castro, a corporate trainer, speaker, and communication expert with over 30 years of experience in the speaking industry.
Together, they pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a sustainable speaking career — beyond the stage, the spotlight, and the hype.
Amy shares honest insights about:
- why most of the work happens offstage
- the unsexy b...
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, I sat down with Kimberly Lynne, a board-certified hypnotist and trauma-informed healer who transformed decades of chronic illness, anxiety, and physical pain into a wellness journey rooted in subconscious healing.
Kimberly shares her personal story of battling over 20 years of unexplained illness, panic attacks, and debilitating symptoms — and how learning hypnosis not only heale...
In this episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine sits down with Michelle Walters — imagination advocate, clinical hypnotherapist, marketing expert, author, and creator of MakeMyHypno.com, the world’s first custom AI-powered hypnosis audio generator.
Michelle blends science, spirituality, and marketing psychology to help people break patterns, overcome anxiety, reduce sugar cravings, improve confidence, and use the subcon...
In this empowering episode of Captivate the Mic, host Elaine Williams sits down with bestselling author Kirsten Weiss, the mastermind behind over 70 cozy mystery novels, including Legacy of the Witch and the beloved Tea & Tarot series. Together, they explore how storytelling, humor, and resilience help women reclaim their voices — both on the page and in real life.
Kirsten shares how her strong female c...
Show Notes
In this candid and insightful conversation, Elaine sits down with veteran speaker manager Julie Cooley, who has worked with hundreds of speakers through NSA, the Colorado Speaker Academy, and her own business helping thought leaders build sustainable, profitable speaking careers.
If you’ve ever wondered why your inbox isn’t filling with paid gig offers yet — this episode will clear the fog. Julie shares the...
Elaine welcomes Frankie Ann — a multi-talented singer, dancer, comedian, and producer — for a heart-to-heart about visibility, validation, and the messy beauty of creative life. Frankie Ann shares her journey through the highs of national tours and TV appearances, the lows of health setbacks, and the ultimate realization: your art becomes more powerful when you stop seeking approval and start creating from love.
Take...
In this solo episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams breaks down the art (and science) of owning the room—whether you’re speaking to 10 people in a meeting or 10,000 from a stage.
Elaine shares insider performance tips that comedians, actors, and speakers use to instantly command attention, engage distracted audiences, and create unforgettable presence. From reclaiming the stage when no one’s paying attent...
In this powerful conversation, Elaine sits down with Salvatore Manzi, a corporate speaking expert who helps purpose-driven leaders translate complex, data-rich ideas into clear, compelling messages. With decades of experience coaching executives and teams, Salvatore shares practical tools to elevate communication, build presence, and lead with authenticity.
You’ll hear insights on:
- 🔹 How to break down c...
In this candid and insightful episode, I sit down with my friend John Aslanian, a seasoned beauty industry insider, to talk about what really goes on behind the scenes of the glamour world. John reveals surprising truths about the beauty business, the pressures it creates, and the myths we’ve been sold about looking “perfect.”
We explore why true beauty is about confidence, presence, and self-acceptance — and ho...
In this bold and soul-baring episode, Elaine is joined by powerhouse coach and speaker Jacquie Grillon for a truth-packed deep dive into people pleasing, perfectionism, and what it really takes to unlearn the conditioning that keeps women stuck, silent, and drained.
From Catholic school trauma to addiction, codependency, and overgiving in work and relationships — Jacquie shares her personal story of growing up in dys...
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