Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Get Speaking Gigs Now: Turning Your Voice Into Clients with Leisa ReidEpisode SummaryIn this episode of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie sits down with Leisa Reid—speaker, author, and founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now™—to talk about how public speaking can become one of the most powerful ways to grow your business. From her early days in communication and higher education to building a thriving speaking business and community, Leisa shares how she turned her natural love of teaching into a scalable client acquisition strategy. This conversation is a refreshing look at speaking not just as a stage—but as a pathway to connection, confidence, and consistent growth.What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why speaking is one of the most effective ways to attract aligned clients  The difference between speaking for fees vs. speaking for business growth  How community makes getting booked easier (and more fun)  Why your path into speaking doesn’t have to be perfect to get started Actionable Tips from This Episode Start thinking of your speaking as teaching—it makes it more natural and approachable  Build relationships with other speakers to create referral opportunities  Focus on getting your talk “ready to rock” and getting it in front of real audiences Memorable Quote“It doesn’t end with having a talk… you actually have to go give the talk.” Bold Moment of the EpisodeLeisa’s bold decision came when she finally said yes to what others had been seeing in her all along. After multiple attempts in different directions, she embraced speaking as her true path—quickly building her business, booking engagements, and creating a thriving community of speakers. That moment of clarity—choosing to fully step into her expertise—changed everything.About Leisa ReidDo you want to capitalize on the power of public speaking to market your business, but aren't sure what to talk about, where to go to find gigs, or how to offer your services from stage? As the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now™, Leisa mentors business owners who want to use speaking as a strategic client acquisition strategy.Clients who work closely with her build their speaking skills and confidence through the Speaker's Training Academy. They get their “Talks Ready to Rock,” and learn how to STAY booked as speakers through easy-to-implement strategies.As a speaker herself, Leisa has successfully booked and delivered over 600 speaking engagements. She is the CEO of The International Speaker Network™, a community of heart-centered speakers who value collaboration, relationships, results, and fun.In her book, Get Speaking Gigs Now™, she shares her 7 Step System to Getting Booked, Staying Booked & Attracting Your Ideal Clients Through Speaking.Connect with Leisa Reid Website: https://GetSpeakingGigsNow.com Free Resource: https://GetSpeakingGigsNow.Support the showThank you for supporting The Bold and Brilliant Podcast! Find out what's up with Tracie by connecting on your favorite social media channel, and with The Gather Community by joining us at an upcoming online event or receiving our mailing list. Go to:https://www.tracieroot.com/linksto find upcoming events, workshops, courses and more!We're just getting started, so I hope you subscribed, and please leave a review so we can start building some podcast-momentum!xoxoYour host,Tracie Root