Best Jessica Rasdall Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 232 - Introducing…The Speak to Scale Agency! 22:56

12M ago22:56

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Meet The Speak to Scale Agency! We offer full-service speaker management and strategy to business owners who want to scale through speaking, but don’t have the capacity to do it on their own. We’ve got the expertise, the connections, and the passion to support you on your speaker journey. Learn how The Speak to Scale Agency came to be, how we do th…

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Ep 231 - Building a Business that Speaks to Your Audience (Ft. Sarah Michelle) 40:08

1y ago40:08

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Sarah Michelle is the founder of SMNP Reviews, an educational platform that helps students pass nurse practitioner exams. She’s also a public speaker, podcast host, mother, and of course, a former nurse practitioner herself. I’ve had the honor of helping Sarah with a big keynote presentation over the past few months. When I learned more about her a…

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Creating Meaningful Experiences with Bree Carroll 1:07:15

1y ago1:07:15

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In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of diving deep with Bree Carroll, an event strategist and founder of B Carroll Events. Bree shares her journey from being a military wife and mom to becoming a leading figure in the event planning industry. In our conversation, Bree opens up about her initial career in civil engineering and how her skills as a…

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The Resilience Factor with Jessica Rasdall 1:01:52

1y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

The person behind the business. There’s nothing like unpacking the finer details of someone’s story. I see the threads of details that aren’t common to the naked eye. With Jess’ story, she shares her personal journey of facing a fatal car accident at a young age and the impact it had on her life. Instead of letting the tragedy consume her, Jess fou…

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The Power of Authenticity: A Story of Healing and Entrepreneurship with Gabrielle Hayes 59:49

1y ago59:49

59:49

Honesty and intentionality are two key components that lead to empowerment, as demonstrated by Gabrielle Haye’s story. In this episode, Gabrielle shares her journey of transitioning from a product management consultant to launching a career empowerment firm. Gabrielle's insights on finding one's authentic voice, leveraging feedback, and staying tru…

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From Legos to Legacy with Marquis Murray 52:21

1y ago52:21

52:21

In this episode, you will learn from my favorite Business Process Consultant Marquis Murray as we discuss navigating business growth from his early days owning a recording studio to building systems with Think Ditto. Listen in as Marquis reflects on his fascinating path from a childhood passion for Lego and model planes to his present-day expertise…

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Krista Miller's Journey to Summit in a Box 58:50

1y ago58:50

58:50

How does Software Engineer build a business centered on virtual summits? Krista Miller takes us on a journey from her early days as a website developer to building successful and impactful virtual summits. Explore how Krista's faith has impacted her entrepreneurial journey, as she reflects on how God has shaped her trajectory of her business. Disco…

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We Are Family - Digital Operations Edition 35:04

1y ago35:04

35:04

In this digital-first world, we are seeing a shift in the way we are approaching everyday work. From AI to Automation, the focus is on adopting a mindset for agility and the increasing reliance on technological advancements to streamline project execution. The motivating catalyst behind these technological advancements is efficiency This is the cen…

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Are you willing to RISK it all? 41:28

1y ago41:28

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Are you ready to risk it all? This is the question that I love to ask everyone! Every project is risky. That’s the nature of the game. You will always be uncertain about the outcomes, tasks, budget, and how it’s all going to get done. But the real question is, how do you plan for project risk? In today’s episode, we will follow Casey Nicole Jackson…

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Ep 330 - Stop Saying Yes to Every Speaking Opportunity 18:31

1y ago18:31

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There’s this misconception out there that a busy speaker is a successful speaker. You see someone booking all the podcast interviews, getting all the media attention, and speaking at all the events, and you think, “Dang, that speaker’s made it. They know what they’re doing!” But that’s not always the case. Trust me, I work with some of these speake…

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The Mean Green 42:13

1y ago42:13

42:13

We gotta talk about the MONEY! A budget can make or break your project. We do not have enough conversations on creating and developing a budget strategy for projects and programs. In this episode, we discuss the critical role of budgeting in project management, insights from the Slack report on productivity and the potential of AI and automation, a…

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It All Starts With The Foundation 43:22

1y ago43:22

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If you don’t have the right foundation, nothing that you build will last. For most project leaders, we’ve experienced the pain, confusion, and outright frustration of being dropped into a middle of a project with no documentation, wondering what is going on. Perhaps, you’ve been handed a project with barely any direction or scope. This is why the s…

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What is your Built From Scratch Moment? 37:10

1y ago37:10

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Welcome to the explainer episode of Season 7 - Built From Scratch. If you are like me, you have a favorite home-cooked meal, perhaps it’s apple pie or homemade biscuits. I know when I take a first bite of that apple pie, it makes me wanna scream! And I always say this, “What did you put in this pie?” The response is always, “A little this and a lit…

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Ep 229 - Start Speaking with Podcasts (as a Host or a Guest) 26:12

1y ago26:12

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“As a beginner speaker, you have to get on stage. Traditional speaking events are the only way to go.” Have you heard this idea before? Is it something you believed before you started speaking? Well, friends…it’s not true. Speaking does not always mean you have to get a spot in a conference with thousands of attendees. There are so many unconventio…

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Ep 228 - Choose Your Adventure: Three Paths to Profitable Speaking 22:25

1+ y ago22:25

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What’s the key to making speaking work for your business? Well, not just work. It can help your business grow, help you make an impact on the world, and help you create the life you’ve always wanted. The key is to figure out the path to successful speaking that’s best for you. If you don’t — and you jump into speaking without understanding your str…

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Ep 227 - How to Prioritize Yourself and Your Speaking Journey in 2024 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

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As a business owner, it’s easy to get into the habit of putting everything and everyone else first. You keep serving your clients, helping them accomplish their goals, and grow their businesses. What you want, like speaking, gets put on the back burner. I see this happen all the time with our clients. And I do the exact same thing. I’ve spent so mu…

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Ep 226 - Should You Pay to Speak (or Even Pay to Apply)? 24:21

1+ y ago24:21

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A friend recently reached out to me and asked if she should pay to speak at a certain event. When I realized I had been invited to speak at that same event the night before — without being required to pay — I found out that paying to speak was now a thing. And I needed to talk about it on the podcast. This episode is not meant to bash the whole pay…

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Ep 225 - What to Do About Speaking in 2024 If You’re Pivoting Your Business 15:01

1+ y ago15:01

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Recently I was thinking of an old business friend for a potential speaking opportunity when I realized something: I hadn’t “seen” them online in a while. Which isn’t uncommon on social media with algorithms that are always changing. But when I looked them up, I found that they were doing something completely different with their business. This happ…

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Ep 224 - How to Stay Motivated with Speaking When the World is on Fire 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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The world feels like a heavy place to live in right now. Things feel broken, maybe even irreparable. Whether you’re directly affected by current events, feel anxious about what’s happening in the world, or are going through something personal, it’s understandable if you’re having a hard time serving your people. How do you stay motivated with speak…

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Ep 223 - How to Show Up on Stage When You’re Uncomfortable in Your Skin (Ft. Brittany Braswell) 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

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Browse through the backlog of this podcast with over 200 episodes (!!), and you’ll find a lot of advice on preparing to speak on stage. Advice like overcoming your speaking anxiety, using slides in your presentation, and practicing so that your flow and rhythm are natural. These topics make sense; as a speaker, you want your voice and talk to make …

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Ep 222 - How to Use Data to Book Speaking Engagements (Ft. Arel Moodie) 48:46

1+ y ago48:46

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Everyone, please welcome back to the Speak to Scale Podcast…Arel Moodie! Arel joined me on the podcast way back in Episode 59, where we talked about how a mentor can help you become a successful speaker. With Arel as my own mentor, I can attest to that. He’s built several 7-figure businesses based on speaking and spoken to over 750,000 people all o…

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Ep 221 - Paid Vs. Free Speaking Gigs: Which One is Right for You Right Now? 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

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There’s a myth out there about what the “natural progression” of getting paid to speak looks like. At first, all you do is take free speaking gigs. You’re putting in your time and paying your dues. No one will want to pay to book you…yet. Until you slowly start replacing unpaid speaking engagements with paid engagements. When that happens, you’ve “…

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Ep 220 - How to Find Speaking Opportunities in Niche Communities (Ft. Racheal Cook) 43:20

1+ y ago43:20

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Recently I got to speak with Racheal Cook of The CEO Collective and Promote Yourself to CEO podcast. She shared so many nuggets of wisdom (including how to find speaking opportunities) that I’m so excited to share with you all. Racheal serves women entrepreneurs who run service-based businesses who are ready to sustainably scale, without sacrificin…

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Ep 219 - Busy and Slow Speaker Seasons: What Should You Do This Fall? 18:36

1+ y ago18:36

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No matter what industry your business serves, you’ll have to weather busy and slow seasons. But does that same principle apply to your speaker journey? Are there times you should be working on speaking for your biz? The answer? Always. Whether your calendar is packed with speaking opportunities, you’re focusing on pitching, or you’re connecting wit…

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Ep 218 - Should You Write Your Own Talk or Outsource It? 14:16

2y ago14:16

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You can write your own talk, or you can have someone else write it for you. (Like me!) But the question is, should you? That depends. Your goal is always to deliver a great presentation, but the way you create it will be influenced by a couple of different things. Let’s dig in to see if you should outsource or not. For full shownotes and links: htt…

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Ep 217- How Homeschooling My Kids Has Made Me a Better Speaker 24:42

2y ago24:42

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In the early years of my business, I was on calls with a bunch of ideal clients to gain information for a program I was developing. After a few calls, I noticed something: almost every single one of my clients had either been a teacher or wanted to be a teacher when they were young. It was fascinating! My people were educators at heart. It was fasc…

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Ep 216 - Make an Impact with Speaking Using the Speaker Sprint Gameplan 28:25

2y ago28:25

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You know those moments when someone asks you a simple question and it just blows your mind? A question that makes you fully pause and appreciate its greatness? I got one of those questions a few months ago from a client. She asked, “Knowing what you know now…if you had to start from scratch today, what would you do to see success as a speaker, fast…

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Ep. 215- How Starting a Garden Is Like Speaking 23:42

2y ago23:42

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If you have a garden or have thought about starting one, I bet you have a Pinterest-perfect image of what it looks like in your mind. Cedar-raised beds, flowering arches, an ivy-covered picket fence, birds singing… Unless you have an unlimited amount of time, money, and land, that’s not what your garden will look like right out of the gate…and the …

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Ep 214 - Retiring My Group Coaching Program 21:43

2y ago21:43

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Yep, you read that right. I’ve said goodbye to a signature program — The Speaking Strategy Academy — that’s been a core part of the business since 2019. Learn why I retired my speaking group coaching program and what I hope other business owners can learn from my experience. For full show notes and episode links: https://thepublicspeakingstrategist…

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Ep 213 - How to Use Social Media Content as a Speaker to Showcase Yourself 19:11

2y ago19:11

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In the previous episode, I talked about showcasing yourself as a speaker on your website. If you haven’t listened to it yet, here’s a spoiler alert: I told y’all to start with the marketing assets you have and upgrade or add more as you continue speaking. Having a speaker website is definitely important. But how do you get people to find that websi…

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Ep 212 - How to Showcase Yourself by Creating a Speaker Website 21:42

2y ago21:42

21:42

I got a great question from someone in my workshop recently: “I’ve spoken at three virtual events. What’s the best way to showcase them?” While we’d all love a perfectly produced, Insta-worthy speaker Reel to show off our skills, the reality is, most of us aren’t there yet. When it comes to marketing yourself as a speaker, I want you to market what…

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Ep 211 - Why Speaking Isn’t Working for You 25:40

2y ago25:40

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You know that speaking is an excellent way to grow your business. You’ve even begun taking steps to do that, like searching for speaker events near you or listening to podcast episodes on how to start speaking (wink, wink). But so far, speaking isn’t working for you. If you’ve started thinking that you don’t have what it takes to be a speaker or ar…

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Ep 210 - How Do I Book Paid Speaking Engagements? 21:05

2y ago21:05

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So. You wanna get paid to speak. We all do! But, um…where are those paid speaking engagements? Do you find them, or do they find you? I’ve gotten these questions a few times from audience members, clients, and social media followers. Getting paid to speak isn’t talked about very much, so it all feels very secretive and mysterious. But there isn’t a…

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Ep 209 - When Writing a Talk is Too Hard: How I Write a Speech 26:15

2y ago26:15

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When it comes to writing your talks, how do you feel? Maybe you love delivering your speeches onstage, but writing them down beforehand feels like torture. Or, maybe you love creative writing, but channeling your creativity into a structured, strategic presentation feels impossible. I’ve been there, folks. Writing a talk from start to finish can be…

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The True Cost of Communication 38:13

2y ago38:13

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All this talk about communication might have you thinking– what is the true cost of poor communication? If you’ve got that question in your head, you’re in the right place! This episode is largely my rant on how to spot and improve poor communication. We’ve got some hard statistics on the almost unimaginable expense to productivity and profitabilit…

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Ep 208 - What REALLY makes a great speaker 18:40

2y ago18:40

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Why do some speakers stand out over others? Why are some memorable and some…not so much? Why do some speakers look so effortless and personable when they’re on stage? In short, what ACTUALLY makes a great speaker? I bet you wouldn’t believe me if I said personality has nothing to do with it. If you’re extroverted, shy, loud, awkward — it doesn’t ma…

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The Secret Behind Client Communication 1:00:19

2y ago1:00:19

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Alright entrepreneurs! Well, not just entrepreneurs, but for anyone that works with clients on a daily basis, this one’s for you! Today we’re joined again by Qwantel Mosley, a great friend of mine who left her job to become an online business manager. For those of you thinking of going out on your own to coach, consult, freelance or anything else h…

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It's a Team Thing: Can You Hear Me Now? ft. Juan Alvarado 1:00:10

2y ago1:00:10

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Who’s still working from home? The world was forever changed when COVID forced us all out of the office and into the home office. But every company, team and manager is different when it comes to ongoing work-from-home policy. For today’s show, I invited Juan Alvarado back on the podcast to discuss what’s really driving the decisions around working…

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