This beautiful moment, brought to you by - NO AUDITIONS - NO APPROVAL - NO REHEARSAL Only the desire to express and be in one of our very most human states- expressing emotion through voice. Using the most alive thing we can do - breathe. Also…a reminder that using your voice doesn’t have to mean what you are saying is all about you, if that’s not your thing. Using your voice is about blossoming into the fullness of who you were meant to be.

I wanted to give a special shout out to community member @Fernando Martin-Gullans who spoke at Google this week to represent and promote one of his passions - philanthropy. Fernando has braved the stage as a professional dancer for many years but I wanted to shout out --the courage it takes to do new things --how important it is to speak --about things that matter to you --to people who need your message Way to go Fernando 😍

Thanks to all who showed for today’s workshop! As Brave Academy evolves and more of you are ready to develop and share your story, we’re going to need practice and feedback sessions. 1:1 coaching is great for that, but so will the “Fireside Feedback” sessions I’ll be putting on the calendar. Your talks need to get out in the open and be rehearsed and developed to make your time speaking as impactful as possible. Not only that, but getting the chance to get true constructive feedback is an excellent way to build up your brave and help others do the same. You don’t have to deliver the be all end all talk of your life right away. Just get things out, see how it feels, then work with it, or try something else! This is as much a process of self discovery as it is one of public visibility. Try out the 5 minute Talk Chat GPT tool I created to get you moving. Link in the comments!

Hi there! I’m Ambra – writer, speaker and founder of Brave Speaker Academy. I’m on a mission to help my community members step into their bravest selves and find the confidence to share their message in a way that feels real and unique. In addition to leading Brave Speaker Academy, I’m also a co-founder of Empoweress Poetry Press, where I help amplify voices through creative writing and storytelling. For 4.5 years I’ve had the privilege of supporting thousands of students to achieve their mindset and business goals in Tom Bilyeu’s community at Impact Theory. I’ve hosted live virtual events for hundreds, spoken at corporate conferences, and even delivered my own TEDx talk. Through Brave Speaker Academy, I combine my passion for coaching and community building to help others overcome their fears and step into the spotlight—whether that’s in front of a live audience, on camera, or in everyday life. I believe that when you invite bravery actively into your life, your voice becomes unstoppable! My motto: Bravery is a breath away. (Your turn! Share a little about yourself - then tag your post under "Introductions".)

Thank you to all who came to the first of our Brave Beginner Series today! Recorded Content will be available in the classroom at a later date. We have a little homework, the Create Your 5 Minute Talk with Chat GPT tool, and I also recorded a short visualization for you, which we did not do during the workshop. Listen and comment your thoughts on any of the above! Homework: (choose or do all depending on your greatest present need) MESSAGE: Purpose & Audience Clarity - Write a “letter to your future audience” explaining why you want to speak and what you hope to achieve. - OR - Imagine you have one sentence to convey something important to a stranger in a coffee shop or elevator. Something you can practice and feel confident with! MINDSET: Voice Declaration - Craft a brief, personal “Voice Declaration.” - “My voice is powerful because…” and finish with a call to action or intention, e.g., “I will speak to inspire courage in others.” TAKING ACTION: Create a 5 minute talk! - Create a talk - don’t be precious about it - Don’t judge where you are starting from.  See comments!!