“Only famous people get booked to speak on stages.”
It’s one of the most limiting public speaking myths—and one that quietly convinces so many capable speakers that stages are for other people, not them.
In this episode of the Public Speaking Myths Series, I’m unpacking where this belief comes from, why it’s misleading, and how it kept me doubting myself—even before my very first in-person speaking gig as someone who was definitely not famous.
We’ll cover:
The myth that says you need a big name or big following to get booked
What my first in-person speaking gig looked like without fame or credentials
Why your past experience or speaking fee does not define your worth
What would actually happen if event hosts only hired the same five celebrities
What organizers are really looking for when they book speakers
If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m not known enough yet,” this episode is a reminder that stages don’t belong to celebrities—they belong to people with lived experience, clarity, and something meaningful to share.
🎙️ Press play if you’re ready to stop waiting to be chosen and start trusting that your voice is already enough.
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