It can happen to anyone. You’re out of town at a conference or event, and less than 24-hours before you’re set to take the stage for a talk, your voice decides to completely give out.

Without access to your kitchen or a pharmacy full of remedies, what can you do? Canceling isn’t an option, but luckily there are a few ways to get your voice back just in the nick of time. Trust me, I know from personal experience.

What not to do:

[7:51] 1: Shh.
[8:52] 2: Thank you, Carol Brady.
[9:15] 3: Grab this tool.
[9:32] 4: Choose your beverages wisely.
[10:18] 5: Don't sing us a song, Piano Man.

What to do:

[11:25] 1: Get help.
[11:59] 2: Seriously, shh.
[12:10] 3: Take a couple of these.
[12:31] 4: Drink up.
[13:27] 5: Decaf.
[13:55] 6: An oldie but a goodie.
[14:19] 7: Get steamy.
[15:04] 8: Ask your hotel for one of these.

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