Fame-Ready Behind the Scenes of My First International Speaking Gig: How I Prepared, What It Cost, and What Happened After
This is not your average podcast episode, and this wasn’t your average two weeks.
In today’s episode, Katrina Owens takes you behind the scenes of her very first international speaking engagement at the Business Besties event in Orlando. From Whistler to Orlando to New York City, Katrina shares the highs, the emotions, the speaking strategy, and the investments that made this visibility sprint possible.
She also breaks down exactly how she prepped her talk, including how she worked with a speaking coach to build the confidence, presence, and messaging needed to convert from the stage.
Whether you're dreaming of getting paid to speak, building your personal brand internationally, or just trying to figure out if your latest investment is “worth it”—this episode is a vulnerable, hype-filled reminder of what it really takes to be Fame-Ready.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- A candid recap of Katrina’s 2-week travel sprint (Whistler ➝ Orlando ➝ NYC)
- The emotional cost of visibility—and why it’s always worth it
- How Katrina landed her international speaking gig at Business Besties
- The full breakdown of her speaker prep process, including working with a speaking coach
- ROI insights: what actually came from the event (opt-ins, client leads, paid gigs + more)
- A mindset reframe around investing in yourself, your brand, and your future
- Why she’s raising the price of her Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program (and when)
Links Mentioned:
- Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/group-coaching
- Grab your ticket for Females on Fire: https://knockoutdirective--lmc.thrivecart.com/2025-conference/
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