Renee Murphy is a former fashion industry professional turned environmental scientist who has built a successful speaking career. In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson talks with Renee Murphy about her inspiring journey from fashion to environmental science and her successful speaking career. Renee shares her story of overcoming fear, following her passion for native plants, and transitioning to a career focused on speaking and teaching. The discussion covers several practical 'cheat codes' for aspiring speakers, including applying for speaking engagements on LinkedIn, building a personal brand, and negotiating speaking terms. They emphasize the importance of starting small, networking strategically, and using social media effectively. Renee also highlights the value of sharing personal stories to engage audiences and offers insights into how to think more about helping the audience rather than focusing on personal fears. The episode is filled with actionable advice and motivational anecdotes to help listeners begin their own speaking journeys.

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Ungatekeeping Public Speaking w/ Renee Murphy