The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Updated: 11 Nov 2025 • 716 episodes
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The art of public speaking with authentic and meaningful storytelling can change and even save a life. Learn how to get up on a big stage and share your important message through the lens of award winning director, Tricia Brouk. She shares her personal experience of being on big stages all over the world and interviews people who talk for a living and gets them to reveal their secrets on how to become a successful public speaker and have lasting legacy. Tricia has put thousands of speakers onto countless big stages. Guests of The Big Talk have included Stedman Graham, John Lee Dumas, Hap Klopp, Darieth Chisolm and Farnoosh Torabi among others.

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Today, I'm joined by Gracia Sotomayor, an inspiring speaker, author, artistic cyclist, and graduate of The Big Talk Academy. Born in Lima, Peru, Gracia discovered artistic cycling through a magazine photo and was captivated by the concentration and control required. With no resources available in Spanish, she taught he

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This week on The Big Talk Podcast, I'm deconstructing a powerful interview between Katie Couric and Laverne Cox that demonstrates what it means to be a truly influential voice when addressing difficult topics. This conversation is a masterclass in handling sensitive subjects with grace, authenticity, and purpose.   In

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In today's special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.   During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I equip them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their

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Today's guest, Riley Tejcek, is an Active Duty Marine Corps Captain. When she's not commanding troops, she competes as a pilot for Team USA Bobsled, with the goal of becoming the first female Marine in the Olympics.   In addition to being the author of the new children's book If You Can Dream It, Be It!, Riley was name

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This week on The Big Talk Podcast, we're exploring the inseparable relationship between leadership and speaking – and how combining inner wisdom with powerful communication creates truly transformational influence.   With my new book "Being Smart is Stupid" launching next week, this episode examines how it works togeth

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This week, you'll hear a big talk from Stephanie Trager given at the Speaker Salon Showcase that will expand how you think about the world and inspire you to take the big stages you desire.   Stephanie is a speaker, futurist, and transformational coach who bridges ancient intelligence with modern wisdom to activate hum

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