If you have ever wondered what it takes to grab the attention of a podcast host or booking agent to share your message, this episode is for you. It's more than just building a powerful and personal brand. You need to turn heads of podcasts with honesty and authenticity. And if anyone knows this truth, it's Kimberly Spencer. This Communications Queen is an award-winning high-performance coach and trainer who knows a thing or two about getting guests booked. Join us as we uncover the secrets of effective storytelling and Kimberly reveals invaluable insights from her latest book on how to authentically connect with your audience, build genuine relationships and Make Every Podcast Want You! We dive deep into the challenges women face in sharing their stories, the importance of overcoming shame from your story, and how to communicate it with power! This episode is filled with practical wisdom, emotional depth, and the encouragement to turn your story into your greatest asset. KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:10 Mastering the Art of Communication 06:54 The Perception of Perfection Hollywood 12:26 Forgiving My Father, His Fame, and Saving a Life 21:18 Finding Your Voice Through Storytelling 24:33 Book Hook and Writing Inspiration 27:14 Regret and Motivation in Writing 30:52 Podcasting and Authentic Storytelling 39:06 International Podcast Day Book Launch Celebration WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE⁣ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ Kimberly's Book is available now! https://amzn.to/47ObGxp (Amazon) "Make Every Podcast Want You: How to Be So Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself." CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY https://www.communicationqueens.com https://crownyourself.com https://www.facebook.com/kimberlyspencer.crownyourself/ https://twitter.com/realkimspencer https://instagram.com/kimberly.spencer https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ (HIListically Speaking Podcasts, Events, Givewaways and More) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy ⁣⁣ JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS⁣ ⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events ⁣⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking ⁣https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com