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Hosted by Rory Paquette · business · EN-US
Welcome to Step Up the Mic! The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak! I will introduce you, your topic and your mission... and you will actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!! Get yourself ready for your next TedX talk, presentation, seminar or keynote! Is your short speech ready? Then it's time to Step Up to the Mic!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Step Up the Mic! The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak! I will introduce you, your topic and your mission... and you will actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!! Get yourself ready for your next TedX talk, presentation, seminar or keynote! Is your short speech ready?
Step Up to the Mic! is hosted by Rory Paquette. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Step Up to the Mic! #45 - The Avoidance Trap with DR. Irvine Nugent" (22 October 2026, 21 minutes), "Step Up to the Mic! #46 - Entrepreneurial Efficiency with Louis Swart" (22 October 2026, 40 minutes), and "Step Up to the Mic! #43 - “Biblical Masculinity,” with Mark Osborne" (23 September 2026, 22 minutes).
Step Up to the Mic! publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 48 episodes.
Booking probability for Step Up to the Mic! is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Step Up to the Mic! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Step Up to the Mic!'s contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Step Up to the Mic! are Business & Professional Training. Step Up to the Mic! has a business audience.
Rory Paquette hosts Step Up to the Mic!, a business podcast with 48 episodes published.
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Former CEO, now a public speaker on the avoidance trap, resilient leadership, conflict vs capacity and more. Listen to his talk now! Welcome to Step Up the Mic! The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you...
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Our guest today in his own words… “I’m Louis Swart, a seasoned Business Coach for Coaches and the Founder of Ironbrij, a human-AI-powered virtual assistant company that helps coaches avoid burnout and build...
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Mark Osborne is the host of The Valiant Forge, a podcast created for Christian men who want to grow in their faith through honest, grounded conversation. His work centers on biblical masculinity, spiritual leadership...
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“The crab doesn't swim. It doesn't fly. It claws its way forward from the bottom of the ocean floor — and so have I. Welcome to Crab Crew Life. "From the depths, we rise.” This is the credo of today’s guest, Bryan...
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Brigid Kennedy is a debut YA historical fantasy author, violin teacher, and mother whose series OF IRISH MYTHS & INCAN LEGENDS is rooted in real family history spanning two continents and over a hundred years. Her debut...
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Addison (Addie) Ott is an author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and warm, friendly speaker who radiates the love of Jesus. She is the author of “Fellowship Over Followers", helping others recognize how comparison is stealing...
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Kimberly Crowe is the high-energy, broadcast personality of Speakers Playhouse and the creator of Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel. She has spoken on over 5,000 stages and holds a wealth of knowledge on landing and leveraging...
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Debbie Fay is the founder of bespeak presentation solutions, llc. She is a presentations coach, consultant and trainer who helps people of all ages and vocations present themselves, their ideas, products and services...
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Ryan is a professional speaker, mindset trainer, executive coach, best-selling author, and podcaster based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He empowers overwhelmed professionals to break free from limiting beliefs, discover...
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Business owner, best-selling leadership author, and award-winning speaker, Andy Neillie knows what it takes to become a high-performing leader. Speaking, training and leading teams have characterized the past 20 years...
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<p>Business owner, best-selling leadership author, and award-winning speaker, Andy Neillie knows what it takes to become a high-performing leader. Speaking, training and leading teams have characterized the past 20...
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<p>Lee Stewart is a sustainability and ESG strategist and Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer (Fractional CSO) and the bestselling author of How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy. With 20+ years’...
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<p>Kirk Voclain is the author of the new thriller, "Double Exposure," and is also the author of the romance novel, " Boots & Stilettos." In addition to that, this 40 year old entrepreneur also doubles as a self-taught...
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<p>Liana Zavo is a PR strategist, entrepreneur, and early-stage venture capitalist based in New York City who operates at the intersection of venture capital, public relations, and strategic positioning. She is the...
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<p>Harriet Bratt International Speaker, trainer, warrior and Firewalk guide <br/>Harriet is a powerhouse speaker and mentor on a mission to help ambitious entrepreneurs own the stage, elevate their income, and make...
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<p>Our guest today is a multifaceted young lady who is taking the industry by storm! Jessica Broadway is an author, a speaker, a podcaster and a MIndset & Success Coach! Her book, "A Journey to Raising Brave Hearts" has...
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<p>After 16 years living under a vow of obedience in a convent, Toni discovered something profound: We all take vows of obedience to family expectations, corporate culture, perfectionism, or relationships where our...
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<p>April Garcia is the author of The Room to Be Brave, a memoir exploring healing, recovery, and the courage to return to the parts of ourselves that shaped us. Her work focuses on emotional healing, sobriety, and...
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<p>Dr. Zafra Lerman is a world-renowned chemist, educator, and peacebuilder who has pioneered the use of science diplomacy to foster dialogue and collaboration in the world’s most volatile regions. As founder and...
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<p>Sabine Hutchison is the CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+, author of Beyond the Ladder, and founder of The Ripple Network. Known as the “queen of reinvention,” she helps leaders and organizations move beyond outdated...
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