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Speaker Life

Speaker Life

By: Lea Woodford
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Speaker Life is your behind-the-scenes pass into the world of professional speaking, luxury branding and media opportunities. Hosted by media strategist and Speaker Life Magazine founder Lea Woodford, this podcast delivers actionable insights, expert strategies, and powerful conversations with speakers who are building unforgettable brands and booking high-impact stages. Whether you're just stepping into the spotlight or scaling a multiple six-figure speaking career, Speaker Life gives you the tools, connections, and confidence to own the mic and rise as a thought leader. New episodes weekly—subscribe now and get booked, seen, and heard.2025 Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Willa Kammerer: The Truth About Facebook Ads, Funnels, AI & Scaling Your Business

    Willa Kammerer: The Truth About Facebook Ads, Funnels, AI & Scaling Your Business
    Jun 30 2026
    Are Facebook ads worth it? When should a business start running paid advertising? What's the difference between boosting a post and running a true Meta Ads campaign? In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford sits down with marketing strategist and funnel expert Willa Kammerer of Firestarter Funnels to discuss how entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, consultants, and business owners can use Facebook ads, sales funnels, and AI-powered marketing tools to scale their businesses without wasting money. Many business owners jump into paid advertising too early, hoping ads will solve underlying business problems. Willa explains why having a proven offer, validated customer journey, and optimized funnel is essential before investing in Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Meta advertising, lead generation campaigns, or digital marketing strategies. Throughout the conversation, Willa shares practical insights on ad testing, campaign optimization, conversion tracking, audience targeting, funnel design, mobile optimization, brand consistency, and how AI tools are transforming modern marketing. Whether you're looking to grow a personal brand, book more speaking engagements, generate more leads, increase online sales, or build a scalable marketing system, this episode provides actionable strategies that can help you avoid costly mistakes and achieve better results. In This Episode You'll Learn: • When your business is ready for Facebook ads and paid advertising • Why a proven offer matters before investing in ad spend • The difference between boosting posts and running Meta Ads • How sales funnels outperform traditional websites for conversions • Why mobile optimization is critical for advertising success • Common Facebook Ads mistakes entrepreneurs make • How to test and optimize ad campaigns effectively • Why ads build authority, credibility, and brand awareness • The role of AI in marketing, advertising, and content creation • How speakers, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs can scale strategically If you're trying to generate leads, grow your audience, improve conversions, or understand how paid traffic fits into your growth strategy, this conversation delivers valuable insights you can apply immediately. ___________________________________ Willa Kammerer is a personal brand strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Firestarter, a multi–7-figure agency helping experts turn their expertise into influence and impact. For more than 15 years, she has helped entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, and thought leaders clarify their message, build authority, and create scalable marketing systems that drive growth. Through her work with Firestarter and The Firestarter Podcast, Willa equips leaders with the branding, funnels, and business strategies needed to stand out, attract opportunities, and build lasting influence in today's digital world. Personal Website: https://willakammerer.com/ Company's Website: https://go.firestarterix.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willakammerer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willakammerer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willakammerer/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@willakammerer?xmt=AQF0R3y4dT0i4_15pgJmkPsahbVvQPFehyJGVsBDXaacYCg ___________________________________ 👉 Subscribe to Speaker Life for more expert interviews, business insights, and actionable entrepreneur tips. Lea Woodford, founder of Speaker Life Magazine and Luxury Media Brands, helps public speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders amplify their message, build influence, and grow their personal brand. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, Lea brings powerful media insight into how great speakers communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. On the Speaker Life Channel, she shares proven strategies to help you become a better speaker, connect with your audience, and turn your message into opportunity. Through her podcast, magazine, and live events, Lea teaches speakers how to structure their message, improve stage presence, and position themselves as authorities in their industry. Her approach combines storytelling, media strategy, and public speaking frameworks to help you stand out in a crowded world. If you want to speak with confidence, grow your influence, and get paid to share your message, Lea Woodford shows you exactly how to do it. Website: https://luxurymediabrands.com/ Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiZzhVX4MatL3F0aXhovblw https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ https://www.facebook.com/SmartFem/ https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaker-life/id1819421221
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    24 mins
  • From Miracle on the Hudson to a Global Speaking Career with Dave Sanderson | TEDx, Resilience, Personal Branding & Professional Speaking

    From Miracle on the Hudson to a Global Speaking Career with Dave Sanderson | TEDx, Resilience, Personal Branding & Professional Speaking
    Jun 23 2026
    What does it take to transform a life-changing event into a thriving business, powerful message, and global platform? In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford sits down with professional keynote speaker, author, TEDx speaker, and Miracle on the Hudson survivor Dave Sanderson to discuss how one of the most famous aviation incidents in history became the foundation for a career built on resilience, leadership, personal growth, and impact. After surviving US Airways Flight 1549, captained by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, Dave discovered that his story had the power to inspire others. But as he explains in this interview, a compelling story alone isn't enough to build a successful speaking business. Success required developing a unique message, mastering communication, investing in himself, building strategic relationships, and creating multiple revenue streams beyond the stage. Dave shares how his TEDx Talk on post-traumatic growth went viral, generating speaking opportunities and media appearances around the world. He also reveals lessons learned from spending a decade working alongside Tony Robbins and why "proximity is power" remains one of the most important principles for entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, consultants, and thought leaders. Whether you're an aspiring keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, business owner, author, coach, consultant, podcaster, content creator, or personal brand builder, this conversation provides actionable insights for growing your influence and turning expertise into opportunity. In This Episode You'll Learn: • How Dave Sanderson transitioned from Miracle on the Hudson survivor to professional speaker • The speaking strategy that helped him move from free speaking engagements to paid keynote presentations • Why TEDx Talks can dramatically increase authority, credibility, and visibility • How to get accepted for a TEDx Talk and stand out from other applicants • The role of post-traumatic growth in personal and professional success • What Dave learned from working directly with Tony Robbins for over a decade • Why proximity to successful people accelerates growth • How COVID changed the professional speaking industry • The importance of investing in yourself and your personal brand • How to prepare for keynote presentations like a professional speaker • Why audience outcomes matter more than simply telling your story • How books, magazines, mentor dinners, and workshops create additional revenue streams • The power of relationship marketing, influence, and strategic partnerships • How to build a sustainable speaking business instead of relying on a single income source • Dave's top advice for new speakers entering the industry Subscribe to Speaker Life for interviews with top speakers, entrepreneurs, authors, business leaders, and industry experts who are building influence, creating impact, and growing successful personal brands in today's digital economy. ____________________________ Dave Sanderson was the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549, the Miracle on the Hudson. He survived, then he made a decision: he wouldn't let that moment be the end of the story. With 38 years as a top sales producer and decades of experience leading under pressure, Dave founded Resilience Partners Group to help leaders and teams navigate crisis, uncertainty, and high-stakes change—without waiting for permission, perfect clarity, or a title. His work equips people to stay calm, make high-velocity decisions, and take the next best step even when the full path isn't visible. Dave has delivered keynotes for Fortune 500 organizations, coached executives, and helped raise $14.8 million for the American Red Cross. Named one of Inc.com's Top 100 Leadership Speakers, he is known for blending unforgettable storytelling with practical, immediately applicable tools. Dave's message is simple: You don't need a title to lead. You need clarity, courage, and conviction. He lives in Charlotte with his family—and speaks today with one goal: to help others lead when it matters most. Website: https://resiliencepartnersgroup.com/ Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/dave.sanderson.73/ LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiredavesanderson/ Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/davesandersonspeaks/ X profile: https://x.com/DaveSanderson2 ____________________________ 👉 Subscribe to Speaker Life for more expert interviews, business insights, and actionable entrepreneur tips. Lea Woodford, founder of Speaker Life Magazine and Luxury Media Brands, helps public speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders amplify their message, build influence, and grow their personal brand. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, Lea brings powerful media insight into how great speakers communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. On the Speaker Life Channel, she shares proven strategies to help you become a better speaker, connect ...
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    25 mins
  • Lisa Guerrero on Reinvention, Independent Media, Public Speaking & Finding Your Purpose

    Lisa Guerrero on Reinvention, Independent Media, Public Speaking & Finding Your Purpose
    Jun 16 2026
    23 mins
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