The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

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.

Navigating Life’s Storms with Empathy with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor (The Big Talk Academy)

May 29, 2026

Today, I’m super excited for you to hear from Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor, an engaging speaker, educator, and consultant who helps organizations transform their cultures through playful learning, storytelling, and empathy.

With nearly three decades as a seasoned educator, museum specialist, founder of an...

Healing Shame and Rediscovering Possibility with Dr. Lía Roth

May 26, 2026

Today, I'm joined by an amazing friend, client, and graduate of The Big Talk Academy Mastery, Dr. Lía Roth.

Dr. Roth is a psychoanalyst and keynote speaker specializing in shame, betrayal, and relational dynamics. She is the bestselling author of Get In or Get Out, But Don’t Stay in the Freakn’ Middle. Known for...

What I Learned From Being Inches Away From Oprah

May 19, 2026

Most speakers prepare for their big talks, but very few actually train like athletes, and that's the gap holding them back from true mastery.

In this episode, I'm sharing why approaching your speaking like an athlete is the key to extraordinary performance and how the reps you do between big moments are exactly what...

Reclaiming Our Humanity in a Techno-Centric World With Jane Newman (The Big Talk Academy)

May 15, 2026

In today’s episode, you will hear a big talk from Jane Newman, an amazing speaker and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery. You may remember her from Episode 716, which dropped in December, where we explored the hidden costs of AI.

Jane is an international speaker, entrepreneur, and coach. She writes and speaks on...

We Are Enough: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health with Blake Mycoskie & Mark Fujiwara

May 12, 2026

Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes, gave away over 100 million pairs of shoes and built a $700 million company — yet the pain of "not enough" nearly cost him his life. Through his healing journey, he discovered the truth that saved him: he had always been enough. Today, Blake is dedicating his life to ENOUGH, a...