<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;What if your personal story could be more than just a story — what if it could spark a movement?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, I’m joined by Allison Walsh, a speaker, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who has done just that.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;From her beginnings as Miss Florida to building a platform that empowers women and advocates for mental health, Allison has used her voice to create a ripple effect far beyond herself. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Tune in as we explore how you, too, can transform your story into a powerful movement that inspires and creates real change.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Allison and I talk about:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;How being open and authentic with her story, despite her initial hesitancy, allowed her to connect deeply and create a movement around mental health awareness, proving that your story can be a catalyst for change&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Leveraging speaking opportunities, from local events to major conferences, to amplify your message and inspire others to take action&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The importance of being clear on your “why” and how that clarity helps you speak with passion and purpose, inspiring others to join your movement&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Practical steps you can take to start transforming your story into a movement, from finding the right speaking opportunities and sharing your message effectively to building a community around your cause&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Links:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Show notes at &lt;a href= "https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/409/"&gt;https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/409/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Allison’s websites: &lt;a href= "https://www.allisonwalshconsulting.com/"&gt;https://www.allisonwalshconsulting.com/&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://www.shebelievedshecould.co/"&gt;https://www.shebelievedshecould.co/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;I was a guest recently on &lt;a href= "https://preview.convertkit-mail.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsaXNvbndhbHNoY29uc3VsdGluZy5jb20vcG9kY2FzdC9lcGlzb2RlLzM2YzNhZWYwL2V2b2x2aW5nLWZyb20tZXhwZXJ0LXRvLXRob3VnaHQtbGVhZGVyLXdpdGgtY2Fyb2wtY294"&gt; Allison's podcast "She Believed She Could"&lt;/a&gt;. You'll love that episode too!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at &lt;a href= "https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/"&gt;https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: &lt;a href= "https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/"&gt;https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Connect on LinkedIn:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;Carol Cox = &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;Allison Walsh (guest) = &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonkreigerwalsh/"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonkreigerwalsh/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;Allison’s Instagram = &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/allisonwalsh"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/allisonwalsh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Related Podcast Episodes:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/408/"&gt;Episode 408: Connecting Your Personal Brand and Your Thought Leadership&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/398/"&gt;Episode 398: Storytelling for Leaders: Crafting Narratives that Inspire and Persuade&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/378/"&gt;Episode 378: The Power of Women's Voices and Stories to Change the World&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking for Women

Carol Cox

409: Transforming Your Story into a Movement with Allison Walsh

SEP 9, 202432 MIN
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking for Women

409: Transforming Your Story into a Movement with Allison Walsh

SEP 9, 202432 MIN

Description

What if your personal story could be more than just a story — what if it could spark a movement?

In this episode, I’m joined by Allison Walsh, a speaker, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who has done just that.

From her beginnings as Miss Florida to building a platform that empowers women and advocates for mental health, Allison has used her voice to create a ripple effect far beyond herself. 

Tune in as we explore how you, too, can transform your story into a powerful movement that inspires and creates real change.

Allison and I talk about:

  • How being open and authentic with her story, despite her initial hesitancy, allowed her to connect deeply and create a movement around mental health awareness, proving that your story can be a catalyst for change
  • Leveraging speaking opportunities, from local events to major conferences, to amplify your message and inspire others to take action
  • The importance of being clear on your “why” and how that clarity helps you speak with passion and purpose, inspiring others to join your movement
  • Practical steps you can take to start transforming your story into a movement, from finding the right speaking opportunities and sharing your message effectively to building a community around your cause

 

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/409/ 

Allison’s websites: https://www.allisonwalshconsulting.com/ and https://www.shebelievedshecould.co/ 

I was a guest recently on Allison's podcast "She Believed She Could". You'll love that episode too!

Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/

Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ 

Connect on LinkedIn:

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