Mastering the Art of MCing: The Unicorn Journey of Quinn ConyersIn this episode, I share an insightful livestream interview with Quinn Conyers, a professional event MC and keynote speaker. Quinn discusses her journey from speaker to dedicated MC, emphasizing the importance of embracing your unique value, or being a 'unicorn' in your industry. We discuss the importance of emotional intelligence for MCs, handling unexpected situations with grace, and the strategies Quinn used to successfully position herself in the event industry. Whether you're an aspiring speaker, current speaker, or considering adding MC services to your business, this conversation is packed with valuable tips and inspiration. 00:00 Introduction and Overview01:06 Meet Quinn Conyers02:05 Quinn's Journey to Embracing Her Unique Value03:25 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for MCs06:24 Marketing and Messaging for MCs10:16 Handling Unexpected Situations with Grace19:31 Mic Mishap and Quick Thinking20:09 Transition to Keynote Speaking21:13 Pandemic Pivot to Virtual MCing22:47 Navigating Unexpected Situations24:33 Advice for Aspiring MCs26:02 Promoting MC Services28:21 Epic MC Academy29:19 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationConnect with Quinn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinnconyers/ Learn More / Book Quinn: https://www.quinnconyers.com/******************************15 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Coaches and ConsultantsFREE Download at mellermarketing.com/list This checklist provides 15 quick and easy ways to update your LinkedIn profile TODAY and help generate more leads for your coaching / consulting business.**************************************My name is Brenda Meller. I'm a LinkedIn coach, consultant, speaker, and author. My company is Meller Marketing and I help business professionals get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn pie. Visit mellermarketing.com Let's connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brendameller (click MORE to invite me to connect and mention you listened to my podcast)