Say it Better with Lasada Pippen
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<p><strong>Say It Better with Lasada Pippen</strong></p><p>Every leader, educator, and professional has a message. The question is, are they saying it in a way that actually lands?</p><p>In this limited series, communication coach and keynote speaker Lasada Pippen sits down with industry leaders for real, unfiltered conversations about the role communication plays in their success. From the boardroom to the classroom, from managing teams to navigating family, how do the best in the business say it better?</p><p>Each episode pulls back the curtain on the moments that mattered, the words that changed the room, and the lessons learned when communication fell short. No fluff, no filler. Just honest conversations that will change the way you think about how you show up and speak up.</p><p><strong>What You'll Walk Away With</strong></p><p>Every episode is designed to give you something you can use. You'll gain insight into how top leaders communicate under pressure, handle conflict, and build trust with the people around them. You'll hear the real stories behind their biggest wins and the moments they wish they had said it differently. And you'll leave each conversation with practical strategies to sharpen your own communication, whether you're leading a team, standing in front of a room, or just trying to be better understood in your everyday life.</p><p>Say It Better is for professionals who know they have something valuable to say and are ready to say it with more clarity, confidence, and impact.</p>
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June 18, 2026
Addressing Self-Doubt and Finding Your Voice | Jay Hunter Morris, Grammy Award Winning Opera Singer
<p>Some conversations you forget by the time you close your laptop. This is not one of those.</p><p>I had the honor of sitting down with Jay Hunter Morris, a Grammy Award winning opera singer who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and on stages across six continents. Jay studied at Juilliard, starred on Broadway, and built a 35-year career doing something most people told him was impossible for a small town country boy from Paris, Texas.</p><p>But here is what this conversation is really about. It is not just about opera. It is about what it takes to do hard things, fight the demons of self-doubt, and keep showing up when the exit ramp is right there in front of you. Jay is one of the most genuine, humble, and inspiring humans I have had the pleasure of sitting down with, and I think you are going to walk away from this one changed.</p><p><strong>In this episode we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>How Jay went from singing at the Holiday Inn to performing with the greatest orchestras in the world</li><li>Why he faked it for 20 years before he finally felt like he belonged</li><li>The one night at the opera that changed the entire direction of his life</li><li>Why talent is only about 5% of what it takes to sustain a career</li><li>What his English agent told him that stung for years and how he overcame it</li><li>The power of saying yes to hard things even when you are not ready</li><li>Why if you do what is hard your life will be easy, but if you do what is easy your life will be hard</li><li>How discipline, love for the craft, and burning your exit ramps are what separate those who make it from those who don't</li></ul><p>Jay is a one of a kind human. This conversation will push you to stop waiting until you feel ready and start doing the hard thing in front of you.</p><p></p><p><strong>Learn more about Jay:</strong> </p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/JayHunterMorrisTenor/">https://www.facebook.com/JayHunterMorrisTenor/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-hunter-morris-73885a251/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-hunter-morris-73885a251/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Learn more or book LP:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lasadapippen.com/">https://www.lasadapippen.com/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Follow LP:</strong> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/">https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/</a> </p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/">https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/</a> </p><p>X: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/LasadaPippen">https://x.com/LasadaPippen</a> </p><p>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen">https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen</a> </p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/</a></p><p></p><p>Produced by Wonderhaus</p>
May 21, 2026
You're Selling It Wrong: Why Relationships Close More Deals Than Pitches | Lauren Hankins
<p>Welcome back to the Say It Better podcast. I sat down with my good friend Lauren Hankins, a healthcare partnership leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling businesses, and the author of her debut self-help memoir, Big Boned. Lauren is one of those people who makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about sales and communication.</p><p>Here is the truth she dropped in this conversation: the best product does not always win. The best relationship does. And if you are walking into every meeting with a slide deck instead of a genuine conversation, you are already behind.</p><p>This episode is for anyone in sales, leadership, or any role that requires you to communicate with people and actually get results.</p><p></p><p><strong>In this episode we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Why sales has nothing to do with your product and everything to do with your relationships</li><li>How Lauren builds trust with executives before she ever mentions what she is selling</li><li>What communication breakdown really looks like in corporate environments and how to fix it</li><li>Why smart does not equal leadership and what actually makes a great leader</li><li>The C.L.E.A.R. framework for communication that will change how you run your meetings</li><li>How simplicity sells and complexity kills deals every single time</li><li>What her memoir Big Boned is really about and why she wrote it</li></ul><p>Lauren is sharp, real, and full of gems. This one is not just about sales. It is about showing up as a genuine communicator in every area of your life.</p><p></p><p><strong>Learn more about Lauren:</strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.laurenhankins.com">www.laurenhankins.com</a></p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldenning/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldenning/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/laurendhankins/">https://www.instagram.com/laurendhankins/</a></p><p>---</p><p> Learn more or book LP here:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lasadapippen.com"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lasadapippen.com/">https://www.lasadapippen.com/</a></p><p></p><p> <strong>Follow LP:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/"> https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/</a></p><p>Facebook:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/"> https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/</a></p><p>X:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/LasadaPippen"> https://x.com/LasadaPippen</a></p><p>YouTube:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen"> https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/</a></p><p></p><p>Produced by Wonderhaus</p>
April 16, 2026
How to Build a $55 Million Business by Dumbing It Down | Kory Rykman, Allstate Agency Owner
<p>Welcome back to the Say It Better podcast. This episode is one you are not going to want to sleep on. I sat down with my friend <strong>Kory Rykman</strong>, an Allstate agency owner <strong>managing over $55 million in annual recurring premiums</strong> across multiple locations in the Southeast. He is a two-time MVP and Best in Company Award winner for Allstate, and the way he thinks about sales, leadership, and building a business is something every entrepreneur needs to hear.</p><p>Kory's story starts with immigrant parents, a dream, and a taste of what was possible. From chasing a dentistry degree to selling software to hospitals, to watching his wife's insurance comp plan and deciding to bet on himself, Kory has built something serious. And the through line in everything he does comes down to one thing: keep it simple.</p><p>This conversation goes deep on what it really takes to build and scale a business, delegate without losing momentum, and sell in a way that actually connects with people.</p><p><strong>In this episode we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>How Kory simplifies complex insurance products into language that actually closes deals</li><li>Why he was the bottleneck in his own business and what he did about it</li><li>The mindset shift that took him from grind mode to building a team that runs without him</li><li>How he spends $190,000 per month in marketing and what that investment looks like</li><li>His approach to lead generation including mail, internet leads, and high-intent prospects</li><li>Why young entrepreneurs fail by underestimating how big they can actually be</li><li>The books that shaped how he sells, leads, and thinks about long-term wealth</li></ul><p>Kory is the real deal and this conversation will push you to stop overcomplicating what you are building and get out of your own way.</p><p></p><p><strong>➡Learn more about Kory:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/koryrykman">https://www.facebook.com/koryrykman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/koryrykman/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/koryrykman/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kory_mcfly?igsh=MThvZHNieDEwenkwbQ==">https://www.instagram.com/kory_mcfly?igsh=MThvZHNieDEwenkwbQ==</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://m.youtube.com/@kory.rykman">https://m.youtube.com/@kory.rykman</a></p><p>---</p><p><strong>📣Learn more or book LP here:</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lasadapippen.com"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lasadapippen.com/">https://www.lasadapippen.com/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>📲Follow LP:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/"> https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/</a></p><p>Facebook:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/"> https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/</a></p><p>X:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/LasadaPippen"> https://x.com/LasadaPippen</a></p><p>YouTube:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen"> https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/</a></p><p></p><p>Produced by Wonderhaus Works</p>
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- What is Say it Better with Lasada Pippen?
<p><strong>Say It Better with Lasada Pippen</strong></p><p>Every leader, educator, and professional has a message. The question is, are they saying it in a way that actually lands?</p><p>In this limited series, communication coach and keynote speaker Lasada Pippen sits down with industry leaders for real, unfiltered conversations about the role communication plays in their success. From the boardroom to the classroom, from managing teams to navigating family, how do the best in the business say it better?</p><p>Each episode pulls back the curtain on the moments that mattered, the words that changed the room, and the lessons learned when communication fell short. No fluff, no filler. Just honest conversations that will change the way you think about how you show up and speak up.</p><p><strong>What You'll Walk Away With</strong></p><p>Every episode is designed to give you something you can use. You'll gain insight into how top leaders communicate under pressure, handle conflict, and build trust with the people around them. You'll hear the real stories behind their biggest wins and the moments they wish they had said it differently. And you'll leave each conversation with practical strategies to sharpen your own communication, whether you're leading a team, standing in front of a room, or just trying to be better understood in your everyday life.</p><p>Say It Better is for professionals who know they have something valuable to say and are ready to say it with more clarity, confidence, and impact.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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