Speaker Life

About Speaker Life

Speaker Life helps professional speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs get seen, heard, and booked through conversations about public speaking, personal branding, media visibility, storytelling, leadership, and growing a speaking business. Hosted by Lea Woodford, Founder and CEO of Speaker Life Media, the podcast shares insights from leading voices such as Jim Kwik, Chris Voss, Lisa Guerrero and Robert Kiyosaki, to name a few. Discover practical ideas for building authority, connecting with audiences, and creating more speaking opportunities. Event planners can discover expert voices for their stages. Lea launched Speaker Life Magazine in 2019. In 2025, she added the podcast and formed Speaker Life Media, expanding beyond a magazine and an annual summit into a complete media platform with print, digital, podcast interviews, YouTube, and live events. Explore interviews, magazine features, and speaker visibility opportunities at https://speakerlifemedia.com. Subscribe to Speaker Life for conversations that help you grow your voice, your visibility and your business.

Publisher

Lea Woodford

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jun 2025

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Are You Leading or Just Managing? Bruce Cardenas Explains

   🚨 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠. 𝗜𝗧'𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚! Bruce Cardenas helped build a BILLION-DOLLAR brand, but his message isn't about making millions. It's about the dreams people never pursue. In this conversation on Speaker Life with Lea Woodford, Bruce reveals why he's passionate about getting onstage: If he can inspire just ONE person to take action, he's made an impact. • Want to start a business? START SMALL! • Dream of becoming an entrepreneur? BUILD A SIDE HUSTLE! • Afraid to leave your paycheck behind? YOU DON'T HAVE TO! Bruce's advice is simple: 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗯. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱! The biggest opportunities often begin with one small, uncomfortable step. 🔥 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨! 👇 What's ONE dream you've been putting off because you're afraid to start? Share it in the comments. 🎥 Watch the full interview on Speaker Life with Lea Woodford on YouTube and Spotify! 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗦 Bruce Cardenas is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, brand builder, and author of Lead With Value: A Blueprint for Leading with Purpose and Impact. As the former Chief Communications Officer of Quest Nutrition, he helped grow the company into a globally recognized brand that ultimately sold for $1 billion. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former LAPD officer, Bruce built a successful executive protection business before bringing his relationship-building skills to Quest. His involvement began with nine months of sharing protein bars and making introductions without asking for a paycheck—simply because he believed in the people and their mission. Today, Bruce brings that same commitment to building Legendary Foods and helping entrepreneurs, business leaders, and speakers grow through authentic relationships, consistent action, and service. He is also a co-founder of the BioShift Research Foundation, a nonprofit focused on cancer and heart disease research. After confronting his own fear of public speaking, Bruce now shares practical lessons from his career to help others find their voice, build trust, and create lasting impact. His guiding philosophy is simple: lead with value and give without expecting anything in return. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗘 • Website: https://brucecardenas.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bruceecardenas/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-cardenas • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BruceCQuest • Speaking inquiries: https://brucecardenas.com/book-me/ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗘𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗 Your expertise deserves an audience—and a business that pays you for it. Speaker Life with Lea Woodford takes you inside the business of speaking, personal branding, and building influence. Join Lea, Founder and CEO of Speaker Life Media, for candid conversations with leading speakers, bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, and media experts about what it takes to get seen, get booked, and get paid. Discover practical strategies for landing speaking engagements, creating compelling content, attracting media opportunities, and turning your message into lasting income. From unforgettable storytelling to the relationships that open doors, each conversation brings lessons you can put to work. Speaker Life Media connects the magazine, podcast, YouTube channel, and annual Speaker Life Summit into one ecosystem for speakers, coaches, authors, and entrepreneurs ready to grow. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗 • Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com • Instagram — Speaker Life: https://www.instagram.com/therealspeakerlife/ • Instagram — Lea Woodford: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ • YouTube — Speaker Life: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakerLifeMagazine • Facebook — Speaker Life Media: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ • LinkedIn — Lea Woodford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ • TikTok — Lea Woodford: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   What Your Podcast is Missing (And How to Fix It)

   Showing up every day shouldn't mean filming every day. So how do you build a podcast that grows your brand without taking over your life? Lea Woodford goes behind the scenes of Speaker Life with executive producer Jason Sievert to discuss podcast branding, video production, content batching, and the strategy behind reaching the right audience. Lea shares why she nearly quit podcasting—and what changed when she brought in a team that understood her brand. Jason explains how one long-form conversation can become multiple social media clips, helping speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs stay visible while spending less time creating content. In this episode, we explore: 🎙️ What to figure out before launching a podcast 🎬 How batching episodes helps you stay consistent 📱 Turning full episodes into clips that bring viewers back 🔎 Planning content around what your audience is searching for 📊 Why your messaging and audience data matter before buying ads 🤝 Using conversations to build trust and relationships ✨ Where AI can help while keeping your voice authentic Whether you're starting a podcast or trying to grow an existing show, this conversation offers a practical look at making your content work harder for your business. Subscribe to Speaker Life for conversations about speaking, personal branding, media, and business growth. What's your biggest podcasting challenge: getting started, staying consistent, or reaching the right audience? Tell us in the comments. Explore Speaker Life Media: https://speakerlifemedia.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25KA0imMR2KwJnp4vD9VC2 __________________________________________ Jason Sievert is the Video Agency Founder of Profusion Media LLC, a boutique Arizona-based video production agency specializing in human-centered storytelling, video marketing, brand strategy, live events, post-production, and YouTube content. With nearly 15 years of media experience and work featured across 30+ countries, Jason helps businesses, speakers, entrepreneurs, and brands create authentic video content that connects with the right audience and builds long-term trust. Profusion Media is based in Gilbert, Arizona, and provides full-service creative support for video production, livestreaming, branding, marketing, training content, commercials, interviews, testimonials, and event production. Connect with Jason Sievert and Profusion Media: https://www.profusionmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/profusionmediaaz https://www.linkedin.com/company/profusion-media-llc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-sievert-a3b6176 ___________________________________________ Your expertise deserves an audience, and a business that pays you for it. Speaker Life with Lea Woodford takes you inside the business of speaking, personal branding, and building influence. Join Lea, Founder and CEO of Speaker Life Media, for candid conversations with leading speakers, bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, and media experts about what it takes to get seen, get booked, and get paid. Discover practical strategies for landing speaking engagements, creating compelling content, attracting media opportunities, and turning your message into lasting income. From unforgettable storytelling to the relationships that open doors, each conversation brings lessons you can put to work. Speaker Life Media connects the magazine, podcast, YouTube channel, and annual Speaker Life Summit into one ecosystem for speakers, coaches, authors, and entrepreneurs ready to grow. Subscribe and turn your expertise into opportunity. Connect with Speaker Life Media and Lea Woodford: Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com Instagram — Speaker Life: https://www.instagram.com/therealspeakerlife/ Instagram — Lea Woodford: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ YouTube — @SpeakerLifeMagazine: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakerLifeMagazine Facebook — Speaker Life Media: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ LinkedIn — Lea Woodford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ TikTok — @leawoodford: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   How to Build a Speaking Business Beyond Paid Gigs | Jessica Kriegel

   Want to get paid to speak and turn your expertise into a growing business? Jessica Kriegel shares how she built a speaking business that out-earned her corporate salary—and eventually sold it. If you're struggling to get speaking gigs, stand out, or turn audience interest into clients, this Speaker Life conversation with Lea Woodford will help you identify your next move. You don't need to wait for a speakers bureau to build your career. Discover how to demonstrate your expertise, deliver a memorable keynote, and follow up with the people who need your help. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Build speaking experience and generate referrals while navigating a corporate career. • Use LinkedIn consistently and share real examples that demonstrate your expertise. • Turn keynote presentations into consulting leads with clear next steps and follow-up. • Understand how books, TEDx talks, and a strong speaker reel can support your speaking career. • Keep audiences engaged by balancing useful information with entertainment. HOW DO YOU GET MORE SPEAKING GIGS? Jessica recommends capturing strong stage footage, creating a compelling speaker reel, and asking your network about upcoming events. Early unpaid talks can help you develop your delivery and generate referrals. HOW CAN SPEAKING GENERATE BUSINESS LEADS? Solve a relevant audience problem, show examples of your work, and provide an easy way to connect. Jessica explains how QR codes and direct follow-up help turn audience interest into business conversations. CHAPTERS 00:00 Building a speaking business you can sell 00:35 When speaking income surpassed her salary 02:07 How the Culture Partners acquisition happened 04:39 Speaking while working a corporate job 06:58 LinkedIn strategy for speakers 08:42 Stand out with experience, not just opinions 10:25 Turn speaking engagements into business leads 11:54 How writing a book helped her speaking career 13:12 TEDx opportunities and natural delivery 16:17 Speaker reels, outreach, and getting booked 17:25 Better keynotes: entertainment and audience engagement 20:12 Surrender to Lead: letting go of control _______________________________ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗗𝗥. 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗞𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗟 Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a keynote speaker, #1 USA Today bestselling nonfiction author, and Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She helps leaders turn organizational change into measurable results through workplace culture, accountability, and shifts in the beliefs that guide people's actions. As author of Surrender to Lead, Jessica challenges the idea that stronger leadership requires tighter control. Her work explores how letting go of the need to control others can help leaders build ownership and improve performance. Her earlier book, Unfairly Labeled, challenges generational stereotypes in the workplace. Jessica regularly contributes insights on leadership, change, and workplace performance to national media, including CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, and The TODAY Show. She also hosts CEO Daily Brief, a short daily podcast designed to help business leaders approach decisions with greater clarity. With a doctorate in leadership, an MBA, and a master's degree in social transformation, Jessica brings research and practical experience to conversations about how people and organizations change. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔 Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ (https://www.jessicakriegel.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ _______________________________ Your expertise deserves an audience, and a business that pays you for it. Speaker Life with Lea Woodford takes you inside the business of speaking, personal branding, and building influence. Join Lea, Founder and CEO of Speaker Life Media, for candid conversations with leading speakers, bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, and media experts about what it takes to get seen, get booked, and get paid. Discover practical strategies for landing speaking engagements, creating compelling content, attracting media opportunities, and turning your message into lasting income. From unforgettable storytelling to the relationships that open doors, each conversation brings lessons you can put to work. Speaker Life Media connects the magazine, podcast, YouTube channel, and annual Speaker Life Summit into one ecosystem for speakers, coaches, authors, and entrepreneurs ready to grow. Subscribe and turn your expertise into opportunity. Connect with Speaker Life Media and Lea Woodford: Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com Instagram — Speaker Life: https://www.instagram.com/therealspeakerlife/ Instagram — Lea Woodford: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ YouTube — @SpeakerLifeMagazine: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakerLifeMagazine Facebook — Speaker Life Media: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ LinkedIn — Lea Woodford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ TikTok — @leawoodford: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

Who has been a guest on Speaker Life

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• Chris Lee
• Chris Voss
• Cesar Cervantes
• Michelle Jacobik
• Matt Leitz

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YouTube views

144,658

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

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86

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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