Use Your Voice: How to Speak Up, Stand Out, and Be in Demand

What if the only thing standing between you and next-level confidence… was your voice?

In this episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue Willoughby sits down with powerhouse speaker and coach Laurie-Ann Murabito—a once painfully shy woman who’s now a sought-after speaker, coach, and host of the Be in Demand podcast. Her message? Finding your voice isn’t just about public speaking—it’s about reclaiming your presence.

Whether you’re terrified of speaking up in meetings, dreaming of hitting the stage, or just tired of feeling invisible, this conversation will light a fire under your mic.

🎤 In this episode:

• Why public speaking isn’t just for “outgoing” women
  
  
• How being tall, shy, and invisible sparked Laurie-Ann’s transformation
  
  
• The role of voice tone, range, and pacing in owning your power
  
  
• How to get speaking gigs—even if you’ve never been paid before
  
  
• Real transformations from clients who were scared sh*tless to speak… until they weren’t
  
  

✨ Plus:

Get Laurie-Ann’s free Directory of Places to Speak at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/gift

Learn about her live "Get Booked to Speak" training and her upcoming 8-week "In-Demand Signature Speech" program. https://SpeakAndStandOut.com

Follow Laurie-Ann on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurieann.murabito

 

Chapters

[00:00:00] - Powerful intro and guest bio
[00:02:05] - Host welcome and setup
[00:03:11] - Laurianne’s origin story
[00:09:12] - Early challenges of saying yes
[00:16:04] - Brands and finding your voice
[00:22:29] - Voice craft and performance
[00:26:38] - Sponsor: Autumn Renewal retreat
[00:28:06] - Techniques: pausing, pacing, physiology
[00:38:04] - Don’t hate your voice—reframe it
[00:42:47] - Client transformations and impact
[00:48:24] - How to connect and closing

FOLLOW and CONNECT

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

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🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

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