How to Speak Authentically and Connect Deeply w/ Lauri Smith

In this episode: I sat down with Lauri Smith, the Soulful Speaking Coach, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to speak from the heart. We explore how to release protective “masks,” embrace your authentic rebel voice, and connect more deeply with audiences through soulful speaking. Lauri shares how breath, body alignment, and presence can unlock powerful communication, while balancing vulnerability with service allows your message to truly land. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or someone simply seeking to express yourself more fully, this episode will inspire you to show up, speak up, and shine with confidence.

Meet my guest: Lauri Smith — a speaker, coach, and the creator of The Vocal Presence Path®. She is also the host of the Soulful Speaking Podcast and author of Your Voice Matters: A Guide to Speaking Soulfully When It Counts. Lauri treats speaking as a spiritual practice, guiding people to raise consciousness, heal old wounds, and return home to their truest selves. Her mission is to call forth more open-hearted leaders who are ready to change the world with authenticity, creativity, and courage.

Quote/Piece of Advice: When you trust yourself, it's like magic. When you don't, it's really not working for you.

Website: https://voice-matters.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-smith-voice-matters/

Yotube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh91RFKkYB7WF83p4_DG9Ug

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice_matters_llc/

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@TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli 

 

My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

 

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