There comes a moment when your body whispers the truth before your mind is ready to hear it. Today, I’m sitting down with someone who knows exactly what that feels like — and has turned that moment into a mission.

I’m joined by the incredible Emma Gaskin, a speech therapist turned public speaking coach who empowers women to speak their truth and get paid to do it. Her journey is a powerful reminder that our voice is more than words — it’s identity, alignment, and our pathway to impact.

Emma opens up about walking away from a decade-long relationship just months before the wedding… and discovering her true voice in the silence that followed. She shares how her Speak Up Method blends science, soul, and strategy to help women stop shrinking, own their impact, and speak with power that people feel.

We get into the neuroscience of storytelling, the social conditioning that teaches women to stay small, and the difference between speaking from a wound vs. speaking from the wisdom it gave you. You’ll also hear simple everyday ways to practice using your voice

If you’re ready to stop swallowing your truth and start standing in it, this conversation is your permission slip.

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Connect with Emma Gaskin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thespeakinghub/

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

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Connect with Deanna Herrin:

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Website: http://www.deannaherrin.net