The Power of the Mic: How Speaking Sets You Free and Builds Your Brand

Aug 1, 2025 | 0 comments

If you’ve ever felt like your voice didn’t matter, this is your invitation to reclaim it and use it to rise.

In the world of business and influence, visibility is currency. And your voice? It’s the vault.

Speaking isn’t just about standing on a stage. It’s about standing in your truth.

Whether you’re a coach, consultant, author, or executive woman navigating burnout or reinvention, one truth remains: your voice is your power.

When I first stepped onto a stage to tell my story, I wasn’t thinking about branding or marketing. I was thinking about survival. I was still healing. Still shaky. But something inside me knew that if I could tell my story out loud, I could stop hiding behind it. And maybe just maybe I could help someone else stop hiding too.

I didn’t have a TEDx under my belt. I didn’t have a fancy speaker reel. I had pain, purpose, and a mic. That’s it. And that was enough.

And it still is.

Your Voice Is Not an Accessory It’s a Strategy

When women speak up publicly whether on stage, online, or on paper they’re not just sharing ideas; they’re shifting culture. A well-cited leadership study by Zenger Folkman (published in Harvard Business Review) found that women were rated more highly than men in 17 of 19 key leadership skills, including communication, initiative, and resilience especially under pressure.¹ When women use their voices, they’re often perceived as more capable and credible, even if they don’t always promote themselves as confidently.² That’s why stepping into thought leadership isn’t just smart it’s strategic.

Every time you post a video, speak at an event, or share your expertise, you’re training the market to associate your voice with value. You’re planting seeds of trust, connection, and credibility seeds that grow into clients, collaborations, and conversions.

Want to grow your brand?
Speak up.

Want to scale your impact?
Speak up.

Want to finally break free from burnout, invisibility, or playing small?
You already know.
Speak up.

What Speaking Did for Me (And Can Do for You)

When I first began speaking, I had no clue how it would change my life, business, and wellness. But it did. Here’s what I know to be true:

✅ It healed parts of me that therapy couldn’t touch.

✅ It positioned me as an authority faster than any funnel or Facebook ad.

✅ It attracted clients who already trusted me before we even had a sales call.

✅ It opened doors to collaborations, keynotes, and platforms I never imagined.

✅ It helped me reclaim ownership of my story and rewrite my future.

You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need a podcast or a book (yet). You just need to start.

You can start with:

  • A live on LinkedIn.
  • A 5-minute story on a networking call.
  • A breakout session at a virtual summit.
  • Or that one brave email you’ve been scared to send.

Start where you are. Your voice is already powerful you just haven’t fully claimed it yet.

Ready to Step Into the Mic?

That’s why I created the Break Free Summit to give women like you a stage, a strategy, and a sisterhood.

If you’re a coach, consultant, author, or expert who’s ready to:

➡️ Turn your story into your signature talk
➡️ Use your voice to grow your business
➡️ Be seen, heard, and hired…

Then this summit was made for you. Literally. I designed it around what I wish I had when I first started speaking: practical tools, powerful mentorship, and an aligned audience that wants what you have.

💥 Apply to speak here: Break Free Summit Speaker Application

You don’t have to wait for permission. You are the permission.

Let’s get you mic’d up, lit up, and booked out.

Because when women speak, the world shifts.

And when you speak, everything changes.

Seema Giri

Seema Giri

6x International Bestselling Author, Co-founder of the Silicon Valley Wellness Movement As featured in The Authorities, Co-Authored with NYT Bestselling Author Dr. John Gray

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