Chats with Yvonne

Chats with Yvonne is our space to explore the art of public speaking, con cultura. Each week, you'll get tips, insights, and strategies to help you practice your public speaking, grow your speaking skills, and speak & lead with your truest essence. Your host Yvonne also reflects about what it means to be an introverted speaker in a world that rewards extroversion, how our unique lived experiences shape our connection to the art, & how introspection is our most powerful asset as speakers.

Chats with Yvonne is a education podcast hosted by Yvonne Armenta, with 96 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Yvonne Armenta hosts Chats with Yvonne, a education show with 96 episodes published.

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  Beyond the Tips: Unpacking the Types of Introverts and Your "Quiet" Power as a Speaker

  Dec 5, 202516 minS0

  <p>In our journey exploring the stories behind the way we speak, we're turning inward. As an introvert, keynote speaker, and coach, I know that standard speaking advice often fails when it feels like it completely contradicts your nature.</p><p>We dive into the types of introversion to understand how they manifest in our daily lives.</p><p>I then provide commentary on what those specific types can tell us about our power as speakers. This is about centering your lived experience and building lasting communication skills, rooted in who you are:</p><p>We look at the profoundness...

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  95. A "Motivational Speaker" Tried to Get Me to Help with Their MLM Pitch

  Oct 14, 202525 minS0

  <p>Hola everybody! </p><p>Studies show that 99% or more of participants of MLM's lose money.</p><p>In this episode, I share a short (and kinda spooky) story about the time someone reached out for help refining their “motivational speech,” only for me to realize they were actually trying to pitch an MLM. </p><p>We’ll unpack what multi-level marketing really is, how these companies use public speaking to sell false hope, and why their “personal development” mindset is how they keep people stuck.</p><p>As a public speaking consultant, I’m all about helping people tell their story...

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  94. Public Speaking Scams: The Truth About Paying to Speak

  Oct 1, 202527 minS0

  <p>Hola everybody! Have you ever been invited to speak at an event, only to find out they expect you to pay for the opportunity? </p><p>In this episode of Chats with Yvonne, I’m breaking down the truth about pay-to-speak scams, why they prey on speakers, and how to spot red flags before you waste your money.💡 We chat:</p>What “pay-to-speak” events really are (and why they’re often a scam).The difference between investing in your speaking career vs. being taken advantage of.How to evaluate speaking opportunities to make sure they’re legit.<p>🔔 Subscribe to Chats with Yv...

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  93. Thriving in Tech as a Latina: Identity, Leadership & Bold Moves

  Aug 4, 202544 minS0

  <p>Latinas make up just 2% of tech roles in the U.S., despite being a powerful and growing part of the workforce. In this episode, we’re joined by Carrie Peralta, Founder of Peak State Coaching and former recruiter at companies like Verizon, Google, and Netflix. Her mission is to empower women and underrepresented individuals to not just survive, but thrive in tech. </p><p><br></p><p>Topics discussed: </p>Carrie’s upbringing and the family roots that shaped her leadershipHow she pivoted from tech recruitment to purpose-driven coachingTips for underrepresented professionals navigating corporate techHow to stop code-switching and star...

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  92. Let’s Talk Stage Fright: From Prep to Recovery

  Jun 12, 202521 minS0

  <p>Hola everybody! </p><p>Stage fright can feel overwhelming, but you still run the show.</p><p>In this episode, I’m walking you through what to do before, during, and after a speaking moment to feel more grounded and confident. We’ll talk preparation tips (like mastering your content), how to manage nerves in the moment (grounding techniques and the power of a pause), and how to recover with kindness to self once it’s all done. Whether you’re new to speaking or a seasoned speaker who still get the jitters like me, this one’s for you.</p><p...

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