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Virtual Speakers Association International is proud to present the inaugural podcast Unpolished Stories: Speaking Beyond the Spotlight. This series explores the professional speaker’s life beyond audiences and the stage to uncover the stories we learn from. Each episode will include hosts Chantelle Both of Southern Africa and Celina Peerman of the United States and feature a renowned guest speaker who shares their stories and lessons learned. From minor hiccups to major surprises, learn how ...
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Episode 9 - Walk the Talk with Ingrid Lotze & Gavin Moffat
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Send us a text In this episode of Unpolished Stories: Speaking Beyond the Spotlight, co-hosts Dr. Celina Peerman and Chantelle Botha sit down with globetrotting speaker duo Ingrid Lotze and Gavin Moffat—TEDx speakers, scuba divers, communication strategists, and partners in both life and business. From trading in a traditional home for a nomadic li…
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Episode 8: Mastering Moments with Eytan Segev
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Send us a text In this episode of Speaking Beyond the Spotlight, we sit down with Eytan Segev—international speaker, master profiler, and expert in face reading and body language—to uncover the hidden signals that shape our connections and communication. With decades of experience helping leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs understand the unspoken la…
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Episode 7: Love you, Bye Authenticity with Brent Lindeque
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Send us a text In this episode of Speaking Beyond the Spotlight, we sit down with Brent Lindeque, South Africa’s Good Things Guy, to explore the power of storytelling, authenticity, and resilience. From turning a viral act of kindness into a global movement to navigating the highs and lows of being in the public eye, Brent shares his journey of spr…
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Episode 6: The Inner Journey with Subheer Ramnoruth
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Subheer Ramnoruth, a powerhouse in leadership, strategic management, and personal transformation. As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Subheer has shared the stage with icons like Robin Sharma and Dr. Kevin Gaskell, and his book, The Guru & His CEO, has shaped boardroom discussio…
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Episode 5: Blaze Your Own Trail with Lorraine Jenks
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Send us a text In this episode of Unpolished Stories, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Lorraine Jenks, a trailblazing advocate for sustainability and award-winning professional speaker. With a career spanning five decades, Lorraine shares how her passion for protecting the environment and championing underdogs led her from the world of pr…
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Episode 4: High Stakes Leadership with Traci Ruiz
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, hosts Chantelle Botha and Celina Peerman talk with Traci Ruiz, a high-stakes leadership expert and one of the highest-ranking Latina police officers in the United States. With over 25 years in law enforcement and nearly two decades training officers in combat and de-escalation, Traci shares powerful stories…
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Episode 3: Be Celebrated with Rikki Arundel
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Send us a text In this episode of Unpolished Stories, we explore questions and stories with Rikki Rikki is a preeminent keynote speaker and diversity advocate, renowned for their expertise in LGBTQ+ inclusivity, with a focus on transgender and non-binary issues. Their work has directed multinational corporations toward embracing diversity and foste…
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Episode 2: Finding Your Voice with Julian Mather
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Send us a text In this episode of Unpolished Stories, we dive deep into the journey of Julian Mather, a man who has seen the world through many lenses—literally and figuratively. From his days as an army sniper and globe-trotting cameraman for ABC, National Geographic, and the BBC, to his transformation into a professional speaker and magician, Jul…
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Episode 1: Be Bolder Sooner with Charlotte Kemp
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Send us a text In episode 1: Be Bolder Sooner, hosts Chantelle Botha and Celina Peerman talk with Charlotte Kemp - Futures Alchemist who shares her insights and stories from many years as a professional speaker with a global impact. Learn more about her lessons learned and tips for new and advancing speakers. Presented on behalf of Virtual Speakers…
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