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The TRUTH About Turning Your Story Into a Speaking Career | Michelle Petties

August 05, 2025 • Ryan Brady • Season 1 • Episode 64

TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with Michelle Petties to explore how a deeply personal story can grow into a full-time speaking career.

In this episode, Michelle shares her journey from decades of food addiction to the TEDx stage, the fear she had to face before ever stepping on stage, and how telling her story opened doors she never imagined – from books to workshops to a thriving speaking business.

The SpeakingToExpand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value‑focused conversations with top speakers, business leaders, and TEDx organizers.

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