Eps #20 Graphics for the Non-Graphic-y with Nicki Koziarz
In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp discuss the importance of graphics and visuals in the speaker's ministry with the incomparable Nicki Koziarz. Nicki is a popular Proverbs 31 speaker, author, pug owner, and graphics rockstar. They delve into the...
Episode #19: Creating a Team When You Can’t Afford One (Part 2)
In the second part of this series, Kathi and Michele dig into more of their great resources for having the right people on your team to keep things moving forward in your business. This episode is full of practical information for when to hire someone, what types of...
Episode #18: Creating a Team When You Can’t Afford One
In this valuable two-part episode, authors and speakers, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt, both discuss the need for a team and provide various ways to gather such support on a shoestring budget. Building a business can be tough and having the right people on the...
Eps 17 How to Avoid Overwhelmed in your Ministry
In this episode, Leverage Conference coach, writer and speaker Cheri Gregory, joins hosts Kathi Lipp and Michelle Cushatt to offer solutions for the speaker and/or author who feels overwhelmed by the demands of life, family and ministry. You do not want to miss this...
Eps 16 How To Discover What Your Audience Needs Part 2
In this episode, Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp unearth some practicalities when it comes to uncovering ways to know one's speaking audience. In order to honor the audience, a speaker needs to unearth the background, environment, flavor of the surrounding area,...
Episode 15: How To Discover What Your Audience Needs Part 1
In this episode, authors and speakers Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp, delve into the world of audience need. One cannot begin to connect with one's readership without first assessing the needs and immediate pain of said readership. Michele provides a comprehensive...
Episode 14: I Want to Be a Writer, Where on Earth Do I Start
I want to be a writer, where on Earth do I Start? Words hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp have been asked countless times. In this episode, we talk with writer and encourager, Glynnis Whitwer. Glynnis is on staff with Proverbs 31 Ministries as the Executive...
Episode 13: When to Self Publish
In the last decade, the market has been flooded with self-published books. In this episode of Communicator Academy, publishing guru Rachelle Gardner uncovers the secrets behind self-publishing, current market trends, and the strengths of traditional publishing. She...
Podcast Eps 12: Developing a Writing Rhythm
Successful authors, Michelle Cushatt and Kathi Lipp explore the advantages of creating a writing rhythm. In this episode, they discuss some ordinary steps that can produce extraordinary results. They also share their top 5 tips so you can begin creating your writing...
Episode 11: The Secrets of A Strong Opening
The secrets of a strong opening can elevate your entire presentation. The opening portion (commonly known as "the opener") of a talk can be daunting. It sets you up for success and sets the stage for the driving point of your entire talk. In this episode, Michelle...
Podcast Episode #10: How Not to Drive an Event Planner Crazy with Amy Carroll
If you have ever wondered how other speakers continue to be rebooked, this is the podcast for you! In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp interview popular speaker and writer for Proverbs 31 ministries, Amy Carroll. Amy identifies two types of difficult...
Podcast Episode #09: To Wait or to Write
To Wait or to Write In this insightful episode, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt uncover the fine line between sharing one's story out of authenticity and desperation. They provide biblical insight and perspective on how to best discern when to tell your story, whether...
Podcast Episode #08- The Art of Writing Memoir
There is most certainly an art to writing memoir. Memoirs are one of our favorite genres at Communicator Academy but one of the most difficult to write (well). This week's guest, author and speaker Susy Flory, joins us and gives us her best tips and experiences...
Episode #07: Marketing Self Promotion vs. Developing a Passion-fueled Platform
Are MARKETING & MINISTRY mutually exclusive? Can they exist together? Join Kathi and Michele as they wrestle through these difficult questions from their own experience, what mistakes they've made, and what they've learned. The give the three questions you can ask...
Episode #06: Dressing for the Platform
When it comes to dressing for the platform, most of us get a big dose of angst just thinking about it. Have you ever uttered the words, "I wish I had a personal stylist!"? Since most of us will never have our own stylist following us around to speaking engagements,...
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