How to build a personal brand, reinvent your career, and get paid to speak

January 26
30 mins

Episode Description

Keynote Speaker 

What happens when you lose your voice—and the career you built around it?

For Jennifer Brown, that moment became the catalyst for a powerful career reinvention. Today, she’s a globally recognized keynote speaker and one of the leading voices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, Jennifer shares real-world career insights into what it takes to build a successful keynote speaking business. We talk about personal branding, storytelling, reinvention, and how to turn lived experience into meaningful—and profitable—work.

Jennifer breaks down:

  • How to pivot careers when your old path disappears
  • What it really takes to thrive as a keynote speaker
  • How to build a personal brand that attracts paid speaking opportunities
  • Turning your unique story into a powerful professional asset

Whether you’re considering a career change, exploring public speaking, or wondering how to monetize your experience and expertise, this episode offers practical advice, honest perspective, and inspiration to take the leap.

Jennifer Brown website - jenniferbrownspeaks.com

Jennifer's books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennifer-Brown/author/B01MSOZWO6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1752212498&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Visit howmuchcanimake.info

Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

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