Do you want to experience increased confidence and empowerment in your personal expression and communication? Imagine having the solution to achieving that result. Samara Bay, the esteemed author of "Permission to Speak: How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting with You," is a recognized authority in the realm of authentic communication. With a background in dialect coaching for Hollywood, Samara delves into the complexities of changing power dynamics through communication, addressing voice bias in professional settings, and examining the impact of mentorship on personal growth. In this episode, you will be able to: Mastering the art of communication to shift power dynamics in your professional environment. Embracing your authentic voice and breaking free from societal expectations. Harnessing the transformative impact of mentorship on your personal and professional growth. The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:39 - The Meeting and Initial Interaction 00:08:31 - Dialect Coaching and Mentorship 00:15:57 - Finding the Sweet Spot 00:21:20 - Bringing the Message to Different Audiences 00:27:17 - Working with Women in Politics 00:39:13 - The Power of Words 00:43:59 - Empowering Authentic Voices  Want to connect with or work with Samara Bay to learn more?  Find out more here! Samara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarabay/ Her Book: Permission to Speak Two energetic entrepreneurs host a leadership podcast for those looking to connect more authentically with others and grow to their potential through mentoring. The AugMentors podcast is now Part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Learn more about how Hubspot can help your business grow better at http://hubspot.sjv.io/Xxb224 If you would like to be a guest on AugMentors, email us at hi@augmentors.us.  We'd love to hear your story! Let's connect! Follow us on-- Our Website: https://www.augmentors.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augmentors-us Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/@augmentorspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augmentorshq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/augmentorshq