3 Reasons You're Not Getting Speaking Gigs (And How to Fix It)

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Fame-Ready

Knockout Marketing Directive

47 episodes

5 days ago

Fame Ready is the personal branding and PR podcast for entrepreneurs who want to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Hosted by award-winning Personal Branding & Public Relations Expert Katrina Owens, each episode shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts to help you build a magnetic brand, land media opportunities, and step confidently into the spotlight.

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3 Reasons You're Not Getting Speaking Gigs (And How to Fix It)

Fame-Ready

44 minutes

3 months ago

3 Reasons You're Not Getting Speaking Gigs (And How to Fix It)

Show Notes:
This week, personal branding and PR expert, Katrina Owens is diving into a topic that’s buzzing across every networking call and summit room: why you’re not landing the speaking opportunities you want—and exactly how to change that.

After hearing from dozens of entrepreneurs who want to speak more but feel stuck, Katrina breaks down what’s really holding most people back. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “ready” for the stage but aren’t getting booked, this is your wake-up call and action plan.

She shares:

The 3 most common blocks stopping you from getting speaking gigs
Why your “pitch” isn’t landing—and what event hosts actually look for
How your social media is either helping or hurting your credibility as a speaker
Why performance, storytelling, and emotional connection matter more than ever
The exact upgrades Katrina made to land major stages in Orlando, Nashville, NYC, and Toronto

Katrina also gets personal about her early speaking days (hello, imposter syndrome), the moment she realized her brand wasn’t converting, and why her current “world tour” is only possible because she finally showed up differently online and in real life.

If you want to become a go-to speaker—without spending millions on a publicist or playing the “manifest and pray” game—this episode is your no-fluff roadmap.

🔗 Links Mentioned:
→ Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/group-coaching
→ Watch the Hidden Gem to Headlines Replay: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/hiddengem
→ Book a 1:1 Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/knockoutdirective/30min?month=2025-07

Follow Katrina for more speaker + personal brand strategies:
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina/
→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katrinaowenspr
→ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@koyourbrand
→ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koyourbrand/

Listen now to get booked more, speak better, and show up like the leader you are.