Resilience isn’t something you build in the moment—it’s something you build long before you need it.

In this episode, I’m joined by one of my clients, Wendy Romeu, founder and CEO of Alluvionic, to talk about what happened when her business was suddenly put to the ultimate test.

But this isn’t just a conversation about leadership; it’s about story.

Wendy shares how she took a deeply personal and emotional experience and turned it into a powerful talk that resonates with audiences.

We unpack how to know when you’re ready to share a story, how much detail to include, and why the specifics—not just the summary—are what create real connection.

We also talk about the internal shifts required to step into your voice: trusting that your story matters, allowing yourself to be seen, and delivering your message in a way that truly moves people.

If you’ve been holding back from sharing a personal story—or wondering how to turn your experiences into thought leadership—this episode will show you what’s possible.

Wendy and I talk about:

How to know when you’re ready to share a personal story on stage or in your content
Why the details of your story—not just the headline—are what create connection and impact
How to turn a real-life experience into a compelling, structured talk
What it takes emotionally to share vulnerable stories with an audience
How storytelling transforms your message from information into true thought leadership

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/466/

Wendy’s company’s website: https://alluvionic.com/

Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/

Work With Speaking Your Brand = https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-with-us/coaching/

Connect on LinkedIn:

Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox
Wendy Romeu (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyromeu/

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