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Voice and visibility coach Evelyne Brink returns with a story that’s part pilgrimage, part primal scream, and fully alive. From being told her voice was “dysfunctional” to getting into (and then kicked out of) musical theatre school, Evelyne follows intuition across continents—Thailand’s Sanctuary, New York cabarets, Brighton pubs—and even into an unlikely season as a #1 Madonna tribute artist. We unpack rejection, rewilding, and the moment you stop auditioning for approval and start embodying who you are. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” broke-but-brave, or called to say no to the shiny path, this conversation is your permission slip. Come for the glitter, stay for the grit—and leave with practices to trust your voice, your body, and your inner Wonder Woman.

Key Takeaways
1. Rejection redirects: Sometimes being “kicked out” is the first step toward freedom.
2. Different ≠ broken: A unique voice is often your greatest gift.
3. Intuition leads, logistics follow: The how unfolds when you listen to the call.
4. Voice is healing: Sound, song, and primal release move trauma through the body.
5. Art feeds art: Every gig, even the unexpected ones, refines your artistry.
6. Aliveness transforms how we speak and lead. (Yes, even in corporate)
7. Women’s voices are needed now: The world changes when we rewild expression.

Connect with Evelyne:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynebrink/
https://www.instagram.com/evelynebrink/
https://www.evelynebrink.com/

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The Speaker Alter Ego Quiz

Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!

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Therapist and nature-based guide Laura Rose shares how an early love of reading aloud and debate gave way to silence after bullying—then slowly blossomed into a wilder, truer voice through chanting, song circles, land stewardship, and community. We explore why language can’t carry all meaning, how sound opens the door, and what shifts when we replace “fit in” with “belong.” If you’re craving permission to express—beyond the rules and into resonance—this conversation will meet you where words begin: in the living pulse beneath them.

Takeaways
1. Your voice often begins before language—in vibration, breath, and sound.
2. High school “fit in” culture can mute authenticity; healing happens in circles that welcome the whole self.
3. Safety strategies (be quiet, take cues, perform “good”) work… until they don’t.
4. Sounding and singing can heal the split between voice and soul.
5. “Presence begins where primal and purpose meet”—and it can take years to find simple, true language for what you know.
6. Nature mirrors our freedom—the wild yard thrives, the manicured one conforms.
7. Speaking your truth gives others permission to find theirs—liberation is contagious.
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Untamed Leader Retreat
A virtual UNsummit for leaders ready to listen before they leap.

Soul Sucker Quiz

Take the Soul Sucker Quiz to learn which Soul Sucker screams the loudest in your mind so you can release them from being in charge and set your voice free!

https://voice-matters.com/soul-sucker-quiz/

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Take the free Speaker Alter Ego Quiz to find out which protective mask is hiding your wild, untamed radiance.
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It’s 2026 — and somehow, we’re still not talking enough about menopause.

In this unfiltered minisode, Lauri and her friend and fellow coach Kelly Myerson swap real stories about navigating hormonal shifts, medical gaslighting, and the mystery symptoms so many women are told to “just live with.”

From sleepless nights to sudden clarity, they shed light (and laughter) on what really happens when your hormones start changing — and why breaking the silence might be one of the most powerful things you can do.

If you’ve ever thought, “Is it just me?” — this one’s for you.

TAKEAWAYS

1. You’re not crazy — it’s chemistry. Midlife challenges are hormonal, not personal failings.
2. You’re not too young. Hormonal changes can start in your 30s or early 40s, and early diagnosis matters, and your body deserves care, not confusion.
3. Self-advocacy is essential. Don’t let “You’re fine” be the final word. Keep asking, researching, and trusting your body.
4. Talking about it helps everyone. Speaking openly about menopause breaks stigma and builds community.
5. There’s hope (and help). From holistic care to hormone therapy, relief and renewal are possible.

Connect with Kelly:

Substack: https://substack.com/@kellymyersonvoiceamplifier?r=3bsi5i&utm_medium=ios
Website: https://www.kellymyerson.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-myerson-b6217843/

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Thank you so much for listening!

Take the free Speaker Alter Ego Quiz to find out which protective mask is hiding your wild, untamed radiance.
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