Choclate bunnies, bowling, and broadswords: how to break into the speaking industry. Ryan Foland speaks with Cynthia Johnson, a digital marketing and brand development expert. She is a thought leader and specialist when it comes to cutting edge social media, and building online influence. In this entertain interview, Ryan and Cynthia jump between a lot of topics: from how to get paid to speak by big companies, to how to use, or not to use, social media on stage. This talk is both engaging and loaded with great info for speakers of all levels. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How knowing your content inside out has a major effect on your ability to connect and offer value to your audience. - How to impact an entire audience by starting with one person. - Why you need to rehearse if you want to hit the big leagues of speaking. - One important tip for making contact and getting booked by big companies and organizations. - Selfies: yes or no? Practical tips for using social media on stage.