Episode 074 Kimberly Crowe

In this episode of The One Small Change Podcast, Kimberly Crowe joins Yvonne McCoy to reveal how saying "yes" to speaking opportunities—no matter how small or unexpected—can lead to transformative growth both personally and professionally. Kimberly Crowe, an international speaker and vibrant entrepreneur, shares her journey from the corporate world to building million-dollar businesses, why fun fuels her success, and how small changes in mindset democratize the stage for everyone. Together, they explore the power of genuine human connection, the value of embracing your natural strengths, and actionable steps entrepreneurs can take to amplify their voices and impact. The conversation is packed with encouragement for introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between to speak up, show up, and build businesses—and lives—they genuinely love.

Guest Bio:

Kimberly Crowe is an international inspirational public speaker who has graced over 5,000 stages worldwide. Renowned for helping individuals "step up and shine," Kimberly Crowe is passionate about creating inclusive platforms for people of all backgrounds to share their stories. With a background in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and public speaking, she’s the driving force behind Speakers Playhouse, a vibrant community dedicated to connecting speakers with opportunities. Her philosophy: if it’s not fun, it’s not worth doing!

Chapters:

00:00 Craving Genuine Human Connection

05:55 Second Grader: A Kindergarten Genius

06:53 "Value in Starting and Sharing"

10:17 Understanding Boundaries in Communication

14:39 "Talking Trained Out Over Time"

16:56 "Too Young to Work, Too Old for Camp"

20:10 Reignite Purpose Through Passion

26:16 "Power of Repeated Speaking Engagements"

28:11 "Be Known Before Needed"

30:35 "Embrace Change, Step Forward"

Quote from the Guest:

"If somebody hands you a mic, you say yes, and if it's not fun, it's not worth doing." 

Link:

Connect with Kimberly at: https://speakersplayhouse.com/