{"podcast":{"title":"Earn Your Happy","slug":"earn-your-happy-174912","podcast_index_feed_id":174912,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GRWD3253650561","website_url":"https://loriharder.com/podcast","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8903118c-4d03-11ed-9653-133421209e14/image/7d823f19c4868455343364d2be33ecb9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Lori Harder","episode_count":1581,"summary":"Where F*ck-Yes Dreams Come To Figure It Out. This is where your boldest dreams meet the raw, messy middle—the risks, the failures, and the “WTF am I even doing?” moments. It’s funny, vulnerable, and real as hell, because chasing big goals isn’t a straight line—it’s a rollercoaster. Top 25 in Entrepreneurship on Apple Podcasts | Forbes Top 11 Female-Led Business Podcasts Hosted by Lori Harder, entrepreneur, podcast host, author and founder of CPG wellness & beauty company Glōci, and your go-to business bestie matchmaker. If you’re here, it’s because you’ve got big dreams and a million ideas, but you’re missing some pieces—and maybe some key people—to bring it all together. We got you. Follow along on Instagram too @loriharder for more inspiration just like this! This podcast is part of the YAP Media Network. For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+EYH@yapmedia.com","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T16:18:20.129318+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/earn-your-happy-174912"},"episode":{"title":"How to Create a Signature Talk That Gets You Paid with Jess Ekstrom","slug":"how-to-create-a-signature-talk-that-gets-you-paid-with-jess-ekstrom","published_at":"2026-04-27T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/earn-your-happy-174912/how-to-create-a-signature-talk-that-gets-you-paid-with-jess-ekstrom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/earn-your-happy-174912","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-66aa848a4ac1bd9a707e03ed/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/697/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP5119417849.mp3?updated=1777246875","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-66aa848a4ac1bd9a707e03ed/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/697/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP5119417849.mp3?updated=1777246875","summary":"Think you need more experience before you can get paid to speak? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, a Forbes Top Rated Speaker, to break down how to turn your lived experience into paid speaking opportunities. Jess shares how she went from speaking for a slice of pizza to commanding $35K per talk. We also dive into the shifts that get you booked, how to think about pricing without tying it to your self-worth, and how to optimize your online presence so opportunities come to you. Get ready to create a signature message that people want to book. Check out our Sponsors: Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Rella - Rella is a project management platform built specifically for social media managers and teams. Go to http://getrella.com and use code EARN for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why people can’t book you if they don’t know you’re a speaker. 08:30 How did you get into speaking? 11:45 The massive pay gap between male and female speakers. 15:00 The mindset shift that helps you confidently raise your rates. 17:30 How to identify your signature message. 25:00 Tips to handle fear, nerves, and worst-case scenarios on stage. 32:30 How to think about p…","meta_description":"Think you need more experience before you can get paid to speak? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, a Forbes Top Rated Speaker, t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3079,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/earn-your-happy-174912/episodes/how-to-create-a-signature-talk-that-gets-you-paid-with-jess-ekstrom/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/earn-your-happy-174912/how-to-create-a-signature-talk-that-gets-you-paid-with-jess-ekstrom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}