{"podcast":{"title":"Say Yes To You!","slug":"say-yes-to-you-7607455","podcast_index_feed_id":7607455,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/say-yes-to-you/","website_url":"https://kieradair.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee21350a-9366-446d-9828-50793af6ffe6/Podcast-artwork-KIER-ADAIR.jpg","author":"Kier Adair","episode_count":26,"summary":"Say Yes to You! Step into a world of courage and transformation with Kier Adair as she uncovers what truly happens when women stop playing small and choose to be seen. From personal breakthroughs to the hidden stories behind business success, each episode of Say Yes to You! brings heartfelt narratives, practical wisdom, and powerful moments of growth. Every two weeks, you’ll journey through real experiences, inspiring voices, and the magic that unfolds when you finally say yes to yourself. Say Yes to You! is your invitation to explore the extraordinary confidence that comes from being visible. About Kier Adair: Kier Adair is a London-based Visibility Expert, International Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. She is deeply passionate about empowering women in business to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are. She is the founder of The Speak and Shine Collection: a platform and community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement, opening doors to visibility, opportunity, and co…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T12:19:57.438721+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-you-7607455"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 04: Reclaiming Your Voice with Gill McKay","slug":"ep-04-reclaiming-your-voice-with-gill-mckay","published_at":"2026-03-19T01:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-you-7607455/ep-04-reclaiming-your-voice-with-gill-mckay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-you-7607455","url":"https://kieradair.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bb038727-d66b-496e-ba69-84e69c412c7a.mp3","summary":"In this empowering episode of Say Yes To You , I welcome my first guest, speaker coach and partner-in-crime Gill McKay, as we explore a powerful question: why do women stop themselves from saying yes? Together, we dive into the mindset blocks, self-doubt, and comparison traps that can hold us back from stepping into visibility and embracing opportunities whether that’s on stage, in business, or in life. Drawing on our experience with the Speak and Shine Collection , Gill and I share real stories and practical strategies about creating safe spaces, moving beyond perfectionism, and reframing those internal gremlins that whisper “why me?” Our conversation is honest, relatable, and full of golden nuggets, showing how real growth happens when women support each other, celebrate their uniqueness, and take imperfect action. Gill also opens up about some of her own life-changing “yeses” including quitting drinking, delivering a deeply vulnerable TEDx Talk, becoming the Speaker Coach with Speak and Shine showing the incredible ripple effect that one bold decision can create. ✨ Key Takeaways: Safe spaces fuel courage, surround yourself with women who hold you, uplift you, and have your back is key for stepping into visibility and dispelling self-doubt. Social media can trigger “comparisonitis,” but remembering your unique strengths and messaging helps you connect with the right audience. Perfection isn’t the goal. Audiences value authenticity and realness far more than over-polished performances; being yourself on stage is what truly resonates. Resources: Discover more about our Speak and Shine Connector session here: https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-connector-session . Listen to Gill’s TEDx Talk: The Surprising Stigma of Sobriety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e…","meta_description":"In this empowering episode of Say Yes To You , I welcome my first guest, speaker coach and partner-in-crime Gill McKay, as we explore a powerful question:…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1485,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/say-yes-to-you-7607455/episodes/ep-04-reclaiming-your-voice-with-gill-mckay/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-you-7607455/ep-04-reclaiming-your-voice-with-gill-mckay.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}