Episode 25: Public Speaking Maven Alicia Dara

Episode 25 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Alicia Dara. Alicia is a nationally recognized  voice teacher  (singing and public speaking) based in Seattle. She has helped thousands of people break through blocks, find their voice, and put it to work. Her most popular group training is "Public Speaking Bootcamp for Women", which helps women strengthen their voices, clarify their messaging, and push back against workplace sexism. 

Alicia and Heather caught up virtually from Seattle, WA, and Marina Del Rey, CA. 

Listen in as Heather talks with Alicia about: 

  • How to step into one’s voice and power as a public speaker 

  • The use of the word “badass” to describe women and the evolution of how and what words matter 

  • Her history as a feminist activist and what sparked her toward becoming a public speaking and voice teacher 

Alicia Dara | Website | Twitter | Instagram 

Mavens Do It Better original theme music composed by Jesse Case with voice over by Julia Francis.

Cook

Heather Cook currently serves as Principal PM Manager and Lead for Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group at Microsoft. She works on a team of community program managers whose charter is engagement, evangelism, and growth by building strategy, programs, and connections for our community members with Microsoft. Heather is a former Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services. Over the past twenty years, Heather has led marketing for Global Cloud Providers and run a software business. She owns a marketing/brand/wellness consultancy, Creative Maven, where she has produced thousands of events, campaigns, and experiences in the high-tech and entertainment industries. Heather is also the host of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast, which features interviews with extraordinary everyday experts who light a spark in our world. She lives in Marina del Rey, California. She has traveled the world extensively for pleasure and by speaking about Power Platform, Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Workplace Culture, Community and Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Heather is a published playwright and graduate of the University of Washington School of Drama, Seattle, WA. All links for Heather: https://linktr.ee/heddamaven

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