Ready to stop being your own worst critic and become your biggest champion? In this inspiring episode of the Marli Williams Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author and keynote speaker Dorice Horenstein, whose powerful new book, “Choose to Be Your Own Champion,” is about reclaiming your inner power. From stories of leadership in the Israeli army to moments of personal reinvention, Dorice reveals her transformative six-step playbook for self-leadership and decision-making. Together, we explore the difference between listening to society’s noise and honoring that quiet inner whisper telling you you’re meant for more. Plus, discover how embracing your energy, honoring your emotions, and cultivating true self-awareness can open doors to growth. Tune in for a conversation packed with practical wisdom, empowering mindsets, and a deep dive into living with clarity, purpose, and authentic leadership. Are you ready to reimagine what’s possible for your life?

About Dorice:

Dorice Horenstein, the Oy to Joy Champion Catalyst, is an international resilience speaker and Positive Intelligence expert who turns theory into action! A best-selling author and Top 25 Global Thought Leader in Coaching (Thinkers360), Dorice empowers individuals and teams to build resilience, clarity, and joy. With 30 years in education and leadership, she has trained organizations like Bonneville Power Administration, CREW, and Standard Insurance. Her dynamic talks at MDRT Dubai, HR Cruise, and BPAA leave a lasting impact. Her upcoming book, Choosing to Be a Life Champion, offers a six-step roadmap to thriving in life and work.

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Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves...

Ready to elevate your presentation skills and communicate with real impact? This podcast episode features Jimmy Cannon, the voice coach trusted by business leaders and entrepreneurs. Jimmy and I explore out the psychology behind public speaking anxiety, from sweaty palms to racing thoughts. You’ll hear all about Jimmy’s holistic Cannon Method—combining mindfulness, and performance training—to assure you there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to vocal presence.

What’s the secret to overcoming the fear of being judged? How can modifying your breath calm your nerves instantly? Why do values and purpose matter more than “sounding perfect”? If you coach, lead, or speak in any capacity, you’ll pick up practical insights and maybe even rethink your entire approach to sharing your message. Don’t miss the live exercises, mindset tips, and a whole new way to view the power of your voice.

About Jimmy:

Jimmy Cannon is a voice and public speaking coach who helps business leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams communicate with confidence, clarity, and presence. His signature Cannon Method is built on three core pillars:

🔹 Voice – Developing projection, articulation, and resonance to speak with authority.

🔹 Confidence – Overcoming anxiety and speaking with self-assurance.

🔹 Presence – Commanding the room through engaging body language and energy.

With a background as a singer and saxophonist, performing alongside icons like Sir Tom Jones and Roger Taylor, he brings performance techniques into the corporate world—helping professionals optimize their voice for high-stakes meetings, presentations, and leadership moments.

Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli’s work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliams

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In the latest episode of the Marli Williams Podcast, we explore how to build meaningful friendships as adults, what gets in the way and provide a roadmap to create lasting friends with author and community builder, Kat Vellos. Despite living in an hyper-connected world, many of us still struggle with loneliness and having meaningful friendships with others. Kat shares insights from her book, "We Should Get Together," highlighting why creating friendships can be challenging as we age and offering actionable strategies to overcome these hurdles. If you are ready to build authentic friendships, get ready for the blueprint that is going to help you do just that!

Kat Vellos is a trusted expert on cultivating meaningful friendships. She’s the author of We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships. She’s also the creator of the Better Conversations Calendar and the BFF Builder. In her former career as a UX designer and researcher, she made software more user-friendly at large companies you’ve heard of, but she’s a lot happier now, helping people bring more friendship to their lives and workplaces. Kat’s writing is read in 100+ countries and she’s been interviewed by The New York Times, NPR, Communication Arts, The Good Life Project, and many more.

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Website: weshouldgettogether.com

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Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli’s work go to