In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with engineer and business strategist Sairan Aqrawi to explore why communication is the essential skill—no matter your industry.

Sairan shares her journey from engineering to helping midlife women uncover and monetize their passions, and how mastering communication plays a pivotal role in personal and professional transitions.

Learn how simplifying your message, being a better listener, and tailoring your communication to your audience can unlock opportunities and elevate your impact.

If you’re navigating a career pivot or leveling up your public speaking game, this conversation is packed with strategies and insights you won’t want to miss.

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with my new friend Dee—an inspiring entrepreneur whose journey from small-town Indiana to building a six-figure business and traveling the world is nothing short of remarkable.

Dee opens up about growing up with low expectations, wrestling with doubt in his faith and purpose, and what it really takes to build a life you love. From a breaking point that had him punching walls to a breakthrough that changed everything, Dee shares how he turned pain into purpose and fear into fuel.

We also dive into the importance of implementation over information, and why fear—not lack of knowledge—is what really holds most people back. Whether you're starting a business, launching a podcast, or trying to live more boldly in your faith, this episode will both challenge and encourage you.

Expect real talk, practical wisdom, and a whole lot of heart.

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What if talking about death is actually one of the most loving things you can do?
In this moving episode, Traci Poe talks with caregiver and coach Isabel Melgarejo about the conversations we tend to avoid — and why facing them matters.

Drawing from her personal journey as a 20-year-old caregiver navigating grief, responsibility, and identity, Isabel offers powerful insights into how to communicate clearly and compassionately during life's most difficult seasons. Whether you're supporting a loved one or planning ahead for your own peace of mind, this episode will help you break the silence and speak with courage, love, and intention.

You’ll hear practical tips for having honest, compassionate conversations around death, legacy, and what truly matters — before it’s too late.

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Ever feel like you're holding back in conversations — even when you have something important to say?

Emotional blocks like anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can silently sabotage how we communicate.

In this eye-opening episode, Traci Poe talks with coach and former trauma therapist Sherry McClurkin about what really gets in the way of authentic connection — and how to break free.

Sherry introduces her powerful R.E.N.E.W. framework to help you recognize emotional patterns, respect your inner experience, and communicate with more clarity, confidence, and compassion. If you’re tired of shrinking, second-guessing, or spiraling after conversations, this one’s for you.

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How do you stay calm and communicate clearly when everything feels like it's falling apart?

When emotions are high, communication can break down fast — especially during divorce. In this powerful episode, divorce coach and strategist Sharri Freedman shares how to protect your peace while communicating through one of the most emotionally charged seasons of life.

You'll learn how to stay calm in the chaos, set boundaries with intention, and choose the right method of communication — especially when dealing with a high-conflict partner.

No matter if you're in it now or supporting someone who is, these tools will help you navigate hard conversations with strength and clarity.

Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.

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What if the secret to more authentic communication and effortless creativity wasn’t more effort—but smarter tools?

This conversation will spark ideas and encourage you to explore how digital tools can support authentic human connection.

In this inspiring episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe chats with Leanne Lyon, Chief Joy Officer of Joyminder, about how AI is changing the way we connect, create, and communicate.

From helping introverts craft meaningful messages to brainstorming brand-new business ideas on the fly, Leanne shares practical ways she's integrating AI into her work—and how you can too.

🔗 Check out Leanne’s work and her AI-powered inspiration platform at: https://joy-minder-solutions.now.site/home

Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.

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Ever freeze up during small talk or feel awkward at networking events—or even dinner parties?

In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with networking coach Rachel, who shares her powerful “Three P’s” strategy—Passion, Personal, and Problem—to help steer conversations with confidence and authenticity.

Rachel’s insights apply to both professional relationships and personal connections, offering tools to transform how you engage with others and make every interaction more meaningful.

Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.

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