Equal Visibility for Women: A Conversation with Bobbie Carlton  

In this enlightening episode of YouMeWe Amplified Podcast, I sit down with Bobbie Carlton, the inspiring founder of Innovation Women, a platform that provides equal visibility opportunities for women speakers. We dive deep into the systemic challenges women face in securing speaking engagements and emphasize the importance of public speaking for career advancement.   Bobbie, also the founder of Carleton PR and Marketing and Lioness Magazine, shares her insights on building a supportive community for women speakers and the necessity of sustainable business models to promote gender equity on stage. This episode is a powerful call to action for women entrepreneurs and leaders to assert their presence and expertise across all industries. Enjoy the conversation and get ready to be inspired!  

To read/listen/watch and learn more about Bobbie Carlton visit: https://podcast.youmewe.ca/bobbie-carlton-innovation-women-speaker/  
 
00:00 Introduction to YouMeWe Amplified Podcast
02:33 Meet Bobbie Carlton: Founder of Innovation Women
03:41 The Catalyst Behind Innovation Women
05:34 Systemic Challenges for Women Speakers
07:55 Types of Speakers and Their Roles
14:27 Building a Supportive Community for Women Speakers
25:43 The Disconnect in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
29:50 The Power of Visibility in Public Speaking
31:24 Breaking Stereotypes in Speaking Engagements
34:52 Categories of Speakers and Compensation Models
38:36 Measuring the Impact of Innovation Women
40:54 The Structure and Benefits of Carleton PR Marketing
46:11 Sustainability and Future Vision for Innovation Women
50:43 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts