From the First Black Miss Alabama to Ted Talk Coach: The Power of Storytelling with Toni Purry

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Episode: Amplify Her Voice: From Miss Alabama to Media Powerhouse with Toni Purry

In this deeply inspiring episode, host Carrie Murray is joined by speaker, author, and communication strategist Toni Purry—founder of Shaping Narrative and creator of Ready for TED. Toni’s journey from a determined college student chasing scholarships to becoming the first Black Miss Alabama USA, and later a top-tier PR agency owner, is nothing short of extraordinary.

Together, they explore themes of confidence, legacy, and the power of storytelling as a tool for influence, reinvention, and liberation.

✨ Key Talking Points:

The power of voice: Why Toni believes there’s a cultural agenda to silence women—and how storytelling disrupts that.

The origin of confidence: How Toni’s childhood and relentless pursuit of the Miss Alabama crown shaped her grit and mission.

Four B’s of narrative power: Be curious, be scrutinizing, be willing to reject, and be optimistic—Toni's method for rewriting both public and personal narratives.

Signature talks & thought leadership: Toni’s three-part recipe—values, expertise, and personal story + a dash of confidence.

The birth of Ready for TED: An intimate 8-week program helping women craft their TEDx-worthy talk rooted in truth and transformation.
👑 Quotes to Carry On:
“When women speak up and share their stories, other women see themselves—and they feel less alone.” – Tony Purry
“You can’t just suck it up anymore. Confidence is a muscle—and we have to work it.”
“If they won’t build you a stage, build your own.”

📣 Mentioned in This Episode:
🔹 RFC21 – https://www.rfc21.com/
🔹 Two Peacocks Travel – https://www.twopeacockstravel.com/
🔹 Ready For TED – https://www.readyforted.com/

👥 Let’s Connect:
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📸 Follow Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/_carriemurray_/
📸 Follow Tony: @tonypurry
🌐 Learn more: CarrieMurray.com

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