How the Right Relationships Can 10X Your Life with Marianne Hickman

How can embracing life’s toughest moments and trusting in others lead to incredible personal and financial growth?

In this episode, Kevin Thompson speaks with public speaker and event emcee Marianne Hickman, who shares her inspiring journey from hardship to success. Marianne recounts pivotal moments in her life, including her encounter with a mentor who helped her transform her financial situation and the power of building meaningful relationships. She reflects on the importance of having faith in oneself and others, and how her experiences shaped her career in public speaking. Her personal stories of overcoming obstacles, especially as a single mother of five, serve as a testament to the value of resilience, mentorship, and embracing opportunities with courage.

[00:01 - 05:34] From Drama Class to Influencing Audiences

• Marianne’s introduction to competitive speaking at age 12
• How a passion for public speaking started
• The pivotal role of her 7th-grade teacher in sparking her career

[05:35 - 10:51] Seizing Opportunities with Courage

• How Marianne’s boldness led her to public speaking
• Stepping into a co-hosting role by taking a chance
• Transitioning from participant to teacher in just three months

[10:52 - 15:30] Mentorship That Changed Everything

• Meeting a mentor who helped her out of financial crisis
• From welfare to a multimillion-dollar portfolio
• The impact of someone believing in her more than she believed in herself

[15:31 - 21:54] Love, Trust, and Growth

• Meeting her husband after learning self-love
• How her relationship helped sharpen her strengths
• Balancing personal growth with family and professional goals

[21:55 - 26:42] If You’re Called, You’re Qualified

• Empowering entrepreneurs to believe in their vision
• The importance of knowing your worth
• How relationships are the foundation for success

Key Quotes:

"I want to make people better off because I was in their airspace." – Marianne Hickman

"If the calling is in you, you are qualified to have it." – Marianne Hickman

Website: https://www.mariannehickman.com  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-hickman-millionaire-speaker-coach-662b294/?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name 

Honoring: Her husband

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