Episode 2

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15th Sep 2026

Stop Chasing Visibility. Build an Authority Ecosystem Instead. | Michelle Abraham

Building authority starts with getting clear on what you want to be known for, who you serve, and why your perspective matters before you focus on getting more visible. Michelle Abraham explains how an authority ecosystem brings your message, audience, positioning, proof, and keywords together so people can more easily recognize, remember, trust, refer, and choose you.

She explores why scattered content and inconsistent messaging can make it harder for both people and AI-driven search tools to understand where your expertise fits. Rather than trying to be everywhere, Michelle encourages a more intentional approach: create consistent signals through podcasts, speaking, interviews, social media, books, and other authority assets so your message keeps pointing back to the same clear idea. The result is not just more visibility, but stronger positioning and a reputation that becomes easier to find and easier to share.

Waves Worth Catching

  • What happens when people know you are good at what you do but still cannot explain what you actually do.
  • Why becoming more visible before getting clear on your message can make your authority harder, not easier, to recognize.
  • The five pieces that can turn scattered content, interviews, and speaking opportunities into something much more connected.
  • Why your unique perspective and lived experience may matter more to your positioning than trying to prove you are better than everyone else.
  • How the words and ideas you repeat can help people, search engines, and AI begin connecting your name with a specific area of expertise.

About Your Hosts:

Kimberly Crowe is an award-winning international speaker, TEDx speaker, six-time entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel. She is also the co-founder of Speakers Playhouse and is known for helping entrepreneurs, coaches, and speakers get seen, heard, and connected to the stages, people, and opportunities that can expand their reach and revenue.

Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel: https://entrepreneursrocketfuel.com

Speakers Playhouse: https://speakersplayhouse.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-s-crowe/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneursrocket/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.susan.crowe

Michelle Abraham is an international speaker, podcast producer, and founder of AmplifYou and High Vibe Leaders. A longtime leader in the podcasting industry, she has helped launch hundreds of podcasts and works with entrepreneurs and thought leaders to turn their voices and messages into greater visibility, authority, and impact. Through High Vibe Leaders, Michelle brings visionary leaders together through podcasting, community, events, and transformational experiences.

AmplifYou: https://amplifyou.com

High Vibe Leaders: https://highvibeleaders.com/

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/michelleeabraham

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca

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Speakers Making Waves
The Speakers Making Waves Podcast is where powerful voices, bold ideas, and meaningful conversations come together to create impact. Hosted by Kimberley Crowe and Michelle Abraham, the podcast features speakers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and experts sharing the stories, strategies, and experiences that have shaped their work and their message. Each conversation is designed to spark new ideas, offer practical insights, and inspire both personal and professional growth. From leadership and business to resilience, transformation, relationships, purpose, and the power of communication, Speakers Making Waves brings together a wide range of perspectives with one thing in common: a desire to make a difference. Whether you are building your platform, expanding your influence, growing your business, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, these conversations are here to help you think differently, speak more boldly, and create greater impact with your voice. Listen in, get inspired, and keep making waves.