The Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast

If your voice has ever felt silenced, stifled, or swallowed by shame—this episode is your invitation to get it back. Norbert Elnar, speaker and vocal empowerment coach, joins me to dig deep into how your body, trauma, and social conditioning all shape the way you speak—and how you can get back to the truth of your voice. We don’t just talk about public speaking technique here. We talk about what it means to feel safe taking up space, what it looks like to embody your sound, and why your voice is so much more than just the words you say. Norbert shares how reclaiming his own voice led him to help others speak with soul, clarity, and confidence—on stage and off. Whether you’re an aspiring speaker or a seasoned one ready to unlock a new level of resonance and power, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why voice is not just a skill, but a connection to your inner truth How trauma and shame disconnect us from our vocal power—and how to begin healing Practical ways to tap into your breath and body to speak with presence, power, and authenticity Key Moments: 8:12 – How Norbert’s own voice journey shaped his method for helping others 17:44 – Releasing tension and vocal blocks through somatic awareness 29:50 – A radical reframe: What if your voice didn’t need to be “fixed”? Main takeaway: You don’t need to “sound like a speaker” to be a powerful one. You need to sound like you. Let this episode be your permission slip to stop performing and start embodying your voice.   About Norbert Elnar Norbert Elnar is a seasoned Brand Strategist, Graphic Designer, and thought leader in Kingdom branding. With over a decade of experience bridging mainstream advertising with ministry, Norbert empowers entrepreneurs to build brands that tell compelling stories, resonate with their audiences, and achieve their God-given potential.   His flagship tool, the Kingdom Brand Compass Framework, is the foundation of the Kingdom Brand-Building Course, an on-demand program that demystifies branding while fostering purpose-driven success. Through this framework, Norbert has helped numerous business owners turn unclear ideas into clear, God-honoring brands that thrive in competitive markets.   Connect with Norbert Elnar http://www.masterpiecebrands.com  https://www.instagram.com/norbertelnar/  https://www.facebook.com/norbert.elnar     About Aleya Harris Aleya Harris is the spark for your spark™. A trailblazer in purpose-driven story crafting, she is a marketing executive and ex-Google Vendor Partner who brings her dynamic experience to her role as the CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc. Aleya is an international award-winning speaker, the founder and lead trainer of Spark the Stage ™, and the host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast. She is also the author of the bestselling book Spark the Stage: Master the Art of Professional Speaking and Authentic Storytelling to Captivate, Inspire, and Transform Your Audience. Her unique approach as a Strategic Storytelling Consultant has revolutionized the way businesses communicate, transforming workplace cultures and market positioning. With her dynamic energy and proven methodologies, Aleya guides clients to unlock their potential, articulate their radically authentic stories, and achieve unparalleled success.   Watch the Free Masterclass Join Aleya's free masterclass "Build Unstoppable Confidence and Book Speaking Gigs Without Feeling Like an Impostor." Discover the proven framework to own your story, captivate audiences, and land speaking gigs—even if you’ve doubted your worth or have no experience on stage. Register at https://www.aleyaharris.com/masterclass    Buy the Book Aleya's bestselling book will help you become a more confident and authentic professional public speaker. Buy Spark the Stage: Master the Art of Professional Speaking and Authentic Storytelling to Captivate, Inspire & Transform Your Audience on Amazon or anywhere books are sold. Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/1T4EoJ7    Sign Up for Spark the Stage™ Spark the Stage™ is an online course and 12-month group coaching program that helps entrepreneurs and executives become radically authentic professional public speakers who can confidently deliver a compelling Radical Spark Signature Talk™ from the stage. Enroll at https://www.aleyaharris.com/spark    Work with Aleya to Craft a Better Story An unclear strategy, confusing brand, or undefined workplace culture will repel ideal clients, visibility opportunities, and career-making connections. The Evolution Collective Inc. transforms disconnected teams and overwhelmed leaders into thriving, inclusive cultures through Radically Authentic Strategic Storytelling. Schedule a call at https://www.evolutioncollective.com/    Book Aleya to Speak To book Aleya to edutain your audience at your next event as a keynote speaker, please visit www.aleyaharris.com/speaking to check out her speaking topics, reels, and why.  Click "Schedule a Call" to secure the speaker with "that something new" you've been looking for.   Connect with Aleya Harris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleyaharris/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleyaharris/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealeyaharris