How can a young speaker turn communication skills, determination, and a simple four-step method into tools for everyday life?

On Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, host Jackie Bailey talks with TEDx speaker Vihaan Reddy about growing more confident as a communicator, learning through speech and debate, and finding lessons in the challenges he faces as an athlete.

Vihaan shares how working on his communication helped him use fewer filler words and feel more comfortable connecting with people. He also describes how speech and debate helped him see that people can approach an issue in different ways without one perspective automatically being right or wrong.

The conversation explores Vihaan’s TEDx talk and his PACE method: Pause, Assess, Choose, and Engage. He explains how the idea grew from a tennis lesson and how taking a moment to assess a situation can help shape a more thoughtful response. Vihaan also introduces his podcast, Reddy to Play, where he plans to interview people about challenges they have faced and how they worked through them.

As a tennis player and participant in cross-country and track, Vihaan shares what sports have taught him about choosing activities he enjoys, accepting coaching, practicing, and continuing to improve. He closes with encouragement to pursue what matters to you and remember to pace yourself.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• How communication coaching helped Vihaan become more confident and social
• What speech and debate taught him about listening and different perspectives
• The PACE method: Pause, Assess, Choose, and Engage
• How a tennis practice moment helped illustrate PACE
• The idea behind Vihaan’s podcast, Reddy to Play
• Lessons from tennis, cross-country, and track
• Why enjoyment, practice, and a strong mindset matter in sports

The conversation is a reminder that progress can begin with a pause, a willingness to learn, and the choice to keep going.

👤 Meet Vihaan Reddy

Vihaan is a TEDx speaker, student athlete, and podcast host. He plays tennis and participates in cross-country and track. His podcast, Reddy to Play, features conversations with people about challenges and how they overcame them. Learn more at ReadyToPlay.com.

🎤 About Jackie Bailey

Jackie Bailey is an International Conversation Coach and host of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, inspiring individuals to discover their voices, share their stories, and make a meaningful impact.

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What if your gut is influencing more than just your digestion? What if the way you eat, move, sleep, and manage stress is shaping how you feel every single day?

In this eye-opening episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie welcomes Terri Rahman, Holistic Gut Health Coach and founder of Terri Total Health, for a powerful conversation about the gut-brain connection, holistic wellness, and the everyday habits that can transform how we care for ourselves.

But Terri's passion for health comes from a deeply personal place.

After witnessing her mother's struggles with illness and medication, experiencing the heartbreak of losing her at a young age, and later facing her own health challenges, Terri discovered a new purpose: helping others become more intentional about their well-being.

Drawing from her personal journey and experience in holistic health coaching, Terri shares why gut health is about so much more than what we eat.

🎙️ In This Episode:

🌿 The Gut-Brain Connection — How gut health, stress, and emotional well-being are interconnected.

🥗 The Four Pillars of Gut Health — Why nourishment, movement, restoration, and connection all matter.

🧠 Stress and Digestion — How daily stress and lifestyle habits can influence your digestive health.

🍎 Food Cravings and Healthy Habits — Understanding how dietary choices can affect cravings, energy, and overall wellness.

💚 Bloating, Digestion, and Gut Health — Recognizing digestive changes and learning to pay attention to your body's signals.

⚖️ Gut Health and Weight Management — Exploring Terri's personal experiences with food sensitivities, inflammation, and weight changes.

❤️ Turning Personal Loss Into Purpose — How Terri's mother's story inspired her journey from social work to holistic health coaching.

✨ Small Changes, Meaningful Results — Why taking care of your health doesn't have to mean changing everything overnight.

💬 One of Terri's most powerful reminders:

"Just remember that the gut is calling the shots."

From practical wellness habits to an inspiring story of resilience and purpose, this conversation is an invitation to listen to your body, become more aware of your daily choices, and take meaningful steps toward better health.

Whether you're curious about gut health, navigating digestive concerns, or simply looking for ways to support your overall well-being, this episode offers insights worth exploring.

🌟 Meet Our Guest: Terri Rahman

Terri Rahman is a Holistic Gut Health Coach and founder of Terri Total Health. Inspired by her mother's health journey and her own experiences with stress and digestive challenges, Terri is passionate about helping individuals build healthier lifestyles through nourishment, movement, restoration, and connection.

Through personalized coaching, complimentary consultations, educational talks, and wellness challenges, Terri empowers people to become more proactive about their health.

🌐 Website: https://territotalhealth.com/

🌱 Explore Terri's gut health resources, coaching programs, and 30-Day Healthy Gut and No Refined Sugar Challenges.

📺 About Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey

Hosted by Jackie Bailey, Speak Feed Lead Conversations brings together inspiring individuals, changemakers, and thought leaders to share meaningful stories, practical wisdom, and experiences that encourage personal growth, confidence, and positive change.

Because every story has the power to inspire, impact, and even change a life.

🌐 Learn more about The Speak Feed Lead Project: https://www.speakfeedlead.org/

📅 Episode Premiere: Friday, October 30, 2026

⏰ 11:00 AM Pacific Time

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What if the most important lessons children learn happen outside the classroom?

In this inspiring episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie welcomes Kimberley Bouchard, an international award-winning author, educator, and homeschool advocate, for a meaningful conversation about rethinking education, embracing curiosity, and raising lifelong learners.

Best known for her Positively Disney book series, Kimberley shares a lesser-known chapter of her journey: homeschooling all three of her children, who began college at 16 and later graduated from university with honors.

From travel and real-world experiences to faith, creativity, and family values, Kimberley reveals how learning extends far beyond textbooks and traditional classrooms.

🎙️ In This Episode:

🌎 Turning everyday experiences into meaningful learning opportunities

📚 Encouraging curiosity, independence, and lifelong learning

🏡 Rethinking homeschooling and traditional education

🎨 The importance of arts, sports, and hands-on experiences

🤝 Building social skills, confidence, and character

🙏 The role of faith, family, and parental involvement

💡 Why developing the whole person matters more than academic achievements alone

Whether you're a parent, educator, or considering homeschooling, this conversation offers valuable insights into helping children discover their potential.

👩‍🏫 Meet Kimberley Bouchard

Author | Homeschool Advocate

Kimberley is an international award-winning author, educator, and creator of the Positively Disney book series. With decades of experience in education, including founding a Montessori school and homeschooling her three children, she is passionate about storytelling, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Connect with Kimberley:

📧 KimBouchard@gmail.com

🌐 https://www.positivelydisney.com/

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/positivelydisneybook

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivelydisneybook

🎤 About Jackie Bailey

Jackie Bailey is an International Conversation Coach and host of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, inspiring individuals to discover their voices, share their stories, and make a meaningful impact.

🌐 https://conversationswithjackiebailey.com/

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What's one valuable lesson you learned outside the classroom? Share your thoughts below!

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