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This film is a heartfelt, soul filling exploration of how to bring your full human to the stage in order to truly serve humanity. We get to experience how speaking, in its best form, is an avenue for tremendous self love, healing, and growth for the individual that then has the capacity to, as Tricia says, 'change and even save a life' when courageously connected to a stage. The film is a celebration of the depth, variety, and pure beauty of who we are as humans, and who we can be when we choose to step up and share what we know. It's one of those films that when it ends, I wish for an extra 30 minutes to sit and cry tears of joy at just how wonderful the world really is, and how powerful we each are.

This documentary is so inspiring, so uplifting! A variety of people sharing their gifts and insights yet working through their own personal journeys. Tricia is such a beautiful coach-kind, patient and capable. Her ability to draw the best out of each speaker and walk with them as they build confidence is just amazing. Every speaker had such unique messages/stories to share and I was rooting for them all to succeed! I loved being able to see snippets of their talks and hear how it felt to make their presentations. If you want to watch something inspiring and at the same time become inspired, I highly recommend you watch Big Stages!

I had the wonderful opportunity to see "Big Stages" at the Chelsea Film Festival, and from start to finish, I was completely engrossed in the journey of this diverse group of speakers. Guided with tenderness and care by Tricia Brouk, we witness their incredible transformations as they break free from their self-imposed limitations and discover the immense power of their voices and messages.

Among all the inspiring stories, I was particularly struck by the remarkable evolutions of Mark Fujiwara and Wayne Pernell. Their journeys from where they began in the film to where they ultimately ended up were nothing short of astounding. Tricia's message, as emphasized in her book "The Influential Voice," resounds throughout the documentary: "Your Voice Matters!"

Follows 6 speakers in their work with transformational expert Tricia Brouk. I had preconceived notions coming into this screening that it would only be about the BIG STAGES that the speakers were taking. What I didn't anticipate was the BIG STAGES was actually the end result. I loved learning about the journey that each one of the speakers had to make to even get to those big stages. We're all dealing with "stuff" and this film makes it clear how much we each have to overcome to get where we want to go. Would highly recommend this film to anyone starting or in the middle of ANY journey. It will give you the motivation to keep going.

There is nothing more important in the human experience than human relatability. In this film, there is something for everyone. Tricia Brouk is masterful in her approach and care to support these incredible speakers on their journey to make their voices heard. I cannot think of anything more important than empowering humans to speak up about the important things in life: experience, adversity, and overcoming. I felt inspired by the courage and vulnerability that this film highlights from each speaker while giving us a look into what real heroes without capes look like. Tricia Brouk is on a mission to support this important moment in history by allowing people to feel safe in owning their story and in preparing them share it with the world to make an impact, confidently.

You have a voice, but are you aware of its power? Within the first ten minutes, BIG STAGES signals compelling changes to come in the lives of six everyday individuals who bravely step into that power. Coached by icon Tricia Brouk, who doesn't skip a beat in empathizing with each of their raw experiences and teaching her process of soaring from jittery, human 1:1 exchange to big-stage superpower, their transformative moments become the viewers'. You will laugh, cry, and be reminded that fear only has significance that you assign to it, for the real power lies in your voice. When you speak, you truly live - and lead.

Tricia Brouk's documentary, Big Stages, delves into the process of public speaking with passion, empathy and the ability of Tricia to meet her speakers where they're at. I found this documentary incredibly insightful as she she helps her speakers learn that their voice matters and that their message is destined to help someone in the audience that needs to hear it in that moment.

By teaching her speakers that their message is a gift they get deliver to their audience, and not about themselves, you witness the transformation of her speakers in their confidence, their powerful message, and the unpacking of their own personal journeys.

After they deliver their big talks on the big stage, we get to see how that experience has changed their lives in the most exciting and personal ways. Big Stages' call to action is that we all have our own voice and it is our responsibility to share it. I am confident there will be many people who watch this documentary and make the decision that NOW is their time to take the Big Stage!

This film is beautifully constructed... everything detail from the cinematography to the storytelling is so carefully crafted. I loved the trust that was given to allow Tricia to listen and reflect back her speakers' journeys to them- elevating, tweaking and pushing back with subtlty and emotional finesse. We fall in love with each of these individuals - for owning all of themselves, and with Tricia for giving them permission to do so. We care come so much for each of them and and routing for their success!

It is empowering and compassionate, and wonderfully human. I highly recommend this film.

A triumphant film showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. An important testimony that when we speak up for ourselves amidst our human revolution, we encourage others to do the same in their own lives. A treasure to watch. We are immediately taken in by the story of each of these dynamic individuals, their journeys, and their outcomes. It is indeed a privilege to bear witness to the strength and determination of each of them. Cinematically beautiful. Each segment is a present to be unwrapped, interacted and reacted with. This is a film which everyone should see. It edifies the human experience and unites us in our common bonds. A powerful message to share!

This film provides an incredible bird's eye view into the journey that public speakers undertake when they step onto big stages. It was a masterclass in not only the work that goes into preparing for big stages but also the mindset that goes into preparation. Public speakers deal with just as many fears as anyone else and this film does an incredible job of humanizing these speakers. Tricia Brouk is a light in the speaking community and she masterfully danced through coaching these six speakers. The speakers themselves put an incredible amount of work in and their authenticity came through on screen. Bravo everyone!