3 things when your 🧠 GOES BLANK while SPEAKING

Have you ever been mid-sentence while speaking — in a meeting, presentation, or on stage — and suddenly your mind went completely blank?

That moment can feel terrifying. Your heart races, your thoughts disappear, and the pressure to “recover fast” kicks in. But here’s the truth: freezing while speaking doesn’t mean you’re unprepared or not meant to be there. It means your nervous system has taken over.

In this video, I walk you through three grounded, practical things you can do when your mind goes blank while speaking — tools that support your body and your voice, without forcing you to perform or push through panic.

You’ll learn how to:
• Use silence as a tool instead of a mistake
• Reset the room without rushing or apologizing
• Find your way back to your message through truth, not perfection

This approach is especially for women of color who are tired of shrinking, overperforming, or feeling like they have to sound a certain way to be taken seriously.

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If speaking anxiety shows up before or during moments like this, I created a FREE 30-Second Confidence Guide to help you ground your body, organize your thoughts, and reset quickly.

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🎤 WORK WITH ME: Stage Ready Workshop

If you want to go deeper and build consistent confidence, clarity, and presence when you speak, Stage Ready is a live workshop designed for women of color who are ready to use their voice without shrinking, code-switching, or performing.

👉 Learn more about Stage Ready:
askdrashley.com/stage-ready

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