EP 76 Stepping Into the Spotlight After 65
In this empowering episode of Don’t Be Caged By Your Age, host Ande Lyons sits down with Linda Ugelow - speaking confidence and vocal coach, podcast host, and author of Delight in the Limelight.
Once paralyzed by the fear of public speaking, Linda now helps others transform anxiety into ease and self-doubt into self-expression. She shares how movement, mindset, and emotional healing can help anyone — especially those over 65 — step into the spotlight and share their message with confidence and joy.
With her background in Expressive Arts Therapy/Movement Studies and over four decades performing with the world music group Libana, Linda offers practical tools and timeless inspiration for embracing visibility at any stage of life.
💫 It’s never too late to delight in the limelight and let your voice shine.
What if the fear of public speaking wasn’t something to conquer ... but something to transform into confidence, joy, and self-expression?
Guest Linda Ugelow, speaking confidence and vocal coach, podcast host, and author of Delight in the Limelight, brings us an inspiring conversation about finding your voice after 65.
Once paralyzed by stage fright, Linda now guides others to speak with ease and authenticity - whether in front of a camera, on stage, or in everyday conversations.
With her background in Expressive Arts Therapy and Movement Studies, and decades performing worldwide with the women’s music ensemble Libana, Linda brings a deeply embodied approach to helping others overcome speaking fear and step into their glow.
You’ll discover:
- Why fear of speaking is so common - and how to reframe it
- How EFT, visualization, and body awareness release anxiety
- The surprising link between movement, healing, and confidence
- What it means to delight - not dread - being in the limelight
If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me to start,” Linda’s story will remind you that your voice grows more powerful with every passing year.
The stage of life is yours ... and the world is waiting to hear your beautiful, seasoned voice.
To learn more about Linda's wonderful work in the world, please visit lindaugelow.com
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Linda Ugelow
Linda Ugelow (YOU-guh-lo) is a speaking confidence and vocal coach, podcast host, and author of the book, Delight in the Limelight. Formerly stricken with public speaking fear herself, she now helps entrepreneurs and professionals transform their experience of speaking from dread to delight whether online or on stage, in the media, or in the meeting room.
Linda holds a master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy/Movement Studies and performed internationally for four decades with the women's world music group, Libana, as a singer, bassist, percussionist, and principal dancer. She hosts the podcast Delight in the Limelight to empower individuals on their journey to confident self-expression.
