Tales With Taylor

Date 10-14-2025

Episode 41:

Deborah Shapiro

Amplify Your Voice: From Silence to Impact

In this inspiring episode of Tales with Taylor, Taylor joined by Deb Shapiro, the visionary founder of DEBx, a transformative speaker development experience designed to turn everyday people into extraordinary speakers and influential leaders.

Deb’s passion for storytelling led her to create Amplify Voices, an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to empowering historically silenced individuals to share their stories and spark real change in their communities.

Listen to this Episode to learn

Deb’s passion for storytelling, Her philosophy is simple but powerful: When people are heard, communities heal, awareness grows, and impact follows.

What You’ll Learn in Episode 41

↪ Why everyone has a story worth telling — and how to find yours
↪ How sharing your lived experiences can help others heal and grow
↪ The power of peer support and community in becoming a stronger speaker
↪ How confidence in your voice can unlock purpose and influence
↪ Why Inside Out became a transformational movie for Deb, and what it can teach us about emotional awareness and storytelling

Our Guest: Deborah Shapiro

Deb Shapiro is the founder of DEBx, a speaker development experience that helps individuals uncover, refine, and amplify their authentic voice. She also founded Amplify Voices, a nonprofit organization that gives marginalized and historically silenced people the platform to be heard.

With a career rooted in empathy, empowerment, and leadership, Deb has guided countless individuals toward realizing their potential — both as speakers and as changemakers. Her work continues to inspire audiences to step forward, speak up, and share their truth with the world.