Charting New Territory, Building Legacy, and Becoming the Voice Before the Stage with Julie Riga
This episode marks an exciting milestone for the podcast. After launching in 2022, the show has officially begun charting on Apple Podcasts, and the momentum is just getting started. The focus for this year is clear and ambitious becoming a Top Ten podcast in the Entrepreneurship category.
Listeners are invited into the Before I Lead community on Skool, a free space designed for small business owners who want greater visibility, stronger leadership skills, and real connection. The community offers weekly networking and conversations centered on growing and leading a business with intention.
The heart of the podcast is learning directly from small business owners and experts who share their real world ingredients for success. Topics include marketing, sales, lead generation, podcasting, social media visibility, and using speaking as a powerful accelerator for business growth.
This episode also highlights the importance of visibility through podcasting and stages both local and virtual, along with a behind the scenes look at attending Podfest in Orlando to deepen conversations around podcast monetization and audience growth.
Rooted in legacy, the podcast continues to honor the influence of Julie’s father, Ennio Riga, whose mentorship and impact shaped generations. His legacy inspires the mission to help others share meaningful messages that create transformation.
The episode closes with insight into the Before I Speak program, which supports emerging speakers in building confidence, presence, and a powerful internal story before stepping onto any stage.
This podcast exists to educate, inspire, and equip listeners to grow intentionally, lead boldly, and stay on course as they build businesses and legacies that matter.
To learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to help you stay on course and lead with confidence and clarity, visit:
🌟 Explore transformative coaching sessions at www.beforeilead.com
🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julieriga
I'm Julie Riga—a leadership coach, speaker, certified trainer, author, voice actor, and proud host of the Stay On Course podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the pharma, biotech, and life sciences industries, I specialize in empowering high-achieving professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
I work with:
- CEOs, Founders, and Executives who want to lead with authenticity and impact
- C-suite leaders and senior managers looking to improve executive presence and public speaking
- Entrepreneurs and business owners navigating growth, leadership challenges, and career fulfillment
- HR and operations leaders seeking strategic development tools and confidence coaching
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment. They’re looking to:
- Boost leadership clarity and overcome self-doubt
- Develop executive presence and master public speaking
- Reignite their purpose and unlock their full potential
- Balance career ambition with personal fulfillment
- Stay resilient in high-pressure environments
Whether you're a tech founder, a service-based business owner, or a corporate executive ready to elevate your leadership game, my programs—including Before I Lead, Before I Speak, Before I Sell, and Before I Calendar—are designed to help you take action, grow sustainably, and leave a lasting legacy.
Discover your purpose. Stay on Course. Leave a Legacy.
