Sally ZimneyFounder & CEO, Be Moved by Sally Z

This Is for Everyone Still Waiting in the Wings

3 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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In this short spoken‑word monologue, the speaker urges listeners to recognize that they belong on stage and have a valuable story to share, even if they doubt themselves. The speaker dismisses common excuses—such as needing a published book, dramatic life events, outward confidence, beauty, intelligence, eloquence, or polished appearance—asserting that the audience already possesses everything needed to speak up. By encouraging a deep breath, a step into the spotlight, and belief in possibility, the speaker offers both affirmation (“I believe in you”) and a promise to guide the listener toward sharing their lived experiences.

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You belong on stage, even if you don't believe it yet. You have lived experiences, a needed message, a story that your audience is waiting to hear. And yet, despite the passion and purpose bubbling up inside you, you are hiding. This is your sign to take a deep breath, step into the spotlight, to be seen anyway, to be known anyway, to speak any way. You don't have to have written a book or gone through some big life turmoil. You don't have to be outgoing, confident, beautiful, or the smartest person in the room. You don't have to be eloquent or polished or wear a fancy blazer. You have everything you need right now if you would only take the risk and believe in what's possible. You belong on stage. You do. Even if you don't believe it yet. But I believe it. I believe in you. And I will show you the way.