23.1 Cariad Lloyd, actress and comedian

The podcast explores how to "own the room" by balancing confidence and vulnerability, particularly in performance and public speaking. Cariad Lloyd, actress, comedian, improviser, and podcaster, discusses her preference for improv over scripted material, highlighting how her ADHD diagnosis informs her comfort with spontaneity. She emphasizes the importance of listening to audiences and gathering evidence of one's expertise to combat imposter syndrome. Lloyd advises focusing on being heard rather than simply being liked, drawing from her experiences on panel shows and with her podcast, Griefcast. She advocates for improv training to embrace failure and develop off-the-cuff speaking skills.