Speak & Shine® Services
Public Speaking with Dr. Sunny
Speak & Shine® is our branded training, coaching, and educational services focused on public speaking. We launched Speak & Shine Academy in 2020, dedicated to enhancing leadership development and public speaking skills for children, youth, and adults. Our experience demonstrates that the sooner a child begins learning presentation skills, the more engaging and effective they become. Consequently, they build confidence in their social and communication abilities. We believe in the importance of youth coaching, empowering young individuals to develop essential communication and leadership skills in an AI-powered world. These skill sets play a crucial role in fostering lifelong happiness and career success.
If your child feels comfortable speaking, they’re already on a promising path. However, it’s important to note that no one is born a great speaker. In fact, many individuals, regardless of age, experience nerves when speaking in front of audiences. Mastering public speaking requires practice, and Speak & Shine Academy simplifies this learning process while making it enjoyable!
We offer three types of online training:
Group Lessons for Children and Youth
Individual Coaching for Teens & College Students
Speak & Shine Youth Club
Our roadmap guides participants from shy, nervous speakers to confident and competent communicators.
To complement our training, we also produce educational and entertaining videos on our Speak & Shine YouTube Channel. You can watch and learn how to enhance your communication skills, excel in public speaking, master Toastmasters roles with confidence, and support children in their public speaking journey.
About Dr. Sunny
Dr. Sunny Fridge, affectionately known as
"Dr. Sunny" is an award-winning speaker, educator, presentation coach, and youth communication specialist. She is the CEO of Speak & Shine® LLC and co-founder of Speak & Shine® Academy and the Speak & Shine® Youth Club, where she helps children, teens, and adults develop confidence, communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Sunny has taught communication, journalism, and public speaking at the university level and currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Communication at Oral Roberts University. She is a certified Roger Love Method™ Voice Coach and a certified coach, speaker, and trainer with the John Maxwell Leadership Team.
Before launching Speak & Shine®, Dr. Sunny worked in New York City media, including positions with CBS, where she interviewed notable leaders and celebrities, including Colin Powell, Regis Philbin, and Oprah Winfrey.
Today, Dr. Sunny combines her experience as a broadcaster, educator, and coach to help young people find their voice and develop the communication skills they need to thrive in school, leadership, college, and an AI-powered world.
Professional Highlights
• Co-Director, Optimist International Oratorical World Championships (2020–2025)
• Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), Toastmasters International
• Participant, Nasdaq Milestone Circles Program
• First-Place Winner, Toastmasters International Speech Evaluation Contest (Area and Division Levels)
• Certificate in Executive Presence, eCornell University
• Advisory Board Member, AARP Mississippi
• Co-Author, Voices of the 21st Century: Resilient Women Who Rise & Make a Difference
• Co-Author, The Power of Coaching: Inspiring Untold Stories for Business Growth and Life Transformations
Dr. Sunny's mission is simple: to empower young people and professionals to speak with confidence, communicate with purpose, and shine in every area of life.
Contact Information
Phone: (601) 454-2008
Website: sunnyfridge.com
WhatsApp: Dr. Sunny Fridge
Speak & Shine® Youth Club Video
Welcome to Speak & Shine® Youth Club. Our club is run by members who practice speaking and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment.
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