speaking of my interest vs speaking about my interest

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They both mean discussing or mentioning one's interest in a conversation.

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speaking of my interest

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when introducing a topic related to one's interest in a conversation.

Examples:

Speaking of my interest in photography, I recently bought a new camera.
Speaking of my interest in cooking, I tried a new recipe last night.

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Speaking of common interests, mind if we gently turn the tables?
Speaking of which any interest in going again?
With regard to our relations with the Region, we enjoy close collaboration in matters of mutual interest: speaking of this year, these have involved operators from Japan, South Korea and Russia.
I'm speaking in your interest, of course.
Okay, Douglas has no interest in speaking with you.
Broadly speaking, euro area interest rates have been balanced since the currency was introduced in 1999.
I must stress that I am not speaking only in their interests; this is the key to our very survival.
Uganda and Ethiopia have said they are willing to take part and two French-speaking countries Mali and Senegal and one west African English speaking country Ghana showed interest in the US initiative.
Generally speaking, their main interest is economic, aimed at safeguarding the business of large European economic and financial groups.
It is also of interest geologically speaking as it incorporates part of the Quaternary eruption of the Barros volcano.
Secondly, we have Amendment No 110 in the Wijsenbeek report which changes the rule on declaration of interests so that Members with a direct financial interest must orally declare such an interest before speaking in committee or plenary.
I have no interest in speaking to you or in listening to your witless prattle!
My Church is all of you to whom I am speaking to... Demonic interests hide within My Church to establish the reign of the antichrist.
In spite of all the accusations voiced in the Romanian press and in many press briefings, I am not against the accession of Romania, I am not speaking out against the interests of Romania.
With all of these elements put together, you're sure to receive a well-rounded, multi-faceted Spanish language education, as well as get to know the Spanish-speaking country the most interests you!
I have to declare my interest as a rights holder in some broadcasting matters, but I am not speaking here today in that sense.
And, when speaking of shrewdness, we should also speak of personal interest.
Obviously I'm not speaking of the Ottoman regime but of ordinary people who without big interests to defend lived close to one another.
Well, speaking of beauty, it might interest you to know that my taste in it was formed by the expert opinion of my distinguished patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
If the European Union is incapable of defending its members' common trading interests energetically vis-à-vis their external partners, it is useless going any further and speaking of a common external policy.

Alternatives:

talking about my interest
mentioning my interest
discussing my interest
bringing up my interest
touching on my interest

speaking about my interest

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used when discussing or mentioning one's interest in a conversation.

Examples:

Speaking about my interest in music, I play the guitar in a band.
Speaking about my interest in history, I enjoy reading about ancient civilizations.

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Do not be afraid of speaking about My messages.
I will not be speaking about my father's "junk" on television.
I'm not worried about my interest.
She knew about my interest in the car.
Good of you to be so concerned about my interests.
This is not about my interests.
You recall us speaking about my hopes for the building to be a crucible for change?
I'd appreciate you not speaking about my business
Yes, you may have heard about my interest in gold, Mr Lester, keeping it close.
After a while, the old man got suspicious about my interest in you.
After a while, the old man got suspicious about my interest in you.
The other day you asked me about my interest in Silas Stone's death.
While I'm comfortable speaking about science, I'm not sure I know how to spark the interest of schoolchildren.
While I'm comfortable speaking about science, I'm not sure I know how to spark the interest of schoolchildren.
I don't know, I just don't like people speaking about my dad, even in a nice way.
While speaking about her attendance in health camps and information sharing meetings with doctors, Savera said, I would never have dreamed of speaking to a doctor even about my own health problems.
A delicate balance has to be maintained when speaking about these places, for we cannot overlook the huge global economic interests which, under the guise of protecting them, can undermine the sovereignty of individual nations.
While the PM was speaking about the Brussels agreement, the MPs of the Democratic Party of Serbia made some objections and remarks, to which the PM replied that they should respect the majority opinion and work in Serbia's interest.
Also everyone is speaking about you both.
Speaking about a successful company and its history.

Alternatives:

talking about my interest
mentioning my interest
discussing my interest
bringing up my interest
touching on my interest

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speaking of my interest vs speaking about my interest