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UID:13066-1770798600-1770802200@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
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URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-book-club-virtual-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260211T083000
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UID:11828-1770798600-1770802200@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
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URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-book-club-virtual-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260210T181500
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SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Speech Mastermind (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:https://nsa-austin.com/events/february-10-2026/ \nJoin us in person for NSA Austin’s Speech Mastermind SIG meeting! \nWant to run ideas\, activities or stories for your speech by a group of your colleagues to see how well they float? Now you can. \nBring your ideas\, scripting\, imaging\, props\, etc. and be ready to demonstrate a short portion or part of your speech in front of the group. First drafts and last drafts are welcome. \nObtain feedback\, suggestions\, embellishment\, and deepening elements you could probably not imagine. Punch up your copy and presentation with the help of everyone in attendance and walk out with a better version of your speech. This is an opportunity you have only dreamed about. Now it is a distinct possibility…Wednesday night. Don’t have something ready to work on? Come anyway and contribute to others. Next time will be your time. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Tickets below \nDAY: Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026 \nTIME: 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Central time \nLOCATION: Paul Radde’s home (you must register to get login information) \nGUESTS are welcome \nQuestions: speakers@nsa-austin.com \nStop wondering if your story\, punch-line\, or message is getting across. This group will help let you know and help you make it more powerful! \nThank you\,Paul RaddeSpeech Mastermind ChairNSA Austin \nhttps://nsa-austin.com/events/february-10-2026/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-speech-mastermind-in-person-8/
LOCATION:https://nsa-austin.com/events/february-10-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260120T210714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T212205Z
UID:13125-1770735600-1770742800@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA St. Louis Social
DESCRIPTION:https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/10/1770760800000\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tzq-rnhq-mgb\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-st-louis-social-3/
LOCATION:Rosalita’s Cantina\, 12796 Manchester Rd\, Saint Louis\, MO\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20250917T215217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:12186-1770735600-1770742800@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA St. Louis Social
DESCRIPTION:https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/10/1770760800000
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-st-louis-social/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20251212T203711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:12792-1770460200-1770476400@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Oregon: Mark LeBlanc\, CSP\, CPAE (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Growing Your Business!\nWhen YOU Are the Business\n \nhttps://nsaoregon.org/events/february-7-2026/ \nWhat is the shortest path to your dream? Find out what you need to know and what you need to do – to fill your calendar with more of what you want. Would it surprise you to know your approach could be think like an artist and act like a business owner? \nHall of Fame speaker Mark LeBlanc will bring a treasure chest of insights\, ideas\, and a strategy or two for you to choose from. Our aim is for you to create a new starting line in the direction of your dream and make the next twelve months the best year of your life and work. \nIt will not be for the faint of heart. He will hold up a mirror to what you want and what you are willing to do in order to get more of what you want. With 43 years of experience\, over two thousand presentations\, seven books\, and twenty-thousand business coaching hours – you will hear what you might never hear from anyone else. His first book\, Growing Your Business is an underground bestseller and over eight hundred orders of fifty copies or more\, he published the enhanced (25th anniversary) edition of the book that put him on the map and effectively became the catalyst for his incredibly career. \nAs a result of listening to Mark\, people often share they are more focused\, gain undeniable momentum\, and have more impact and influence with the people they serve best. This is the experience you do not want to hear about from someone else. If you have heard Mark before\, you know you are in for a treat. \nOn a professional note\, in 2025\, Mark was inducted as a Legend of the speaking profession by the Veteran Speakers Network in Washington\, D.C. On a personal note\, this past Summer he went on a short\, five-hundred-mile walk across Spain – for the fourth time! \nYou can find out more about Mark at: www.GrowingYourBusiness.com. \n\nLunch Provided: Enjoy a delicious box lunch! Menu options will be available to accommodate various dietary preferences.\nDoors open at 9:00! Show up early to grab the best seat in the house and network with your speaker family!\nHybrid Event! Select your ticket below and look for the confirmation email for appropriate details.\n\nhttps://nsaoregon.org/events/february-7-2026/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-oregon-mark-leblanc-csp-cpae-hybrid/
LOCATION:https://nsaoregon.org/events/february-7-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20250815T182118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:11826-1770454800-1770465600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAPgh: John Register\, CSP\, CPAE
DESCRIPTION:Register at www.nsapittsburgh.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsapgh-john-register-csp-cpae-2/
LOCATION:Koppers Building\, 198 9th Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20251216T205246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:12840-1770451200-1770465600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAMI: Last Story Standing
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URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsami-last-story-standing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20250815T182119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:11827-1770447600-1770458400@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAPgh: John Register\, CSP\, CPAE
DESCRIPTION:Register at www.nsapittsburgh.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsapgh-john-register-csp-cpae-3/
LOCATION:Koppers Building\, 198 9th Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260117T203728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:13059-1770379200-1770386400@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Will Bowen\, CSP Writing Workshop (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Crafting a Powerful Transformation Speech\nhttps://nsa-austin.com/events/february-6-2026-workshop/ \nEvery memorable speech creates a shift—an insight\, a breakthrough\, a moment that moves an audience from where they are to where they want to be. In this interactive workshop\, international speaker and bestselling author Will Bowen guides professional speakers through the process of designing a clear\, compelling\, and audience-centered transformation speech. \nDuring this two-hour session\, participants will learn how to: \n\nIdentify the specific transformation their audience needs most\nClarify the “before and after” narrative that gives a speech emotional resonance\nBuild a framework that guides listeners from insight to action\nLearn the structure for a powerful keynote speech\nIntegrate humor\, authenticity\, and vulnerability without losing focus\nCraft a closing that inspires long-term change—not just momentary motivation\n\nAttendees will walk away with ideas and practical tools they can apply to any keynote\, training\, or presentation. Whether you’re polishing a signature talk or creating one from scratch\, this workshop will help you elevate your message and deepen your impact. \nJoin Will Bowen for an energizing and insightful session designed to help you craft a speech that truly changes lives. \n \nMeet Will Bowen\, CSP\nWill Bowen is the founder of the Complaint Free movement. \nMore than 15 million people worldwide having taken Will’s 21-Day Complaint Free challenge. \nWill’s been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show\, NBC’s Today show\, People\, Forbes\, Newsweek\, The Wall Street Journal\, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. \nWill Bowen holds the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation and is a top keynote speaker and trainer for businesses and associations worldwide. Will’s speaking clients include Volvo\, Kimberly Clark\, and The Million Dollar Roundtable. \nAll five books of Will’s books are International bestsellers. \nLearn more about Will at www.WillBowen.com \n \nCome for the inspiration\, stay for the implementation! Register for both the main event and this workshop. \nhttps://nsa-austin.com/events/february-6-2026-workshop/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-will-bowen-csp-writing-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:https://nsa-austin.com/events/february-6-2026-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260123T210721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T210721Z
UID:13161-1770365700-1770375600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA STL Chapter Meeting - Mike Domitrz\, CSP\, CPAE
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-stl-chapter-meeting-mike-domitrz-csp-cpae/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260123T210721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T210726Z
UID:13162-1770365700-1770375600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA STL Chapter Meeting - Mike Domitrz\, CSP\, CPAE
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-stl-chapter-meeting-mike-domitrz-csp-cpae-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260117T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203729Z
UID:13057-1770364800-1770375600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Will Bowen\, CSP (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:7 Success Secrets Only TOP Pros Know!\nGet Booked. More Often. At Higher Fees.\nWhy do more than 9 out of 10 aspiring speakers walk away from the high-paying\, exciting career of professional speaking every year? \nhttps://nsa-austin.com/events/february-6-2026/ \nThey don’t know the 7 Secrets All Top Speaking Professionals have learned and mastered – the key aspects of the Art\, Business\, and Content of professional speaking. \n\nMovement: Attract and keep every audience’s attention\, engagement\, and enthusiasm.\nMindset: What you say to yourself is more important than what you say to the audience. Own the room by owning your own mind.\nProspect: In less than one hour and for free\, find thousands of prospects eager to hire you.\nSystems: A simple\, automated infrastructure that turns suspects into prospects and then turns prospects into high-paying clients.\nProfitable: Professional speeches must provide a solution to one of two problems. Solve these problems and event planners have to hire you!\nConstruction: Every great speech takes the audience on a journey from trust\, to anxiety\, and finally to a practical solution.\nFocus: Avoid “Shiny Object Syndrome.” Follow a proven plan and don’t get side-tracked by the countless distractions that present themselves\n\n\nMeet Will Bowen\, CSP\nWill Bowen is the founder of the Complaint Free movement. \nMore than 15 million people worldwide having taken Will’s 21-Day Complaint Free challenge. \nWill’s been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show\, NBC’s Today show\, People\, Forbes\, Newsweek\, The Wall Street Journal\, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. \nWill Bowen holds the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation and is a top keynote speaker and trainer for businesses and associations worldwide. Will’s speaking clients include Volvo\, Kimberly Clark\, and The Million Dollar Roundtable. \nAll five books of Will’s books are International bestsellers. \nLearn more about Will at www.WillBowen.com \nCome for the inspiration\, stay for the implementation! Register for both this main event and the workshop.  \nhttps://nsa-austin.com/events/february-6-2026/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-will-bowen-csp-hybrid/
LOCATION:https://nsa-austin.com/events/february-6-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20250815T182118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203729Z
UID:11825-1770364800-1770375600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA STL - Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/3/1770389100000
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-stl-monthly-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20250917T215217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T200659Z
UID:12185-1770363900-1770376500@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting\, Guest Speaker TBD
DESCRIPTION:https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/3/1770389100000
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/chapter-meeting-guest-speaker-tbd/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20251216T205245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203729Z
UID:12839-1770301800-1770307200@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAMI: Linda Swindling - Top 10 Negotiation Mistakes Speakers Make
DESCRIPTION:Register at www.nsamichigan.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsami-linda-swindling-top-10-negotiation-mistakes-speakers-make/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260122T210719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T210718Z
UID:13149-1769709600-1769715000@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSANorCal: Cesar Cervantes (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Information and Registration at www.nsanc.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsanorcal-cesar-cervantes-virtual/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260122T210719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T210719Z
UID:13150-1769709600-1769715000@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSANorCal: Cesar Cervantes (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Information and Registration at www.nsanc.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsanorcal-cesar-cervantes-virtual-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260117T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203729Z
UID:13055-1769589000-1769592600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-book-club-virtual-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20250815T182116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225251Z
UID:11824-1769589000-1769592600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-book-club-virtual-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20251210T203707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:12784-1769504400-1769517000@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAAZ: Get Me Publicity! Media Relations Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get Me Publicity! Media Relations Workshop \nWanna get into the media? \nCurious how to find and connect with journalists and editors to grow your brand? \nNSA Arizona has got your back! \nIn this virtual workshop\, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the what\, when\, where\, and why of getting publicity via “earned media” – television\, print\, radio\, and podcasts – and\, perhaps most importantly\, the how!  \nWe will show you the strategies and tactics to connect and engage with journalists and editors to pitch stories and land media mentions. You’ll learn specific mechanisms to establish and crystallize your expertise in the minds of media professionals who will know to come to you and will welcome additional pitches for future stories and in breaking news. \nYou’ll walk away with several resources\, insight\, and information\, including: \n\nMedia worksheet you can use time and again\nBetter understanding of how to identify and work with journalists\nGreater sense of how to communicate your unique value proposition succinctly and compellingly\nGreater comfort and confidence in dealing with the media \nSkills to get your messages across even in the face of challenging or unexpected questions\n\nYou’ll be ready to identify media opportunities you can pitch yourself for\, and grow your credibility as a professional speaker and/or subject-matter expert.  \nAnd bonus! We will do mock media interviews so you can see the dos and don’ts of successful interactions with journalists. \nVirtual: 9AM – 12:30PM AZ (MST) \nRegister: https://nsa-arizona.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsaaz-get-me-publicity-media-relations-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260122T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T210718Z
UID:13147-1769454000-1769457600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSANorCal: 2026 Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration and info at www.nsanc.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsanorcal-2026-town-hall-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260122T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T210718Z
UID:13148-1769454000-1769457600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSANorCal: 2026 Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration and info at www.nsanc.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsanorcal-2026-town-hall-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260117T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:13054-1769259600-1769270400@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA SoCal: Last Story Standing (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Last Story Standing: The Ultimate Storytelling Showdown!\n \nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026-competition/ \nLast Story Standing isn’t just another event. It’s a community celebration of storytelling\, connection\, and inspiration. This competition features TEN incredible speakers ready to step up\, share their unique stories\, and leave you in awe. You’ll laugh\, you’ll cheer\, and you might even shed a tear. But most importantly\, you’ll be better off for being there. \nJoin us for an afternoon filled with community\, creativity\, and—yes—storytelling that stands out. \nWhy should you be there?\n\nUnforgettable Stories: Watch the magic of storytelling unfold as top speakers bring their most authentic selves to the stage.\nInspiration to Ignite Your Journey: Whether you’re a speaker\, an aspiring storyteller\, or just someone who loves hearing stories\, you will leave feeling fired up.\nConnection: It’s not just about the stories—it’s about the people. This is your chance to meet\, mingle\, and connect with some of the most inspiring individuals in the speaking world.\n\nIf you’re looking for an event that’ll feed your soul\, spark your creativity\, and leave you feeling connected\, this is it. Let’s come together and make this a Saturday to remember. \nGrab your tickets NOW because you don’t want to miss this! It will be an incredible afternoon of connection and storytelling you won’t find anywhere else. \nAll storyteller spots are currently full — but don’t worry! Join the waitlist to be first in line when a spot opens. Add your name here! (Waitlist members are contacted in the order received.) \nMeet our judges!\nSheri Fitts \nTo survive the disruptive sea change that’s happening across the financial services industry\, you need to uncover and emotionally articulate the life transformations you deliver each day to your clients. Sheri not only believes that ideas and empathy are an advisor’s true currency — she’s been advocating it for nearly 30 years. An internationally recognized financial services speaker\, success coach\, social media expert (Deconstructing Digital)\, and visionary pioneer of digital emotional intelligence (digitalEQ™)\, she’s helped financial services and fintech firms build brands\, deepen client relationships\, and drive sales and revenue growth. As the host of Women Rocking Wall Street\, Sheri has championed gender-pay equity and the critical need to get more women into the boardroom. \nKaren G. Robinson\, M.Ed. \nKaren Greene Robinson is a theatre educator\, storyteller\, and theatre artist with decades of experience using performance and narrative to cultivate voice\, confidence\, and human connection. She began her career as an educator in Compton Unified School District teaching English and directing plays\, where she co-sponsored the Dominguez High School drama program that received the NEA SuAnne Big Crow Award for Human and Civil Rights and was featured in the award winning documentary OT: Our Town. During this period\, she also co-founded Project Renaissance Theatre Arts and Learning Center\, serving as Artistic Director and guiding youth and formerly incarcerated individuals in crafting and performing personal stories rooted in lived experience. Her artistic perspective on theatre as a vehicle for dialogue and human connection was shaped by her experience as an Allen Lee Hughes Fellow with Arena Stage’s social outreach theatre company\, Living Stage Theatre Company in Washington\, DC. Since 2002\, Karen has served Los Angeles Unified School District in a range of roles including theatre teacher at all grade levels\, director\, peer coach\, and arts specialist. Currently Karen provides leadership and guidance for theatre education across the nation’s second largest public school district\, LAUSD\, as a K-12 Arts Coordinator. A former board member of the California Educational Theatre Association and a recipient of its Outstanding Elementary Theatre Teacher honor\, Karen continues to champion theatre as a powerful practice for storytelling\, empathy\, and collective imagination. \nKeleigh Crigler Hadley \nKeleigh Crigler Hadley has a biology degree from San Diego State University gathering dust somewhere in a closet. Turns out\, she never used it. Not once. While classmates went on to exciting careers in labs and research\, she discovered her true calling was in storytelling\, a career pivot that made her unused education a fantastic conversation starter at parties. \nHer journey as an author began when she wrote a deeply personal story about the loss of her first-born son. That piece of her heart was chosen by Simon & Schuster for the anthology The Motherhood Diaries\, where it appeared alongside stories from other moms navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Best-selling author Victoria Christopher Murray\, one of the anthology's editors\, saw something special in her writing and encouraged her to keep going. (Thanks\, Victoria. Look what you've started.) \nSince then\, she's written Revenge\, Inc.\, What You Won't Do For Love\, and The Good Enough Mom because if you can't be perfect\, you might as well write about it. She also moonlights as cozy mystery author KC Hadley\, whose debut Murder on Kane Lane proves that biology degree or not\, she knows how to creatively kill off fictional characters. Her newest cozy mystery\, Devils in the Details\, is currently on submission and looking for a good home. \n\nMake it a full day with us! Join the morning program and stay for the Storytelling Competition—we’ll be serving lunch between events so you can fuel up\, network\, and keep the inspiration flowing. \nRegistration closes at 9:00am Friday\, January 23.\nPlease note important location details on listing. \nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026-competition/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-socal-last-story-standing-in-person/
LOCATION:https://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026-competition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260117T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203728Z
UID:13052-1769248800-1769259600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA SoCal: Sheri Fitts (In-person & Streaming)
DESCRIPTION:Booked\, Remembered\, and Referred: Your 2026 LinkedIn Glow-Up\nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026/ \nLet’s be honest: most speakers’ LinkedIn profiles are a hot mess. They read like résumés instead of booking magnets\, hide contact info like it’s a state secret\, and showcase everything except why someone should pay you to speak. Planners and decision-makers aren’t going to dig for gold — they’ll just move on to the next name in their feed. \nThat’s where this session comes in. \nJoin longtime NSA member Sheri Fitts (teaching professionals how to crush it on LinkedIn since 2008) for a no-fluff\, bring-your-laptop\, roll-up-your-sleeves workshop. Together we’ll dive into your own profile and: \n\nFix the “résumé trap” so your profile screams “professional speaker” in under seven seconds\nNail your headline\, banner\, and About section so you stop being scrolled past\nShowcase your speaking skills with the kind of social proof and video planners crave\nLearn how to connect without being cringey or salesy\nWalk away with a LinkedIn presence that actually gets you booked\, remembered\, and referred\n\nThis isn’t a lecture. It’s a working session. So grab your computer\, park the excuses\, and let’s make LinkedIn finally work for you. \nMeet Sheri Fitts\nTo survive the disruptive sea change that’s happening across the financial services industry\, you need to uncover and emotionally articulate the life transformations you deliver each day to your clients. Sheri not only believes that ideas and empathy are an advisor’s true currency — she’s been advocating it for nearly 30 years. An internationally recognized financial services speaker\, success coach\, social media expert (Deconstructing Digital)\, and visionary pioneer of digital emotional intelligence (digitalEQ™)\, she’s helped financial services and fintech firms build brands\, deepen client relationships\, and drive sales and revenue growth. As the host of Women Rocking Wall Street\, Sheri has championed gender-pay equity and the critical need to get more women into the boardroom. \nRegistration closes at 9:00am Friday\, January 23.\nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-socal-sheri-fitts-in-person-streaming-2/
LOCATION:https://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20251114T200709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T202204Z
UID:12631-1769248800-1769259600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA SoCal: Sheri Fitts (In-person & Streaming)
DESCRIPTION:Booked\, Remembered\, and Referred: Your 2026 LinkedIn Glow-Up\nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026/ \nLet’s be honest: most speakers’ LinkedIn profiles are a hot mess. They read like résumés instead of booking magnets\, hide contact info like it’s a state secret\, and showcase everything except why someone should pay you to speak. Planners and decision-makers aren’t going to dig for gold — they’ll just move on to the next name in their feed. \nThat’s where this session comes in. \nJoin longtime NSA member Sheri Fitts (teaching professionals how to crush it on LinkedIn since 2008) for a no-fluff\, bring-your-laptop\, roll-up-your-sleeves workshop. Together we’ll dive into your own profile and: \n\nFix the “résumé trap” so your profile screams “professional speaker” in under seven seconds\nNail your headline\, banner\, and About section so you stop being scrolled past\nShowcase your speaking skills with the kind of social proof and video planners crave\nLearn how to connect without being cringey or salesy\nWalk away with a LinkedIn presence that actually gets you booked\, remembered\, and referred\n\nThis isn’t a lecture. It’s a working session. So grab your computer\, park the excuses\, and let’s make LinkedIn finally work for you. \nMeet Sheri Fitts\nTo survive the disruptive sea change that’s happening across the financial services industry\, you need to uncover and emotionally articulate the life transformations you deliver each day to your clients. Sheri not only believes that ideas and empathy are an advisor’s true currency — she’s been advocating it for nearly 30 years. An internationally recognized financial services speaker\, success coach\, social media expert (Deconstructing Digital)\, and visionary pioneer of digital emotional intelligence (digitalEQ™)\, she’s helped financial services and fintech firms build brands\, deepen client relationships\, and drive sales and revenue growth. As the host of Women Rocking Wall Street\, Sheri has championed gender-pay equity and the critical need to get more women into the boardroom. \nRegistration closes at 9:00am Friday\, January 23.\nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-socal-sheri-fitts-in-person-streaming/
LOCATION:https://nsasocal.org/events/january-24-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260121T210657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T210658Z
UID:13135-1769101200-1769104800@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:BlackNSA (Virtual) Inside BlackNSA with Dr. Will Moreland
DESCRIPTION:                                    \nReady to level up your speaking business?Ready to connect with a community that actually helps you grow?Ready to see what BlackNSA is really about—before deciding if it’s for you? \nWe’re opening the doors. \nInside BlackNSA is a brand-new monthly experience created exclusively for nonmembers who want a real look inside the culture\, the caliber\, and the community of BlackNSA. \nNo pressure.No guesswork.Just real connection and real opportunity. \nAnd for our first Inside BlackNSA of the year\, we’re featuring a powerful guest speaker: \nDr. Will Moreland — military veteran\, entrepreneur\, global thought leader\, and author of 50+ books including Nine Lies About Racism. \nDr. Moreland’s message is clear and timely:Strong leadership isn’t loud. It’s intentional. It creates environments where people actually thrive. \nThis experience is for you if: \n\nYou know culture matters\nYou want clarity\, growth\, and community—not surface-level conversations\nYou want to experience BlackNSA before deciding to join\n\nEvent DetailsInside BlackNSAJanuary 22 @ 7:00 PM ET1 powerful hourLive on Zoom \nThis isn’t a webinar.It’s a front-row experience. \nCome curious.Leave clear.
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/blacknsa-virtual-inside-blacknsa-with-dr-will-moreland/
LOCATION:https://blacknsaspeaker.org/event/inside-blacknsa-with-dr-will-moreland-january-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260121T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20251029T230703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T202202Z
UID:12474-1769025600-1769031000@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSANC: SPEAK UP Tier 1 Workshop
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URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsanc-speak-up-tier-1-workshop-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20260117T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T203703Z
UID:13050-1768993200-1768996800@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA SoCal: Coffee Break-Open Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Break: Virtual Event\nSpill the Beans (and Share Ideas).\nThis event is open to anyone who wants to pull up a chair and join the conversation.\nOur Virtual Coffee Breaks are a relaxed\, come-as-you-are space for YOU to connect\, share ideas\, and recharge with fellow speakers. Whether you’re looking for inspiration\, community\, or just a friendly chat\, these online gatherings are the perfect way to stay engaged between events. Bring your favorite cup of coffee (or tea!) and join the conversation — you never know what sparks of insight or connection you’ll walk away with. \nBrewing Connections\, One Sip at a Time. \nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/january-21-2026/?
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-socal-coffee-break-open-meeting-virtual-4/
LOCATION:https://nsasocal.org/events/january-21-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071523
CREATED:20250921T220716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T202202Z
UID:12235-1768993200-1768996800@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA SoCal: Coffee Break-Open Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Break: Virtual Event\nSpill the Beans (and Share Ideas).\nThis event is open to anyone who wants to pull up a chair and join the conversation.\nOur Virtual Coffee Breaks are a relaxed\, come-as-you-are space for YOU to connect\, share ideas\, and recharge with fellow speakers. Whether you’re looking for inspiration\, community\, or just a friendly chat\, these online gatherings are the perfect way to stay engaged between events. Bring your favorite cup of coffee (or tea!) and join the conversation — you never know what sparks of insight or connection you’ll walk away with. \nBrewing Connections\, One Sip at a Time. \nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/january-21-2026/?
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-socal-coffee-break-open-meeting-virtual-2/
LOCATION:https://nsasocal.org/events/january-21-2026/
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