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    • September 14, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 11:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am on Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

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    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)


    • September 18, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    Register
    Save the date! Every 3rd Wednesday, we host a "Speaker Development Series" Virtual Call. This free event is open to all members and focuses on important topics relevant to professional speakers.

    These monthly calls provide a platform to learn, share, and connect with like-minded professionals from across the Carolinas. Whether discussing the latest trends, sharing conference takeaways, or exploring new strategies, these calls are a valuable resource for staying engaged and informed. 

    • September 27, 2024
    • September 28, 2024
    • Hilton Charlotte Airport: 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr., Charlotte, NC
    • 26
    Register


    NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: A Weekend Dedicated to Ethics in Professional Speaking

    Sept. 27th and 28th | Charlotte Hilton

    NSA Ethics Retreat: Integrity in Every Word

    Get ready for a game-changing experience at our upcoming retreat, where we dive deep into one of the pillars of professional speaking: Ethics.

    This two-day immersive retreat promises to transform the way you approach ethical challenges in your speaking career. With a lineup of inspiring thought leaders and industry experts, you'll gain invaluable strategies to enhance audience trust and grow your business. Through engaging sessions and powerful keynote presentations, we’ll explore topics such as authenticity, transparency, conflicts of interest, and responsible content creation— all aimed at helping you elevate your career.

    What to Expect:

    • Dynamic interactive workshops designed to tackle real-world ethical dilemmas in today’s ever-evolving speaking environment.
    • Keynote presentations from renowned speakers, offering fresh perspectives on leveraging ethics as a competitive edge.
    • Networking opportunities with fellow speakers passionate about integrity.

    Retreat Highlights:

    • Learn how to embody the highest standards of ethics in your work.
    • Develop practical strategies for navigating ethical challenges.
    • Discover how ethics impacts your credibility and audience trust.
    • Strengthen the ethical culture within the NSA community.

    Meet Our Keynote Speakers:

    • Jess Pettit, Diversity Expert and author of “Good Enough Now,” will lead her talk, Do YOU!—a step-by-step guide to harnessing your unique strengths while staying true to your values.
    • Dr. LaQuoia Johnson, Leadership Consultant and Coach, presents The Graceful Speaker: Navigating Ethics with Integrity, offering a practical framework to face ethical issues with G.R.A.C.E.
    • Heather Hansen O’Neill, 2x TEDx speaker and author, will present Finding Humanity: The Evolution of Sales, unpacking the shift in sales dynamics and exploring the ethical responsibilities within it.

    Facilitators:

    Speaker & Confidence Coach Michelle McKown-Campbell and Mindset Coach Jennifer Meyer will guide participants through this unique journey.

    Event Details:

    • Location: Hilton Charlotte Airport, 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
    • Dates: September 27th & 28th

    Registration & Cost

    Registration includes access to all sessions over two days, dinner on day one, breakfast on day two, and lunch on day two.

    Current Members: $197.00

    If you're a member of another NSA Chapter, or a member of NSA National, we're happy to extend our chapter rate to you. Check out the NSA Member (Any Chapter) Rate (also $197).

    Guests: Member Bundle, $350.00 (Includes registration AND a one-year Annual Membership to NSA Carolinas)

    Seats are limited, so secure your spot today and be part of this impactful retreat that will shape the future of professional speaking!

    • October 05, 2024
    • November 09, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • VIRTUAL
    • 4
    Register

    Unlock Your Speaking Potential with NSA Carolinas!

    Only 10 seats available! 

    Are you ready to elevate your speaking career and gain the skills, knowledge, and support you need to succeed? Join us for the NSA Carolinas Speakers Academy 2024, a streamlined and impactful program designed for aspiring and emerging speakers.

    Why Join the Speakers Academy?

    • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from seasoned professionals about the fundamentals of professional speaking, brand positioning, marketing, and building a profitable speaking business.
    • Personalized Mentorship: Benefit from 1:1 mentorship and mastermind-style roundtable discussions to get tailored advice and support.
    • Practical Homework: Apply what you learn through actionable homework assignments that help you develop your business model, marketing plan, and outreach strategy.
    • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow speakers, share ideas, and build a supportive community.
    • Exclusive Freebies: Receive valuable resources donated by our experienced members, including chapters from books, videos, templates, and more.

    Program Schedule

    • Session 1: Foundations of Professional Speaking
      • Date: October 5, 2024 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)
      • Gain a solid foundation in the essentials of building a successful speaking business.
    • Session 2: Mentorship and Roundtable
      • Date: October 12, 2024 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)
      • Participate in a cohort roundtable and receive 1:1 mentorship for personalized guidance.
    • Session 3: Brand Positioning and Marketing
      • Date: October 19, 2024 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)
      • Learn how to identify your niche, craft your message, and create a powerful marketing plan.
    • Session 4: Mentorship and Roundtable
      • Date: October 26, 2024 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)
      • Engage in another round of cohort discussions and 1:1 mentorship to refine your strategies.
    • Session 5: Building Your Speaking Business
      • Date: November 2, 2024 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)
      • Develop a comprehensive business plan and outreach strategy to monetize your speaking business.
    • Session 6: Mentorship and Roundtable
      • Date: November 9, 2024 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)
      • Final roundtable and mentorship session to ensure you’re ready to take your business to the next level.
    • Speaker Showcase
      • Date: TBD (Part of an in-person event; specific timing to be confirmed)
      • Present a five-minute pitch of who you are and what you speak about. Your presentation will be recorded, allowing you to share it on your website. Delivering in front of NSA Carolinas members provides a chance for feedback and support. Virtual participation will be accommodated.

    Pricing Information

    Early-Bird Pricing (Register by September 15, 2024):

    • Members: $300
    • Non-Members: $450 (includes a one-year membership to NSA Carolinas, normally $165/year!)
    Regular Pricing (Register after September 15, 2024):
    • Members: $350
    • Non-Members: $500 (includes a one-year membership to NSA Carolinas, normally $165/year!)

    Ready to Transform Your Speaking Career? Register now!

    Join the NSA Carolinas Speakers Academy 2024 and unlock your full potential. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights, personalized mentorship, and a supportive community of fellow speakers.

    • October 12, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 10:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am via Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

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    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • October 30, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom
    Register


    Whether you're a new member eager to learn about your benefits or a long-time member looking to maximize your experience, join us for an engaging overview of everything your National Speakers Association — Carolinas membership has to offer!


    In this free virtual event, we'll explore:
    • All the exclusive benefits available to you as an NSA Carolinas member.
    • Tips on how to make the most of your chapter membership.
    • An introduction to our vibrant community of professional speakers.

    This orientation is open to all members, new and seasoned alike. Discover how to fully leverage your NSA Carolinas membership and connect with fellow members. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the most out of your chapter!

    The Zoom link will be included in the event registration confirmation and reminder emails.

    • Photography/Video Policy
      NSA Carolinas reserves the right to use any photograph or video taken at any event sponsored by NSA Carolinas, without the expressed written permission of those in the photograph or video.
    • November 09, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 10:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am via Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

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    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • December 06, 2024
    • December 07, 2024


    Save the Dates for the Quarterly Retreat on Dec. 6th and 7th.

    Raleigh

    More details and registration options will be available soon!

    • December 14, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 10:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am via Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

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    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • January 11, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 10:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am via Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

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    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • February 08, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 10:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am via Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

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    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • March 08, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 10:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am via Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

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    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • April 12, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 10:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am via Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

    ###

    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • May 10, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • In-Person and Virtual
    Register


    NSA Carolinas is committed to serving and building the Professional Speaker Community throughout North Carolina & South Carolina. In that spirit, we host ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups to foster connection, community, and collaboration. 

    These Meetups are regionally located, wherever a volunteer member Champion commits to hosting. A remote option (via Zoom) is also available.

    • GREATER RALEIGH (in-person): 8:00am - 9:00 am @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, Area Champion: Larry Long Jr (919-749-9757)
    • GREATER CHARLOTTE (in-person): 10:30am - 10:30am @ The Landing at 4th Ward, 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
    • REMOTE (virtually): @ 9:00am via Zoom (Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails). Area Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (marye@starresources.net)

    NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the ballpark, and hit a home run in your Professional Speaker business. See you at our next 2nd Saturday!

    ###

    Want an in-person 2nd Saturday location closer to you? Get in touch with us about being a champion so you can help host and pick the location!

    Current area champions: 

    • Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill): Larry Long Jr, Marcey Rader (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point): Dr. LaQuoia (*open for additional Area Champion)
    • Charlotte: Allie Plieter, Barbara Rozgonyi, Sporty King (*open for one (1) additional Area Champion)
    • Concord: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)
    • Asheville/Western Carolina: TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • South Carolina (Greenville and/or Columbia): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Coastal (Wilmington-Myrtle Beach-Charleston-Hilton Head): TBD (*Open for Area Champions)
    • Remote: Mary Elizabeth Murphy (*open for additional Area Champions)

Past events

August 21, 2024 Third Wednesday Zoom Call | Topic: Review of Influence 2024
August 13, 2024 New Member Orientation (All members welcome)
August 10, 2024 Second Saturday Meetups
August 03, 2024 Save the Date for NSA Influence 2024
July 13, 2024 Second Saturday Meetups
June 14, 2024 2024 NSA Carolinas Awards Banquet and Program
May 22, 2024 NSA Carolinas Quarterly Mastermind Session
May 10, 2024 Panel interview with Ryan Vet (Million Dollar Speakers Group) and Mike Mooney (Certified Speaking Professional)
April 11, 2024 Joint event with MPI Carolinas, AENC and many others to celebrate GMID (Global Meetings Industry Day)!
April 05, 2024 New to NSA Carolinas? Join us for a Welcome Webinar!
March 27, 2024 Recap from THRIVE conference attendees!
March 16, 2024 NSA Storytelling Contest
March 08, 2024 THRIVE 2024 (National event)
March 07, 2024 Q&A with Award-Winning Master Storyteller and Hall of Fame Speaker, Kelly Swanson, CPAE
February 29, 2024 Local Member Dine Around's (LMDA's)
February 16, 2024 Day 5 of the Week of Speaker LOVE Event | StorySelling for Speakers | Presented by Bernadette McClelland
February 15, 2024 Day 4 of the Week of Speaker LOVE Event | Unveiling the Financial Roles: Bookkeeper, Accountant, and CFO | Presented by Carolina Aponte
February 14, 2024 Day 3 of the Week of Speaker LOVE Event | How to Build a Successful Business as a Speaker, Coach, Author, Trainer, or Consultant Selling to Corporations | Presented by Peter Stark
February 13, 2024 Day 2 of the Week of Speaker LOVE Event | Tuesday Hall-of-Famer Surprise Presented by Dr. Delatorro McNeal
February 12, 2024 Day 1 of the Week of Speaker LOVE Event | Transforming Words: The Power of Inclusive Language Excellence for Speakers Presented by Susie Silver
February 02, 2024 How to Speak on the TEDx Stage (SIG meeting: Specialty Interest Groups)
January 24, 2024 NSA Carolinas Quarterly Mastermind Session
January 12, 2024 'FEARLESSLY CLEAR' Goal Setting Retreat
December 14, 2023 AENC Speaker Showcase (get your complimentary ticket!)
December 12, 2023 Local Member Dine Around's (LMDA's)
December 07, 2023 How to Launch your Speaking to Schools, Colleges and Educators! (An NSA Chapter MEGA event involving multiple chapters to support the NSA Foundation!)
November 20, 2023 Speaker Academy Showcase
November 11, 2023 SPEAKER INTENSIVE: Sales Mastery & Secrets to Thriving as a Professional Speaker
November 10, 2023 The ART of Making a Difference – wine, art and special presentation from artist William Mangum!
October 28, 2023 NSA Carolinas Speaker Academy - Class 2
October 21, 2023 NSA Carolinas Speaker Academy - Class 1
October 03, 2023 Specialty Interest Group (SIG) meeting. TOPIC: BOOK PUBLISHING and PROMOTION!
September 29, 2023 Specialty Interest Group (SIG) meeting. TOPIC: PODCASTING!
September 23, 2023 The Business of Professional Speaking ... VIRTUALLY
September 13, 2023 Specialty Interest Group (SIG) meeting. TOPIC: Speaker Demo Video
September 08, 2023 Specialty Interest Group (SIG) Meeting. TOPIC: How to earn the CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional™)
August 28, 2023 Local Meeting Dine Around's (LMDA's)
August 12, 2023 Influence 2023 Recap
August 08, 2023 NSA Carolinas Quarterly Mastermind Session!
July 15, 2023 NSA National: Influence 2023!
June 20, 2023 Introducing SIGs, our new Specialty Interest Groups! (Topic: Speaking on the TEDx Stage)
June 09, 2023 2023 NSA Carolinas Awards Banquet and Program!
May 24, 2023 Introducing SIGs, our new Specialty Interest Groups! (Topic: Maximizing LinkedIn)
May 09, 2023 Join NSA Carolinas for its first ever Mastermind Group!
April 29, 2023 Mastering the Art of Legacy Building For Your Speaking and Training Expertise: Innovative Business Models For Success
April 04, 2023 April Local Member Dine Arounds + Masterminds (LMDA+MM)
March 28, 2023 NSA Carolinas Q1 Recap & Key Learnings Discussion: NSA Winter Workshop / Week of Speaker Love / Nate Woodbury YouTube
March 03, 2023 NSA National: THRIVE 2023 WINTER WORKSHOP
February 28, 2023 MEGA Chapter Event: How to Leverage YouTube for Lead Generation with Nate Woodbury
February 17, 2023 Week of Speaker Love (Daily Virtual Events During Week of 2/13 @ 12pm-1pm)
January 28, 2023 Organization & Tools to Drive Productivity in Your Speaker Business + CSP/CPAE Summit Recap + Interactive 2023 Planning Session
December 13, 2022 Speaker Academy Showcase
December 06, 2022 Local Member Dine Arounds, Happy Holidays 2022!
November 05, 2022 Speaker Intensive workshop with Kelly Swanson, newly inducted Hall of Fame speaker!
October 15, 2022 NSA Carolinas Speaker Academy
October 13, 2022 Speaker Lab
September 24, 2022 The Author Buffet & ALL Things Book - Learn the Keys for Taking Your Book from Idea to Shelf! and Leveraging for More Speaking Engagements
August 13, 2022 NSA Carolinas Workshop | Top takeaways from NSA's INFLUENCE Conference!
July 09, 2022 NSA Influence
June 10, 2022 2022 NSA Carolinas 4th Annual Awards Banquet & Chapter Program
May 10, 2022 How to Get 10,000 Views on Your Next Linkedin Post
April 09, 2022 How to Build a High Performance Business!
March 05, 2022 NEXT LEVEL AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
February 25, 2022 NSA National Winter Workshop
February 22, 2022 February 2022 Local Member Dine Arounds (LMDA)
February 15, 2022 Speaker Lab
February 04, 2022 The Association Insider: How I Booked 80+ Association Engagements in One Year
December 14, 2021 Holiday Social!
December 04, 2021 Elevating Your Speaker Reputation
November 16, 2021 Speaker Lab
November 06, 2021 Speaker Intensive
October 29, 2021 Speaker Academy 2021
October 02, 2021 Pink Goldfish: Amplify Differentiation to Stand Out as a Speaker
September 21, 2021 Speaker Lab
September 11, 2021 NSA Carolinas Monthly Workshop
August 14, 2021 NSA Carolinas Workshop | Top takeaways from NSA's INFLUENCE Conference!
June 11, 2021 JUNE AWARDS BANQUET AND PROGRAM (A HYBRID EXPERIENCE!)
May 15, 2021 Embrace the Change: 15+ Sticky Strategies that Engage Today's Diverse Audience
April 10, 2021 Virtual Studio Showcase!
March 13, 2021 "The Business of Doing Business"
February 16, 2021 NSA Carolinas Speaker Showcase
January 09, 2021 Virtual Program with Anton Gunn
December 17, 2020 Lets Celebrate our Perseverance!
November 07, 2020 Chapter Program - Speaker Intensive: Lois Creamer
October 17, 2020 Virtual Chapter Program - Cecilia Gorman
September 19, 2020 Virtual Chapter Program - Amy Harrill
September 12, 2020 NSA Carolinas Speakers Academy
June 19, 2020 Chapter Program: Amy Climer & Wally Adamchik
May 28, 2020 Webinar: Designing Dynamic Slides with Chris Cook
April 03, 2020 Chapter Program: Crystal Washington
March 18, 2020 Webinar: Barbara Rozgonyi, Piggybacking PR
February 25, 2020 Webinar: Nate Woodbury, YouTube
February 01, 2020 Chapter Program: Karen McCullough
January 29, 2020 Webinar: Julian Mather, Get Video Smart
December 11, 2019 Webinar: David Newman
November 01, 2019 Speaker Intensive 2019
October 01, 2019 Fall 2019 Local Member Dine-Around
September 07, 2019 Chapter Program - Steve Lowell
June 28, 2019 Chapter meeting June 28 to 29
May 06, 2019 Local Member Dine Around Spring Edition
April 30, 2019 NSA Carolinas Video Lab
March 09, 2019 Chapter Meeting March 9 2019
February 02, 2019 Chapter Meeting Feb 2 2019
December 10, 2018 Local Member Dine-Around Holiday Edition Dec/Jan
November 02, 2018 Speaker Intensive 2018
October 03, 2018 Writing Workshop: Learning Lab Oct 3 2018
August 20, 2018 August Local Member Dine-Around
August 01, 2018 Chapter Meeting Sept 8 2018
June 22, 2018 Chapter Meeting June 22 & 23 2018
April 14, 2018 Chapter Meeting April 14th 2018
February 24, 2018 Raleigh Power Session
January 20, 2018 Chapter Meeting Jan 20th 2018
November 10, 2017 2017 Speakers School
October 16, 2017 Video Lab
September 09, 2017 Chapter Meeting Sep 9th
September 08, 2017 Chapter Meeting 9/9/17 Recording For Sale
June 10, 2017 Chapter Meeting June 10th
April 08, 2017 Chapter Meeting April 8th

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If you have any dietary needs or disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in any NSA Carolinas chapter event, please email your needs to infonsacarolinas@gmail.com a minimum of five (5) business days in advance of the event for arrangements to be made. Thank you!

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