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• NSA THRIVE Winter Workshop 2025 (National Event)

  • Start
    March 07, 2025
  • End
    March 09, 2025
  • Location
    Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL

  

  Thrive 2025 is a CAN'T MISS opportunity to learn from the best speakers in the industry, while being surrounded by professional speaking peers to help you learn and take your businesses to the next level. 

  NSA Carolinas own, John Edwards (Board Member At-Large), will be gracing the Main Stage presenting his Program, 'The Science of Captivation: A Neuro-Presentation Masterclass'.

  ✅ Register here: https://thrive.nsaspeaker.org/

   ... and when registering for any NSA National event, please be sure to acknowledge NSA Carolinas as your primary chapter! 

  If NSA Carolinas is not your primary chapter, please update your "MyNSA" portal to ensure you are affiliated with us!  Here's a helpful tutorial screenshot to show you how easy it is to affiliate with NSA Carolinas.

  Why is acknowledging NSA Carolinas important on your event registration for any national event? 

  Because NSA Carolinas earns a small rebate from NSA National that helps our Chapter continue to provide dynamic programming, community-building experiences, and business-accelerating resources.  NSA National appreciates our Chapter support for their events!

  Past NSA conferences have sold out, so be sure to register soon!

  Keep checking the NSA Thrive Homepage, NSASpeaker.org and the NSA Facebook page for the most up-to-date information, and we hope to see you in Orlando in March 2025!

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• NSA Carolinas Last Story Standing Storytelling Contest 2025

  • When
    March 15, 2025
  •  
    1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Attended Events Studio, 434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 650, Raleigh, NC
  • Spaces left
    9

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  The National Speakers Association (NSA) is hosting its second Last Story Standing Storytelling Contest this year, and NSA Carolinas is  excited to participate once again! 

  Last year, NSA Carolinas proudly took part in this initiative, with twelve participants making it a tremendous success. We are delighted to share that we have received another enthusiastic response, and, once again, twelve talented storytellers will be competing.

  Our Chapter contest will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 1:15 PM at NSA Carolinas member Evan Carroll’s studio, Attended Events, located at 434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 650, Raleigh, NC. Having personally visited the studio, I can assure you it is a fantastic venue for this event.

  The winner of our Chapter contest will advance to the Regional contest, with the ultimate goal of reaching the National Contest, which will take place live on the main stage at NSA’s INFLUENCE conference (July 26-29 in Scottsdale, AZ). The audience at the conference will determine the Storytelling National Champion!

  How to Register:

  To participate in the NSA Carolinas contest, please register by March 1, 2025. After this date, we will no longer accept registrations.

  Registration Fee: $125.00 (payable at the time of registration)

  Key Contest Requirements:

  • NSA Carolinas Chapter membership is required.
  • In-person attendance at the Raleigh event is mandatory.
  • A one-time fee of $500 is required to compete at the Regional and National levels (*Chapter will cover this fee*).
  • Story Time Limit: 5 minutes (from the first to the last word). Stories exceeding 5 minutes, even by one second, will be disqualified.

  Please review the official contest rules on the NSA Last Story Standing website:

  NSA Last Story Standing Rules & FAQs

  For additional details, visit the Last Story Standing page:

  NSA Last Story Standing

  We look forward to an exciting competition and hope to see you there!

  
  

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• Speaker Development Series: NSA THRIVE Winter Workshop Recap

  • When
    March 19, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Join us every third Wednesday of the month for the NSA Carolinas Speaker Development Series, designed to offer our members valuable learning experiences that can significantly enhance their speaking careers. Each session in this series will focus on different aspects of professional development, providing insights and practical advice to help you build a successful and ethical speaking business.

  

  Speaker Development Series: Recap from THRIVE Conference

  Want to hear top takeaways from our own NSA Carolinas members who attended the THRIVE national speakers conference?

  THRIVE is one of NSA's pinnacle conferences inviting speakers from all over the world.  If you missed attending this year, plan for next year.  Also, plan to attend the next national conference, INFLUENCE, this summer!  Visit www.NSASpeaker.org for more details.

  If you attended THRIVE, we'd love to have you register for this unique event so you can share and hear what other attendees gleaned as well. 

  We'll be sharing top takeaways in a round robin format.

  Learn more about the THRIVE conference here!

  The THRIVE Recap is a members-only event.  If you're not a member but would like to attend this recap session, we encourage you to consider membership in NSA Carolinas!!

  This event will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, March 19th from 12-1PM ET, and is an NSA Carolinas members only event.
  

  (Not a member? Join today to unlock your access to our Speaker Development Series.)

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• NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: April 2025 (Theme: Expertise)

  • Start
    April 04, 2025
  • End
    April 05, 2025
  • Location
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center; 670 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607
  • Spaces left
    19

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  NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: A Weekend Dedicated to Growing Your Expertise in Professional Speaking

  April 4th and 5th | Embassy Suites (Greenville, SC)

  Don't miss this two-day immersive retreat.

  Speaker announcements will be shared soon — but mark your calendar to save the date, or register today to reserve your spot! 

  Event Details:

  • Theme: Expertise — Selecting and developing significant and meaningful topics as an area of expertise.
  • Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center (click here for room block link); 670 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607
  • Dates: April 4th & 5th

  Featured Speakers & Sessions (more to be announced soon):

  Dr. Sarah Glova – Get Fearlessly Clear on the Path to Your Goals
  Craft a clear, actionable roadmap to success with proven goal-setting strategies.

  Barbara Rozgonyi – Expert Evolution: Design Your Digital Renaissance
  Elevate your online presence and personal brand as a professional speaker.

  Ruby Brown-Herring – Who is Your Person? The Power of Connection in the Workplace. Discover the importance of social connections and their impact on mental well-being and career success.

  Heather Hansen O'Neil - presentation coming

  Marc Pittman - presentation coming

  With more expert speakers to be announced, this retreat promises to be an invaluable experience filled with learning, networking, and inspiration.

  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!

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• Second Saturday Meetups (*please check specific time for your Regional Meetup*)

  • When
    April 12, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    In-Person and Virtual

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  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 @ Amelies French Bakery, 4321 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
  • PIEDMONT/TRIAD (in-person) 10:00am - 11:00am @ Panera Bread, 2209 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Area Champion: Carolyn Bennett Sullivan (302-494-7977)
  • 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, Sherman Transou (*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)

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• Speaker Development Series: Save the Date (April)

  • When
    April 16, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Register

  

  Join us every third Wednesday of the month for the NSA Carolinas Speaker Development Series, designed to offer our members valuable learning experiences that can significantly enhance their speaking careers. Each session in this series will focus on different aspects of professional development, providing insights and practical advice to help you build a successful and ethical speaking business.

  Speaker Development Series: Save the Date! 

  We'll be announcing our April topic soon. Register now or save the date to get us on your calendar — and keep an eye out for more event info, coming your way soon!

  This event will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, April 16th from 12-1PM ET, and is an NSA Carolinas members only event.
  

  (Not a member? Join today to unlock your access to our Speaker Development Series.)

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• Second Saturday Meetups (*please check specific time for your Regional Meetup*)

  • When
    May 10, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    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 @ Amelies French Bakery, 4321 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209, Area Champion: Allie Pleiter (allie@alliepleiter.com)
  • PIEDMONT/TRIAD (in-person) 10:00am - 11:00am @ Panera Bread, 2209 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Area Champion: Carolyn Bennett Sullivan (302-494-7977)
  • 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, Sherman Transou (*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)

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• Speaker Development Series: Save the Date (May)

  • When
    May 21, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Register

  

  Join us every third Wednesday of the month for the NSA Carolinas Speaker Development Series, designed to offer our members valuable learning experiences that can significantly enhance their speaking careers. Each session in this series will focus on different aspects of professional development, providing insights and practical advice to help you build a successful and ethical speaking business.

  Speaker Development Series: Save the Date! 

  We'll be announcing our May topic soon. Register now or save the date to get us on your calendar — and keep an eye out for more event info, coming your way soon!

  This event will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, May 21st from 12-1PM ET, and is an NSA Carolinas members only event.
  

  (Not a member? Join today to unlock your access to our Speaker Development Series.)

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