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    • August 09, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 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: Dr. Kevin Snyder, CSP (kevin@kevincsnyder.com)

      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)
      • August 20, 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      • Virtual
      Register

      Join us every third Wednesday for the NSA Carolinas Speaker Development Series, designed to help you build a thriving, ethical speaking business.

      Speaker Development Series

      Couldn’t make it to INFLUENCE this year? Or maybe after you attend, you'd love help processing the flood of inspiration?

      Join us for an exclusive panel featuring NSA Carolinas members who attended the 2025 Influence conference — the biggest annual event in the speaking industry. They’ll break down the boldest takeaways, jaw-dropping insights, and game-changing strategies they brought home.

      What surprised them? What challenged them? And most importantly — what should you be applying to your speaking business right now?

      Come for the highlights. Stay for the real talk. Walk away with inspiration, insider tips, and a fresh pulse on what’s shaping the future of professional speaking.

      Panelists TBA — but trust us, you’ll want to hear from them.

      • September 06, 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • November 15, 2025
      • 12:00 PM
      • VIRTUAL
      • 4
      Register


      Unlock Your Speaking Potential with NSA Carolinas!

      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 2025, a streamlined and impactful program designed for aspiring and emerging speakers.

      Investing in the NSA Carolinas Speaker Academy was one of the best decisions I've made for my speaking career. Before joining, I had ideas and passion but lacked the structured approach and confidence to elevate my message. The Academy provided invaluable insights into crafting content, delivery, and understanding the business of speaking.”

      -Mary Elizabeth Murphy, CPCC, ORSCC, Founder, Author, and Speaker

      “The NSA Carolinas Speakers Academy helped me sharpen my message, elevate my business strategy, and connect with an inspiring community of speakers who truly get it.”

      -Ali Ingersoll, Speaker, Consultant, and former Ms Wheelchair America

      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: September 6, 2025 | 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: September 20, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)

        • Micro Learning Session (Subject to change): The Psychology of choosing a topic (AVP)

        • Participate in a cohort roundtable with opportunities to explore your personalized progress and next steps discussion.

      • Session 3: Brand Positioning and Marketing

        • Date: October 4, 2025 | 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 18, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)

        • Micro Learning Session (Subject to change): The Psychology of moving from information to inspiration.

        • Participate in a cohort roundtable with opportunities to explore your personalized progress and next steps discussion.

      • Session 5: Building Your Speaking Business

        • Date: November 1, 2025 | 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 15, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM - Noon (Remote)

        • Micro Learning Session (Subject to change): Back Office Strategies for the stage you are in.

        • Participate in a final cohort roundtable with opportunities to explore your personalized progress and next steps discussion.

      • Speaker Capstone

        • Date: TBD (Part of an in-person event; specific timing to be confirmed. Likely in November in the Raleigh area).

        • Present a segment of your signature speech in front of colleagues. This will be professionally video-taped and given to you for your future use. Delivering in front of other NSA Carolina members and provides a chance for feedback and support. Options are available for you to purchase video editing services.

        Pricing Information

        Early-Bird Pricing (Register by August 8, 2025):

        • Members: $600 (includes a renewal for a one-year membership to NSA Carolinas, normally $165/year!)
        • Non-Members: $750 (includes a one-year membership to NSA Carolinas, normally $165/year!)
        Regular Pricing (Register after August 8, 2025):
        • Members: $650 (includes a renewal for a one-year membership to NSA Carolinas, normally $165/year!)
        • Non-Members: $800 (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 2025 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.

      Past events

      July 24, 2025 Interest Meeting: Programs Committee
      July 15, 2025 Interest Meeting: Membership Committee
      July 02, 2025 Interest Meeting: Marketing Committee
      June 14, 2025 🎉Second Saturday - Special Edition: Chapter Celebration & Presidential Kickoff (Virtual)
      June 13, 2025 2025 NSA Carolinas Awards Banquet and Program
      May 21, 2025 Speaker Development Series: EXPERT POWER- Prove it and Profit from It (Wally Adamchik, CSP®, CMC)
      May 10, 2025 Second Saturday Meetups (*please check specific time for your Regional Meetup*)
      April 30, 2025 New Member Orientation (All members welcome)
      April 16, 2025 Speaker Development Series: PR Power Accelerator: Commanding the Spotlight in a Crowded Market (Barbara Rozgonyi)
      April 12, 2025 Second Saturday Meetups (*please check specific time for your Regional Meetup*)
      April 04, 2025 NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: April 2025 (Theme: Expertise)
      March 19, 2025 Speaker Development Series: NSA THRIVE Winter Workshop Recap
      March 15, 2025 NSA Carolinas Last Story Standing Storytelling Contest 2025
      March 08, 2025 Second Saturday Meetups (*please check specific time for your Regional Meetup*)
      March 07, 2025 NSA THRIVE Winter Workshop 2025 (National Event)
      February 26, 2025 Q&A with Award-Winning Master Storyteller Kelly Swanson
      February 19, 2025 Speaker Development Series: Like it or Not, You are Now a Broadcaster (Sharon Delaney McCloud)
      February 14, 2025 WoSL: The Client Journey: Elevating Touchpoints to Grow Your Speaking Business
      February 13, 2025 WoSL: Unlock Your Money Archetypes: A Path to Greater Success and Confidence
      February 12, 2025 WoSL: The Speaker’s Edge — How to Keep Yourself Booked: Outbound Marketing that Works
      February 11, 2025 WoSL: Front & Center: The Personal Branding Blueprint for Professional Speakers
      February 10, 2025 WoSL: JOLT ⚡️ Your LinkedIn for Professional Speakers
      February 08, 2025 Second Saturday Meetups (*please check specific time for your Regional Meetup*)
      January 30, 2025 New Member Orientation (All members welcome)
      January 24, 2025 NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: January 2025 (Theme: Eloquence)
      January 15, 2025 Speaker Development Series: JOLT!⚡️ Your LinkedIn for Professional Speakers (Larry Long Jr)
      January 11, 2025 Second Saturday Meetups (*due to impending bad weather, NO In-Person Meetups hosted ... ONLY Remote in January)
      December 18, 2024 Speaker Development Series: Mastering The Targeted Insight Outreach System for Speaker Success (Cynthia Barnes)
      December 14, 2024 Second Saturday Meetups
      December 06, 2024 NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: December 2024 (Theme: Enterprise)
      November 20, 2024 Speaker Development Series: Prelude to a Sale (Heather Hansen O'Neill)
      November 09, 2024 Second Saturday Meetups
      October 30, 2024 New Member Orientation (All members welcome)
      October 25, 2024 NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: A Weekend Dedicated to Ethics in Professional Speaking
      October 16, 2024 Speaker Development Series: Unlocking the CSP® to Elevate Your Speaking Career
      October 12, 2024 Second Saturday Meetups
      October 05, 2024 Speaker Academy 2024
      September 18, 2024 Speaker Development Series: The Ethics of Humor (Panel)
      September 14, 2024 Second Saturday Meetups
      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 20, 2023 NSA Storytelling Contest (Deadline to compete)
      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

       2025 NSA Carolinas


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