President's Message
What a great start to the year!
Connie Podesta delivered an incredible experience for our members on August 8. We had a packed house, and there were so many great takeaways.
Connie showed us how to work the room authentically, peeled back the curtain on how she manages her stage presence, took us behind the scenes on how she negotiates with clients, and so much more.
Then, on August 18, Rome Madison (our labs coordinator) brought in Marc Bjerring of OutSpeak Media to share the secrets to making a speaker reel that converts clients.
And, on August 20, our own Lorri Allen hosted an implementation work session for members to spend some time getting things done together.
We're off to a great start, and this year will be jam-packed with high-value chapter meetings, labs, hall-of-fame spotlights, implementation sessions, and so much more.
Your NSA-NT Board of Directors
As your president, I wanted to take a moment to thank the Board of Directors. I'm honored to volunteer alongside this outstanding group of people who genuinely care about this chapter and serving you, the members, well.
Upcoming 2026 Chapter Meetings
We're continuing the year with chapter meetings you won't want to miss.
Next up is a panel on September 5, 2026, featuring four of our own booked-and-busy members.
Be sure to come ready with questions for our panel members!
Be sure to register HERE
But wait, there's more!
October 10, 2026 with Corey Perlman, CSP
November 14, 2026 with David Avrin, CSP, GSF
These meetings will all be in person, with the option to attend online.
Even taking away one nugget from one meeting and applying it in your business can be worth (way more than) the price of admission for the entire year!
Also, save the date for our holiday party (in-person only) on December 5, 2026.
Stay tuned for announcements about the 2027 chapter meetings. We've got some incredible speakers coming you won't want to miss.
Vendor Members
Did you know that some of our members also support speakers and the speaking industry?
If you're interested in learning more about our Vendor Members and how they can support you, check out the link here.
Here is a list of our current vendor members:
Building a successful speaking career and building a financially sound speaking business aren't always the same skill set. Debbie Barber helps NSA-NT members make sense of their financial results and provide clarity for the financial decisions behind a sustainable speaking business.
Betty Garrett, CMP, is the Architect for Speaker Success, who helps speakers clarify what matters most, increase authenticity by designing messages that attract buyers and bureaus which increases revenue. As the former owner of a speaker bureau for 31+years, I understand the needs of the decision makers and speakers. Please check out my website, www.bettygarrett.com for a FREE consultation.
Drawing on her background in instructional design and leadership development, Courtney helps speakers translate content into structured, interactive learning experiences. She supports speakers in clarifying outcomes, sequencing content, designing activities, and strengthening delivery so workshops and keynotes feel practical, cohesive, and participant-focused.
Arlene Gale, book-writing, business, and brand-building expert, works with speakers and consultants to turn their unique expertise into powerful books and programs that build credibility, strengthen their brand, attract ideal clients, create new business opportunities, and transform into additional streams of income. From developing attention-getting titles, subtitles, and back-cover text to marketing, content, and continuity editing, Arleneā€™s decades of award-winning work with clients creates books and programs that sound authentically like them, align with their brand, and strategically support their business goals. No cookie cutter systems used here! www.BookWritingBusiness.com
Speakers at Sea Cruise + Velocity Society: Where speakers gain expert mentorship, practical strategies, powerful connections, and resources to shorten the learning curve, accelerate their speaking business, and move further, faster - facilitated by Elizabeth McCormick, CSP.
Curious about Joining (or Rejoining) NSANT?
Getting started with NSANT is easy. Simply:
- Visit our website or click here
- Check out our membership options
- Choose the one that suits you best
Once you're a member, you can start attending our events, participating in our programs, and making the most of your membership. Let us know if you have any questions about getting started with NSANT.
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Want to know more about what's in store for the year?
Check out this Spotlight, where our very own Niki McCuistion, CSP, interviewed President Charles Heasley and President-Elect Janet Bernstein.
Use this passcode to access the video: 4%!6D^?H
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That's all for this month's newsletter, folks! We hope to see YOU September 5!
- Charles Heasley, President
National Speakers Association - North Texas Chapter
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