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• Speaker Academy 2024

  • Start
    October 05, 2024
  •  
  • End
    November 09, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    VIRTUAL
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Unlock Your Speaking Potential with NSA Carolinas!

  Only 10 seats available! After significant demand, we opened to 15 seats — register now before they're full!

  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.

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

  • Start
    October 25, 2024
  • End
    October 26, 2024
  • Location
    Hilton Charlotte Airport: 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr., Charlotte, NC
  • Spaces left
    9

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

  RESCHEDULED to Oct. 25 & 26 | 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 Pettitt, 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.
  • Chuck Gallagher, NSA Carolinas President (2014), Ethics Speaker & Leading Expert
  • Larry Long Jr, Current NSA Carolinas President, presenting a State of the NSA Carolinas Union, Ethical Sales for Speakers (Relationships) and Global Speakers Summit (GSS) Recap.

  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: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 25 & 26

  DAY ONE AGENDA

  • 2:00 pm Welcome

  • 2:30 pm KEYNOTE #1: Dr. LaQuoia Johnson

  • 3:15 pm Break

  • 3:30 pm Workshop #1

  • 4:30pm KEYNOTE #2: Larry Long Jr

  • 5:30 pm Evening Reception

  • 6:30 pm Dinner (included w/ registration)

  DAY TWO AGENDA

  • 8:30 am Breakfast (included)

  • 9:45 am Welcome 

  • 10:00 am KEYNOTE #3: Jessica Pettitt (Remote)

  • 11:00 am Workshop #2

  • 12:00 pm Lunch

  • 1:00 pm KEYNOTE #4: Chuck Gallagher

  • 2:00 pm Break

  • 2:15 pm Panel Discussion: Global Speakers Summit (Bali)

  • 2:45 pm Workshop #3

  • 3:00 pm Q&A w/ Lenora Billings-Harris

  • 3:30 pm Closing

  
  

  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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• New Member Orientation (All members welcome)

  • When
    October 30, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

  

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    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.

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• Second Saturday Meetups

  • When
    November 09, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 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 @ 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)

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• Speaker Development Series: Save the Date (November)

  • When
    November 20, 2024
  •  
    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 November 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, November 20th 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: December 2024 (Theme: Enterprise)

  • Start
    December 06, 2024
  • End
    December 07, 2024
  • Location
    Embassy Suites RDU: 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC 27513
  • Spaces left
    34

  Register

  
  

  NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: A Weekend Dedicated to the Business of Professional Speaking

  Dec. 6th and 7th | Embassy Suites RDU (Cary, NC)

  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: Enterprise — Operating a profitable speaking business
  • Location: Embassy Suites RDU (Click here for room block link); 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC 27513
  • Dates: December 6th & 7th

  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

  • When
    December 14, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 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 @ 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)

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• Speaker Development Series: Save the Date (December)

  • When
    December 18, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  

  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 December 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, December 18th 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

  • When
    January 11, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 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 @ 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)

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• Speaker Development Series: Save the Date (January)

  • When
    January 15, 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 January 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, January 15th 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: January 2025 (Theme: Eloquence)

  • Start
    January 24, 2025
  • End
    January 25, 2025
  • Location
    Embassy Suites Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa Hotel; 5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  
  

  NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: A Weekend Dedicated to the Eloquence of Professional Speaking

  Jan. 24th and 25th | Embassy Suites (Concord, NC)

  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: Eloquence — Mastering the art and craft of presenting and performing
  • Location: Embassy Suites Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa Hotel (click here for room block link); 5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
  • Dates: January 24th & 25th

  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!

  Show details
• Second Saturday Meetups

  • When
    February 08, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 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 @ 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)

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• Speaker Development Series: Save the Date (February)

  • When
    February 19, 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 February 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, February 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.)

  Show details
• Second Saturday Meetups

  • When
    March 08, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 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 @ 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)

  Show details
• Speaker Development Series: Save the Date (March)

  • When
    March 19, 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 March 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, 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.)

  Show details
• 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
    35

  Register

  
  

  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

  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!

  Show details
• Second Saturday Meetups

  • When
    April 12, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 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 @ 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)

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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

  • When
    May 10, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 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 @ 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)

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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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