NSA Carolinas

NSA Carolinas is dedicated to empowering professional speakers, trainers, authors, consultants, and coaches to advance to the next level in their business.

Join us to learn, connect, and grow with the best speakers in the Carolinas!

05/30/2026

Check out some of our susperstar speakers in action at the District 117 Toastmasters Eastern N.C. Annual Conference.

All the best to you Kevin Snyder, Mel Gower, and Alex Dumas

05/19/2026

Getting booked as a speaker in today’s market takes more than talent.

Buyers are choosing speakers who are clear, positioned well, and easy to hire.

Join Lois Creamer for the May Speaker Development Series:

🎤 Book More Business: Growing Your Business in a Challenging Market
📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM ET

You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Stand out in a crowded market
✔️ Communicate your value clearly
✔️ Turn more conversations into bookings

With 25+ years helping professional speakers grow profitable businesses, Lois brings practical strategies you can use immediately.

Register now: https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6669552

05/08/2026

Looking to grow your speaking business, expand your network, and connect with an incredible community of professional speakers, trainers, coaches, consultants, and authors?

Join us TOMORROW for the NSA Carolinas Second Saturday Meetups, open to both members AND non-members! This is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, share ideas, and learn from others in the speaking industry.

✨ In-person regional meetups plus a virtual option available
✨ Meaningful conversations and real connections
✨ A welcoming community committed to helping speakers grow

If you’ve been curious about NSA Carolinas, this is one of the best ways to experience the community firsthand.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
📍 In-Person and Virtual Options Available

Register here: https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6434137

Bring a friend, colleague, or fellow speaker. We’d love to meet you!

04/14/2026

Your outfit isn’t just what you wear, it is part of your message 👀✨

Join us for the April NSA Carolinas Speaker Development Series and discover how your style can help you stand out, get booked more often, and even command higher fees.

👗 Speaker Style: Why The Right Outfit Will Get You Booked More
📅 April 15, 2026 - Wednesday
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Register here: https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6627577

If you have ever struggled with what to wear on stage, balancing professionalism, authenticity, and comfort, this session is for you.

Style Strategist Kay Korsh will share 3 simple, actionable guidelines to help you align your look with your message and elevate your presence.

💡 What you will learn
✔️ How to look credible while staying true to yourself
✔️ How to use your outfit as a strategy to get more bookings
✔️ How to be memorable without overdoing it

With over 20 years of experience styling celebrities and working with top professionals, Kay knows how to turn your appearance into a powerful business asset.

🎤 Ready to show up with confidence and intention

03/17/2026

Missed Thrive 2026? We’ve got you covered!

Join us for the March Speaker Development Series: Thrive 2026 Recap and get a front-row seat to the insights, strategies, and breakthroughs from one of the most impactful speaker events of the year.

🗓 March 18, 2026 - Thursday
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual Event - Zoom link to be sent upon registration

Hear directly from NSA Carolinas members who attended Thrive 2026 as they share:
✨ Real-world takeaways you can apply immediately
✨ Fresh ideas to grow your speaking business
✨ Inspiration to refocus, recharge, and elevate your year

Whether you attended Thrive or not, this interactive session will help you turn insights into action and keep your momentum strong.

👉 Save your seat: https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6579173

03/03/2026

https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6518605Are you ready to unlock the full value of your membership?

Join us tomorrow for NSA 101: Maximizing Your Membership with NSA Carolinas

🗓 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom | FREE for Members

Whether you’re new or have been part of NSA Carolinas for years, this interactive session will help you make the most of your chapter experience.

You’ll discover:
✔ Exclusive member perks and resources
✔ Practical tips to accelerate your speaking business
✔ Networking opportunities with professional speakers across the Carolinas
✔ Ways to plug into programs, events, and leadership pathways

This is your chance to connect, learn, and fully leverage the benefits of being part of NSA Carolinas.

Register now and receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email:
👉 https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6518605

02/19/2026

🔥 Last Story Standing — Watch It LIVE (Virtually!) 🔥

NSA Carolinas is ready to showcase our twelve phenomenal storytellers from our chapter. They are all set to take the stage and now it’s YOUR turn to be part of the excitement!

Join us remotely to experience powerful storytelling, support your fellow speakers, and witness the journey toward the national stage unfold in real time on March 7 at 10:00 AM ET.

Meet Our 2026 Chapter Contestants
✨ Nicole Greer
✨ Emi Kubota
✨ Trina Rodriguez
✨ Cherisa Zafft
✨ York Kleinhandler
✨ Shawnette Rochelle
✨ Ron Robinson
✨ Eve Keil
✨ Chef Maria Kemp
✨ Ruth Pearce
✨ Jessi LaCosta
✨ Glenda Clare

One of these outstanding speakers will advance to Regionals, with the chance to compete live on the main stage at INFLUENCE!

🎟 Virtual Spectator Registration is NOW OPEN to NSA Carolinas Members and guests
✔ FREE for NSA Carolinas Members
✔ $25 for Non-Members

👉 Register here: https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6502672

Let’s rally behind our contestants and make this an unforgettable celebration of story!

02/17/2026

🚨 Happening TOMORROW! 🚨

February Speaker Development Series:
Drive Powerful Action WITHOUT Burning Out

📅 February 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET

Growing your speaking business should not leave you exhausted. If you have been pushing hard but feeling drained, it may be time to shift what is fueling your action.

Join Dr. Susie Hansley, Master Certified Coach and winner of NSA Carolinas Last Story Standing 2025, for a hands-on session that will help you move from stress-driven hustle to sustainable, high-impact momentum.

In just one hour, you will learn how to:
✔ Recognize when cortisol is driving your business-building efforts
✔ Use a simple four-step process to switch to dopamine-fueled action
✔ Build support systems that help you grow without burning out

Dr. Hansley has shared the science of stress with organizations like Google, Blue Shield of California, Equitable Solutions, and Duke Health and Technology Solutions. Now she is bringing these practical tools to our NSA Carolinas community.

Do not miss this powerful conversation.

👉 Register now: https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6512187

02/16/2026

What an Incredible Week of Speaker Love!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, participated, and poured into our incredible community this week. Your energy, engagement, and commitment to growth made it truly special.

A huge thank you to our outstanding speakers for sharing their expertise and heart:

✨ Dr. Holly A. Sullenger
✨ Joel Weldon (with Jenny Weldon)
✨ BARBARA ROZGONYI
✨ Alisha Rao, MBA
✨ Sebastian Dziuk

Because of you, our community grew stronger, more confident, and more connected.

🎥 Missed a session or want to revisit your favorite moments? Recordings are now available in the Members-Only area on our website.

Here’s to continuing the momentum, the connection, and the love for the speaking profession all year long. 💛

02/13/2026

💘🎤 Love Is in the Air… and So Is Second Saturday! 🎤💘

This February 14, fall in love with your speaker community all over again at NSA Carolinas Second Saturday!

Please take note of these location updates for this Saturday:

📍 Greater Charlotte (NEW LOCATION!)
Vasami Training
658 Griffith Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217

📍 Piedmont/Triad (NEW LOCATION!)
New Market Plaza
970 South Main Street
Kernersville, NC 27284

📍 Greater Raleigh
The Frontier, Blue Ridge Room
800 Park Office Drive
Durham, NC 27703

💻 Virtual Option: via Zoom (link sent upon registration)

Register here: https://www.nsacarolinas.org/event-6339352

If you saw our earlier reminder, be sure to note the updated locations for Charlotte and Triad.

We can’t wait to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our amazing speaker community.

See you tomorrow!

Address

52 Briar Patch Road
Cullowhee, NC
28723

Telephone

+13365645199

Website

http://www.nsacarolinas.org/

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