NSA Carolinas

Please note that if you’re planning on attending the event on Saturday, you’ll need to register (no cost to NSA Carolinas members; for all others, the cost will be $25). Please also note that this registration is for virtual viewing only as the venue space has very limited seating. https://lnkd.in/ec3hKZQq

?? Join Us for an Unforgettable Storytelling Showdown! ?? NSA Carolinas is thrilled to participate once again in NSA’s Last Story Standing Storytelling Contest! After an incredible response last year, a new group of talented storytellers are ready to take the stage and captivate you with their words. ?? Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 ?? Time: 1:15 PM ?? Location: Attended Events (434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 650, Raleigh, NC) Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, creativity, and powerful storytelling. Come support your fellow NSA Carolinas members, connect with the community, and witness storytelling at its finest! ? Who will be the Last Story Standing? Be there to find out! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #StorytellingContest #LastStoryStanding #NSA?

?? NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: Elevate Your Speaking Career! ?? Join us April 4th & 5th at Embassy Suites, Greenville, SC, for a transformative two-day retreat designed to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and connect with fellow professional speakers! ?? Featured speakers & sessions include: ? ?? Heather Hansen O'Neill – The Mirror to Your Expertise ?? Dr. Sarah Glova – Get Fearlessly Clear on the Path to Your Goals ?? BARBARA ROZGONYI – Expert Evolution: Design Your Digital Renaissance ?? Ruby Brown-Herring – Who is Your Person? The Power of Connection in the Workplace ? Event Highlights: ?? Theme: Expertise – Mastering impactful topics to establish yourself as a thought leader ?? Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center ??Link to room block rate available until March 21st ?(please note that we have a limited block of rooms, so book yours asap): https://lnkd.in/e8yMnJn4 ?? Dates: April 4th & 5th ?? Registration & Pricing: ? NSA Members (Any Chapter): $197 ? Guest Bundle (Includes Event + One-Year NSA Carolinas Membership): $350 ??? Secure your spot today! ?? https://lnkd.in/e_VMZSwe ?? Seats are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and take your professional speaking to the next level! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #QuarterlyRetreat #Expertise #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #SpeakerLife

Great representation by NSA Carolinas at the National Speakers Association's "Thrive Winter Workshop" in Orlando, Florida this week! From left to right: Amy Climer, Ph.D., CSP, Deanna Jones, ? Sharon Delaney McCloud CDE?, John F. Edwards, CSP, CVP, Allie Pleiter and Chapter President Larry Long Jr ??! In addition, John and Larry will deliver keynote speeches at the conference tomorrow; go get 'em Gents!!! #NSA #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #Thrive

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our 2nd Saturday meetups in Charlotte, Raleigh, and online! The energy, connections, and engagement were awesome! If you couldn’t make it this time, no worries—mark your calendar for our next 2nd Saturday meetups on April 12th. See you next month! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #2ndSaturdays #Networking #Community

…and now, a message from our Chapter President Larry Long Jr ?? about upcoming events! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #SpeakerLife https://lnkd.in/eUubiWA2

Hey all! A fellow NSA Carolinas member has an opportunity to create some training modules within a client's LMS for their continued use by their sales teams. Does anyone have experience with this who would be willing to share your experience and insights? If so, please comment below.

?? Join NSA Carolinas this Saturday, March 8th for Our 2nd Saturday Regional Meetups! ?? At NSA Carolinas, we're dedicated to building a thriving Professional Speaker Community across North & South Carolina! Our 2nd Saturday Meetups are designed to foster connection, community, and collaboration—giving you the space to grow, share, and succeed. ?? Join us in person or virtually for our next meetups that will take place this Saturday, March 8th! Choose the location that works best for you: ?? GREATER RALEIGH | ?? 8:00 - 9:00 AM | ?? Panera Bread, Durham, NC | Champions: Alex Dumas ([email protected]); and Ruth Pearce: ([email protected]) ? ?? REMOTE (Virtual) | ?? 9:00 - 10:00 AM | ?? Zoom link sent after registration | Champion: Tara Brown ([email protected]) ?? GREATER CHARLOTTE | ?? 10:30 - 11:30 AM | ?? Amélie's French Bakery, Charlotte, NC | Champion: Mike Rabinowitz ([email protected]) ?? PIEDMONT/TRIAD (in-person) 10:00am @?Panera Bread,?2209 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Area Champion: Carolyn Bennett Sullivan (302-494-7977) ?? Whether you're looking for inspiration, networking, or collaboration, NSA Carolinas is here to help you hit a home run in your speaking business! ?? Mark your calendar & RSVP today (https://lnkd.in/eFEruZfQ)! See you at the next 2nd Saturday Meetup! #NSACarolinas #2ndSaturdayMeetups #Networking #Community #ProfessionalSpeakers

NSA Carolinas Speaker Development Series – February Edition is happening this Wednesday, Feb 19th - will you be joining us? This month, we're bringing you Emmy Award-winning broadcaster & speaker ? Sharon Delaney McCloud CDE? with: ?? "Like it or Not, You are Now a Broadcaster" Learn pro tips on delivering virtual programs with confidence, engaging your audience, and mastering your on-camera presence! ?? Date: Wednesday, February 19th ? Time: 12-1 PM ET ?? Where: Zoom ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/ewXhph-5 ?? NSA Carolinas Members Only (Not a member? Join here: https://lnkd.in/eaDD7n2h!) Don’t miss this chance to elevate your virtual speaking game! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #SpeakerDevelopment #ProfessionalSpeaking #VirtualEngagement #SharonDelaneyMcCloud

That’s a wrap on NSA Carolinas’ signature event, “Week of Speaker Love!” ?? A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us this week! Your energy, engagement, and passion made this event truly special. And to our incredible speakers—Larry Long Jr ??, Brandon Birkmeyer, Chuck Gallagher, Linda Selner Vasquez, and Taylor Lunin—your insights were nothing short of transformational. Your words sparked new ideas and inspired creativity and action! For those who attended, what was your biggest takeaway? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear how this experience impacted you! ?? Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! May your day be filled with connection, inspiration, and of course, a little extra love. ?? #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #WeekOfSpeakerLove #HappyValentinesDay