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Our Month At A Glance memo breaks down all of our events happening in the near future. From webinars to workshops and educational cohorts, May is full of ways to show up and grow. (Our speaker members have access to additional sessions - another great reason to join us.) May 1st marks 11 years of Innovation Women, and we have a lot to celebrate.

Here’s a quick summary of what this email has in store:

Cheers!

Bobbie (and the IW Team)

Featuring Bobbie Carlton, the IW team, special guests and more!

Friday | May 29, 2026 | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm ET

Join us for our first-ever Speaker Friend-a-Thon, an 11-hour live Zoom experience designed to bring our community together for connection, collaboration and a whole lot of speaker support (and LOTS of giveaways).  

We know 11 hours is a commitment, so we’re making it easy (and fun) to drop in whenever it works for you. We’ll be mixing things up all day long with rotating conversations, repeat sessions, guest appearances and educational moments from the Innovation Women team. 

And because it’s a celebration, we’ll also be giving back to our community. Expect giveaways every hour including merch, exclusive discounts and seats in our educational programs. Whether you’re new to Innovation Women or already part of our community, there will be special offers just for you. We can't wait to celebrate!

Speaker Friend Fridays

Join us every Friday at 8:45 am ET for Speaker Friends Friday on Zoom. We have discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and other professionals.

You can also join us on May 1 and 15 for West Coast Speaker Friends at noon ET/9:00 am PT. It's every first and third Friday each month. All are welcome.

Plus, on May 1st (in both sessions) we will be celebrating our 11th Anniversary! Join us and bring your friends.

Get More Speaking Gigs Webinar

Featuring Bobbie Carlton

Tuesday | May 12, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

Join us for this free session where we’ll show you how to find and land speaking opportunities, craft a strong speaker presence and tap into the Innovation Women community and our tools that support your growth every step of the way. Learn more about what to expect here.

Upcoming IW Webinar

Build Your Big Back End: How To Add Revenue Streams to Your Speaking Business

Featuring Michelle Villalobos

Wednesday | May 6, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

The speaking industry is shifting in unprecedented ways, with massive uncertainty plaguing traditional speaker models that rely on cushy keynote fees and corporate contracts. If you've been affected or just want to diversify your offerings, consider adding back-end revenue streams that can supplement your speaking. In this session, Michelle will share a model that can drive both big revenues and big impact, as well as other game-changing strategies around scaling that she learned "the hard way.”

Knowledge Sessions

Bi-Weekly on Fridays at 11:00 am ET

This month: May 1, 15 & 29

These sessions cover Profile Reviews, Concept Clinics and Ask Me Anything segments. Come with a filled-out profile, a concept that needs refining or any other questions. The sessions are first-come, first-serve. Members-only.

Practice Sessions

Bi-Weekly on Fridays at 11:00 am ET

This month: May 8 & 22

Working sessions designed to help you refine your presentation skills, strengthen your messaging and build confidence before stepping onto the stage. 

During each one-hour session, speaker members are invited to present 2–5 minutes of their talk to the group. After presenting, you’ll receive feedback from Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women founder and public speaking expert, with optional input from other member attendees who are eager to support your growth. Members-only