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June 2026

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HAPPY SUMMER SPEAKERS

Dear ala,

Welcome to summer! You might think summer is for slowing down but things can really heat up over the summer as everyone gears up for a busy fall.

For speakers: Update your speaker profile, refresh your headshots and bios, review your presentation topics, and start researching fall and winter events now. Many event organizers are already planning conferences for later this year and well into 2027. Make sure your already booked speaking slots are on the calendar.

For event organizers: Take a fresh look at your speaker lineup needs, identify any gaps in expertise or representation, and begin outreach early. The best speakers often book months in advance, and summer can be an ideal time to build your shortlist before the busy fall event season begins.

Podcasters, journalists - we didn't forget about you! Looking for amazing expert sources? Now is a fantastic time to check out Innovation Women's database of speakers and subject matter experts. Our profiles contain links to social media accounts and websites so you can see what our experts are up to.

But also, everyone, remember to take a little time for you too. You've been running hard this year and a little rest can help replenish those creative juices! Plan that summer vacation now.

Bobbie and the Innovation Women team

P.S. Watch for our Summer Reading and Play Lists - coming soon! Many of our members are authors and podcasters, sharing their knowledge and we'll be sharing our recommendations with you.

Check out what our speakers are up to! You can find more upcoming Innovation Women talks on the Events page of our website! PLUS: Check out this month's featured speakers!

THIS MONTH

Kim Groshek is presenting "The Decision That Changes Everything" at Radiant Revival on June 1-5; and "Turn Your Offer into Clients in 30 Days" at Brew Up Success on June 3-5. 

Rasheda Williams is presenting "Inspired and On Purpose" at Inspired Life Summit on June 3.

Sheri Kennedy (pictured here) is presenting "Graphic Recording" at Creative Chats! CONFERENCE on June 4 in Watertown, MA. 

Amy Graves will be presenting "From Craving to Control: Education & Hypnosis to break sugar addiction" at Sugar Workshop on June 8.

Randye Kaye will be presenting "Families on the Recovery Team: Hope Happens Together" at Johns Hopkins Schizophrenia Symposium on June 11-12 in Baltimore, MD. 

Ambika Devi will be presenting "The Human Voice as Medicine: The Power of One’s Primordial Sound" at The 2026 S/HE Online Conference on June 11-14.

Diane Darling will be presenting "Effective Networking Strategies" at Assurant Webinar on June 16.

Lori Hanson will be presenting "The Champion's Mindset" at WELD - Women's Economic Leadership Development on June 25 in Westerville, Ohio. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Lauren LeMunyan, MCC will be presenting "Innovation Mindset" at Catapult presented by Capital One on July 16-17 in Chicago, IL; "The Power of I Don't Know" at NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference on August 18-21 in San Diego, CA; "Zero Trust Starts with People: Building a Culture of Verification, Accountability, and Psychological Safety" at 16th Annual ISSA-COS Peak Cyber Symposium on September 9-11 in Colorado Springs, CO; and "What About the Middle? Building the Systems, Skills, and Safety That Middle Managers Actually Need" at Richmond SHRM Strategic Leadership Conference on October 15 in Richmond, VA. 

Lori Hanson (pictured here) will be presenting "The Champion's Mindset" at 2026 SHRM Tennessee State Conference & Expo on September 13-16 in Knoxville, TN. 

Diane Darling will be presenting "Effective Networking Strategies" at Davis Construction Webinar on September 18; and "Effective Networking Strategies" at Catch the Wave on November 4 in Bristol CT.

Kim Groshek will be presenting "Make the Decision. Change the Outcome. How to Show Up, Speak Clearly, and Turn Every Podcast Into Momentum" at The Growing Influence through Podcast Guesting Summit on November 1-30.

PAST EVENTS

Julia Geisman presented "The Art of Building an Adaptive Culture" at Center of Operational Excellence - Fisher College of Business - Ohio State University on April 7 in Columbus OH. 

Marva Bailer presented "Boards and AI: Moving from Curiosity to Governance, Risk, and Opportunity" and "Oversight of AI, Cyber, and Data Privacy: A New Governance Model for Directors" at Citadel Directors Institute on April 17 in Charleston SC; "How Leaders Prepare for AI Literacy", "Keynote: Women in AI", and "How to Stay Relevant and Valuable in the Age of Intelligent Machines" at AI Week on April 21-22. and "Smart Skies: Safety and Speed AI for Business Efficiency, Insight, and the Next Competitive Edge" at Canadian Women In Aviation on May 11-13 in Montreal Canada. 

Marcelle Yeager presented "Networking Blind Spots" at Dress for Success Workshop on May 6.  

Kellie Grutko presented "The Hidden Cost of Success in Your Organization" at DisruptHR on May 12 in Greenville, SC. 

Dr. Lola Adeyemo (pictured here) presented "The Future of Work: Hiring, Retaining, and Leading Talent in 2026" at San Diego Business Summit on May 13 in San Diego CA; "The Belonging Benefit: ERGs, Identity, and Impact" at ATD 2026 International Conference & EXPO on May 20 in Los Angeles CA; and "From Staffing Crisis to Belonging Culture" at Bold Annual Conference and Expo on May 22 in Palm Desert CA. 

Lori Hanson presented "Cultivating a Culture that Thrives" at Capital Region Human Resource Association Annual Conference on May 21 in Albany, NY. 

Christy Demetrakis presented "How to Talk About Yourself So People Remember You" at LA County Library Work Ready Program on February 17; and "Answer Tough Questions Without Freezing, Rambling, or Oversharing" at LA County Library Work Ready Program on May 26.

Naeemah Elias presented "I MAY Have Set the Dumpster on Fire" at F*ckUp Nights on May 28 in Boston, MA.

Kim Groshek presented the Panel "UN-DECISION → Decision Containment → Calm Momentum" at Decision Drag on May 28. 

Grant Harris, MBA, CDE presented "Comfort Over Capability: The Hidden Talent Your Systems Don't See" at Disrupt HR Baltimore on May 28 in Baltimore MD.