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Innovation Women Newsletter #571

July 10, 2026

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OUR FAMILY PLAYS CAR TETRIS

Hi ala,


With four cars, a tiny garage, and a driveway squeezed between neighboring houses, our parking is part game and part strategic exercise. Every car has a designated spot based on who leaves when. If you're in the garage, you're leaving last. If you have an early morning, your car better be in the pole position. 


With four adults in the house—including one who works second shift and another who's a working musician—designated spots change...a lot. Last weekend we did the full four-car switcheroo because my Mini was leaving early Sunday morning. 


It reminded me that summer is road trip season.


Not every road trip requires a car (and a tank full of expensive gas). Some of the best journeys are ones that move your career or business forward.


This summer, you're invited to take a virtual road trip with us. Every week we'll share ideas, resources, and opportunities designed to help you get where you want to go as a speaker. (We'll even share our summer reading list and the summer podcast playlist.)


We'll take the scenic routes, explore exciting new destinations and maybe even suggest an occasional detour. (But only ones totally worth your time.) We'll make sure you're in the right position when that next speaking opportunity comes along.


So buckle up. Summer 2026 is officially Road Trip Summer. Your next stop could be your best speaking opportunity yet. Psst. I hear there will even be a stop at the world's largest ball of twine!


Bobbie and the entire Innovation Women team

EVENT MANAGER OR EXPERT?

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Are you an expert looking to expand your visibility, thought leadership or expert status? Are you looking to drive book sales or podcast downloads? Are you looking for a supportive community? Are you looking for information and education on speaking? Check out Innovation Women memberships.

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 for West Coast Speaker Friends at noon ET/9:00 am PT on the first and third Friday each month. 


All are welcome.

FIND MORE SPEAKING LEADS


What is My Speaker Leads? My Speaker Leads saves professional speakers time and effort by providing a weekly list of leads most likely to convert to paid public speaking opportunities. Sign up today for 200-400 speaking leads every month. 

GET MORE SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

We’re here to help you find EVEN MORE speaking opportunities.


Join Innovation Women founder and Speaker Friend Fridays host Bobbie Carlton, an industry veteran who has spent decades getting executives and experts onto high-visibility stages. You’ll get insider secrets and insights you can use immediately.


You know how speaking can drive business growth and dramatically boost your professional visibility, but do you know:


  • What event managers, podcast hosts, and media are really looking for in speakers?
  • How Innovation Women connects women and other underrepresented voices with speaking opportunities of all kinds?
  • Ways you can uncover opportunities most others miss?


Plus, you’ll get a live tour of the Innovation Women speaking opportunity database, a look at our educational resources, and an introduction to our supportive online community. Where other organizations stop short of delivering the real goods, Innovation Women always gives you the inside scoop.


Please join us: Wednesday July 22 at 12:00 pm ET

UPCOMING INNOVATION WOMEN WEBINAR

The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome

Featuring Kristen Jacobsen

Wednesday July 15, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET


Why do high-achieving professionals struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and/or fear of failure? Societal pressures, gender norms and negativity biases can all play a role. In this talk, we will:

 

  • Define the five types of Imposter Syndrome and their core characteristics 
  • Recognize the origins, common triggers, and patterns of Imposter Syndrome
  • Implement practical strategies to work through Imposter Syndrome
  • Examine the impact of Imposter Syndrome on mental health and professional growth 

LIONESS MAGAZINE FEATURES

Lioness for the Female Entrepreneur is our digital magazine for women who are starting (or thinking about starting) companies. Get the latest news, tools and resources to launch and scale startups. This week you can read great articles like:


LIONESS ROUNDTABLE

July Lioness Roundtable: Substack and other publishing platforms

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 14th

🕒 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET


Positioned somewhere between a blog, a newsletter and a social network, Substack is a flexible publishing platform that allows writers and content creators to connect with their community through their writing (and more.) There are other alternatives as well. Whether you use Gumroad, beehiv, Medium or LinkedIn, come and share your POV with other female founders.