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SEE OUR SPEAKERS IN ACTION!

October 2026

 

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SPEAKING DRIVES BUSINESS...OR IS THE BUSINESS


Dear ala,


The line between “employee” and “entrepreneur” is getting fuzzier and fuzzier.


These days, you can have a full-time job, consult on the side, freelance, speak, teach a course, write a book or run a small business.


Experienced professionals increasingly have the option to turn what they know into additional income. Speaking can be that income—or help generate it. Many of our members use speaking to build visibility, credibility and connect with customers.


For others, speaking is The Job...or part of The Job. They keynote, train, facilitate, teach and emcee.


And increasingly, it’s not either/or. You can be a consultant who speaks, an executive who teaches, an author who keynotes or a professional speaker who also consults.


There isn't one speaker business model.


As you’ll see from this month’s Speakers in Action, our members are proving it every day.


Bobbie and the Innovation Women team

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


Whitney Erwin will be presenting "Infant Massage Instruction for Families and Caretakers" at Four Seasons Harmony Workshops on September 28 - October 19. 


Marva Bailer will be presenting "M&A Value Creation and Integration: Culture, Technology and Financial Discipline" at PRISM on October 6-7. 


Jo Ann Endo will be presenting "Director Defined: Your Board Archetype" and "Panel Discussion: Bring Your Own Seat" at sheLEADS Conference on October 7-8 in Easthampton, MA. 


Marie Meslin will be presenting "Connecting Across Difference" at Women Entrepreneurs Boston Mixer x The Jar on October 8 in La Sala Boston. 


Lauren LeMunyan, MCC will be presenting "What About the Middle? Building the Systems, Skills, and Safety That Middle Managers Actually Need" at 17th Annual Strategic Leadership Conference - Richmond SHRM on October 15 in Richmond, VA. 


Alexa Bigwarfe will be presenting "Betting on WE - Nobody Gets There Alone" at Stages & Pages on October 15-16 in San Antonio, TX. 


Ngoni Diana Johns will be presenting "THE AFTERCARE GAP: Why purpose-driven people burn out, and what actually sustains you" at Vegan Life Live on October 16-18 in London UK. 


Kathleen Eastwood will be presenting "The Courage to Lead from Within" at The Courage to Be on October 17 in Bronx, NY. 


Noreen Braman will be presenting "Lawyers, Laughter, and Living Well: What's So Funny About Becoming a Lawyer?" at Law Student Presentation on October 28 in Camden NJ. 


Carol Enneking will be presenting "Signal Over Noise: A Leader’s Framework for What Comes First" at Women's Global Leadership Conference in Energy on October 28-29 in Houston, TX. 

UPCOMING EVENTS


Suzi Nance will be presenting "From 'I Should' to 'I Did': Closing the Gap Between Intention and Action" at Natural Living Expo on November 14-15 in Marlboro MA. 


Kim Groshek will be presenting "Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Traction: The One Decision That Gets Your Business Moving Again" at The Brew Up Success Summit on February 1-28. 

PAST EVENTS


Diane Darling presented "Effective Networking Strategies for Real Estate Professional" at PropertyCon on April 13 in Seattle, WA. 


Carol Enneking presented "The Rebalancing Act for Business: How Doing LESS Drives MORE" at The Big Talk Academy Live on May 7 in New York City; "Don't Burn Out Your Best People: The New Leadership Playbook for Sustainable Performance" at HR Houston Gulf Coast Symposium 2026 on August 5-6 in Houston, TX; "Session Keynote: Strategic HR in Action @ McWane: Practical Strategies to Build Influence Where It Matters Most" at Biennial HR Conference on August 13 in Birmingham, AL; "Flourish! Rooted in Christ. Growing in Purpose." at Flourish Women's Event on August 26 in Houston, TX; and "Why More Isn't Better: Sustaining Performance in an Age of Perpetual Acceleration" at ATD Houston Talent Development Conference on September 17 in Houston, TX.


Laurie Battaglia presented "The Augmented Workforce: Redefining Leadership, Accountability, and Culture" at Field Service Next East 2026 on August 12. 


Robin Bensinger presented The Healing Power of Words at Free Public Talk at the Library on August 16 in Louisville, KY.


Dr. Christiane Schroeter presented "Own Your Growth: The Small Steps That Build Big Momentum" at Inland Prosperity Conference 2026 on August 21 in Riverside, CA. 


Daniela Field was a Panelist at SWE Boston x WEST Communication Styles: Building Strong Relationships and Navigating Conflict on September 2 in Somerville, MA; and "How to use your capital to make an impact" at Portfolio with Purpose Webinar on September 9. 


Krista Giannak presented "Your Effective, Trustworthy Book: Lessons from a Blind Skier and Ghostwriter" at The Impact Experience on September 7-11. 


Lauren LeMunyan, MCC presented "Zero Trust Starts with People: Building a Culture of Verification, Accountability, and Psychological Safety" at 16th Annual Peak Cyber Symposium on September 8-10 in Colorado Springs, CO; and "Running on Empty: Reigniting Energy and Purpose in Environmental Public Health" at Colorado Environmental Health Association’s 2026 Annual Education Conference on September 22 in Lakewood, CO. 


Whitnie Wiley presented "Success From The Inside Out: Decide What You Want" and "Where Is the Evidence? Intention Is Not Enough" at Insight Timer Live on September 9; A Moment in the Middle on September 16


Judi Radice Hays presented "How To Turn Your Experience, Expertise and Network Into Opportunity" at Dear FoundHer on September 10.


Sammie Walker Herrera (pictured here) presented "Strengthen Your Speaking Skills" at Day of Data Detroit on September 12.