Past Meetings
Mastermind Monday (MEMBER-ONLY REGISTRATION)
Virtual Zoom
Fresh Perspective, Accountability, Motivation and Encouragement, Expanded Network, Accelerated Growth
December Tech Thursday
Virtual Zoom
Build Your Big Back End: How To Add Revenue Streams to Your Speaking Business With Communities, Masterminds, and Other Group Programs
In-Person - Bethesda Writer's Center
If you've been affected or just want to diversify your offerings, consider adding back-end revenue streams that can supplement your speaking. Michelle Villalobos, CSP, has developed a simple framework to create a "Big Back End" using seminars, small even
Mastermind Monday (MEMBER-ONLY REGISTRATION)
Virtual Zoom
Fresh Prospective, Accountability, Motivation and Encouragement, Expanded Network, Accelerated Growth
November Mix and Mingle
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, 1644 31st St NW | Washington, DC
This month, we’re gathering at the stunning Tudor Place Historic House & Garden in Georgetown for a meaningful afternoon of history, humanity, and heartfelt connection.
6 Ways for More Engaging Virtual, Hybrid and In-Person Keynotes
Virtual Zoom
Learn the secrets of these six proven methods used in over 4,000 conferences, summits and masterclasses.
Good to Great Presentations: The Inside Secrets
In-Person - Bethesda Writer's Center
Are you a good speaker who wants to be great? Good news…This session was designed with you in mind. You are invited to an action-packed, content-rich, highly-interactive learning experience with Patricia Fripp.
Mastermind Monday (MEMBER-ONLY REGISTRATION)
Virtual Zoom
Fresh Prospective, Accountability, Motivation and Encouragement, Expanded Network, Accelerated Growth
Front-Row Success for Speakers: Lessons Learned and Strategies for Growth
Virtual Zoom
Building a successful speaking business takes more than a great keynote—it requires the right mindset, strategy, and positioning. In this session, Hall of Fame speaker Marilyn Sherman shares her “Front-Row” approach to growing a speaking career, along wit
Join NSA-DC and Come Mix & Mingle!
Astor Mediterranean, 2300 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington, VA
Come for the networking, stay for the fun –and let’s make this an evening to remember!
Mastermind Monday (MEMBER-ONLY REGISTRATION)
Virtual Zoom
Fresh Prospective, Accountability, Motivation & Encouragement, Expanded Network, Accelerated Growth
JOLT: Your Speaker Sales: Secrets & Strategies to Energize Your Business
Bethesda Writer's Center
We will dig in on the fundamentals of sales from a people-centric perspective, to improve sales skills, and cover strategies to level up your LinkedIn for increasing sales. Plan to walk away with action items to implement and accelerate your business...RI
How To Maximize Your eSpeakers Profile
Virtual Zoom
Come learn how to stand out from your competition by building an eSpeakers profile that sells you, spreads your message, and gets you more exposure to buyers.
Mastermind Monday (MEMBER-ONLY REGISTRATION)
Virtual Zoom
Fresh Prospective, Accountability, Motivation & Encouragement, Expanded Network, Accelerated Growth
August Mix and Mingle
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20151
Come for the networking, stay for the fun –and let’s make this an afternoon to remember!
Tech Thursday - The Booking Shift: How Speakers Are Getting Discovered (and Booked) in the AI Era
Virtual Zoom
The future of speaking isn’t just about having great content, it’s about showing up in the right searches, with the right data, at the right time. This session is your chance to learn how the landscape is evolving and what small, strategic moves can hel
Book More Business: Growing Your Business in a Competitive Market
Virtual Zoom
What if one sentence could open doors, spark curiosity, and instantly communicate the value of what you do? In this chapter meeting, you’ll learn how to clearly and confidently describe what you do in a way that grabs attention and makes your business un
NSA Influence 2025
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | Scottsdale, AZ
Join us at Influence 2025, the premier four-day event for professional speakers that will propel your speaking career to new heights!
NSA-DC | Mix & Mingle!
Mamma Lucia of Fallsgrove | 14921 Shady Grove Rd | Rockville, MD
Come join us off the stage & screen and into the conversation at our next social Mix & Mingle. This isn't the ordinary chapter meeting focused solely on professional growth – This is about YOU! This is about US! Collectively, our personal connection wi
Let’s Talk Certified Speaking Professional: Why It Matters + How to Get There
Virtual Zoom
Are you ready to take your speaking career to the next level? Join us for an exclusive NSA DC session all about the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation — the speaking industry's highest earned credential. Whether you're already tracking you
Speaker CEO: Leading Your Speaking Business Like a CEO
Virtual and In Person - The Writer’s Center in Bethesda
Being a professional speaker is about more than just taking the stage, coaching clients, or consulting organizations. It's time to stop doing it all on your own and start leading your speaking-driven business with the confidence and strategy of a CEO.
Chapter Connection (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History; 14th & Constitution Avenue Ave. NW
This event will be a very rare opportunity our tour will be conducted by the Smithsonian’s Curator of rhetorical artifacts! She will conduct our group on a tour of rhetorical artifacts in the museum’s collection that are on display in the museum, and then
Niche, Monetize, Systemize: The Speaker?s Blueprint for More Gigs & Higher Fees
Virtual Zoom
STOP waiting for gigs to magically appear in your inbox. STOP chasing “exposure” gigs that don’t pay.
10 for Ted! Your Opportunity to Learn What it Takes to Get on the TedX Stage!
In-Person - Bethesda Writer's Center
4508 Walsh St
Bethesda, MD 20815
Join NSA-DC in person on April 26th for an American Idol style competition for the chance to be selected to participate in the Warrenton TedX event this year. We’ll meet in the theatre at the Writer’s Center in Bethesda (4508 Walsh Street).
NSA DC Last Story Standing
Virtual and In-Person - Bethesda Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh St
Bethesda, MD 20815
Venue website
Looking to elevate your speaking career and showcase your storytelling prowess? Our second annual Last Story Standing Competition is your chance to shine! Compete for chapter, regional, and national recognition while honing your storytelling craft.
Mastering the Art of Creating a Killer Keynote that Forges Deeper Connection with Your Audience
Virtual Zoom
Your keynote must cut through the noise, engage your audience, and create meaningful connections that stick. In this workshop, Karen share a repeatable process you can use to help you connect to every audience and deliver a killer presentation. Together w
Discover Powerful Ways To Build Your Business with Content Repurposing, Produce Once--- Multiply in Many Presentations.
Virtual Zoom
Join Terry Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE, Cavett Award Recipient for a fun, dynamic, and highly informative session. You are going to love this! Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Castmagic can transform your marketing, supercharge your presentat
The Privilege of Speaking: Three Things Speakers Owe Every Audience | Speaker Academy Kickoff
Virtual Zoom
When an audience gives you their time and attention, it's both a privilege and a responsibility. In this engaging session, Miranda Barrett shares the three essential elements every speaker owes their audience - being emotional, memorable, and novel.
The Power of Relatability: How to Deliver Memorable Messages
Virtual Zoom
