2026
Reminder: Most meet-ups are the first Friday of each month unless there is a holiday or guest speaker scheduling conflict.
Summary of What's Coming Up
8/7/26 virtual from 10-12 *recorded
8/14/26 Launch Soiree from 9-1 (optional add-on party)
9/11/26 in person from 10-12 *recorded (optional movie day after)
10/2/26 virtual from 10-12 *recorded
11/6/26 in person from 10-12 *recorded
12/4/26 virtual from 10-12 *recorded
12/11/26 in person from 10-12 (optional add-on party)
The Deets
Monthly Meet-up: Friday August 7, 2026 from 10am-12pm
Location: Zoom Virtual Call [a replay recording will be provided if you can't make it]
Intention: Guest speaker Cassandra Britton will be joining us for an online workshop called Story to Stages: Crafting a Compelling Keynote!
Incentive: Members who attend the most meetings in Q3+4 will be in the running to be on a panel at our 2027 Q1 event!
"Extra" Party: Friday August 14, 2026 from 9am-1pm
The Speaker Société Launch Soirée!
Location: Good Vibe Studios at 4602 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ
It's a Pre-Powerhouse Party!
Intention: A celebration for our new community & the public with 2 guest speakers, panel, & time to meet your new speaker besties!
Incentive: Don't miss out on all the fun! We'll have jewelry, phone case charm, & matcha vendors plus incredible gifts!
10 founding members receive free tickets
Monthly Meet-up: Friday September 11, 2026 from 10am-12pm
Location: A new Studio at 4235 N Marshall Way Ste 200, Scottsdale, AZ [a replay recording will be provided if you can't make it] Note: different studio from last time.
Intention: Your host Steph will be guiding a mini-workshop on The Power of Video. We will also be doing some Rehearsals- practicing in front of each other and on-camera.
Incentive: Members who attend the most meetings in Q3+4 will be in the running to be on a panel at our 2027 Q1 party!
"Extra" Social: Friday September 11, 2026 in the Afternoon
Location: Harkins Theatres Camelview at Fashion Square
Intention: After our monthly meeting, anyone who wants to join for girl's movie day, let's go see Practical Magic 2!
Note: you'll have to get your own ticket once they go on sale.
Incentive: Who can resist a girl's movie day to see Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in a sequel since 1998!
Ad: Speaker Era 2026 will likely be Saturday September 26, 2026
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Monthly Meet-up: Friday October 2, 2026 from 10am-12pm
Location: Zoom Virtual Call [a replay recording will be provided if you can't make it]
Intention: Guest speaker Andrea Merrill will be joining us for an online workshop on TedX Talks!
Incentive: Members who attend the most meetings in Q3+4 will be in the running to be on a panel at our 2027 Q1 party!
Monthly Meet-up: Friday N,ovember 6 2026 from 10am-12pm
Location: A new Studio at 1510 W McDowell Rd, 1
Phoenix, AZ 85007 [a replay recording will be provided if you can't make it] Note: different studio from last time.
Intention: Kristina Guerrero will be joining us for an in person chat about what 20+ years as a television journalist and interviewer taught her about storytelling, asking better questions, creating authentic connection, and how those skills translate to becoming a more compelling speaker.
Incentive: Members who attend the most meetings in Q3+4 will be in the running to be on a panel at our 2027 Q1 party!
Monthly Meet-up: Friday December 4 2026 from 10am-12pm
Location: Zoom Virtual Call [a replay recording will be provided if you can't make it]
Intention: Guest speaker Carol Cox will be joining us for an online workshop on selecting your Speaker I.D.E.A.!
Incentive: Members who attend the most meetings in Q3+4 will be in the running to be on a panel at our 2027 Q1 party!
"Extra Holiday Party": Friday December 11 2026 from 10am-12pm
Location: In-person at Gilbert Art House at 36 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Intention: Let's set our speaker intentions for 2027 and use that as inspiration for our Paint Party with Ginger CC!
Note: this is an add-on ticket for $77 and limited to 23 spots.
Incentive: Holiday party PLUS vision boarding for 2027? Yes please! Let's have fun and paint our own speaker art as we celebrate the holidays together!
2027
Monthly Meet-up: Friday January 8, 2027 from 10am-12pm
Location: Zoom Virtual Call [a replay recording will be provided if you can't make it]
Intention: Guest speaker Cheryl Knowlton will be joining us for an online workshop - topic TBD.!
Incentive: Members who attend the most meetings in Q1+2 will be in the running to be on a panel at our 2027 Q3 party!
Monthly Meet-up: Friday February 5, 2027 from 10am-12pm
Location: Zoom Virtual Call [a replay recording will be provided if you can't make it]
Intention: Guest speaker Erin King will be joining us for an online workshop - topic TBD.!
Incentive: Members who attend the most meetings in Q1+2 will be in the running to be on a panel at our 2027 Q3 party!
"Extra Party": Friday February 12, 2027 from 10am-12pm
Location: In-person at AZ Flower Garage in Scottsdale
Intention: Let's use this time to connect more as besties & create a beautiful floral arrangement for ourselves or to gift to someone we love!
Note: this is an add-on ticket for $111 and limited to 23 spots.
Temptation: Let's celebrate Galentine's together!
Ticket info coming soon!
