The Bankable Speaker Newsletter

Hey Bankable Speaker,

If no one has told you lately, you are sitting on something powerful. Whether you’ve spoken once or 100 times, if you know your voice carries transformation, then you’re in the right place. Every other week, I send you this newsletter packed with real leads, mindset gems, strategy tips, and straight-up truth about what it takes to get booked—and get paid.I created this because I know what it’s like to be brilliant at what you do… but still trying to figure out how to turn that brilliance into bookings. My mission is simple: I want to help you become bankable, so your voice, your story, and your expertise are always in demand.

Here’s what you’ll find in this issue:

Speaker Leads — Real opportunities with contact info
Bankable Tip of the Week — One strategy to use now
Mindset for the Mic — Because who you are behind the mic matters
Bankable Speaker Wisdom — Framing your genius the right way
Announcements + Invites — What’s coming up next for usLet’s dive in.

The Bankable Tip of the Week

Before you say yes to a free gig, ask these 3 questions.

A no-budget event doesn’t always mean no opportunity. Ask yourself:
Is my ideal audience in the room?
Is it a buying audience?
Do I have a break-even offer I can make?

If your answers line up, you might walk away with more than a check.

This Week's Speaker Leads

These are vetted opportunities from various industries with real decision-maker contact info. They may or may not be paid, but every stage has potential—if you ask the right questions.

📌 Speaker Leads Spotlight

Here are 6 real opportunities my team vetted for you this week in the following industries-HR, IT, Classical Education, Women in Business, and Behavioral Health. We just saved you hours of online searching!! Check them out!

🎯 1. 2026 NAKHE Conference

Looking For: Speakers interested in presenting at 2026 monthly chapter meetings, events, and Resilient HR Conference
Audience:
- New Horizons in Kinesiology
- Mental Health and Burnout
- Cohesion and Belonging
- Leadership and Administration
- Other
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Apply By: Aug 1, 2025
Direct Contact Info: Submit a proposal

🔥 2. 37th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference

Looking For: Share your knowledge and expertise with our participants, including aviation and aerospace professionals, students aspiring to a variety of industry careers, and passionate recreational aviators.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Theme: Connect. Engage. Inspire.
Apply By: August 1, 2025.
Direct Contact Info: Submit a proposal

🔥 3. Women of Power Summit

Looking For: Professional development, inspiration, connection, and empowerment for executive women of color
Audience: Executive women of color
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Event Dates: March 11-15, 2026
Apply By: No deadline given (ASAP)
Get more info on event. Submit speaker proposal
🔥 4. South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators
- Looking For: Expert speakers from across the industry
- Audience: Black School Educators
- Location: Columbia SC
- Event Dates: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Apply By: July 25, 2025 by 11:59 pm
- Get more info on event. Submit a speaker proposal
🔥 5. UTAD
- Looking For: Insightful and energetic thought leaders to share their knowledge, experience, tools and best practices with fellow learning and development professionals at our upcoming annual conference.
- Audience: Professional development opportunities and resources to enhance the workplace learning and performance industry.
- Location: Salt Lake Community College Campus in Sandy, Utah
- Apply By: July, 25, 2025 at 11:59 am
- Get more info on event. Submit a speaker proposal.

✅ How to Use These Leads:

You will notice that these leads are from various industries. Each time the newsletter drops biweekly, this will be the case. We aim to provide leads for as many industries as possible, making this newsletter valuable to a wide range of speakers. You can expect a mixture of stages, podcasts, and other speaking opportunities to help you grow your speaking business. The gift to this is that my team vets these leads to ensure they’re real opportunities with direct contact information, not random online listings. While we don’t guarantee they are paid or that you will be booked, they are real stages. It’s your job to:

Confirm the event details
Pay attention to due dates for proposal submission
Ask about compensation, if not listed
Evaluate if this audience aligns with your brand/message
Follow up with a personalized, clear pitch

🎯 Action Step: Pick ONE lead above, and send your pitch using your new pitch folder.

🧠 The Bankable Speaker Training Corner

Booked or Busy? 3 Myths Keeping You Off Stages

Let’s be real, most speakers are doing something, but it’s not always the right things. These 3 myths might be quietly holding you back:

❌ Myth #1: If I build it, they’ll find me.

They won’t. Stages don’t chase you-at least not at first. Consistent pitching is the strategy.

❌ Myth #2: I need a speaker reel before I pitch.

Not true. Start with what you have—a well-lit Zoom, IG Live, or teaching clip. Real delivery -- quick production.

❌ Myth #3: I need more followers first.

Organizers don’t book you because of your social following—they book you for your clarity, content, and connection to their audience.

Truth: The only way to get booked is to pitch with a plan and follow up with confidence.

Ready to get out of your own way?

Mindset for the Mic

“You don’t need 100 gigs—you need the right 10.”
You’re not for everybody. You’re for the room that’s ready for your message and your mastery. Strategic booking beats burnout.

Bankable Speaker Wisdom

Your topic doesn’t have to match their job title to be relevant. Wellness, resilience, communication, and clarity are needed in every industry. It’s all in how you frame your message. That’s how bankable speakers stay booked.

Help Us Help You

Want more leads tailored to your lane? Complete this 60-second survey and tell us your speaker industry so my team knows what industries you're looking for opps in.
🎯 Take the Bankable Speaker Industry Form

Announcements + Invites

The Bankable Speaker Vault is OPEN!

Want my speaker one-sheet template? Pitch email samples? Pre event questionnaire?
Get immediate access to the Bankable Speaker Vault for just $47. (A $97 Value). For access to tools to help you show up as a pro and get booked faster.

Want my speaker oneInside the Vault, you’ll find:

✅ Speaker Contract Template (request 50% deposit, clear cancellation policy, travel clause, and more)
✅ Customizable Speaking Proposal Template
✅ Pitch Tracking Sheet (so you never miss a follow-up again)
✅ Pitch Email Sequence (to cold or warm leads)
✅ First-Degree Connection Email Templates (for pitching warm contacts)
✅ Speaking Engagement Inquiry Form Template
✅ Event Questionnaire Template (for gathering details from event hosts)
✅ Rate Card Template (tiered speaking fees with service descriptions)
✅ Sample Speaker One-Sheet (bio, topics, and headshot layout)
✅ Pre-Talk and Post-Talk Email Templates (for nurturing relationships with clients)

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That's it for this issue. See you on the stage!

Talk soon,
Dr. Shana

Your coach in the speaking business
The Bankable Speaker | Speaker Coach | Mental Health Expert

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