She's Got The Mic Speakers Collective Calendar

The Unpolished Mic
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A live virtual speaker lab for fresh ideas and unfinished talks
Saturday, June 6th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Virtual Event

No great talk starts polished.

Every powerful keynote, TED-style talk, story, workshop, or signature message begins as an unfinished idea spoken out loud before it’s fully figured out.
That’s what The Unpolished Mic is for.

This is a supportive, interactive virtual speaking lab where women can experiment in real time, test material on fresh ears, explore new ideas, and discover what actually lands.
The only rule: Bring something NEW.

That could mean:
• A story you’ve never shared before
• A brand-new talk idea
• A new opening hook or transition
• A talk you’ve only done once
• A message you’re still shaping
• A story you want to revisit and refine
• Something messy, unfinished, or half-written in your notes app

Memorization is absolutely not required here.

This is the room where you try things. The room where you test ideas out loud. The room where you stop overthinking and start discovering.

Each featured speaker receives approximately 15 minutes total:
• 5 minutes to speak
• Followed by 10 minutes of structured interactive audience feedback and insight from your fellow mic queens, facilitated by Lauren Chapnick

At the beginning of their speaking time, each speaker will briefly share what kind of feedback they’re looking for.

For example:
• “Does this opening hook make you curious?”
• “Did this story feel clear?”
• “Where did you want more?”
• “Did this transition feel natural?”
• “Does this concept make sense yet?”

Together, we’ll explore:
• What resonated most
• What emotions came through
• Which moments felt strongest
• What people wanted more of
• Where curiosity spiked
• Where the message became especially clear and memorable
You’ll walk away with:
• Real audience insight
• Fresh perspective
• Increased confidence
• Greater clarity
• Momentum to keep building

Sometimes the breakthrough happens before the talk is finished.

Only 6 speaker spots available to keep the experience intimate, collaborative, and impactful.

ROUGH EVENT FLOW
10:00–10:10 AM Welcome + setting the tone
10:10–10:55 AM Featured Speakers 1–3
10:55–11:00 AM Quick Break
11:00–11:45 AM Featured Speakers 4–6
11:45–12:00 PM Q&A, reflections, takeaways, and connection

Click HERE to register to attend as a member
Click HERE to purchase a collective groupie pass ​to attend as a non-member

The Life You Want
Conversations on Visibility, Reinvention & Living Intentionally

Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Doors Open at 9:30 AM
Factory Underground | 16 Isaacs Street | Norwalk, CT 06850

What kind of life do you actually want to create?

The Life You Want is an intentionally curated experience bringing together powerful women, meaningful conversations, TED-style talks, curated vendors, networking, and community for a day designed to inspire clarity, courage, reinvention, and connection.
This is not just another networking event.

It’s a room filled with women who are navigating growth, burnout, visibility, career pivots, entrepreneurship, healing, confidence, identity, purpose, and the question so many women quietly ask themselves :“What do I really want my life to feel like?”

Doors open at 9:30 AM for coffee, mingling, shopping, and connection before the main program begins promptly at 10:00 AM.

Throughout the day, guests will enjoy curated vendors featuring women-owned businesses, self-care offerings, and last-minute Father’s Day shopping opportunities, along with access to Factory Underground’s professional cyc wall space for elevated content, photos, and brand imagery.

Lunch is included.

What to Expect

The morning begins with opening remarks from Lauren Chapnick, founder of She’s Got The Mic Speakers Collective, followed by a series of powerful TED-style signature talks from:

• Michelle Shinagawa on intentional living, energetic alignment, and the KonMari method. Michelle will also be our EMCEE for the morning and afternoon signature talk sessions.
• Beth Reilly on identity, reinvention, and the courage to build a life that feels aligned
• Lauren Chapnick on confidence, visibility, and the myth that keeps so many women stuck

Following a short break, we transition into our first featured panel conversation.

Panel #1
Visibility, Marketing, Reinvention & Owning Your Voice

Moderated by Hope Alcocer
Featuring:

• Lee Crockett, executive and career coach helping women overcome imposter syndrome, advocate for themselves, and confidently pursue the pay, opportunities, and leadership roles they deserve
• Susan Melin, former corporate professional turned coach, speaking on reinvention, transition, and building a more intentional life after decades in the corporate world
• Rebecca Bertoldi, marketing and storybranding expert helping entrepreneurs and professionals communicate their message clearly, authentically, and powerfully

This conversation explores confidence, career pivots, visibility, storytelling, marketing, reinvention, personal brand, and what it truly means to step into the next version of yourself.

Lunch + Shopping + Connection Hour
We’ll take a full hour to slow down, refuel, and deepen connections over a catered lunch experience.

This intentionally designed hour gives guests time to network, shop curated vendors, connect with speakers, take photos, create content inside the professional cyc wall studio space, and continue conversations with the incredible women in the room.

Afternoon Signature Talks
The afternoon continues with additional TED-style signature talks from:

• Hope Alcocer on The Art of the Pivot
• Lori Candela on designing your next chapter with purpose and intention
• Adele OuYang on somatic healing, inner child healing, and reconnecting with the version of yourself underneath survival mode

Following a short break, we close the speaker portion of the day with our final featured panel conversation.

Panel #2
Redefining Success Without Burning Out
Moderated by Lauren Chapnick
Featuring:

• Rachna Jethwani on burnout, intentional living, happiness, and redefining success for high achievers
• Shasterin Valentin on mental wellness, self-worth, emotional health, and overcoming limiting beliefs
• Katie Burns on entrepreneurship, burnout, balance, and navigating the realities of building a business without losing yourself in the process

This conversation dives into burnout, mental wellness, emotional resilience, intentional living, entrepreneurship, self-worth, and redefining success in a way that actually supports your life.

Closing Connection Hour
The final portion of the day is intentionally designed for deeper connection, networking, shopping, photos, conversation, and relationship building with the incredible women in the room.

Who This Is For
Women entrepreneurs, professionals, founders, coaches, creatives, and women in transition who are ready to become more visible, more intentional, more connected, and more fully themselves.
You do not need to have everything figured out.
You just need to be willing to walk into the room. 

Click HERE to register as a MEMBER to attend this event.
Click HERE to purchase a collective groupie pass as a non-member.

High Tea Speaker Salon.Where powerful women own their voice.
Wednesday, July 29th 2026 | 11:00 AM- 2:30 PM
Mad Batter Tea Room | 154 Montauk Highway | Blue Point, NY 11715

Speaker applications are closed for this event. All speaker spots are filled. We would love to have you attend! Please click links above to register as a member or grab your collective groupie pass as a non-member.

Join us for an intimate, high-touch experience inside the She’s Got the Mic Speakers Collective, set in the charm and elegance of a classic tea house. Inspiration, conversation, and connection unfold over tea, mimosas, and beautifully crafted bites.

This is a room full of women who are ready to be seen, heard, and remembered. Speaking topics include: leadership, health & wellness, entrepreneurship and more...

What to Expect
11:00 – 11:30 AM | Arrival + Welcome Step into the front room of the tea house, grab a mimosa, coffee, or tea, and settle in. Meet fellow Collective members, connect with new faces, and ease into the energy of the day.

11:30 AM | Speaking Program Begins We will take our seats as the main event begins.
Featuring ten dynamic speakers from our Collective, each taking the stage to share their message, their story, and their voice. Our Master of Ceremonies will guide us through a seamless, engaging experience. To be announced.

High Tea Service Throughout As the program unfolds, enjoy a beautifully curated high tea experience, including:

• Fresh salad course
• A tower of tea sandwiches
• Scones, fruit, and desserts
• A pot of tea at your table
• Mimosas included

This is an experience meant to be savored, both on and off the stage.

Interactive Mingling + Connection Experience

After the speaking program, we are trying something new. Guided by our emcee, we will move through an organized mingling experience. Think musical chairs, but elevated. You will have the opportunity to connect with every woman in the room in a way that feels natural, intentional, and actually meaningful.

We will also have light trivia with prizes from local vendors woven into the experience.

Final 30 Minutes | Open Mingle
We will close the afternoon with relaxed, open conversation. Finish your tea, your mimosa, your dessert, and your connections.
This is not one to miss. Trust your gut and get in the room. 

UNAPOLOGETICA Hot Five Live: Spotlight Series Event
Join us for an intimate afternoon of bold, honest, high-impact talks from members of She’s Got The Mic Speakers Collective.
UNAPOLOGETIC is a curated live speaking experience featuring 15 women taking the stage to share stories, ideas, frameworks, and perspectives centered around courage, confidence, leadership, reinvention, visibility, identity, business, intuition, growth, and becoming.
This event is intentionally designed to feel intimate, elevated, and deeply connected, with audience seating capped at 30 guests.
The event will take place at 90 North Art Gallery — a beautiful creative space designed for conversation, connection, and powerful storytelling.
Event FlowWednesday, August 1210:00 AM–2:00 PMDoors open at 9:30 AMGuests will arrive for coffee and connection on the patio before the program begins promptly at 10:00 AM.The experience will unfold in three curated speaking sessions. Each session will feature:

• One Signature Spotlight speaker delivering a keynote-style talk of up to 20 minutes
• Followed by four Hot Five speakers delivering short, powerful talks of up to 5 minutes each

The day will include two short breaks and conclude with lunch and patio mingling.
Speaker OpportunitiesSpeaker applications (reserved for members only) are now open! See opportunities below.
Applications close Monday, July 6th at midnight, and speakers will be notified by Wednesday, July 8th at noon.
Signature Spotlight SpeakersThree Signature Spotlight speaking opportunities are available for members who are ready to deliver a longer-form keynote-style talk.
These featured talks may be up to 20 minutes in length.
Signature Spotlight applications are open to all members of She’s Got The Mic Speakers Collective. Priority consideration will be given to members who have completed or are currently enrolled in Build The Talk.
Hot Five SpeakersTwelve Hot Five speaker spots are available for short, impactful talks up to five minutes long.
This is an opportunity to sharpen your message, test material, build confidence, and gain meaningful stage experience in a supportive, high-level room.Included for Speakers

• Professional photo and video
• Live audience experience
• Curated networking and connection
• Coffee and lunch included
• Opportunity to grow your visibility and speaking presence in a powerful room