Unpolished Mic Halloween Edition Virtual Speaking Lab

The Unpolished Mic: Halloween Edition
Virtual Hot Five Speaker Lab

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 | 10–11 AM ET
Live on Zoom
Included in all active She’s Got The Mic Speakers Collective memberships

Halloween is scary. Taking the mic doesn’t have to be.
We’re bringing back our popular virtual speaker series for a Halloween edition of The Unpolished Mic!

Bring five minutes of a talk, a story, a new opening, or anything you’re working on right now. It doesn’t need to be finished, memorized, or polished. You can use your notes, try something new, and give your ideas a little room to grow.

This is your chance to practice in a supportive space, hear what’s connecting with an audience, and get feedback that helps you move forward.

How it works
Five members will each have:

• Five minutes to share their material.
• Six minutes of interactive feedback facilitated by Lauren Chapnick.

Together, we’ll celebrate what’s working and explore ways to make your message clearer, stronger, and more memorable.

Want to take the mic?
The first five members to apply will receive a speaker spot. Applications will close once those spots are filled, so if you’ve been waiting for a chance to test something out, this is it.

Apply to speak.

Prefer to watch and learn?

Come join the audience! You’ll participate in the feedback and pick up practical ideas you can use in your own talks. You don’t have to speak to get something valuable from this hour.

Register to attend.

A little Halloween spirit

Costumes are welcome, but completely optional. Bring your coffee, your curiosity, and your unfinished ideas. The only thing you don’t need to bring is a perfect performance.
Member details

This event is exclusively for active She’s Got The Mic Speakers Collective members and is included in your membership at no additional cost.

Please register to attend so we can keep you updated with event details and any changes. The Zoom link will be sent to members the day before the event.
Five minutes. Fresh feedback. One next step forward.

Come as you are. We’ve got you.