Hello everyone, hope you're all off to a great start. I'll be testing a later start time for the Happy Hour Hangout. Come by say hello and mix and mingle. When: Today 6PM ET I'm also hosting The Storytelling Journey with @Jay Pascua Thursday evening. Come join us When: Thursday 7PM ET

Hi everyone, I have a spot open for a guest speaker. If your interested let me as soon as possible.

I want to share a small but intentional update with you. I’ve officially made Your Stage Live a public community. This is part of a broader experiment to increase visibility and discoverability, especially around the work we’re already doing publicly like The Happy Hour Hangout, which will continue just as it always has. No major changes there. At the same time, this move goes hand in hand with an important evolution: Your Stage Live is shifting from fully free to a Freemium model. ✅ What this means for you All existing free resources stay free. Nothing you’re currently using or enjoying is being taken away New offerings will live in Premium & VIP tiers. This includes future: Workshops Mentorship programs Coaching experiences Soft launch, soft pricing I’m rolling this out thoughtfully with introductory pricing for those who want early access while we refine and grow. Pay‑As‑You‑Go options are coming Not everything requires a membership. You’ll be able to purchase specific services only when you need them, and everyone—free or paid—will be eligible. 🎯 Why I’m doing this This community has always been about creating real stages, not locked rooms. Going public helps the right people find us, experience the value, and decide how deeply they want to engage—on their terms. If you’re curious, take a peek around. If you’re happy where you are, you’re still very much at home here. More updates soon and as always, thank you for being part of the journey. — Americo

Enjoy this week's weekly wrap up Shout out to @Kate Merryweather @Alabi Owo Welcome! @Melica Monti celebrates her Livestream debut here with us. Check it out over on YouTube. Poll Question: Would you like to see repurpose content in the classroom? Check this example: https://open.substack.com/pub/yourstage/p/when-the-stream-breaks-trust-is-built?r=2truzn&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Here’s a clear, concise list of the tools and platforms @Melica Monti explicitly referenced during the livestream, grouped by purpose: 🛠️ Tools Melica Mentioned Using 1. Rev (rev.com) Used to record sessions and generate transcripts She specifically highlighted Rev’s in‑depth interview summaries, which: Call out key moments Identify turning points Surface themes and client shifts Helps her review sessions, reduce manual note‑taking, and prepare follow‑up 2. Lovable An AI-powered website and landing page builder Described as “vibe‑coded” Used to create: Landing pages Websites App-style layouts Works through natural‑language prompts similar to directing a designer Highlighted for speed and ease (very fast page creation)