Thought leaders used to say that you become like the 5 people you spend the most time with. But that has changed. Nowadays the thought leaders remind us that we become like the people we compare ourselves to, those we want to be like. And there are SO many in this community I am so thankful to stand beside and near. @Crystal Wright is PURE power. @Kevin Marius is PURE heart @Jerry Fletcher is PURE wisdom @Gopika Ashok M is PURE hope for the future And on and on it goes. Each day that I get to know the people in this group better or get to meet new members is a great day so please SHOW up in the comments, POST your thoughts, wins and questions, SHOW UP for our Wednesday chats. Because everyone who does realizes the same thing ... We are all in great company here at Inspiring Speakers. Love you all! Sandi

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to take a moment to thank and acknowledge @Jerry Fletcher for sharing his valuable insights and guidance with me regarding the advancement of my speaking career, business, messaging and reach out. Wow! In a very short time he was able to make my next moves so much clearer to me, and I look forward to executing his advice immediately. Jerry, THANK YOU! Thank you for being you, and your willingness to add value to what we're all doing. I say it all the time; this group, you people ROCK! My site is 99.9% ready and I would love y'all to see it. If you have a moment, please visit www.crystalwright.com Thank, Crystal

@Sandi Boucher - Here we Grow again, Just got to speak tomorrow, to the Entrepreneurs Assembly in Nigeria, they created a Global Stage and I just got invited to speak tomorrow for their 249th assembly meeting. This year is the Year @Sandi Boucher we spoke it into existence

Thank you so much for the wonderful meeting yesterday. I never expected to have the chance to meet all of you, and it was truly a special experience. I wish you all an abundance of happiness, blessings, and success. I hope our paths cross again someday. :)

Community Reflection Questionnaire 1. When you face rejection or a “No,” what do you usually do next? A. Take time to reflect and then try again B. Build something new from the experience C. Feel discouraged for a while D. Look for feedback and improve E. Other: ___________ 2. What helps you stay consistent when building your speaking journey or personal brand? A. Posting videos or content regularly B. Having a clear message or niche C. Support from the community D. Tracking small wins E. Other: ___________ 3. How are you currently using AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT in your work? A. Writing or improving content B. Organizing testimonials, ideas, or resources C. Website or branding support D. Planning talks, posts, or videos E. Not using AI much yet F. Other: ___________ 4. What kind of visibility feels most natural for you right now? A. Speaking on stage or virtual events B. YouTube or video content C. Podcasts or interviews D. Community posts and discussions E. Still figuring it out F. Other: ___________ 5. What message, story, or experience do you feel called to share more openly? A. A personal transformation story B. A professional lesson learned C. A challenge you overcame D. A client or audience success story E. A belief or mission you stand for F. Other: ___________ Share your response below!