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!

I just realized … so many authors are freaked about the idea of AI writing books and deceiving people by leading them to believe the author wrote them … But we’ve had ghostwriters forever. Do do do do do Food for thought.

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

The past two weeks have been filled with learning, practice, and preparation. Today was the final test—and it demanded even more than I expected! It was intense, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. Every experience like this reminds me that growth happens when we're willing to stretch beyond what's comfortable. But this was really "a lot of unnecessary mishaps" ! Now it's time to get back on track... with a different kind of focus. Tonight, I'll be speaking at The Space to Breathe Retreat (rescheduled from June to July), where I'll be guiding The 15-Minute Mental Reset: From Overwhelmed to Centered—a gentle session using breathwork, grounding, and simple practices to help create a moment of calm and clarity. After two weeks of intense mental effort, the timing couldn't be more fitting. Here's to continuous learning, intentional pauses, and finding balance along the way. 🌿

Woot Woot! Shout out to @Gopika Ashok M for working her tush off and making it to Level 7!! Woot woot! Knew you could do it!