tell & sell your story as a paid keynote speaker & author.
A new, diverse, and bright future for women thought leaders starts here.
Learn how to become a better public speaker, how to land paid keynote speaker spots, and become a published author with Mic Drop Workshop.
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CHIP GAINES / Co-Founder of Magnolia Network
The world needs more female public speakers and authors.
- Only 32% of professional public speakers are women, down from 33% in 2017 (*Bizzabo)
- 76% of people said they are more likely to attend a conference that features a woman as a keynote speaker or panelist
- Only 25% of all technology keynote or stand alone public speakers are women (*Ensono 2018)
- 70% of women who have spoken on a panel report being the "lone woman" among participants
…and don’t even get us started on the discrepancy of PAID public speaking opportunities and speaking engagements.
Want to tell and sell your story as a paid public speaker? start here ⬇️
STEP 1
New here? start with our free keynote & professional speaking training built just for women.
Take our FREE public speaking training to learn 9 secrets on how to become a motivational speaker.
ready to get your first paid speaking gig?
Join thousands of women and enroll in Mic Drop Workshop to create a keynote, land your first paid speaking gig and be a part of the Speaker Sister community.
STEP 2
STEP 3
Ready to scale your speaking biz?
Apply for our LIVE 10-week Mic Drop Academy to book more gigs for more money, more consistently. Only open twice a year and we always sell out.
Get Mic Drop Certified
Join our speaker directory of Mic Drop certified women public speakers.
STEP 4
STEP 5
ready to write the dang book?
Join Book Pop Workshop – our commnity and course on how to write a book, and get your book idea published and on shelves.
Want to tell and sell your story as a paid public speaker? start here ⬇️
STEP 1
NEW HERE? START WITH OUR FREE TRAINING BUILT JUST FOR WOMEN.
Take our FREE public speaking training to learn 9 secrets on how to become a motivational speaker.
STEP 2
ready to get your first paid speaking gig?
Join thousands of women and enroll in Mic Drop Workshop to create a keynote, land your first paid gig and be a part of the Speaker Sister community.
STEP 3
Ready to scale your speaking biz?
Apply for our LIVE 10-week Mic Drop Academy to book more gigs for more money, more consistently. Only open twice a year and we always sell out.
STEP 4
Get Mic Drop Certified
Join our speaker directory of Mic Drop certified women public speakers.
STEP 5
READY TO WRITE THE DANG BOOK?
Join Book Pop Workshop – our community and course on how to write a book, and get your book idea published and on shelves.
Quiz: discover your ideal audience and what you should charge
We're on a mission to help more women learn how to become a motivational speaker and get paid. Take this quiz to discover your ideal public speaking audience and what to charge for your motivational and keynote speaking engagements.
FIND A PUBLIC SPEAKER
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public speaker & author courses
If you are ready to make a living and a difference as a motivational speaker, keynote speaker or published author, you’ve come to the right place.
Take our courses to help you TELL & SELL your story.
MIC DROP WORKSHOP®
Want to learn how to become a motivational speaker or keynote speaker? Use the knowledge, stories, and experiences you already have to build a profitable paid public speaking business with the Mic Drop Workshop®️ course & community.
BOOK POP WORKSHOP®
Want to learn how to publish a nonfiction book? Book Pop Workshop is your one-stop-shop course and community for women to get you from book idea 👉 to proposal 👉 to literary agent 👉 to acquisition with a traditional publisher.
WE KNOW WE’RE GREAT- BUT Don’t take our word for it
Jess Ekstrom has been tapped by TED Education and Linkedin Learning to teach millions of people about the art of public speaking.
Plus, check out some case studies from women who have gone through our speaker trainings.
WHICH MIC DROP COURSE IS BEST FOR YOU?
Compare our offerings here:
GET PAID TO SPEAK
- NMic Drop Workshop Online Course
- N1 FREE year in #SpeakerSisters private Facebook group where you meet other like-minded women. It's a place to get feedback, writing and public speaking tips and find paid speaking gigs
- NGo live every month with Jess Ekstrom in the #SpeakerSister private Facebook group (First Friday of the Month at 10am EST)
GET YOUR NON-FICTION BOOK IDEA PUBLISHED AND ON SHELVES
- NBook Pop Workshop Online Course
- N1 FREE year in #SpeakerSisters private Facebook group where you meet other like-minded women. It's a place to get feedback, writing and public speaking tips and find paid speaking gigs
- NGo live every month with Jess Ekstrom in the #SpeakerSister private Facebook group (First Friday of the Month at 10am EST)
Speak & Write
Course Bundle
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BECOME A THOUGHT LEADER
Get both Mic Drop Workshop and Book Pop Workshop 
PLUS:
- NLaunch Your Book Course ($350)
- NPlatformula Online Course ($750)
- NLifetime Access to #SpeakerSister private Facebook Group ($2,500)
- NOne Line Wonder Course ($35)
- NHost Your Own Virtual Event Course ($250)
- NFREE eSpeakers Account ($179)
ACCELERATED 10-WEEK LIVE COACHING PROGRAM DESIGNED AS THE ONLY COURSE YOU NEED TO SCALE UP YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING BUSINESS
Book more speaking gigs for more $$$
- NLIVE weekly coaching sessions
- NLIVE weekly bonus sessions
- NLIVE office hours & 1:1 coaching with your 3 coaches: Jess/Kristine/Michelle
- NPRIVATE Linkedin group for complete access to your 3 coaches & your cohort of like-minded women
- NFREE eSpeakers Account
- NFREE one-year Mic Drop Academy Directory
- NFREE year of Mic Drop Academy Certification
Brittany Piper shares her experience joining Mic Drop Workshop and using our tools to land a paid speaking gig for the U.S. Army!
10 WAYS TO GET PUBLIC SPEAKING GIGS
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