CAREER RESULTS
"After speaking on Speaker Slam® things changed quite a lot for me. I've been on a lot of television segments, speaking on other stages, and building up my business and my somatic coaching practice with parents across the country. Dan and Rina are the real deal. They care so deeply about every speaker they work with."
Vivian Meraki
Parenting Expert, Bestselling Author & Founder of Unshakeful Parenting
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"I'm speaking on stages across the country, on Bay Street, in the US, and even in the EU. This idea of focusing on the power of pausing has completely changed the entire trajectory of my speaking career. No one believes in you more than you do, and the opportunity to invest in yourself and hold yourself accountable is invaluable."
Charles Achampong
Executive in Residence, Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"Since March of 2025, so much has changed for me. More speaking opportunities, more credibility, more chances to collaborate. I've been featured on multiple news channels and had companies reach out after watching those interviews. More than anything, I feel like I have found my tribe."
Aanchal Vash
Author, Motivational Speaker & Founder of Reach Out Together
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"The opportunity I got right off the bat was a first paid gig, which is amazing. That's what everybody wants as a speaker. Speaker Slam® is a launching pad. It gives you that belief that you belong on the stage."
Patrick Morrison
Mindset Coach & Speaker. First Paid Speaking Gig
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"After stepping on the Speaker Slam® stage, I was able to get a lot more PR because I had a high quality video of the way I speak and perform on stage. That made me more trustworthy to news outlets. Between the video and the industry contacts you make, even if you don't win, you still win."
Michelle Weger
Productivity Expert, Resilient Speaker & Tech CEO
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"After stepping on the Speaker Slam® stage, everything changed for me. I was able to get in front of more people and get my message out more effectively. Since competing, I've been asked to be on podcasts, other speaking engagements, and television networks."
Ivan Fredette
Coach & Mentor, Helping Men Become Remarkable Fathers
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"It literally changed my life. It opened up my world in a way I had no idea. Between Dan and his publicity and training, and Rina and her skills and Momentum classes, I've had TV appearances, radio, magazine articles, and now Grand Slam. They've created this amazing culture and community."
Bethelene Hart
Expert Early Childhood Educator
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"A whole new world opened to me. I got so many new connections, so many friends. I got amazing guests for my podcast, collaborations with book coaches, help with speaker reels and videos, and introductions to amazing production teams. The preparation for the speeches is just transformational."
Regula Fischer
Founder, Many Firsts
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"I won the Leadership competition and it was a transformational moment. I'm thinking about doing public speaking a lot more, keynote speaking. By challenging your comfort zones it opens up a whole world for you. It builds a level of confidence and comfort in sharing your story on stage."
Robert Alexander
Professional Accountant & 2025 Leaders Winner
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"I've been on a national stage talking about mental health with the federal government conference. I think it's only going to go higher from here. There's only more you can gain and nothing to lose. You build your skills, build an audience for yourself, and inspire others to do the same."
Rimshah Ahmed
Public Speaking Educator & Mental Health Advocate
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"I realized that the dreams I had for myself are actually in reach. It's not just about the competition. It's about the coaching you get leading up to it. I've learned so many skills that have been helpful at work, and I now know this incredible community of people who are all experts in their fields."
Jenni Cathcart
Innovation Catalyst
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"It's one thing to talk about it, it's another thing to do it. My ability to tell a story and confidently be in the moment is the journey of all of this. If you don't tell your story, no one else will."
Patrick Doyle
Father & Entrepreneur
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"It's a launchpad to open the voice, to share with people a message that can save lives. For me, it's so much more than just about performance or competition. It's an opportunity to open doors, reach people's hearts, and impact generations to come."
Inga Tkachenko Ramage
Personal Injury Expert & Road Safety Advocate
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"This is North America's most inspirational speaking stage. I've never seen anything like it. It's led with so much heart. Every story makes such an impact. Just like Speaker Slam®, we believe each one of you has a story that needs to be told, a story that could be impacting thousands of people you've never even met."
Simar Nounou & Samantha Moonsammy
Co-Founders, Lucky Book Publishing
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"Becoming an infamous speaker was all launched by the extraordinary Speaker Slam®. Being on their stage started with getting a chance to share a story and through their phenomenal business savviness they connected me to the world. I got viewed approaching 100 million times, with at least 65 million trackable directly to Speaker Slam®. I cannot say enough about the authenticity and heartfelt warmth."
Unstoppable Tracy
International Award-Winning Speaker & Decorated Athlete
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"My life has completely shifted. I've had speaking opportunities, floods of thousands of people messaging me, I've connected with TEDx offers, been featured on Goalcast which has reached over 3 million people worldwide. More than anything it's connected me with my purpose. To create a platform and opportunity for other people to shine."
Gina Hatzis
40M+ Views. "Too Much Woman" Movement Founder
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"Being part of the Speaker Slam® family has opened up a ton of opportunities. I'm now being seen on media across global stages, writing magazine articles. I'm officially a paid and booked speaker. Working with Dan as my publicist has gotten me gigs that I couldn't have even dreamed of. They are the Dream Team."
Calissa Ngozi
Professional Speaker
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"Speaker Slam® is the launch pad for my speaking career. It allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and accelerate my speaking career. Dan being my publicist was one of the best investments I have ever made. He gets me on TV every single month. I win awards. He saw my potential and we're going to keep going together."
Calissa Ngozi
Professional Speaker
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"Because of Speaker Slam® and the first talk I gave, one performance led to an introduction to a judge, which led to an introduction to an agent. Now so many wide open doors in the speaking space are taking place because of that one introduction. One speech really can change your life."
Meagan O'Nan
Professional Speaker, Found Her Agent at Speaker Slam®
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"Speaker Slam® afforded me to test my message on a global scale. My speech was featured on Power of Positivity, A-Plus, and Inner Light Media. Jay Shetty shared it. Mothers and fathers wanting to show their kids that they matter. I can't thank Speaker Slam® enough for amplifying my voice."
Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson
Featured on Jay Shetty, Power of Positivity & A-Plus
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"I won the competition and the Judges' Choice Award. From that, my video went viral. Last time I checked I had 6.5 million views. I truly want to give a huge thank you to Speaker Slam® for creating this platform for people like me who didn't know we had a story and were too shy to speak it."
Shontelle Dubois
6.5M+ Views, Competition & Judges' Choice Winner
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"In May 2017 I got on stage for the first time and shared my story of growing up with a severe stutter. A few days after, TEDx invited me to speak in front of 500 people. Last September I got to share the stage with Arlene Dickinson at the Archangel Summit in front of 2,500 people. Speaker Slam® IS my journey."
Joze Piranian
2017 Inspirational Speaker of the Year
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"Since being a part of Speaker Slam® I've been able to get paid speaking opportunities which I'd never had before. Dan and Rina are a wealth of knowledge in the speaker industry and are really great at making connections and introductions."
Christine Farrugia
Speaker Slam® Competitor
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"My video was featured on Power of Positivity, A-Plus, and Inner Light Media, allowing my video to be seen by over 400,000 people. I've also been featured on Global News on their morning show. The possibilities with Speaker Slam® are endless."
Malcolm Hooper
Featured on Global News, Power of Positivity & A-Plus
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"Speaker Slam® has changed my life. I had never spoken publicly before and now I'm at the Grand Slam. For someone like me who wants this to be my career, it's amazing that I already have a portfolio. The videos, the photos. It puts me ahead tenfold. If you're thinking about it, don't think. Just do."
Maya Woronicz
First-Time Speaker → Grand Slam Finalist
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"As soon as I won, I had a lot of offers. Especially from Toastmasters. Over 10 clubs invited me as a guest speaker. From Japan and Canada many people invited me as a speaker. I got a lot of opportunities."
Mari Haruno
3rd Place Winner, Grand Slam Finalist
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"It changed my life into being a now certified inspirational speaker, award-winning speaker, and now Grand Slam finalist. I stepped out of my box and I wanted to get on stage and become a speaker. And it did just that."
Val Vee
Certified Inspirational & Award-Winning Speaker
Video Testimonial
CAREER RESULTS
"My Speaker Slam® journey has been transformative. I started as a competitor and it opened doors I never imagined. A bestselling book, national billboard campaigns, a full-time speaking career. Speaker Slam® gave me the platform to share my story and the team to amplify it."
Mike Shoreman
Bestselling Author & Professional Speaker
★★★★★
CAREER RESULTS
"Speaker Slam® has changed my life. From my very first competition to becoming a full-time professional speaker, every step of the journey has been guided, supported, and celebrated by this incredible community."
Lindsy Matthews
Full-Time Professional Speaker
★★★★★
CAREER RESULTS
"Through Speaker Slam®, I've appeared on The Social, CHCH, CP24, and numerous other media outlets. Dan and Rina believed in me before I believed in myself. They are a launchpad for anyone with a powerful story."
Danielle Campo McLeod
Paralympic Gold Medalist
★★★★★
CAREER RESULTS
"Speaker Slam® was my launching pad to TEDx, the Archangel Summit, getting listed with speaker bureaus, and so much more. This is a career accelerator."
Martin Lespérance
TEDx Speaker & Archangel Summit Alumnus
★★★★★
CAREER RESULTS
"From social assistance to Director of Agency Partnerships and Learning. Speaker Slam® expanded my visibility, secured paid speaking opportunities, and positioned me as a leader in equity and inclusion."
Ingrid Palmer
Director of Agency Partnerships & Learning
CAREER RESULTS
"Since speaking at Speaker Slam®, I've secured over a dozen speaking engagements and was invited to speak at TEDx through a connection I made there. That opportunity happened because of Speaker Slam®."
Sam Demma
TEDx Speaker & Youth Educator
CAREER RESULTS
"Speaker Slam® catapulted my momentum. My video received over a thousand views in three days and reached audiences across the world. It showed me the power of sharing truth on that stage."
Greg Frankson
Speaker & Spoken Word Artist
CAREER RESULTS
"One door opens and there are many more on the other side. I've already secured multiple speaking engagements from both the speech I gave and the connections I made at Speaker Slam®."
Ian Keeling
Speaker Slam® Competitor
CAREER RESULTS
"My business skyrocketed. I built global relationships and was requested to speak on multiple stages — all thanks to Speaker Slam®."
Jhannell Edwards
Speaker & Entrepreneur
CAREER RESULTS
"I accumulated over 12 million views across multiple platforms after speaking at Speaker Slam®. The transformation has been tremendous."
Dang Nguyen
12M+ Views Across Multiple Platforms
CAREER RESULTS
"My speech was picked up by Goalcast, InnerLight Media, and Power of Positivity. It created opportunities I never expected."
Blake Fly
Featured on Goalcast, InnerLight Media & Power of Positivity
CAREER RESULTS
"My speech went viral on multiple platforms and reached thousands worldwide. The messages I received changed my life."
Jovana Borojevic
Viral Speaker
CAREER RESULTS
"My video was viewed nearly 400,000 times and led to bookings and media interviews. Speaker Slam® elevated my platform."
Vince Luciani
Speaker & Media Personality
CAREER RESULTS
"My message went viral and reached over 400,000 people. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity Speaker Slam® gave me."
CAREER RESULTS
"My life has never been the same since stepping onto the Speaker Slam® stage. I've spoken at other events, written my book, and built my own empowering community."
Shirin Ariff
Author & Community Builder
CAREER RESULTS
"My talk from Speaker Slam® was picked up by Power of Positivity after being featured on Goalcast. I've received messages from people around the world, and the entire experience has shown me the ripple effect of sharing our stories."
Alexis Dean
Featured on Goalcast & Power of Positivity
INDUSTRY LEADER
"I've been to many Speaker Slam® events and I believe that stories change the world. What I love about this organization is that it amplifies those stories to touch millions of lives. I've seen people go from best kept secret to household name because they were able to share their message on this stage."
Giovanni Marsico
Founder, Archangel Summit
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"We go through hundreds and hundreds of videos every single week to decide what goes on our platform. By watching Speaker Slam® videos we realized how good the content is. We've never worked more than three times with one partner. With Speaker Slam® we've already selected four videos and we're going to select even more."
Cyrus Gorjipour
Co-Founder, Goalcast
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"I had a really inspiring time at Speaker Slam® tonight. Clearly everyone put their heart and soul into their presentations and were coached really well to combine authenticity with structure that helped take us on a journey."
Theresa Beenken
CEO, National Speakers Bureau
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"Both Rina and Dan are elevating voices and giving them a chance and a platform to spread their message. It's a really unique experience. The messages behind the presentations. That's the thing that really touches your heart and makes it all worthwhile."
Stu McLaren
Co-Founder, Searchie.io
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"Speaker Slam® gives a platform to people who are emerging and up and coming. A lot of our graduates come to these events and get their first opportunities to be on stage and shine and have magical things happen in their lives. It's really like a homecoming."
Laura Slinn
Co-Founder, Avalon Empowerment
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"In 10 years of my professional speaking career I have not been to a more fun and well-run event. The quality of the speakers was amazing, the audience was so supportive. If you want to see art and passion in the spoken word, get out here to Speaker Slam®."
Majeed Mogharreban
Professional Speaker & 10-Year Industry Veteran
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"I am blown away by the people here, the level of enthusiasm, and how good every single talk was. I can't recommend this event highly enough."
Chris Winfield
Co-Founder, Super Connector Media
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"If there is one platform where you can get experience in front of the room, overcome your fear, and share your story. This is such an incredible forum for people to come out of their shell and grow and make people laugh."
Randi Goodman
Trade Show & Conference Producer
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"What I love about Speaker Slam® is that it is a place for brave people to get on stage and share their gifts as rising stars. Everyday people come to hear stories and feel connected and get moved. Off the charts. So explosive. So full of love and fire."
Cindy Ashton
CEO, Speaker Started Booking Agency
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"Speaker Slam® is completely unique to our industry. It brings out a whole different type of speaker. It's really good for the industry as a whole because it forces different types of people to create stories in short periods of time, similar to TEDx, but it's a competition. It's fun and energetic."
Gordon Breault
CEO, Canada's Speaking Bureau
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"People's stories are gold. They teach us so many different things. Getting an idea of how people are feeling and the directions their lives have gone in not only enhances and inspires us, but gives us opportunities to get down to the grassroots and share those stories with others. It becomes this stage of community."
Angie Seth
News Anchor & Reporter, CBC
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"We need to be inspired in the day that we're living in. There's so much doom and gloom around us. People want to hear uplifting stories. People want to have that connection with each other and I think Speaker Slam® is a wonderful way for people to do that."
Kat McMorrow
Senior Producer, CBC
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"It's a great platform because of the way the whole thing is set up. You're in front of a live audience, there's incredible energy, and a lot of positive messages to be shared. An effective speaker is going to move the audience to feel something."
Stu McLaren
Membership Expert & Entrepreneur
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"It's important to have a platform where people can stick to authentic storytelling. That's something that can get lost in our world filled with media and chaos and divisive voices. It's a really good skill to be able to do public speaking, whether for your professional life or your personal life."
Breanna Xavier Carter
Producer, CTV Your Morning
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"I think it's incredible to build confidence, to get their word out, to get their name out. Platforms like Speaker Slam® matter because they help people get up in front of a group of people they don't know and build just who they are and get their message out."
Jacqueline Clements
Host, Legacy Makers (Yes TV, Nationwide)
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"It's so important to share stories of inspiration and challenges that people have gone through. It's an incredible opportunity to have these speakers elevated on stage. I'm hoping to be moved, inspired, and motivated perhaps even to share my story at some point."
Anne Marie Perrault
CEO & Founder, AM Talent Group & Amp It Up PR
Video Testimonial
INDUSTRY LEADER
"I had the honor of being a judge at Speaker Slam® in one of their first years and I've been a raving fan ever since. Getting to see these speakers tell their story is extremely inspiring. It's a reminder of real humanity in this AI robot rising world."
Blake Fly
Professional Speaker (Returning Judge)
Video Testimonial
"Speaker Slam® is a family that very much welcomed me with open arms and still continues to do that 6 years later. Whenever I'm working with a new person who has a story, I point them in the direction of Speaker Slam® because I know the moment they enter they have a lifelong family."
Shannon Loftus
Breakfast Television Segment Producer
Video Testimonial
"I was immediately embraced by a community that was like-minded and also advanced in terms of where I was starting. Dan is a firecracker. I've never seen anyone that works as hard as Dan. And Rina has such vision. They are absolutely a dynamite team. Like a really good coffee and a good croissant in the middle of Paris."
Alana Moor
Grand Slam Finalist
Video Testimonial
"Dan and Rina are the catalyst for everything good that happens. They are encouraging, compassionate, energetic and they push you in the right way. Wherever you are in the spectrum they find your sweet spot and are able to give you guidance in a way that lifts you up."
Yusuf Khoja
Grand Slam Competitor
Video Testimonial
"Speaker Slam® has honestly changed my life for the better. If anyone is considering getting up on stage, this is your sign that you need to go do it."
Karen Agro
Speaker Slam® Community Member
Video Testimonial
"What I know for sure is it has saved my life. Rina and Dan have been so welcoming. I just feel part of the community and it's such a really supportive group."
Lasaunia Thompson
Speaker Slam® Community Member
Video Testimonial
"Speaker Slam® has been the most unexpected journey that I could have ever imagined. It has opened a path of self that I have never really explored. 5 million people have seen my video through Goalcast. The emotional sharing has been a gift I've never had before."
Parul Bansal
5M+ Views on Goalcast
Video Testimonial
"I was expecting a speaking competition. I was not expecting the community aspect. It has been the most delicious surprise. Speaker Slam® in one word? Community. It really is this incredible group of people that you feel an instant connection with."
Leisse Wilcox
Professional Speaker & Future-Proof Leadership Expert
Video Testimonial
"Speaker Slam® is a microcosm of humanity. It is a work of art. It is history being made right in front of our very eyes. If you open the dictionary for Speaker Slam® you'll see the word opportunity."
Adam Rodricks
Speaker Slam® Community Member
Video Testimonial
"I needed this community to find my voice again. I needed to hear the most inspiring stories so that you too can be transformed by their wisdom. Speaker Slam® is like the yellow brick road. Where you meet the friends who teach you the lessons you need to learn."
Marjorie Aunos
Car Accident Survivor, Grand Slam Speaker
Video Testimonial
"Speaker Slam® has given me a platform to share my message with the world. The photos, videos, and reels were all done by the Speaker Slam® team. They welcomed me with open arms in the fall of 2022 and I have grown leaps and bounds since."
Angie Bailey
Speaker Slam® Community Member
Video Testimonial
"What I love about Speaker Slam® is that they're allowing me to develop my voice and really understand my brand. Dan is like a PR publicist mastermind. And Rina, it's always fun developing my brand story and understanding who I am as a speaker. Speaker Slam® has given me confidence."
Tyler Ryan Hall
Speaker & Brand Builder
Video Testimonial
"This was the first time I was able to speak publicly. Never did it before. It's really broken a different side of me. If you really want to get into the speaking industry there is no better place to go than through Speaker Slam®. The connections, their history, their knowledge. You can't even put a price on it."
Scott Ferron
Grand Slam Competitor
Video Testimonial
"I found my way to a live Speaker Slam® event. The atmosphere was electric. Like being at an athletic competition and the speakers were the beloved athletes. I later realized that the architect of the universe had orchestrated that evening to show me a glimpse of my future."
Brian Fuller
From Special Education to Featured Inspirational Speaker
Video Testimonial
"Being part of this competition reminds me why I do this work. The commitment to keep improving, no matter what life throws at you, pushes you forward. The Speaker Slam® community has been incredibly impactful. It has helped me stay present and grounded in my mission."
Patrick Richard Garcia
Speaker & Community Leader
"Speaker Slam® helped me step fully into my power. It's an incredible platform with an amazing community that supports you when you share your heart."
Darius Bashar
Speaker & Creative
"Speaker Slam® has been a lifeline. Sharing my story reminded me that I matter and that my voice has value."
Nesh Pillay
Speaker Slam® Competitor
"Speaker Slam® helped me find my voice and gave me the courage to live my truth every day."
Vanessa Jass
Speaker Slam® Competitor
"Speaker Slam® goes the extra mile. The production, the stage prep, the camera work — they make you look and feel your absolute best."
Steve Hopkinson
Speaker Slam® Competitor
"The amount of care and training that Rina and Dan give really comes from the heart to make sure you show up fully prepared and ready to impact lives. They've also continued to evolve their community and provide value in so many different ways to ensure their story matters and can change the world."
Dan Faill
Speaker Slam® Competitor
"Their incredible social media and press coverage, along with their own content, will never fully capture the essence of Speaker Slam®. It is of the time - inspiring people from a wide range of backgrounds to come together, celebrating diversity, and share important stories by embracing vulnerability."
Wilf Dinnick
Speaker Slam® Competitor
"I have had the privilege of being part of Speaker Slam® and loved everything about it. From the start Dan and Rina provided an amazing level of support and encouragement. I can honestly say that I am proud to be a member of the Speaker Slam® family and look forward to a long lasting relationship."
Jackie Eldridge
Speaker Slam® Competitor
"What an amazing experience Speaker Slam® provides. The entire team works together in such a smooth and harmonious way. I'm blown away at the level of support that is provided in all areas, from start to finish, they cover every single detail!"
Aimee Mack
Speaker Slam® Competitor
AUDIENCE
"Such inspiring speakers in the competitions and an incredibly supportive community. I've been attending Speaker Slam® shows for just over a year now and have loved every one!"
Lauren Pires
Event Attendee
AUDIENCE
"My husband and I just had a blast going to Speaker Slam®. The speakers were superb and very inspirational. If you are looking for a night of amazing speakers, networking, and great company, you must check it out."
AUDIENCE
"I actually had no idea how well I would feel. Energetically, emotionally, all of it. I'm thoroughly taken by these speakers. Tears of joy, tears of sadness. Many moments. I feel full of life and energy, attributed to the vulnerability and honesty."
Julian Wilson
Grand Slam Attendee
AUDIENCE
"This was my first Speaker Slam® and I have had a ball. The quality of the speakers was fantastic. I was getting goosebumps, I was laughing, I was literally banging on the table. If you are in any way interested in hearing people inspire you, come to a Speaker Slam®."
Video Testimonial
AUDIENCE
"I wasn't expecting much when I was told about this event. But when I saw the quality of the speeches, the way the entire audience was brought into this and felt so much motivation and inspiration. I am so happy to have been a part of tonight."
Moshe David Rubenstein
Event Attendee
Video Testimonial
AUDIENCE
"This is the most extraordinary sharing of human emotion I have seen in years. Speaker Slam® to me is a future that is bright."
Video Testimonial
AUDIENCE
"It is such an amazing experience. You get to see so many different people with so many different stories share what's from their heart. You get to network with amazing people, get touched, moved and inspired. And there's drinks as well."
Crystal Chen
Event Attendee
Video Testimonial
AUDIENCE
"Speaker Slam® is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be absorbed in positive reinforcement, positive energy, positive storytelling. You're going to walk away a new person, a bigger person, a better person."
G
Gabriel
Speaker & Event Attendee
Video Testimonial
AUDIENCE
"This is my first time at this event and it lived beyond my expectation. The venue is beautiful, the speakers were outstanding, they shared so much from their hearts. I'm wondering why I didn't come to Speaker Slam® a year ago."
Video Testimonial
AUDIENCE
"I want to become a speaker and so I came to check it out. Every single speaker here connected with me. I am definitely going to be back and I plan to be on this stage one day."
Lorree Appleby
Aspiring Speaker & First-Time Attendee
Video Testimonial
TRAINING PROGRAM
"When I go to events and watch speakers, the Emerging Speakers Mastermind folks always shine brighter than everybody else. The class brings an opportunity to really craft the best way to say something. The best collection of words that move hearts and change lives."
Richard Hudson
Emerging Speakers Program Graduate
Video Testimonial
TRAINING PROGRAM
"The only regret you're ever going to have about joining Emerging Speakers is that you didn't do it sooner. I have done so many masterminds, so many programs, and I've never found a better group of people anywhere else."
Navi Bliss
Emerging Speakers Program Graduate
Video Testimonial
TRAINING PROGRAM
"What you also get is the business of speaking and marketing. Things I don't know where else you could find. It's about building inner confidence so I can speak in front of people and do things like this with confidence."
EM
Emerging Speaker
Program Member, Confidence Track
Video Testimonial
TRAINING PROGRAM
"Rina and Dan have just brought it to the next level. The community is incredible. I made so many friends I literally never would have met through any other means. It's a safe space to explore your message and get comfortable with being on stage."
Rachel Weinstock
Teacher, Speaker & Artist
Video Testimonial
TRAINING PROGRAM
"I wanted a safe, supportive environment where I could practice my speeches and grow and learn from other speakers. Emerging Speakers is the perfect place. They're more than I imagined. Supportive, creative, and it really feels like a community."
Sharon Babineau
Retired Military Soldier, Wellness Facilitator & Author
Video Testimonial
TRAINING PROGRAM
"One of the reasons I joined Speaker Slam® was to truly work on my craft. I wanted powerful beginnings, meaningful content, and strong endings. I found that here. The program helps you refine your message and choose the best words to create talks that move hearts and change lives."
Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Author & Psychotherapist
TRAINING PROGRAM
"Speaker Slam® teaches you not just how to move an audience with your delivery, but also the business of speaking and marketing. I don't know where else you'd find that outside of this program."
Richard Hudson
Speaker & Educator
TRAINING PROGRAM
"For me, Speaker Slam® has been about building inner confidence. It's helped me speak in front of people with strength and clarity, and that confidence is helping me grow my own business."
Karen Clark
Entrepreneur & Speaker
TRAINING PROGRAM
"My experience with Speaker Slam® has been beyond my expectations. The community is supportive, open, and authentic. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their public speaking and build meaningful connections."
Veronica Antipolo
Speaker & Community Builder
TRAINING PROGRAM
"My experience with Speaker Slam® has been phenomenal. I came in thinking I might learn a few things about speaking, but I left feeling like I had found my tribe. The community is high-energy, positive, and deeply supportive."
June Morrow
Speaker & Storyteller
TRAINING PROGRAM
"My experience with Speaker Slam® has been incredible. It invited me into a community of people learning the art of storytelling and speaking. Dan and Rina genuinely want everyone to succeed. It's a beautiful community that has helped me grow as a speaker."
Helen Xenidis
Speaker & Storyteller
TRAINING PROGRAM
"Speaker Slam® changed the way I focus on speaking. I used to approach speaking as a way to grow my business. The program helped me shift toward being audience-focused and community-focused. I absolutely recommend it."
Francis Fernando
Speaker & Business Owner
TRAINING PROGRAM
"Speaker Slam® is a group of supportive people where you know you can grow every time you show up. The nerves disappear because you feel supported. It's a warm, encouraging environment where you can improve your speaking and keep stepping forward with courage."
Giovanna Capozza
Speaker & Wellness Expert
TRAINING PROGRAM
"In just the first two sessions, I changed my entire approach to scripting and delivering my speeches. English is not my first language, and Speaker Slam® gave me an environment where I could express myself more fully. I'm very pleased with the growth I've experienced."
Tomas Ohannessian
Multilingual Speaker
TRAINING PROGRAM
"Speaker Slam® is a place where people share their vulnerabilities and learn how to turn their stories into meaningful messages. It has helped me grow personally while contributing to the wellbeing of others."
Bhupinder Gill
Speaker & Advocate
TRAINING PROGRAM
"Speaker Slam® has helped me get comfortable speaking in front of people and dig deeper into my stories. I'm learning how to connect with audiences on a more meaningful emotional level."
James McMillen
Emerging Speaker
TRAINING PROGRAM
"When I attended my first Speaker Slam® event, I was blown away by the professionalism and the inspiration in the room. The community felt powerful and welcoming. Since joining, I've grown tremendously. The coaching helps you uncover your message and step into your power."
Ayesha Adhami-Magueta
Speaker & Coach
★★★★★
"Dan's expertise in media and Rina's gift for storytelling coaching make them an unbeatable duo. They help you discover a story worth telling, then put you in front of the right people."
Tyler Ryan Hall
Google Review
★★★★★
"Speaker Slam® was my launching pad. Rina's coaching unlocked a story I didn't even know I had, and Dan helped get it in front of millions. I went from a TEDx dream to standing on the TEDx stage."
Ven Virah
TEDx Speaker (Google Review)
★★★★★
"The quality of the videos, photos, and reels they produce is top-tier. But what sets them apart is how much they truly care. They celebrate every speaker's wins like their own."
Michelle Weger
Google Review
★★★★★
"I attended the big Speaker Slam® event and it was top-notch. The speakers are incredible, the energy is electric, and the stories are deeply moving. I will be back next year for sure!"
Jayson Gaignard
Google Review
