Community Groups
Whenever NSA members get together, ideas are sparked and things happen! Here are a few of the community groups that have formed at NSA. Take a look at one of the newest ways to participate in your Association and add value to your NSA membership.
To start a community group, contact Nikki Harris, Sr. Associate, Member Engagement, at Nikki@NSAspeaker.org.
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Bankers Speaking Network
A networking group for NSA members who provide services to banks, credit unions and/or their associations. We are consultants, trainers, keynoters and bank directors. We network for referrals and collaboration.
Contact: Linda Keith, CPA, CSP; linda@lindakeithcpa.com
Black NSA
Open to those who are seeking to explore topics of interest concerning speakers of color with specific focus on black speakers.
Contact: Marquesa Pettway, CSP; mlp@mlpspeak.com
Facebook Group: BlackNSA
CRM and Marketing Automation
Contact: Jeff Korhan, MBA; speaker@jeffkorhan.com
Empire Builders
We share information about every aspect of the online marketing world. Sample topics include: website design, lead generation, online video, webinars, shopping carts, social media marketing and selling online. Join our Facebook group to join the conversation.
Contact: Patrick Allmond; patrick@allaboutfocus.com
Facebook Group: Empire Builders
NSA Healthcare Speakers
Healthcare clinicians who speak, and speakers who work with healthcare audiences (hospitals, health systems, related associations and corporations), are welcome.
Contact: Joe Mull; joe@joemull.com
Facebook Group: NSA Healthcare Speakers
LaughNSA
We connect and share resources on laughter. No matter if you call yourself a humorist, a comedian, or a speaker who wants to be funnier, you are welcome here. We want this to be a high quality and easy way for members of the National Speakers Association to get resources, energy, and ideas specific to laughter.
Contact: Karen Eddington; info@kareneddington.com
Facebook Group: LaughNSA
MAC Speakers
Are you a lover of all things Apple? Get involved with the MAC Speakers group to learn more about your favorite computer brand.
Contact: Sierra Modro, CSP; sierra@sierramodro.com
Best Selling Business Authors
This is a community group of professional speakers who are book authors or soon to be authors. The group will meet to share, learn and cheer. Topics will range on ideas, promotion, partners and processes. The purpose is to propel your business and topics to a bigger level of success. The purpose of this group is to collaborate and network in a positive space.
Contact: Jeffrey Hayzlett, CPAE; jeffreyh@hayzlett.com
Facebook Group: Best Selling Business Authors
NSA Bloggers “Birds of a Feather”
An open forum for anyone currently blogging or considering a blog.
Contact: Rebecca Morgan, CSP; Rebecca@RebeccaMorgan.com
NSA Military Speakers Network
As a military veteran, you know what it’s like to be part of a high-performing team. As a speaker, you know how to leverage the discipline and dedication you learned in the military to grow your speaking business. The NSA Military Speakers Network is a place to connect with other veterans who speak on a variety of topics.
Contact: Shawn Rhodes; shawn@shoshinconsulting.com
NSA Musicians
Bring your instrument of choice and get ready to have some fun jamming with other NSA musicians!
Contact: Alan Berg, CSP; alan@alanberg.com
NSA Nurses
Open to all nurses – RNs, NPs, LPNs, LVNs – for networking, support, brainstorming and cross-promotion.
Contact: Pat Iyer, patriciaiyer@gmail.com
Business Podcasts & Radio Hosts
This is community group for speaking professionals who presently host or want to host podcasts. The forum is an opportunity for you to join a group of like-minded people to collaborate, compare and chat. The conversation is meant to be positive and insightful.
Contact: Jeffrey Hayzlett, CPAE; jeffreyh@hayzlett.com
Facebook Group: Business Podcast & Radio Hosts
NSA Prayer Team
Open to anyone wishing to pray in a group setting during NSA meetings.
Contact: Andy Neillie, CSP; Andy@NeillieLeadership.com
NSA Social Media Partners
This group is for members of the National Speakers Association and GSF members who want to build their business and have chosen social media marketing as one of their primary channels.
Contact: Gina Carr; gina@ginacarr.com
Facebook Group: NSA Social Media Partners #nsasmp
NSA XY
NSA XY is a peer networking group dedicated to serving the needs of NSA members born 1963 or later. In the Spirit of NSA, the mission of NSA XY is to create a space where members feel connected, find relevant information and remain committed to the association. In 2007, a small group of NSA XY speakers began informal meetings during national events. Since 2010, informal “meet ups” have been hosted outside of national events at various locations. The group has a strong virtual connection in a vibrant closed Facebook group (limited to members born 1963 or later) and in bi-monthly Google Hangouts On Air which are open to all members of NSA, regardless of age.
Contact: Eliz Greene; eliz@embraceyourheart.com
Facebook Group: NSA XY
Power Women of NSA
This group is designed to serve women in the business of professional speaking. It is a place to share resources and ask questions that are helpful and related to the speaking business. Women who are professional members of NSA or a GSF-affiliated association are welcome.
Contact: Elizabeth McCormick; elizabeth@YourInspirationalSpeaker.com
Facebook Group: Power Women of NSA
NSA Rainbow Speakers
For members of the National Speakers Association that identify as allies and/or members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community. We resolve to: provide social connections, a sense of family; provide a welcoming place in NSA for LGBT members; publicize LGBT issues and events.
Contact: Robbie Samuels; Robbie@robbiesamuels.com
Facebook Group: NSA Rainbow Speakers Community Group
Speaking Eagles
Aviators who speak and speakers who address aviation groups are eligible.
Contact: Howard Putnam, CSP, CPAE; howarddp@aol.com
Sports Celebrity Speakers
Created for celebrity athletes to connect at Influence (NSA’s annual convention).
Contact: Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP — Ruby@7starservice.com
Touched by Cancer
Contact: Kevin O’Connor, CSP; kevin@kevinoc.com