Authentic Voices Unleashed!
Join us for an electrifying event on November 11th where passion meets the stage! Experience the magic as 10 daring aspiring speakers take the spotlight at Drop The Mic Night.
In this high-energy live event, these speakers will have their moment to shine, honing their speaking skills and captivating the audience in just 5 minutes! It’s a thrilling showcase where nerves meet excitement and confidence is born.
Where Speakers Find Their Voice
After years of coaching aspiring speakers, I noticed a recurring theme: people craved more opportunities to step onto a stage and put their newfound skills and confidence to the test. That’s where the idea for Drop The Mic Night was born.
I created this platform to offer aspiring speakers a safe space to share their stories, build their confidence and take their first steps toward their speaking goals—whether that’s engaging local audiences or dreaming of larger stages like TEDx.
Speakers selected for Drop The Mic Night participate for free, and receive complimentary coaching and feedback to help them shine. This event is about nurturing talent, fostering growth and providing the support needed to kickstart their speaking journey in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Experience Mic-Dropping Moments
Our inaugural Drop The Mic Night was pure magic! Ten aspiring speakers hailing from 5 states lit up the stage and captivated a packed house with their passion and energy.
Click below to watch the highlights, feel the buzz and let these unforgettable moments spark your own idea for a mic-dropping performance!
Watch the June 2024 performances!
Theme
The theme for our November event is SYNCHRONICITY.
Your challenge is to prepare a 5 minute presentation related to this theme. Whether you're cracking jokes, sharing a heartfelt story or inspiring us with your wisdom, your mission is to "drop the mic" and leave us wanting more!
Prizes will be awarded for the most mic-drop worthy presentations. Will you walk away with the Golden Mic?
Synchronicity
Event Deets
Monday, November 11th
(11/11 - how's that for synchronicity!)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
HAYVN Coworking Community
320 Boston Post Road, Suite 180
Darien, CT 06820
Meet The Speakers
These aspiring speakers have spent weeks digging deep, working hard and learning to turn their raw experiences into talks that resonate. They’re not just speaking for themselves; they’re stepping up to show others what’s possible when we let go of doubt and embrace our purpose.
When you attend Drop The Mic Night, you’re helping create a moment that these speakers will carry with them for life. Your energy, your cheers, your presence in the room - it’s what makes them believe, “Yes, I CAN do this.” Because having people there to witness and celebrate this journey is everything.
Prizes
1st Prize
The first prize winner not only walks away with the coveted Golden Mic Trophy but also wins an incredible opportunity to skyrocket their visibility! The winner will gain access to the Visibility Circle, a comprehensive package designed to help them leverage their win and expand their reach.
The package includes:
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Collaborative Professional Branding & List Building: Get your offer in front of 20-50,000 of your ideal clients through powerful collaboration.
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Bestselling Author Opportunity: Be part of an anthology with a best seller campaign and become a leading bestselling author.
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CoHOST LPL Collaboration Podcast & TV Show: Share your insights on both platforms as a cohost.
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LPL Speaker: Develop your storytelling and workshop facilitation skills as a featured LPL speaker.
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Bonus: Access the complete library of LPL courses and resources.
Value: $30,000
2nd Prize
Our 2nd prize winner will get an exciting boost on their public speaking journey! You'll receive access to the next cohort of the 6-week Public Speaking Fundamentals Course, where you'll learn how to:
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Craft authentic, audience-centric content
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Master storytelling and speech structure
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Use effective visual aids and presentation technology
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Refine body language and verbal delivery
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Build confidence and conquer stage fright
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Handle Q&A and impromptu speaking with ease
But that's not all! You’ll also get two 1-hour one-on-one coaching sessions with Shannon Malkin Daniels, Public Speaking & Authenticity Coach, for personalized guidance to take your speaking skills to the next level! This is the perfect package to continue growing your confidence and impact on stage!
3rd Prize
Our third prize winner will receive a Signature Speaker Collection from Infinity Brand Design. Create a powerful, polished presence with a suite of premium tools designed to highlight your expertise and leave a lasting impression.
What’s Included:
Speaker One Sheet Templates: 7 professionally designed one-sheets, fully customizable within Canva Pro to reflect your unique brand and style.
Speaker Slide Deck Template: A collection of 60 beautifully designed slides, customizable within Canva Pro, to help you present with clarity, confidence, and leave a lasting impact.
Speaker Landing Page Template: An elegantly designed ShowIt landing page to promote your talks and connect with your audience.
Video Walkthroughs: Step-by-step guides to help you seamlessly tailor each template to your brand and message.
Value: $3,100
Value: $350
Meet the Founder of DTMN!
Shannon Malkin Daniels
Shannon is a communication nerd, TEDx speaker, international author and entrepreneur who views obstacles as opportunities and believes anything is possible with the right combination of creativity, hard work and perseverance. Applying this mindset has enabled Shannon to develop innovative solutions and stand out as a leader. In 2018, she drew upon her communication expertise to found encaptiv, an award-winning audience engagement and conversion platform for virtual, hybrid and in-person presentations and events. Shannon holds a master’s in interpersonal communication from the University of Central Florida, has served on the faculty at Columbia University and Iona College, and has been coaching executives, professionals, entrepreneurs and students on effective communication and public speaking skills for a decade. Among her many accomplishments, Shannon has helped clients land, develop and deliver TEDx talks - including one that became a viral phenomenon that turned into a book deal; successfully navigate Shark Tank auditions to get to filming; transform authors' words into impactful keynotes that launched their books...and more! Shannon is the Co-Founder of SOW Victory Fest, a global event that celebrates, elevates and empowers women; and Co-Founder of Stamford Innovation Week, a week-long festival and conference celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship and technology. Her book, Water Yourself, has been read in 10 countries and the second edition was released in April 2023.
Meet Your Expert Evaluators
Sam Gordon
Sam is a TEDx speaker, community developer and partnership builder for social impact, triple-bottom-line, and non-profit organizations.
Nadine Keller
Nadine Keller is President and CEO of Precision Sales Coaching & Training. Her firm has provided strategic programs for tens of thousands of sales professionals with measurable results. Her expertise crosses sales, marketing and communications with a focus on helping organizations drive sales behavior to achieve their goals. Throughout the 1990’s, as the Director of Sales Training for The Chase Manhattan Bank, she developed an in-depth understanding of how to use training to drive strategy. Additionally she served as the personal communications consultant to the Vice Chairman and was later appointed Director of Marketing for the Global Bank, learning the critical importance of marketing’s role in supporting the achievement of sales goals. In 1998, Ms. Keller left Chase to start her own consulting practice. She worked with numerous Fortune 100 companies across many industries with a focus on complex, business-to-business sales. Frustrated with the limitations of traditional classroom training, she looked for more effective and efficient ways to develop sales effectiveness. This work culminated in the creation of Precision Sales Coaching and Training in 2006, and Nimbus Cloud Inc., a sales enablement consulting and implementation firm, in 2014. Ms. Keller is an avid writer and speaker. Her most recent work is a book titled “Make it All About Them: Winning Sales Presentations”, that was published by Wiley in 2013.
Dr. Davia Shepherd
Dr. Davia Shepherd is a chiropractic doctor, international speaker, and best-selling author of Grow Smarter: Collaboration Secrets to Transform Your Income and Impact. As the host of the Grow Smarter, Not Harder TV show, she empowers audiences to elevate their lives and businesses through strategic collaboration. A Certified Retreat Leader and Optimal Life Coach, Dr. Davia blends her holistic approach with her expertise in connection and wellness. When she's not leading retreats or speaking, she indulges her passion for sci-fi.
Sponsors
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Become a Sponsor!
Be part of the magic at Drop The Mic Night by sponsoring an unforgettable evening of inspiration and connection! We're looking for sponsors in food and beverage, prizes, videography, photography and more to help elevate the experience for both our speakers and audience. Your support will be front and center as we create a night filled with energy, passion, and community. Join us in making this event a standout success!
