Synchronicity At It's Finest!!
Ever wondered what happens when 10 aspiring speakers face a sold-out crowd of 100? Check out the epic moments from our November Drop The Mic Night event!
Our second annual Drop The Mic Night was a sensational success, where passion ignited the stage! On this magical Monday evening we watched as nine of our ten brave aspiring speakers took the spotlight and captivated the audience in just 5 minutes each. It was a whirlwind of energy, nerves, and newfound confidence!
Missed out? Don't worry! Scroll down to see some highlights of this incredible evening. We're amping up for our next Drop The Mic Night on Tuesday, February 25th - Who's ready to step onto the stage, unleash their voice and shine like never before?!
Attend the February 25th Drop The Mic Night Event!
Synchronicity
Theme
The theme for our November event was SYNCHRONICITY.
Our speakers were challenged to prepare a 5 minute presentation related to this theme. Whether they were cracking jokes, sharing a heartfelt story or inspiring us with their wisdom, their mission was to "drop the mic" and leave us wanting more!
Prizes were awarded for the most mic-drop worthy presentations. Who walked away with the Golden Mic? and bragging rights as the first ever Drop The Mic Night Champion? Scroll down to find out!
Check Out Our Storytellers!
Each of these aspiring speakers took the stage at the second annual Drop The Mic Night, captivating the audience with incredible stories of synchronicity and determination. Each unforgettable performance was a true crowd-pleasing hit!
1st Place
Neha Bhalani
Synchronicity Sucks: A Wake Up Call
3rd Place
Barb Scala
The Uncomfortable Comfort Zone
Zef Zan
Zefinitely Awakened!
Handy Luigi
Elevate Through Adversity
Marie Patel
Extra Heat, Cosmic Humor & a Much-Needed Me-Pause
2nd Place
Flory Hiatrides
NSYNC
Audience Favorite
Flory Hiatrides
NSYNC
Michelle Logan
The Camino and 11:11 - Signs, Synchronicity & Self-Discovery
Mitzy Sky
From Giving to Living: How Synchronicity Taught Me to Reclaim My Own Space
Connie Pastorius
Iceberg Ahead! How Synchronicity Saved Me From Sinking
Attend the February 25th Drop The Mic Night Event!
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 Organizers
Sarah Santana
Sarah in the newest member of the SPEAC Success family, currently serving in the role of Connection Coordinator. Sarah is a local of Connecticut, and enjoys her time traveling, and spending quality time with her husband and two daughters. She brings over a decade of experience in Business Affairs, and an extensive background in event management, creative design and marketing. Sarah is passionate about curating spaces that foster culture and connectivity.
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 the Judges
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.
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