Meet Your Judges for the 2023 Grand Slam - The Inspirational Speaking Finals
Nov 08, 2023Speaker Slam® is North America's Largest Inspirational Speaking Competition bringing together the most talented speakers, reputable professional judges, and hundreds of passionate attendees who thrive on personal development, community, and connection for the 2023 Grand Slam: The Inspirational Speaking Finals.
Join us for a night where dreams take flight on stage. Witness the year's most inspirational speakers vie for the title of Inspirational Speaker of the Year.
It’s more than a competition - it’s a life-changing experience.
🔥 This year's theme is JOY
📅 Date: November 18th, 6-10 pm EST
📍 Location: CBC Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto
🔗 Buy Your Tickets here: https://www.speakerslam.org/events (Livestream tickets are also available!)
🌟 Highlights:
- Inspiring speakers sharing soul-touching stories.
- The electric thrill of competition.
- Networking opportunities with changemakers.
- Grand Slam trophy, $2K cash, & prizes up to $50K!
Be part of this unforgettable night that goes beyond speeches. Experience stories that inspire, connect, and transform. Are you ready?
Be Inspired. Be Transformed. Be There!
Meet Your Judges for the 2023 Grand Slam
Katie Zeppieri
Founder & Chief Brand Strategist
Ontario, Canada
Katie Zeppieri is a 2x TEDx speaker, author, host of the "Get Mic'd" podcast, and Founder & Chief Brand Strategist of The MicDrop Agency, a top-rated and fast-growing boutique PR and Marketing firm specializing in brand amplification for innovative companies and people. MicDrop’s roster of clients range from high-growth tech startups to serial entrepreneurs to C-suite executives and reality TV stars including Netflix “Love Is Blind” stars Deepti Vempati and Kelly Chase who together have a combined total of over 1.4 million followers.
@katiezeppieri @yourhypegirlkatie @themicdropagency
Giovanni Marsico
Business Mentor, Entrepreneur, and 2x EMMY® Award-Winning Producer
Ontario, Canada
Giovanni Marsico is the founder of Archangel - a membership organization for present and future 'Millionaires' (Giovanni's word for entrepreneurs that want to to impact millions of people). He produces incredible events like his flagship Archangel Summit, and also produces films like the 3x Emmy award winning DREAMER.
Shannon Loftus
Senior Content Producer- Breakfast Television
Ontario, Canada
With a passion for radio and the entertainment world, Shannon began her broadcasting career by studying Radio and Television Broadcasting at Centennial College in Toronto. Her talent and dedication to the field earned her the CityTV scholarship and the Best Student award for three consecutive years.
Starting out as a graphics operator for Cityline, Shannon worked her way up to become a field producer for 14 years before being promoted to her current role as Senior Content Producer for Breakfast Television, the best morning show three years in a row!
Majeed Mogharreban
Professional Speaker & World-Traveling Father
Québec, Canada
World-traveling father and professional speaker, Majeed Mogharreban is the founder of the Expert Speaker Institute, the premier resource for experts to grow their business with public speaking.
Majeed, Like Magic, will help you go from the best kept secret to the go-to person in your field with a signature speech that attracts your ideal client.
Tami Adams
Founder of TA Speakers Management
Ontario, Canada
Meet Tami Adams, a trailblazing events professional. With a passion for meaningful causes, she’s actively involved with MPI Board of Directors and women entrepreneur organizations. Tami’s unique background spans both event planner and supplier side of the business, making her a true industry hybrid.
When COVID-19 prompted reflection, Tami decided to pursue her calling, leading her to establish TA Speakers Management—a boutique speakers agency. She collaborates with a select group of transformational keynote speakers and thought leaders, believing that sharing vulnerably and meaningfully creates magic. Tami is thrilled to continue crafting extraordinary experiences for her clients through her incredible talent.
Brian Miller
Core Messaging Consultant
Connecticut, USA
Brian Miller is a former magician turned international speaker and consultant who has spoken on 5 continents. As a speaker, Brian has worked with hundreds of organizations to build cultures of connection where everyone feels heard, understood, and valued. His TEDx talk "How to Magically Connect with Anyone" has 3.6 million views. Brian is also the founder of Conquer the Red Dot® where they have consulted for dozens of experts and leaders to deliver the talk of their dreams on the world's most prestigious stages.
Tabitha Rose
Method-writer, Publisher, and Community-Builder
Ontario, Canada
Tabitha Rose is the founder of Life to Paper Publishing and the Life to Legacy Foundation, with the Beyond Words Book Festival being her latest brainchild. A dreamer at heart and a storyteller by calling, Tabitha builds community wherever she plants her feet, turning the concept of 'home' into a feeling that travels with her. She embodies compassion and intuition, channeling her energies to assist others in etching their narratives into eternity. With the firm belief that "energy should be used for the benefit of all," Tabitha uses the art of storytelling to fuel dreams and foster growth.
Orlando Bowen
Entrepreneur, Community Champion, Communicator, Dad.
Ontario, Canada
Orlando is a speaker, the founder of a youth leadership development organization called One Voice One Team Youth Leadership Organization. The charity provides presentations, workshops and service activities all across Canada and in parts of the United States. Empowering people to overcome adversity, find their passion and to use their gifts to serve is the reason Orlando breathes. This gift has placed Orlando on hundreds of stages, boardrooms and in presentations across North and South America and has garnered him numerous awards including a National Harry Jerome Award for Community Service and a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.
The judges have offered the following prizes:
First Place
Speaker Slam - $2000 Cash Prize
Speaker Slam - Signature Legacy Video: We transform your epic speech into a mini-movie production with pictures and music. Our Signature Video immortalizes your speech and creatively captures the essence of who you are as a speaker! (Valued at $1497)
Giovanni Marsico - Speak at the Archangel Stage - A once-in-a-lifetime chance to showcase your winning talk (capped at 6 minutes) at the Archangel Summit 2024. This is not just about the stage time; it's about the recognition, the opportunity, and the doors it will open! It's the start of your legacy! (Value: Life-Changing!)
Tabitha Rose - Entry to Life to Paper Publishing Elite Program: Devote a year to evolving your manuscript under the guidance of a masterful dream-weaver and storyteller. This program isn’t just mentorship; it's a crucible for creativity, a workshop to hone your craft, and a navigator for the voyage from idea inception to the shelves of the literary world. With Tabitha Rose at your helm, transform your vision into a tangible treasure. Embark on this journey and emerge not just as an author, but as a scribe whose stories resonate with the reader's soul. Welcome to a year of becoming, a year of creation, a year where your book takes flight. (Valued at $20,000)
Katie Zeppieri - The Ultimate Personal Brand Launch Package: Work with The MicDrop Agency over the course of three weeks to help take your personal brand to the next level. We'll start with a brand audit of where you are and set some goals with strategic recommendations of where to take your brand next. This package includes three consulting sessions with The MicDrop Agency's Founder, Katie Zeppieri, plus a LinkedIn Profile Audit and 5 billable hours of pitching to secure possible media opportunities. (Valued at $5,000)
Majeed Mogharreban - Make Money Speaking 3-Day Intensive Program: Immerse yourself in a 3-Day program to monetize your speaking talents. (Valued at $5,000)
Shannon Loftus - Media Mastery Sessions: Three One-Hour 1-1 Virtual Coaching Session: You'll receive personalized mentorship on PR strategy, messaging, media relations, social media, or branding. Constructive feedback on your current PR efforts, including areas for improvement and opportunities for growth, as well as industry insights and best practices, including tips on how to effectively communicate with media outlets and build relationships with journalists. Ask any questions you may have about PR, including trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry. (Valued at $2000)
Tami Adams - Speaking Profile Overhaul: Complete profile review and overview of current speaking profile (strategy session, review of current branding and positioning, consulting with suggested changes, positioning with recommended changes) + 1 ticket to a local industry event with myself for a chance to meet and introduce you to potential clients (Valued at $1650)
Brian Miller - Road to the Red Dot VIP Coaching: 1-1 coaching program to clarify your Big Idea, develop your talk, and get booked on the stage of your dreams. (Valued at $3000)
Orlando Bowen - Speaker Mentorship - Two One-Hour 1-1 coaching sessions: These sessions are designed to share my expertise as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator to help winner improve their speaking skills and/or decrease their speaker business development time. (Valued at $1,000)
Second Place
Giovanni Marsico - Business Mentorship - Dive deep into a transformative 30-minute coaching session, a golden opportunity for mentorship. (Valued at $1000)
Shannon Loftus - Media Mentorship - One-Hour 1-1 Virtual Coaching Session - You'll receive personalized mentorship on PR strategy, messaging, media relations, social media, or branding. Constructive feedback on your current PR efforts, including areas for improvement and opportunities for growth, as well as industry insights and best practices, including tips on how to effectively communicate with media outlets and build relationships with journalists. Ask any questions you may have about PR, including trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry. (Valued at $497)
Katie Zeppieri - How to Be a Media Magnet Consultation and LinkedIn Profile Audit - Includes a consulting session with The MicDrop Agency's Founder, Katie Zeppieri, plus a LinkedIn Profile Audit where we do a top-to-bottom review of your LinkedIn profile to help optimize for business/career success and to further build your personal brand. (Valued at $2500)
Majeed Mogharreban - Speaker Mentorship - 60 min 1-1 coaching session Valued at $997) + The Expert Speaker Business Bundle (Valued at $500)
Tami Adams - 1.5 Hour Speaker Coaching Session (pick my brain, we can focus on any aspect of the speaking world etc. and guidance for key messages development) (Valued at $500)
Brian Miller - TEDx: Idea to Opportunity Course - Lifetime access to an on-demand course that teaches you how to fill out tricky conference applications, network with organizers, and book the talk of your dreams. (Valued at $250)
Orlando Bowen - Speaker Mentorship - 60 min 1-1 coaching session. This session is designed to share my expertise as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator to help winner improve their speaking skills and/or decrease their speaker business development time. (Valued at $500)
Third Place
Giovanni Marsico - Business Mentorship - Dive deep into a transformative 30-minute coaching session, a golden opportunity for mentorship valued at $1000.
Shannon Loftus - Media Mentorship - One-Hour 1-1 Virtual Coaching Session - You'll receive personalized mentorship on PR strategy, messaging, media relations, social media, or branding. Constructive feedback on your current PR efforts, including areas for improvement and opportunities for growth, as well as industry insights and best practices, including tips on how to effectively communicate with media outlets and build relationships with journalists. Ask any questions you may have about PR, including trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry. (Valued at $497)
Katie Zeppieri - LinkedIn Profile Audit - A top-to-bottom review of your LinkedIn profile to help optimize for business/career success and to further build your personal brand. (Valued at $500)
Majeed Mogharreban - The Expert Speaker Business Bundle - Grow your coaching and consulting business to 6 figures and then to 7 figures with these three master skills: Networking, Sales, and Public Speaking. Create more sales and more opportunities for your expert coaching or consulting business. (Valued at $500)
Tami Adams - 1 x 45min Speaker Coaching Session (Valued at $300)
Brian Miller - TEDx: Idea to Opportunity Course - Lifetime access to an on-demand course that teaches you how to fill out tricky conference applications, network with organizers, and book the talk of your dreams. (Valued at $250)
Orlando Bowen - Speaker Mentorship - 60 min 1-1 coaching session. This session is designed to share my expertise as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator to help winner improve their speaking skills and/or decrease their speaker business development time. (Valued at $500)
We invite you to be a part of a heart-centered and mission-driven community that is all about spreading joy and inspiration. Picture the best 14 speakers of the year returning for an epic showdown of inspiration & heart, all competing for the prestigious title of "Inspirational Speaker of the Year" and a grand prize package worth up to $50,000!
End 2023 on a euphoric note and march into 2024 with renewed vigor and inspiration.
Get your tickets now and be a part of an event that aims to change the world, one speech at a time.
