A curated speaker showcase for emerging voices. Step into a professional stage, deliver your talk, get live experienced coaching, and receive a finished recording!
The Problem Most Speakers Face
You have a message worth sharing, but no stage, no invitation, and no clear path from rehearsing in your head to speaking out loud because most platforms are built for speakers who have already arrived, not those on the rise.
Meet LaKeisha Reid
LaKeisha Reid started this series because she got tired of waiting for someone else to hand her a microphone. So she built a stage and started filling it with voices that deserve to be heard. As the founder of Everflow and creator of The Speak Out Loud Experience, LaKeisha brings 20+ years of leadership across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial spaces. She has coached speakers, led workshops for organizations like Capital One, NY Life, and Paul Quinn College.
She knows what it takes to get on stage. And she knows what it takes to build your own.
How It Works
Apply to Speak
Submit your speaker application with your topic and a short description of the message you want to deliver.
Prepare with the Team
Selected speakers join a virtual prep session to refine their talk, get coaching on structure and delivery, and prepare for the stage.
Speak Out Loud!
Deliver your talk to a live audience, receive real-time feedback from a coaching panel, and walk away with a professionally recorded speaker reel.
Your Next Step
For Speakers
You have a message. We have the stage. Apply to give a 10-minute talk, receive professional coaching, and leave with a polished speaker reel.
For Attendees
Be in the room where bold voices are heard. Experience powerful talks, a live coaching panel, and an audience ready to listen, learn, and engage.
For Partners
Put your brand in front of entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders through a meaningful experience designed to connect and engage.
What Happens When You Stay Silent
Without a stage, your message stays in your head and the audience that needs to hear you never does. This is your invitation to your next level.
What Happens When You Speak Out Loud
You walk away with a professionally recorded speaker reel, real feedback from a coaching panel and live audience, and the kind of clarity that only comes from saying it out loud on a real stage.
See What Others Are Saying!
"Taking the stage at the Speak Out Loud Experience was incredible from start to finish. LaKeisha had every detail thoughtfully mapped out, and as a result, I felt thoroughly prepared and was able to be fully present and engage meaningfully with the audience. Thanks to the professional recording provided after the event, I’ve been able to share my story and message with more than 200 people. The quality of the video and staging has added credibility to my message and continues to open doors for new opportunities and connections. After watching the video, people tell me, “I want to take the next step!” I’m incredibly grateful for this experience, which has allowed my message to reach not only the room that day, but far beyond. Thank you so much, Lakeisha, for helping me touch hearts, inspire action, and change lives."
— E.S. (Speaker)
"The Speak Out Loud Experience was a truly unique experience. What I enjoyed most was seeing people have the opportunity to get on stage and tell their story and share their message in their own way. The lineup was well rounded. Cordell spoke on wealth and legacy, Elyssa shared her journey through depression caused by heavy metal, Ivy opened up about the weight of carrying multiple roles personally and professionally and LaKeisha talked about running your own race. Each story was different, but together they all touched on purpose and empowerment. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in attending the Speak Out Loud Experience."
— L.J. (Attendee)
"It was evident that this event was intentionally designed to help speakers sharpen their craft while providing a safe and encouraging environment to share their stories and receive meaningful feedback from experienced panelists. The Speak Out Loud Experience was more than a speaking event, it was a platform for purpose. As a sponsor representing The ARK, I saw firsthand how giving people the opportunity to share their stories in a supportive environment builds confidence, develops leadership, and creates authentic community. I left this event reminded that transformation often begins with one person finding the courage to use their voice. The ARK is committed to continuing that work by developing leaders, empowering youth and adults, and creating opportunities where purpose can be discovered, cultivated, and released."
— G.C. (Sponsor)
Event Details
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