BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSA New Orleans - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NSA New Orleans X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nsaneworleans.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NSA New Orleans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T113000 DTSTAMP:20260817T170301Z CREATED:20260812T125416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T170301Z UID:1328-1789203600-1789212600@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Hot Tamale Secrets: Turn Relationships into Revenue with Betty Garrett\, CMP DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nAre you ready to become a hot-in-demand speaker\, grow your business\, increase revenue AND put your competition in the rear-view mirror?\nThen join Betty Garrett\, CMP\, for this spirited\, interactive session where you’ll discover the five critical elements that position you as a sought-after thought leader\, what decision-makers are really looking for when hiring speakers\, and how strategic relationship-building can open doors to more bookings and business opportunities. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nUnderstand what decision-makers are seeking when selecting speakers\nBuild strategic relationships and partnerships that lead to increased visibility\, credibility\, and bookings\nPosition yourself effectively throughout the pre-hiring process with answers that build confidence and trust\n\nCome prepared for a lively Q&A session where no question is off-limits—unless it conflicts with the NSA Code of Ethics. This Is YOUR opportunity to ask those tough questions\, gain practical insights\, and leave with strategies you can immediately put into action. \nDon’t miss this spicy session as Betty reveals how to become a Hot Tamale—the speaker who delivers exceptional value\, turns relationships into revenue\, and keeps the competition wondering what happened! \nAbout Betty\nBetty Garrett\, CMP\, has been a powerhouse in the meetings industry for over four decades\, including 31 years as President of Garrett Speaker International—a boutique bureau known for connecting the right speaker with the right audience. Her career began in the skies with Braniff International and quickly took off into meeting planning roles at Mary Kay Cosmetics\, YPO\, and MPI\, where she discovered her talent for building unforgettable events and lasting relationships. \nIn 2022\, she sold her beloved bureau—but retirement wasn’t in the plan. Betty launched Garrett Executive Coaching to help speakers and business leaders clarify their message\, amplify their impact\, and grow with purpose. \nShe’s been honored with NSA’s Meeting Partner of the Year\, MPI’s Leadership Award\, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from NSA North Texas. Still active\, still energized\, and still showing up with style—Betty says she’s not retiring anytime soon. (Someone has to keep funding the hair\, nails\, and facials!) \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \nRegister\n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Can you attend?*\n \n \n Yes\, I'll be there in person\n \n \n \n Please send me the Virtual Meeting Information\n How would you like to pay for the 09/12/2026 NSANO workshop?*\n \n \n Non-Member - $47 (PayPal)\n \n \n \n Member - Free\n \n \n \n I have a discount code\n Discount Code*How did you hear about this event?\n \n \n NSANO Website\n \n \n \n NSANO Email Newsletter\n \n \n \n Social Media\n \n \n \n Friend\n \n \n \n Other\n Social media (please specify):*Comments and/or questionsDiscount\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Total\n \n \n Submit URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/betty-garrett/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NSA_2026_09Sep_EventGraphic_FINAL01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260818T112934Z CREATED:20260818T112741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T112934Z UID:1398-1791536400-1791547200@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Master Your Meetings: How Leaders Run Rooms\, Not Just Run Through Agendas with Quinn Conyers DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nA half‑day\, high‑impact training with Quinn Conyers for executives\, founders\, and leaders who are requested or required to host\, moderate\, and facilitate meetings—so they’re engaging\, efficient\, and unforgettable.\n\nFriday\, October 9\n9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CT (doors open at 8:30 a.m.)\nBonus: Q&A with Quinn from 12:00–12:30 p.m.\nIn-person or live virtual option\nCapacity: Limited to ~50 in-person seats (plus virtual)\n\nWhy This Training\, Why Now\nMost leaders are thrown into moderating panels\, running town halls\, or leading board meetings with zero formal facilitation training. \nThey’ve taken a public speaking course or a workshop on executive presence\, but no one ever showed them how to: \n\nDesign and run a meeting that keeps people engaged\, not tuned out\nBalance voices in the room so no one dominates and no one disappears\nAsk better questions in fireside chats and panels\nMove a group from discussion to decisions—without endless follow-up meetings\nMake sure people follow through on what they committed to\n\nMaster Your Meetings fills that gap. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDesign meetings that have a clear purpose and outcome—so every invite makes sense and every minute counts.\nOpen and close meetings like a pro MC\, with energy\, clarity\, and confidence.\nFacilitate conversations that aren’t awkward or flat\, using simple structures and prompts that work with any group.\nRun panels and fireside chats that don’t flop\, including how to ask better questions\, manage time\, and highlight your panelists.\nUse icebreakers and interaction intentionally\, not just as filler.\nAssign clear next steps and follow-ups so people know exactly what they owe by when—and you’re not chasing deliverables later.\nHandle common “meeting disasters” in the moment: the over-talker\, the side conversations\, the silent room\, the derailed agenda.\n\nWho This Is For\nThis training is designed for leaders who are: \n\nRequested or required to run meetings\, town halls\, retreats\, panels\, or fireside chats\nC‑suite executives and senior leaders\nDirectors\, managers\, and team leads\nNonprofit executives\, board chairs\, and committee leaders\nFounders and small business owners with teams or advisory boards\nAssociation and chapter leaders (including NSA leaders nationwide)\n\nIf you’ve ever thought: \n\n“Why did they ask that VP to moderate this panel?”\n“We keep having meetings about the last meeting.”\n“I wish our leaders knew how to run an engaging room.”\n\n…this session is for you or your team. \nFormat & Agenda\nFormat: \n\nHigh-energy\, interactive training led by Quinn Conyers\nMix of teaching\, live demos\, and practice\nIn-person experience in New Orleans with live virtual access for remote attendees\n\nAgenda (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) \n\n8:30–9:00 a.m. – Doors open\, coffee\, networking\n9:00–9:20 a.m. – Welcome + What “Master Your Meetings” Really Means\n9:20–10:05 a.m. – Designing Meetings That Get Results (Purpose\, Agenda\, Outcomes)\n10:05–10:20 a.m. – Break + Micro Networking\n10:20–11:05 a.m. – Facilitation & Moderation Skills for Leaders\n11:05–11:40 a.m. – Live Practice + Real-Time Coaching\n11:40–12:00 p.m. – From Discussion to Decisions: Follow-Through That Sticks\n12:00–12:30 p.m. (Bonus) – Q&A with Quinn (optional in-depth questions)\n\nInvestment & Registration\nBecause this is a beta offering and the very first run with NSA New Orleans/Gulf Coast\, we’re offering special launch pricing:\nEarly Bird (Through Sept 18) \n\nNSA Members: $149\nNon-Members: $249\n\nStandard Registration \n\nNSA Members: $199\nNon-Members: $299\n\nIn-Person and Virtual: \n\nSame investment\, whether you join in the room or virtually.\nVirtual attendees will join live and may also receive access to the recording.\n\nFAQ\nIs this public speaking training?\nNo. This is not a general public speaking or “stage presence” workshop. It’s specifically about facilitation\, moderation\, and running meetings that work. \nIs this only for seasoned speakers or NSA members?\nNo. It’s for any leader who runs meetings—whether you’re in a company\, nonprofit\, association\, or your own business. \nCan my company cover this with our learning & development budget?\nYes. This is ideal for L&D\, professional development\, leadership\, and training budgets. \nIs there a virtual option?\nYes. The training will be streamed live with the same pricing as in-person. \nWill there be follow-up support?\nWe’ll share recommended follow-up actions and resources to help you apply what you learn inside your next meeting. \n  \nAbout Quinn\nQuinn Conyers transforms average events into EPIC experiences as a professional event emcee\, TEDx Speaker\, and compelling keynote speaker. As a 2 time author and visibility expert\, Quinn teaches bold business owners\, especially women\, how to Turn Conversations into Clients using the power of their voice\, visibility\, and verbal branding so they can stick out and not blend in. \nA proud alumna of Howard University. Quinn holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Communications\, solidif ying her expertise in commanding the crowd on any virtual or in person stage. \nShe has been trusted by global brands including PayPal\, Nike\, Visa\, the United Nations\, Amazon’s Black Employee Network\, and several Chambers of Commerce to speak\, serve as event emcee\, or energize audiences from the stage. Her unique ability to verbalize her value has allowed her to win and coach others to win close to $500\,000 in pitch competitions. Quinn truly takes pride in showing speakers and business owners how to leverage their voice as a marketing strategy\, lead generation tool\, funding source\, and revenue stream for accelerated business growth. \nQuinn’s expertise has earned her the honor of being an AT&T Dream in Black Future Maker\, a content creator for Foot Locker\, and a featured expert in dozens of national media outlets\, including Black Enterprise\, Good Morning Washington\, FOX\, and Essence magazine. She has also graced the cover of 3 magazines\, further amplif ying her status as a trailblazing voice in business\, communication\, and verbal branding. \nAs a member of the National Speakers Association and Black Speakers Network\, Quinn is recognized as a leading voice in the event industry\, blending her roles as a TEDx Speaker\, keynote speaker\, and expert event emcee. Her unique ability to activate every attendee from start to finish makes her the secret weapon behind conferences that want their attendees to rave\, return\, and build relevant relationships. \nWhether she’s delivering her signature keynote\, “Turn Conversations into Clients\,” taking the TEDx stage\, or hosting multi-day conferences\, Quinn’s mission is simple yet powerful: transform average events into EPIC experiences. \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nRegister\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Can you attend?*\n \n \n Yes\, I'll be there in person\n \n \n \n Please send me the Virtual Meeting Information\n How would you like to pay for the 10/09/2026 Master Your Meetings workshop?*Early Bird (Through Sept 18)\n \n \n Member - $149\n \n \n \n Non-Member - $249\n Discount Code*How did you hear about this event?\n \n \n NSANO Website\n \n \n \n NSANO Email Newsletter\n \n \n \n Social Media\n \n \n \n Friend\n \n \n \n Other\n Social media (please specify):*Comments and/or questionsDiscount\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Total\n \n \n Submit URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/quinn-conyers-3/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T113000 DTSTAMP:20260817T171253Z CREATED:20260817T171253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171253Z UID:1383-1791622800-1791631800@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Turn Conversations Into Speaking Contracts with Quinn Conyers DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nHow Speakers Can Leverage the Power of Luxury Language to Verbalize Their Value and Stand Out in a Saturated Market\nTHE PROBLEM\nThe most expensive words in a speaker’s business aren’t said on stage\, they’re the ones you stumble over when someone asks “what you speak about”. Every time you ramble\, you’re leaving revenue\, relationships\, and referrals on the table. \nMost emerging and established speakers are incredibly gifted on the stage\, but struggle to explain their expertise\, articulate their unique perspective on their topic\, and fail to communicate why a meeting planner should book them over the next speaker in their inbox. \nThe result? Talented speakers walk away from networking events\, discovery calls\, and industry conferences without a booking. Not because their keynote isn’t valuable\, but because their words aren’t working hard enough for them off the stage.\nWhen speakers can’t confidently verbalize their value\, or why their presentation is the #1 solution to an event planner’s problem\, they lower their fees to compensate\, lose opportunities to less-qualified speakers\, and feel the frustration of knowing they have something extraordinary to offer but can’t explain it with clarity and confidence. \nTHE SOLUTION\nTurn Conversations into Speaking Contracts is a high-energy\, strategy-driven presentation that shows emerging and established speakers how to powerfully position\, package\, and promote their speaking services. It challenges them to replace their boring\, basic elevator pitch with a clear\, concise\, and compelling Verbal Business Card (VBC) powered by Luxury Language.\nThis is not a generic networking or sales workshop. This is a verbal branding strategy session built specifically for speakers\, by a professional speaker and conference emcee giving them the exact language\, confidence\, and framework to walk into any room and convert conversations into speaking contracts. \nTHE V.O.C.A.L. FRAMEWORK™\nThis session is built around Quinn Conyers’ proprietary V.O.C.A.L. Framework ™ \, a practical\, memorable five-step methodology that gives speakers the language and strategy to attract premium speaking opportunities and the fees they deserve and desire. \nV – Verbalize Your Value Ditch the forgettable elevator pitch. Speakers learn how to craft a clear\, concise\, and compelling Verbal Business Card (VBC) built with Luxury Language that instantly communicates their expertise and commands the fees they deserve.\nO – Own Your Differentiator In a saturated speaking market\, sounding like everyone else is the fastest way to get overlooked. Speakers discover how to identify and articulate what makes them uniquely positioned\, so meeting planners book them with confidence.\nC – Convert Conversations From networking events to discovery calls to hallway conversations at conferences\, speakers learn how to show up with presence\, lead with purpose\, and position themselves as the obvious choices\, before they ever send a proposal.\nA — Attract the Fees You Desire Speakers learn how to verbally brand their voice online and in-person to attract higher-quality engagements\, premium clients\, and speaking contracts at the fees they truly deserve\, without chasing\, discounting\, or over-explaining.\nL – Leverage Luxury Language The close begins long before the proposal. Speakers walk away with the exact language strategies that move meeting planners and decision-makers from curious to committed\, turning every meaningful conversation into a booked engagement. \nWHAT SPEAKERS WALK AWAY WITH\n\nA polished Verbal Business Card (VBC) that replaces their forgettable elevator pitch\nClarity on what makes them uniquely positioned in a saturated speaking market\nLuxury Language tools to confidently verbalize their value in any room or conversation\nA verbal branding strategy that works both online and in-person to attract ideal bookings\nThe confidence and closing language to convert conversations into signed\, paid speaking contracts\n\n  \nAbout Quinn\nQuinn Conyers transforms average events into EPIC experiences as a professional event emcee\, TEDx Speaker\, and compelling keynote speaker. As a 2 time author and visibility expert\, Quinn teaches bold business owners\, especially women\, how to Turn Conversations into Clients using the power of their voice\, visibility\, and verbal branding so they can stick out and not blend in. \nA proud alumna of Howard University. Quinn holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Communications\, solidif ying her expertise in commanding the crowd on any virtual or in person stage. \nShe has been trusted by global brands including PayPal\, Nike\, Visa\, the United Nations\, Amazon’s Black Employee Network\, and several Chambers of Commerce to speak\, serve as event emcee\, or energize audiences from the stage. Her unique ability to verbalize her value has allowed her to win and coach others to win close to $500\,000 in pitch competitions. Quinn truly takes pride in showing speakers and business owners how to leverage their voice as a marketing strategy\, lead generation tool\, funding source\, and revenue stream for accelerated business growth. \nQuinn’s expertise has earned her the honor of being an AT&T Dream in Black Future Maker\, a content creator for Foot Locker\, and a featured expert in dozens of national media outlets\, including Black Enterprise\, Good Morning Washington\, FOX\, and Essence magazine. She has also graced the cover of 3 magazines\, further amplif ying her status as a trailblazing voice in business\, communication\, and verbal branding. \nAs a member of the National Speakers Association and Black Speakers Network\, Quinn is recognized as a leading voice in the event industry\, blending her roles as a TEDx Speaker\, keynote speaker\, and expert event emcee. Her unique ability to activate every attendee from start to finish makes her the secret weapon behind conferences that want their attendees to rave\, return\, and build relevant relationships. \nWhether she’s delivering her signature keynote\, “Turn Conversations into Clients\,” taking the TEDx stage\, or hosting multi-day conferences\, Quinn’s mission is simple yet powerful: transform average events into EPIC experiences. \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \nRegister\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Can you attend?*\n \n \n Yes\, I'll be there in person\n \n \n \n Please send me the Virtual Meeting Information\n How would you like to pay for the 10/10/2026 NSANO workshop?*\n \n \n Non-Member - $47 (PayPal)\n \n \n \n Member - Free\n \n \n \n I have a discount code\n Discount Code*How did you hear about this event?\n \n \n NSANO Website\n \n \n \n NSANO Email Newsletter\n \n \n \n Social Media\n \n \n \n Friend\n \n \n \n Other\n Social media (please specify):*Comments and/or questionsDiscount\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Total\n \n \n Submit URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/quinn-conyers-2/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NSA_2026_10Oct_EventGraphic_wip01_ss.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260817T171621Z CREATED:20260817T171621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171621Z UID:1391-1794646800-1794655800@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Marilyn Sherman CSP (Topic TBA) DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nMore Info Coming Soon!\n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \nRegistration Coming Soon\nOops! 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