The Women Speakers Collective
proudly presents
Your Voice Matters:
Setting the Stage to Impact Humanity
When
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9-5 pm PT
Where
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, CA 92660
For high-value women who Know They have a calling for Public Speaking
and Leading change
What do you passionately talk about most often to others? What cause, life experience, or challenge stirs your emotions the most?
We encourage the high value woman who knows she has a calling to lead transformation through speaking, to shape her own destiny and break free from societal norms
DID YOU KNOW…
According to Forbes.com (Oct 2023)
Women make up nearly 60% of the professional workforce in the United States, but their representation in the paid speaking industry still isn’t equal to men’s.
A recent study estimated that
Women represent 31% of paid speakers globally. (It’s 35% for the United States.) The numbers are even less for women of color.
76% of people said…
They are more likely to attend a conference that features a woman as a keynote speaker or panelist.
Forbes continues…
Consumers are more vocal about their desires for speaker diversity, event planners are getting more savvy at finding unique voices, and organizations that train and serve female speakers are becoming more common.
BUT WE STILL HAVE MORE GROUND
TO MAKE A TRUE IMPACT.
Early Rate to attend ends July 1
our mission
To position more dynamic women speakers on stages globally to improve the equity in the speaking space while changing lives.
We aspire for you to be a dignified, deeply passionate, proud, and confident woman expressing yourself on stage and off.
You deserve to take up space. You deserve to have your voice heard.
Genuine, impactful, and inspiring personal brands are willing to “step out and be heard” even if it feels uncertain and vulnerable.
As innovative, highly creative women, we are agents of change.
Your global speaking platform is calling you to embody the elevated version of yourself who thinks, talks, acts, and feels as the empowered, confident woman you imagine. We aspire for you to make decisions intuitively beyond your logic and intellect to transform humanity in your own unique way.
Let’s Celebrate Female Empowerment Through Motivational & Educational Speaking!
We invite you to a full day immersion workshop and gathering
of high-value women.
Your Voice Matters:
Setting the Stage to Impact Humanity
When
Saturday, Sept 6, 2025
9-5 pm PT
Where
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, CA 92660
This learning and masterminding experience is for you if…
You have begun speaking from pure passion and a calling
But need to take your platform to a new level by declaring a vision to be manifested and how to move the needle on that.
Your intuition
Has been nudging you to take your passion to the stage, but logic and reason have talked you out of it by making you overly busy and no time to take action.
You are an author
…Who wants to elevate your message by creating a speaking platform, but unsure where to begin or what is your next step.
You have an idea for a speaking platform
Unsure which direction to take and how to compose your signature story.
You are an event or wedding professional
…eager to take your passion to the stage!
You are a natural at...
Storytelling, speaking, and loving it. It’s time to upgrade your presence on stage by learning best practices in tonation, connecting authentically with your audience and reading the room.
You have a corporate career
But you’re craving change by moving into a speaking career or role. You seek a community of high value women wanting the same impact.
You are beyond ready
To take your many years of expertise and turn it into inspirational and educational speaking.
You want to be in a room full of...
Quality women who value connection, sharing ideas, inspiration, collaboration, and fun!
Schedule & Training Topics
9:00am – 10:00am
Pacific Room Veranda
Arrivals & Networking
Fresh Baked Pastries, Coffee
11:00am - 11:45am
From Conception to Inception, Capturing Your Speaking Vision and Activating It
with Laura Weintraub
In this 45-minute session, you will:
- With 30+ years as a successful entrepreneur, spiritual teacher/ facilitator, and published author, Laura masterfully simplifies spirituality. Discover SafeTNet-her signature tool with five essential keys to launch your keynote speaker journey and visioning process.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the difference between visualization and visioning—an essential distinction concerning the Law of Attraction which will help to activate your speaking journey with your most authentic voice.
- Experience The Life Visioning Process, a transformative guided meditation created by Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of Agape International Spiritual Center. Laura will gently guide you through this powerful meditation and practice, used to inspire millions, helping you step into the highest vision for your life and speaking path.
11:45am – 12:00pm
Masterminding Your Vision
with your tablemates
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Sit down plated lunch
Salad, Chicken Breast, Salmon or Vegetarian with dessert and coffee
1:30pm – 2:15pm
The Impact of Storytelling: How Your Life Experience Becomes Your Legacy Brand Story
with Marla Diann
In her 45 minute session, you will learn:
- From 30+ years in publicity and personal branding for celebrities, visual and performing artists, and entrepreneurs, Marla guides you through her core storytelling strategies to help you compose your unique speaking platform brand story.
- Learn how to create an emotional connection with your audience that inspires them to take an action from the vulnerability of your compelling story
- Why your story is your legacy and how it builds the know, like, and trust factor
- Where to use your story in your presentation and in your brand marketing
2:15pm – 2:30pm
Masterminding Your Legacy Brand Story
with your tablemates
2:30pm – 2:50pm
Short Break
3:00pm – 3:45pm
Your Stage Presence: Stage Etiquette, Audience Engagement, and Reading the Room
with Ashley Rivera
In her 45-minute session, you will learn:
- From 30+ years of experience as a performer how to captivate your audience and engage your crowd.
- Practical steps to building your confidence to speak on stage in front of large and small audiences.
- Best practices to prepare for your first speaking gig.
- How to use tonation and body language to elevate your stage presence.
3:45pm – 4:00pm
Masterminding Your Stage Presence
with your tablemates
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Wrap up and Q&A
Your Voice Matters
Speakers & Hosts
Marla Diann
Marla Diann, owner of Marla Diann Mentoring International since 2008, and creator of Creative Achievement Formula™ is a keynote speaker, life designer, intuitive business strategist and podcast host for creative entrepreneurs.
Her clients are ready to take their ability to increase revenues to a new level, evolve their consciousness, visibility, and attract more of their right clients without all the distractions of overwhelm using Marla’s Creative Achievement Formula and manifesting skills.
Through her life design coaching, Marla serves women 45+ by guiding them how to listen to and use their intuition as a reliable and essential source helping them design their next life chapter and create a renewed belief in their dreams.
Since 2010, she has helped her all clients transform their relationship with money as they shorten the timeframe of achieving their one-year goals in three-months.
Her podcast, Follow Your Joy, launched in June 2022, is a popular entrepreneurial resource for creatives sharing their challenge to victory career stories through the lens of listening to their intuition.
Celebrating 29 years as a creative entrepreneur of two businesses, 1996-2008 Entertainment PR, and 2008-present in her coaching business, Marla represents over three decades of entrepreneurship, entertainment PR & talent management, life & business coaching, personal branding, spirituality, and volunteering for women and youth empowerment organizations.
Marla holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences degree in PR Journalism from San Diego State University. Her certified status as a Money Breakthrough Method™ and Sacred Money Archetype™ coach has given her the platform to change lives financially and help creatives create a new money legacy (habits, behaviors, mindset).
Her 17 years of coaching and speaking expertise came from years of investing in herself through her own mentors and coaches teaching her how to excel in human potential and entrepreneurship.
Marla is a proud Mom of her 33-year-old son who has his own successful real estate investing business. She lives in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, with her sweet Ruby, a Papillon-Pomeranian mix, and loves all things Italian, Disney, creative, romance, spiritual, inspirational, humanitarian, nature and outdoors.
Laura Chavez Weintraub
Laura’s journey is a testament to resilience. She has triumphed over some of life’s most challenging trials, from surviving a catastrophic event and a near-death health crisis to profound loss following her husband’s tragic passing to suicide. Her rebellious spirit and unwavering determination have made her a beacon of hope, empowering others to persevere.
As a strong and fearless sixty-something woman, Laura is on a mission to empower her audiences to overcome some of life’s greatest challenges by illuminating the path to healing and sharing the secrets to unlocking divine keys to health, wealth, and happiness. Her acclaimed book, “I’m Not Afraid to Die, but I’m Not Done Living: 5 Essential Keys to Jumpstart Your Path to Healing,” is available on Amazon. Her highly anticipated release in this series, “What Happened to My Happy? 3 Essential Keys to Jumpstart Your Path to Happiness,” is scheduled for publication in 2025.
Laura resides in Southern California with her adorable dog, Rocky and is a proud mother to two grown sons. She enjoys a vibrant and joyful life, including a five-year romance that serves as a testament that life is always evolving in extraordinary ways.
Ashley Rivera
A passionate performer, DJ, life coach and motivational speaker whose journey blends a love of music, personal growth, and helping others unlock their potential.
Her musical roots began at age four, singing in church choirs and starring in plays, which evolved into a dynamic career as a DJ and MC with Invisible Touch Events. Ashley performed at iconic venues like Downtown Disney and Tomorrowland Terrace and contributed her talent to weddings, corporate events, and summer festivals.
While working in the hospitality field, Ashley embarked on a transformative healing journey, inspired by books like The Big Leap and speeches by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Overcoming childhood PTSD and rediscovering joy, she leaned into her intuition, quitting her full-time job in hospitality to follow her passion and spend more time with her daughter.
Now, Ashley inspires others through her podcast, Motivational Talks with Ash, and her signature coaching program, “Love Your Life: 90 Days to Living by Joy,” helping people find purpose and embrace their potential.
registration options
Early rates good till July 1. Beyond expiration, prices increase on all three options by $50
Click the button below or Zelle payment sent to 805-407-2290
general admission
- Full day workshop, Networking
- Food: breakfast pastries, coffee, plated gourmet lunch and dessert
- Self-parking is complimentary.
vip upgrade
most popular- Full day workshop, Networking
- Food: breakfast pastries, coffee, plated gourmet lunch and dessert
- VIP table seating
- Swag bag participation with your best marketing item (details after registration)
- Your business name in our event email and social media marketing and promotion
- Self-parking is complimentary.
vendor table
6 spots only- Full day workshop, Networking
- Food: breakfast pastries, coffee, plated gourmet lunch and dessert
- (1) 6 ft table – tablecloth provided. Bring own décor and marketing assets. No electricity provided
- Swag bag participation with your best marketing item (details after registration)
- Your business name in our event email and social media marketing and promotion
- Self-parking is complimentary.
After your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with event details and follow up email reminders.
Cancellation and Payment Terms: You are authorizing Marla Diann Mentoring International to charge your credit card as payment. No refunds. If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will gladly give you an equivalent credit for a future service or event purchase. Thank you.
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Your Voice Matters:
Setting the Stage to Impact Humanity
When
Saturday, Sept 6, 2025
9-5 pm PT
Where
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, CA 92660
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