The #Ignite Speaker Series is a high-impact, virtual event experience designed for high-achieving women in transition—those seeking more clarity, confidence, and direction in their personal or professional life.

Each event brings together a powerful woman speaker and a community of attendees for an interactive 2.5-hour session that combines learning, self-reflection, connection, and action as they move towards their next chapter. Each 2.5-hour session blends transformational speaking, guided reflection, and interactive engagement.

This is not a webinar. It’s a carefully designed event that combines storytelling, strategy, and sisterhood—with a focus on inspiring bold action.

We are looking for women with a strong, clear message and a desire to guide other women toward transformation. Speakers may be coaches, authors, educators, entrepreneurs, or professionals—emerging or experienced. Ideal speakers can:

• Deliver a 45-minute engaging and structured session (live or semi-live)
• Include an applied learning component (a tool, reflection, or exercise)

• Align with the transformational and empowering tone of the #Ignite brand and one or more of our quarterly themes (see below)

• Speak to high-achieving, purpose-driven women who are ready to take action

The #Ignite audience is made up of high-achieving, purpose-driven women—professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are navigating life transitions and seeking deeper clarity, confidence, and fulfillment.

They are women who have often achieved success by external measures but feel something is missing. Many are:

• Entering a new season of life (empty nesting, career pivot, retirement, personal growth)

• Craving clarity about what’s next

• Seeking alignment between their success and their sense of purpose

• Open to self-reflection, strategic tools, and bold action

This is not a general audience.

Our attendees are engaged, invested, and ready for real transformation. They value storytelling, but they’re looking for strategy, structure, and substance that helps them move forward with intention.

Speakers who succeed here speak to the heart and to the head—offering both insight and implementation.

Each #Ignite Speaker Series session is 2.5 hours long and follows a proven, high-impact structure designed to spark insight, connection, and action.

Here’s the general format:

• Welcome & Introduction (10 min) – Hosted by Julie Caldwell
• Speaker’s Keynote / Training (45 min) – Your time to shine
• Guided Reflection & Applied Learning (25 min) – A journaling prompt, activity, or framework that reinforces your message
• Breakout Discussions (20 min) – Small groups reflect on the topic; we’ll collaborate with you to align these questions with your session
• Q&A + Next Steps (15 min) – You’ll answer audience questions with support from the host
• Closing & Call to Action (10 min) – Delivered by the host, wrapping up key insights and inviting continued engagement
• Optional Networking (20 min) – Attendees can stay to connect; speaker participation is encouraged but not required

While this format creates consistency and flow, there is flexibility in how the 90–100 minutes of content is structured. We’ll work with you to co-create a session that fits your style, message, and goals.

Speakers are invited to participate in breakout question planning and to join the host in debriefing key themes with attendees.

If you plan to use a tool, worksheet, or handout as part of your session, you are responsible for creating it and providing a shareable version for attendees. This is encouraged but not required, and we’re happy to assist with formatting and distribution as needed.

Sessions will typically take place between 10:30am and 1:00pm EST so as to ensure that participants from across Canada (and globally) are more likely to attend.

Yes. We offer a revenue share from ticket sales. Full details will be shared during onboarding.

While no upfront honorarium is provided, this model ensures that speakers are valued for their time and contribution as we build long-term collaboration.

All payments are issued within 14 days of the event. Speaker promotion is not required, but it is strongly encouraged and can increase both your reach and your revenue share.

Yes—with boundaries. You’re welcome to mention your website, lead magnet, or next step at the end of your session. However, the event must stay focused on transformation, not sales. This helps maintain the premium feel of the experience and keeps attendees fully engaged.

We discourage hard pitching and instead invite you to create value that naturally builds trust and interest in your deeper work

We expect to host between 25 and 75 high-achieving women per session, depending on the topic and timing, with attendance expected to grow as the series evolves.

Our audience is made up of purpose-driven women in transition—professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are actively investing in their growth and ready to take bold, intentional action in their lives.

We prioritize depth of transformation and meaningful engagement over sheer numbers, ensuring each session is impactful, intimate, and results-driven.

Yes. All #Ignite Speaker Series sessions are recorded and shared with paid attendees after the event.

Speakers may request a copy of the recording for personal use, such as portfolio or promotional clips (under 2 minutes).

Full session recordings may not be published publicly, used in paid programs, or redistributed without written permission from the host. This helps maintain the integrity of the attendee experience and the exclusivity of the event.

If you’d like to use an excerpt or repurpose your talk in another format, just reach out—we’re happy to collaborate where it makes sense.

Yes—we ask that all speakers are fully present and engaged for the entire 2.5-hour session, from the welcome through the closing call to action. This includes participating in the breakout discussion planning, attending the breakouts, and joining the post-breakout debrief alongside the host.

The only portion that is optional is the 20-minute networking segment at the end, which is offered for attendees who wish to stay and connect informally. Speaker participation in this segment is encouraged but not required.

Your presence throughout the full experience ensures a cohesive and powerful journey for attendees—and deepens the impact of your message.

Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We consider alignment with our audience, message clarity, speaker delivery style, and your ability to guide women through a meaningful applied experience.

If your application is a strong fit, we’ll reach out to schedule a follow-up conversation.

We review submissions on a rolling basis and will reach out to shortlisted speakers for a short conversation. If selected, you’ll receive:

• A speaker agreement outlining revenue share and expectations
• A planning call to finalize your talk and logistics

A promo kit with graphics and suggested copy

Yes. Once confirmed as a speaker, you’ll be asked to provide a short professional bio, a high-resolution headshot, and your business logo (if applicable). These materials will be used in speaker graphics, promotional content, and attendee resources.

We’ll also request your website and/or social media links so attendees can easily connect with you after the event.

We require a minimum of 15 paid attendees to proceed with each event. If we’re not on track to meet that threshold, we’ll connect with the speaker at least 10 business days before the event to decide whether to move forward, boost promotion, or reschedule.

Our priority is delivering a high-value experience for both the speaker and the women attending.

We encourage talks that are transformational, purpose-driven, and grounded in action. While we welcome diverse perspectives, the most aligned talks for our audience strike a balance between inspiration and implementation. They use clear, accessible language and equip attendees with tools they can immediately apply in their life or work.