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Welcome to the Santa Barbara Chapter

Julie Spear

Managing Director

Santa Barbara, CA

Phone: 805-501-0332

Public Speaking for Business Owners: Because You Didn’t Start Your Business to Chase Clients

Feb 18, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Upcoming Local Events

Feb 18, 2026

Public Speaking for Business Owners: Because You Didn’t Start Your Business to Chase Clients

If you’ve ever felt like you were meant to reach more people but weren’t sure how to do it without sounding salesy or waiting until you felt “ready,” this talk is for you. In this powerful and practical session, speaker strategist Leisa Reid—who has delivered over 600 talks and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs—reveals how public speaking can become your most soul-fulfilling and strategic way to attract clients, grow your business, and make the impact you were born to create.


  • Why Public Speaking Is the Move (If You’re Tired of Chasing Clients)
  • Uncover What’s Keeping You Quiet and Holding Back Your Brilliance
  • Identify if public speaking is the right strategy for your business








Event Details

Mar 3, 2026

Strategic In-Person Business Introductions

We want to learn about you and your business—Please join us!

Here's your exclusive invitation to participate in an extraordinary IN-PERSON business mastermind where we get the opportunity to learn about you, your products and services and the ways we can help you. At this IN-PERSON event you’ll make outstanding connections, gain a wealth of new ideas and get access to needed resources. This is an intimate group of up to 12 dynamic entrepreneurs.

  • Meet potential new clients

  • Share what your business offers

  • Discover needed resources

  • Obtain help and guidance for your business

During this event you’ll be a part of our unique mastermind “Wisdom Circle" process. Your needs are front and center with all attention on what is important to the success of your business. You gain the collective insights from the group. 


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Mar 5, 2026

Speakonomics

You’re already a speaker whether you realize it or not—so learn to be an even better one!

Every time you talk—one-on-one, in a meeting, on Zoom, or at a podium—you’re speaking. You’re a speaker sharing information, managing employees, working with peers and motivating an audience. And this is your opportunity to become a speaker who’s even more influential, more compelling, more entertaining and more of a whole lot more!

2 Days for Just $297
includes lunch and parking

SPEAKonomics is a 2-day event packed with unparalleled inspirational and transformational training. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned pro or an aspiring speaker, you’ll gain career-altering skills, tools and insights you can put into action immediately. So get ready to unlock your full speaking potential!


Discover how to:

  • Get the gig and become a well-paid, in-demand speaker

  • Avoid the 3 biggest speaker mistakes

  • Captivate an audience so they never forget you

  • Exude confidence

  • Title your talk to dramatically increase attendance

  • Use our scientific method to create a compelling offer

  • Brand yourself for maximum impact

  • Incorporate the right stories at the right time

  • Use AI tools to enhance your speaker profile and social media content

You’ll also be part of the excitement when fellow speakers battle for the title of North America’s Next Greatest Speaker. 



TESTIMONIALS:

I’ve always wanted to be a public speaker but never had the confidence. SPEAKonomics and the eWomenSpeakersNetwork has transformed that for me, pushing me out of my comfort zone and helping me overcome my fear of speaking in front of a crowd. I am now traveling and speaking on stages throughout North America.

Esta McIntyre
Las Vegas, Nevada


After 40 years of speaking, SPEAKonomics provided me with more valuable insights than I’ve received throughout my career. Every speaker added something new to improve my skills. I highly recommend this event for anyone who is, or wants to be, a speaker.

Suzy Prudden
Orange County, California


This event has been incredible! I met amazing women and gained valuable insights from all the speakers. I especially loved learning about the business side of speaking and how to deliver a powerful message, as well as the mechanics of speaking. Don’t miss out!

Ebony Agee
Orange County, California


TICKET TYPES:

SPEAKonomics Ticket: Member/Non-Member
2-day event with lunches - $297 USD

SPEAKonomics Registration and Exhibit Table: Member/Non-Member
2-day event with lunches and display table - $600 USD

SPEAKonomics Contest Application: Member/Non-Member 
Apply at: https://ewn.news/NANGS2024$25 USD

Application to compete in North America’s Next Greatest Speaker contest. Competitors are selected—and will be notified—before the event. Note: Must purchase event ticket to apply. 


Event Details

Mar 11, 2026

How to Use AI to Make a Powerful IMPACT in 7 Seconds or Less!

This captivating talk will take you from Invisible in the marketplace to Visible, Popular & Profitable in 7 seconds or less! Discover 3 powerful strategies that will elevate your brand’s voice from ordinary to extraordinary. Learn how to harness the power of AI to create a distinctive brand voice that connects emotionally with your ideal client. Gain valuable insights and strategies to attract your ideal client like a magnet, make more money and impact the world! Join us and unlock the secrets to activating a unique and compelling AI brand voice. You are a UNICORN and we’re looking for you!

This Talk will Show You -

1. How to develop a Brand Voice that speaks to Who YOU are on the inside

2. How to connect with your Dream Client on an emotional level

3. How to access your super sassy SECRET inner unicorn


Event Details

Apr 15, 2026

2026 Women's Success Summit - SHIFT: The CEO Advantage

In today’s rapidly changing economy—where technology evolves overnight, market trends shift without warning, and the rules of business are being rewritten—you can’t afford to stay still. The strategies that brought you here won’t take you where you want to go next.

It’s time to SHIFT.

The SHIFT: The CEO Advantage Tour is a transformational event designed exclusively for women business owners who are ready to cut through the chaos, simplify their path, and harness the opportunities hiding in the current marketplace.

This isn’t another conference where you leave with a notebook full of ideas you’ll never use. This is an activation experience that will challenge how you think, inspire bold action, and give you the CEO advantage you’ve been searching for.

You’ll walk away with a clear action plan, renewed energy, and strategies you can implement immediately to scale your business with less stress and more success.

Are you ready to SHIFT?

Seats are limited in every city—secure your spot today and join a community of powerful women entrepreneurs who are ready to rise above the noise, embrace change, and lead with courage.

Reserve Your Seat for SHIFT: The CEO Advantage 



Event Details

May 20, 2026

How to Re-Invent Your Life and Live Intentionally

So many women are living mediocre lives.  They feel like there's GOT to be more than this...the struggle, the stress, the overwhelm.  Diane talks about her journey about almost ending her life, and the 3 step process that turned her life around.  She's developed powerful processes and triggers that keep you focused, intentional, successful and happy.

You'll walk away with:

  • An understanding of how powerful your thoughts, feelings and words are.

  • An instant way to get back into alignment if you're having a stressful and overwhelming day.

  • A newfound level of empowerment about how unique, talented and special you are, which will make others highly attracted to you and your services.


Event Details

Jun 17, 2026

Accelerated In-Person Networking

Experience the excitement and power of Accelerated In-Person Networking, a unique eWomenNetwork process that assures you have an opportunity to:

 

  • Promote who you are and what you do;
  • Ask for what you specifically need from others;
  • Develop new business alliances and friends; and
  • Learn new ideas and strategies for promoting your business and generating more revenue



Event Details

Jul 15, 2026

Accelerated In-Person Networking

Experience the excitement and power of Accelerated In-Person Networking, a unique eWomenNetwork process that assures you have an opportunity to:

 

  • Promote who you are and what you do;
  • Ask for what you specifically need from others;
  • Develop new business alliances and friends; and
  • Learn new ideas and strategies for promoting your business and generating more revenue



Event Details

Aug 12, 2026

Conference 2026

The Future Demands Different
Our 4-Day experience is custom designed for Women Entrepreneurs Ready to Reinvent, Reposition & Rise

Inspired • Stimulated • Learning

Here's a sampling of what's in store for you

Digital Marketing Magic—Insider Tips, Secrets and Strategies 

  • Most effective ways to grow your personal brand using LINKEDIN

  • Learn how to tap into the analytics and use Page Insights to your maximum advantage

  • What You Need to Know about the Facebook Algorithm & Your FB Page

  • Page Likes: Fans of Your Page & Posting to Your Page 

  • When & Why You Should Boost a Post

  • How much should you be spending with Social/Digital Media and how to optimize your advertising budget

  • What are the KPIs to Look for with Ads

  • FB Pixels and Custom Audiences for Remarketing

  • Best practices for Social/digital Media engagement and effectiveness


Reimagining your life and business!

  • Gain the confidence to go "BIG" and break through what is holding you back.

  • Discover how to turn your ideas and/or book(s) into highly profitable courses 

  • Master your mind and reach new levels of amazing!

  • Marry your purpose and meaning with your actions-learn to free yourself from debilitating expectations.

  • Learn how to create a “simple” Master Success Plan for your business. No need to over-complicate things.

  • Discover how to transform your hot idea into a fundable, dynamic blueprint that takes off like a rocket.


Accelerated Growth Breakthroughs

  • Success Tips & Tricks: Experts share how they are growing their businesses at double the pace of others and how you can, too!

  • How to get from where you are to where you want to be.

  • Raise your expert profile and quickly attract more clients.

  • Create value-added marketing that leverages your image and "appeal" to clients

  • Discover how the big email lists-builders are growing their contact lists.


The New Rules of Business Engagement

  • Creating Celebrity: Discover how to convert your skills and talents into a dynamic celebrity brand

  • Learn proven collaboration models that allow you to increase your cash flow and enjoy more of your life.

  • Learn why today, more than any other time, connecting with your audience heart-to-heart is the smartest move.

  • Understand why you want to focus on Happiness-your customers want it!

  • Simple, Proven and Effective Sales and Marketing Concepts that Work


How to sell today using social media ads

  • How to test everything to determine what is a good use of your ad dollars

  • High impact sales-closing strategies for turbo-charging great profits.

  • Communicate your message in a way that attracts prospects to you like a magnet.

  • How to increase your sales conversion and close a greater percentage of new customers.

  • Uncover what motivates people to buy NOW and make a purchase decision on the spot.

  • Discover how to package your expertise so you can earn a dynamic income!

  • Create video marketing that accelerates the buying time of your customers and drives business back to you.


This Conference will inspire you!




Event Details

Aug 26, 2026

Accelerated In-Person Networking

Experience the excitement and power of Accelerated In-Person Networking, a unique eWomenNetwork process that assures you have an opportunity to:

 

  • Promote who you are and what you do;
  • Ask for what you specifically need from others;
  • Develop new business alliances and friends; and
  • Learn new ideas and strategies for promoting your business and generating more revenue



Event Details

Sep 16, 2026

Accelerated In-Person Networking

Experience the excitement and power of Accelerated In-Person Networking, a unique eWomenNetwork process that assures you have an opportunity to:

 

  • Promote who you are and what you do;
  • Ask for what you specifically need from others;
  • Develop new business alliances and friends; and
  • Learn new ideas and strategies for promoting your business and generating more revenue



Event Details

Feb 23, 2027

PLATINUM Summit 2027

2026 PLATINUM Summit Registration

Our exclusive annual Summit is designed to foster deep interaction and engagement among all the PLATINUM Members as well as provide up-close personal training and interaction with our CEO, Sandra Yancey, and her esteemed guests.


PLATINUM event schedule:

Tuesday, February 23                 (1:30 PM - 6 PM PT)

Wednesday, February 24               (9 AM - 6 PM PT)

Thursday, February, 25         (9 AM - 5 PM PT)

Location: San Diego, CA 

The registration fee covers the hospitality, participation, and associated production/coordination costs. Includes gourmet meal functions for breakfast, luncheons, and sumptuous snack breaks.

Note: You will receive a special link to secure your room at our exclusive discounted room block rate the week of February 16th 2026.

For questions contact PLATINUM@eWomenNetwork.com or call 972.620.9995 Ext. 1000.


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