I had the pleasure of speaking with Erica Holthausen, a seasoned freelance writer and editor, who shared her journey from law to marketing and advertising and eventually found her passion in writing. Erica discusses the importance of adding value to the conversation and offers practical advice on pitching ideas to editors effectively. She emphasizes that getting published should serve a specific business purpose, such as gaining visibility or establishing authority. Erica also shares insights from her experiences with TEDx, highlighting the power of vulnerability and authentic storytelling in public speaking.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

✍️ Erica's transition from law to marketing and finding her passion in writing.

💡 Practical advice on pitching ideas to editors and publications.

🎯 The importance of aligning published content with specific business goals.

🗣 Insights and lessons from Erica's personal experiences with TEDx and public speaking.

Resources:
https://linktr.ee/catchline

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In this episode of the Engaging Virtual Meetings podcast, I sit down with Maranda DeSanto, CAE, the Director of Member Experience at the National Speakers Association (NSA). Maranda shares her expertise on creating exceptional member experiences, the NSA's unique culture, and the importance of community within the organization.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

👋 The importance of creating a welcoming community for new and existing members.

💻 How to leverage technology to improve member engagement and experiences.

🚀 The future of virtual and hybrid meetings and their role in association management.

💬 Personal stories and examples of how NSA's community has positively impacted its members.

Tune in to hear Maranda’s insights on creating an exceptional member experience and fostering a supportive community within your organization.

Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marandadesanto/

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Rennie Curran, Brookwood High School Alum and former linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs from 2007-2009, will serve as the keynote speaker for “Event Title”

Curran, while at the University of Georgia, was a three-time All-American Team MVP, Butkus Award finalist and permanent team captain. He finished his Bulldog career as one of the greatest linebackers in the history of the program and has recently been inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame, Georgia vs. Florida Hall of Fame, and UGA 40 Under 40 class of 2020.

In 2010 Curran entered the NFL Draft. He played with the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Bucs, Edmonton Eskimos and the BC lions.

He is now a keynote speaker, author, and Leadership coach. He speaks to Fortune 500 companies, associations, sport teams, schools, and non-profit organizations on topics such as leadership, team-building, overcoming adversity, and high performance. Curran obtained his Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Georgia and his coaching certification from the Life Purpose Institute. He has been featured on ESPN, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and Fox Sports. Curran has a heart for the community and is honored to serve as our speaker today!

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🏉From sports to business
😊 How Rennie works on his authenticity
🎤Transition to virtual speaking

Resources:
https://Renniecurran.com

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