💫 Speakers Lounge
A monthly meet-up for speakers, facilitators, and event hosts
First Friday of every month
Welcome to Speakers Lounge - a relaxed monthly gathering inspired by backstage lounges at live events. Whether you're a speaker, facilitator, or event host, this space is designed for you.
It’s a place to share stories, ideas, and insights with others who care about creating meaningful, memorable experiences on stage and in the room.
Born out of a long-running Friday morning meetup for entrepreneurs and creatives, Speakers Lounge is now a cornerstone of the growing Keynote Connect community - real, relaxed, and rooted in connection.
If you’re working on a keynote, curating a speaker lineup, dreaming of a TED Talk, or simply want to communicate more purposefully, join us.
There’s no formal agenda. No pressure to perform. Just thoughtful dialogue, helpful exchange, and a welcoming place to be inspired, share generously, and build great events together.
Register HERE
🎤 Meet Your Hosts, Linda Drosdowech is a leadership educator, keynote speaker, and speaker coach - and co-founder of Keynote Connect with Tracey Maconachie and Kristine Tubiera, a platform designed to bring together local speakers and event organizers to create standout events.
They believe public speaking is one of the most powerful ways to lead, inspire, and connect — and that event hosts and planners are the unsung heroes who make it all possible.
Whether you're refining a talk, dreaming of being a keynote speaker, or planning your next event, you belong here.
✨ What to Expect
✔️ Warm welcome and ease-into-the-morning conversation
✔️ Honest chats about stories, speaking, and what makes events truly great
✔️ Opportunities to network, share what you're working on, and find collaborators
✔️ A space for everyone - from keynote veterans and TEDx hopefuls to planners and facilitators designing their next event to people who share the love of conversation and connection
🎒 What to Bring
✔️ There’s no presentation or prep required - just bring your voice, curiosity, and a cup of coffee or tea
✔️ Come as you are - this is a space to be real, not perform