💫 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 Host
Linda Drosdowech is a leadership educator, keynote speaker, and speaker coach - and co-founder of Keynote Connect, a platform designed to bring together local speakers and event organizers to create standout events.
She believes 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.
As the Speaker Coach for Creative Mornings Winnipeg, Linda has supported dozens of speakers in finding their voice, clarifying their message, and taking the stage with confidence. She brings that same energy to Speakers Lounge - creating a space where people feel welcome, heard, and ready to grow.
Whether you're refining a talk 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