When I joined the Keynote Connect Mastermind, I didn’t just want to write a talk. I wanted to reclaim a part of myself I had quieted for too long.

Ten years ago, you wouldn’t have found me in front of a camera. I was an introvert to the core — leading quietly, staying behind the scenes, and thinking visibility wasn’t necessary for impact. But the truth is, I had a message that needed to be heard. I just didn’t know how to claim space for it.

The Mastermind changed that.

Week by week, I was guided to shape my message, find my clarity, and build the confidence to share my story out loud. I didn’t have to figure it out alone. I was surrounded by brilliant women, powerful tools, and the kind of coaching that helps you rise without losing yourself.

Keynote Connect gave me a structure to follow and a community to lean on. It held me through the messy parts, the vulnerable parts, and the thrilling parts — like standing on stage, fully prepared, fully supported, and fully myself.

I now speak and write about topics that once felt too personal to share — like menopause and midlife leadership — because I’ve learned that sharing our real stories is what opens the door for others.

If you feel a whisper that your voice matters — listen to it. Keynote Connect helped me turn that whisper into something powerful. And I’ll never look back.

Thank you Linda Drosdowech, Tracey Monachie, and Kristine Tubiera for creating this space. You’ve changed the game.

Louise Neil

I’ve taken a bazillion courses - some good, many not-so-good. But this was different. After just the first visualization, I felt ready to go. Inspired. Focused. I even said out loud, “I’ve already gotten my money’s worth”. And I meant it.

The Keynote Connect Mastermind wasn’t just a program. It felt like I found my people. As women, especially as we get older, that can be rare. But this space - it was full of genuine support, connection, and growth. I loved watching everyone evolve, including myself.

Before the Mastermind, I’d been on stages and loved to talk, but I was scattered. This experience helped me hone in on my true message. It pushed me to slow down, clarify, and get intentional. The visualizations were powerful - they built my confidence in a way that felt embodied, not forced.

When I got up on stage for our final event, I felt super prepared and cared for. Like I had a “handler” taking care of all the behind-the-scenes so I could just show up and shine.

Even when the event was postponed, the support never wavered. We kept meeting. We kept growing. I even started calling our weekly sessions "Wednesday carrots” - little boosts of energy and momentum.

Oh - and watching how you ran the Zoom sessions? Total masterclass. I usually hate being online, but this changed how I see it. You made 90-minute sessions fly by. That’s not normal. That’s leadership.

I’ve already told everyone I know: If you’re even thinking about doing this - don’t wait. Do it. You won’t regret it.

Denise Harder

I joined the Launchpad after looking for the right investment into offering speaking engagements as part of my business services. I wanted to gain insight and focus my efforts. 

The experience of working with Linda, Tracey and Kristine was fantastic. They shared their knowledge and industry experience, created a solid framework with demonstrable results for each speaker in the program and provided support, space, seamless event handling and in-the-moment encouragement as we launched at Amplify.

That evening, I felt prepared and polished, and I knew I'd made a fantastic choice in this program. 

No matter where you are in your speaking journey, you'll definitely be glad you joined!

Jennifer Montebruno

I was looking to take my speaking and training business to the next level, and Keynote Connect was exactly the solution I needed.

Through the Mastermind, I gained guidance and support to streamline my keynote topic and fine-tune my delivery. I walked away with fresh ideas to strengthen my promotion and marketing, and I found something I didn’t even know I was missing: a vibrant community of like-minded professionals who truly get it.

And the results? Within weeks of completing the program, I booked a $5,000 facilitation gig in Toronto - proof that the clarity and confidence I gained are already paying off.

Keynote Connect isn’t just about learning to speak. It’s about becoming the speaker and business owner you know you can be. I’m so grateful to be part of this incredible community and can’t wait to see what’s next.

Andrea Canada

When I first heard about the Keynote Connect Mastermind, something stirred - a quiet calling that said this might be for me. I followed it.

That whisper led me to one of the most powerful experiences of my life.

From the very beginning, I was met with the kind of support that doesn’t just hold you - it expands you. The kind that sees what’s possible for you before you can fully see it for yourself.

Tonight, I got to stand on stage at Amplify and share part of my story - alongside four wildly talented humans: Louise Neil, Denise Harder, Andrea Canada, and Jennifer Montebruno. We’ve poured our hearts into this moment. And I couldn’t be more proud.

This wasn’t just about writing a talk. It was about becoming the person bold enough to deliver it.

If you’ve got even the faintest nudge that this might be for you - follow it. Find the room that calls you forward. Surround yourself with people who believe in your voice and your vision. Big things happen when you’re in the right company.

To Linda Drosdowech, Tracey Monachie, and Kristine Tubiera - thank you for building the space, the structure, and the belief that made this moment real.

Let’s go. 🎤💥

Kim Mintenko