224: Are Unpaid Speaking Gigs Worth It?

Are unpaid speaking gigs worth it or a complete waste of your time? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a question that every industry educator and speaker eventually asks: “Should I take the stage if I’m not getting paid?” You’ll hear from powerhouse speakers and event hosts like Jordan Gill, Elizabeth Henson, […] The post 224: Are Unpaid Speaking Gigs Worth It? appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Ever wondered why some speakers get paid and others don’t? This episode spills the truth. In this honest, behind-the-scenes convo with Christina Olivarez, founder of Hustle + Socialize, we dig into what it really takes to build a sustainable event—especially when it comes to speaker pay. This is a raw and real look at how […] The post 223: How Conference Budgets Impact Who Gets Paid (And Who Doesn’t) ft. Christina Olivarez appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Money talk is always juicy, especially when it comes to speaker fees. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m doing something different: I’ve interviewed multiple event hosts to get their real, unfiltered takes on how they approach speaker compensation. Whether you’ve ever wondered why some gigs are unpaid or what kind of value you can still gain […] The post 222: Creative Industry Speaker Pay: The Truth Behind Compensation Models appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you’ve ever thought, “I just need more followers to get booked”—this one’s for you. Followers don’t equal stages. In this snack-size episode, I’m sharing a powerful moment from my full interview with Kristina Bartold of High Vibe Women, available exclusively inside the Sought-After Speaker System course. Kristina has reviewed countless speaker applications, and she’s […] The post 221: Why Audience Size Doesn’t Matter Anymore for Landing Speaking Gigs ft. Kristina Bartold appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens after you hit “send” on a speaker pitch, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on speaker selection with real, raw insights straight from event hosts themselves. As part of my Sought After Speaker System course, I interviewed multiple hosts […] The post 220: What Conference & Event Hosts are Looking for in Speaker Pitches appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

You never know who’s watching and that’s exactly why showing up and sharing your expertise matters more than you think. In this snack-size episode pulled from my full interview with Frances Ledgewood, we explore how a casual conversation turned into booking her first speaker for her retreat. When you’re simply generous, curious, and collaborative, it […] The post 219: You Never Know Who’s Watching: How Showing Up Can Lead to Speaking Gigs ft. Frances Ledgewood appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

What if I told you that setting up your email right now could make or break your Black Friday sales? Building a solid Black Friday email strategy isn’t just about flashy sales and countdown timers—it’s about groundwork: authentication, deliverability, segmentation, warming—and planning ahead. In this episode, Dawn Richardson of Flodesk joins us to share what […] The post 218: 5 Email Marketing Tactics to Nail Your Black Friday Promo with Dawn Richardson appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you’ve ever launched a course, membership, or product and wondered why your people aren’t engaging with the resources you worked so hard to create, this snack-size episode is for you. Pulled directly from a live Q&A inside the Educators Lounge, this conversation with Tayler Cusick-Hollman reveals what really goes on after the sale. During […] The post 217: Maintaining Member Retention & Engagement with Tayler Cusick-Hollman appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Ever wonder how conference speakers actually get chosen? I’m pulling back the curtain with one of the most sought-after event hosts in the creative industry. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Kellie Penn, founder of The Reset Conference, for a candid conversation about how speaker applications are reviewed, what makes someone stand out, […] The post 216: Behind the Scenes of Conference Speaker Selection with Kellie Penn appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Ever feel stuck trying to decide if your membership should be monthly, six-month, or annual? In this snack-sized episode, I’m sharing a real coaching moment from inside The Educators Lounge where we unpack how to confidently set your membership commitment length and how to communicate it so potential members feel supported, not trapped. This conversation […] The post 215: How to Choose the Perfect Membership Commitment Length Without Scaring Off Buyers ft. Brooklyn Grotte appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.