Author: beth jusino

Ignite Seattle #45 is just a month away, and we’re thrilled to announce our next fantastic lineup of speakers and talks:

• “So You Live In a Fault Zone” from Tiahnan Caulley

• “How to Make an Impossible Movie” from Jeremy Cavner

• “A Unique Way of Being a Foster Parent” from Silvana Clark

• “My First Time Eating Artichokes Led Me to Live and Work on a Sustainable Farm” from Andrés Tereza Gomez

• “The 40-year-old (Rugby) Virgin” from Beth Kelley

• “How to Knock ‘Em Dead With a Killer Eulogy” from Christopher Matthias

• “Why I wish I’d met my Mom’s gynecologist” from Suzan Mazor

• “How I Saved the World and No One Knows” from Abraham McBride

• “The Unhinged Joy of Marathon Pacing” from George Perantatos

• “How to Lose Yourself in a Labyrinth” from Kristen Winn

This is going to be one of our best lineups yet, and you don’t want to miss it. Join us at Town Hall on March 21 to hear these interesting people tell interesting stories. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll think. You’ll walk away inspired.

Early bird rates are just $10, and we often sell out, so get yours today!

Choosing a speaker lineup is never easy. Thank you to the many dozens of you who took the time to pitch ideas.

The August sun might be shining, but October will be here before you know it, and that means Ignite Seattle #44 is right around the corner! Tickets are on sale now for our next event, happening October 26, 2023, at Town Hall Seattle. We’re excited for another night of live community storytelling at its informative, entertaining best.

To make this night work, though, we need YOUR help. 

SPEAKER SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! 

Do you have a story to tell, a valuable lesson to pass along, or a cool life hack to share with the best audience in Seattle? Of course you do. And we want to hear about it! 

Speaker Submissions for Ignite #44 are now open and ready for you to add your unique experiences.

Share your killer title and 100 word description by September 14, 2023. 
 

PITCH YOUR STORY HERE

Not sure how to pitch a story? Or even what makes an Ignite-style story? Great–we’ve got you covered. 

PRACTICE YOUR PITCH AT THIS FREE TRAINING EVENT!

If you have a great idea, but don’t know how to get it into the 5-minute Ignite format…

Or you have a friend or family member with a great story, but they need some encouragement to get on the stage…

We’re here to help! Not only does Ignite Seattle have a team of professional speakers who will coach, mentor, and assist you at every step if your submission is chosen, we’re also hosting a FREE night of training for aspiring Ignite speakers. 

Ignite Your Storytelling: How to Pitch and Perform for a Live Stage Event

Tuesday, August 29, 7:00-8:30pm

Town Hall Seattle’s Reading Room 

You’ll get actionable and proven advice from experts on:

• What makes a great live stage event story (and what we’re looking for at Ignite)

• How to identify the spark of your story and grab someone’s attention right away

Plus, there will be plenty of time for you to share your idea or pitch with the Ignite team and get one-on-one feedback.

Your coaches will be:

• Professional speaker, bestselling author of Confessions of a Public Speaker, and former Ignite Seattle emcee Scott Berkun
• Author, conference speaker, and publishing consultant Beth Jusino
• Storyteller, author, and inspirational speaker Andrew Spink

(Scott, Beth, and Andrew are also all Ignite Seattle alumni who have taken their turns on the round red carpet–check out the links above!)

You don’t need to have a talk prepared, or even know yet what story you want to tell, to participate. But if you want to know more about the Ignite stage, this is the night for you. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The training is free, but space is limited, so register today! Let us know if you have questions, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

PS. Help spread the word! If you know someone who has a great story or idea, or wants to feel more confident as a speaker, forward this post and invite them! 

Do you have a story to tell? Of course you do! And 2023 could be your year to tell it!

Do you want to improve your ability to share your passion? Finally get past your fears of speaking in public? Or learn how to catch people’s attention from your very first sentence?

Ignite Seattle has been training speakers to harness their unique experiences through the power of compelling storytelling for years, and we want to teach YOU what we know. 

Join us on January 24, 2023 at Town Hall Seattle for a fun, fast-paced, FREE event where you’ll learn new ways to think about your own story and how to share it with others—both verbally and in writing!

You’ll get actionable and proven advice from experts on:

• How to turn your life experience into a great story
• How to get past your fears of public speaking
• How to identify the spark of your story and grab someone’s attention right away

Plus, there will be plenty of time for your biggest and toughest questions about public speaking, lots of discussion, and chances to share your own story in small groups led by experienced speaker coaches.

You don’t need to have a talk prepared, or even know yet what story you want to tell, to participate. (Although if you’re thinking about taking a turn on the Ignite stage, this is a great place to hone your pitch…applications for our next event—hint, hint—are due February 2!)

Your coaches will be:

• Professional speaker, bestselling author of Confessions of a Public Speaker, and Ignite Seattle emcee Scott Berkun
• Author, former literary agent, and publishing consultant Beth Jusino
• Storyteller and inspirational speaker Andrew Spink

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

The training is free, but space is limited, so register today!

Let us know if you have questions, and we look forward to seeing you on January 24.

PS. Help spread the word! If you know someone who has a great story or idea, or wants to feel more confident as a speaker, forward this post and invite them! Or share our Facebook Event Page on your social media channels.