An Exclusive Conversation with the Masters of Our Craft
We are honored to invite you to a truly special experience, an exclusive, live, virtual conversation featuring three legendary voices who have shaped the professional speaking industry and inspired audiences worldwide.
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, founding President of National Speakers Association Northern California, will be in an intimate, unscripted conversation with two extraordinary Hall of Fame speakers,
Allison Massari, CSP, CPAE and
Steve Spangler, CSP, CPAE.
This is not a keynote.
This is not a traditional panel.
This is a rare masterclass, an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting, meaningful, and profitable speaking career.
Together, they will share insights on:
- The evolution of craft and stage mastery and how they are using AI in their business
- Career longevity in a changing industry
- Building a speaking business that endures
- The subtle art of becoming truly unforgettable
Whether you are early in your speaking journey or a seasoned professional ready to elevate your impact, relevance, and income, this conversation will offer wisdom you can apply immediately.
This is more than an event.
It’s an investment in your future as a speaker.
About Our Host:
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive speech coach, and one of the most influential leaders in the speaking profession.
She is a three-time Cicero Speechwriting Award winner, creator of the FrippVT Powerful, Persuasive Presentation learning program, and served as NSA’s first woman president. Patricia is also the co-author of Deliver Unforgettable Presentations and has coached speakers and leaders around the globe to command the stage and move audiences to action.
Learn more at https://fripp.com/keynote-speaking
About our Guests:
Hailed by audiences worldwide as “life-changing” “riveting” “completely unique” “bold” and “profound,” Allison Massari’s spirit of courage, kindness, and resilience resonates with participants long after an event has finished.
CPAE® Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Visual Artist, Allison Massari has been listed as one of the Top 10 Best Speakers for “motivation” and “personal development” in the US by Meetings & Conventions Magazine and is on the “Top 100 Iconic Business Speakers” List. Her potent message has reached audiences in more than 75 countries and is a testament to hope, relentless perseverance, and radical compassion.
Allison has been featured on PBS, ABC, FOX, NBC, MarketWatch, Morningstar, Benzinga, KTLA Los Angeles, WGN Chicago, KRON San Francisco, WPIX New York, Healthcare Business Today, and 400 more news outlets.
Allison Massari’s work is a celebration of the power of the human spirit. She has dedicated her life to igniting that inner fire of passion and courage for individuals and organizations, inspiring them to reach total success, personal mastery, and fulfillment.
Her diverse client list includes: Intel, Capital One, GE Healthcare IT, Cleveland Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, LPL Financial, McKesson, Allscripts, Fresenius, Lilly, HIMSS/CHIME, Teva Pharmaceutical, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Siemens Medical, CVS Health, Beryl Institute, American Family Insurance Group, CBRE—Microsoft, and MDRT (Million Dollar Round
Table).
Allison has a fascinating history. Having triumphed over two traumatic accidents, one where she was trapped in a car, burned alive, and sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns on over 50% of her body, Allison captures the hearts of her audiences with her strength, warmth, vulnerability, and honesty. She powerfully demonstrates how we can each access grace and resilience in the face of challenges and always be the light in the room.
With an exceptional blend of creativity, straight-forward guidance, and encouragement Allison provides powerful life lessons woven through her compelling, insightful, and awe-inspiring stories. Her programs are packed with content. She teaches genuine tools to develop a mindset of self-leadership, resilience and joyful appreciation of others—unleashing an inner strength and professional enthusiasm that elevates work culture, alleviates burnout, strengthens
employee retention, and transforms lives.
Prepare to be taken on a journey.
Steve Spangler, CSP, CPAE
Steve Spangler has dedicated his career to proving that the best engagement is powered by experience. He’s a best-selling author, two-time Emmy Award winner, and the host of the nationally syndicated television series DIY Sci. Spangler gained worldwide attention as the creator of YouTube’s first viral science video, teaching millions how to launch a geyser by dropping Mentos into Diet Coke—a moment that helped shape the future of online science communication. Today, his science videos have amassed over 4.5 billion views and continue to inspire curiosity around the globe.
As the STEM Educator-in-Residence at High Point University and a member of the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, Spangler works with leaders, educators, and organizations to design transformational experiences that spark curiosity, build trust, and drive engagement that lasts. His approach moves beyond information delivery to create moments that resonate, inspire action, and foster lasting connection.
With more than 2,100 television appearances and a global reputation for making science accessible and unforgettable, Steve Spangler’s work empowers leaders at every level to turn everyday interactions into extraordinary opportunities for engagement, innovation, and impact.