May 2026 At A Glance

Our Month At A Glance memo breaks down all of our events happening in the near future. From webinars to workshops and educational cohorts, May is full of ways to show up and grow. (Our speaker members have access to additional sessions – another great reason to join us.) May 1st marks 11 years of Innovation Women, and we have a lot to celebrate.

Here’s a quick summary of what this blog has in store:

Speaker  Friend-a-Thon

Featuring Bobbie Carlton, the IW team, special guests and more!

Friday | May 29, 2026 | 8:00 am – 7:00 pm ET

Join us for our first-ever Speaker Friend-a-Thon, an 11-hour live Zoom experience designed to bring our community together for connection, collaboration and a whole lot of speaker support (and LOTS of giveaways).

We know 11 hours is a commitment, so we’re making it easy (and fun) to drop in whenever it works for you. We’ll be mixing things up all day long with rotating conversations, repeat sessions, guest appearances and educational moments from the Innovation Women team.

And because it’s a celebration, we’ll also be giving back to our community. Expect giveaways every hour including merch, exclusive discounts and seats in our educational programs. Whether you’re new to Innovation Women or already part of our community, there will be special offers just for you. We can’t wait to celebrate! Register now.

Speaker Friend Fridays

We have discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and other professionals.

You can also join us on May 1 and 15 for West Coast Speaker Friends at noon ET/9:00 am PT. It’s every first and third Friday each month. All are welcome.

Plus, on May 1st (in both sessions) we will be celebrating our 11th Anniversary! Join us and bring your friends.

Get More Speaking Opportunities

Featuring Bobbie Carlton | Open Invitation | May 12, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET

Join us for this free session where we’ll show you how to find and land speaking opportunities, craft a strong speaker presence and tap into the Innovation Women community and our tools that support your growth every step of the way. Learn more about what to expect and register here.

Build Your Big Back End: How To Add Revenue Streams to Your Speaking Business

Featuring Michelle Villalobos | Wednesday | May 6, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET

The speaking industry is shifting in unprecedented ways, with massive uncertainty plaguing traditional speaker models that rely on cushy keynote fees and corporate contracts. If you’ve been affected or just want to diversify your offerings, consider adding back-end revenue streams that can supplement your speaking. In this session, Michelle will share a model that can drive both big revenues and big impact, as well as other game-changing strategies around scaling that she learned “the hard way.” Save your seat here!

Knowledge Sessions

Featuring Bobbie Carlton | Bi-Weekly on Fridays at 11:00 am ET | This month: May 1, 15 & 29, 2026

These sessions cover Profile Reviews, Concept Clinics and Ask Me Anything segments. Come with a filled-out profile, a concept that needs refining or any other questions. The sessions are first-come, first-serve. Learn more here. These sessions are for members only, become a member here.

Practice Sessions

Featuring Bobbie Carlton | Bi-Weekly on Fridays at 11:00 am ET | This month: May 8 & 22, 2026

These are NEW bi-weekly, member-only working sessions designed to help you refine your presentation skills, strengthen your messaging and build confidence before stepping onto the stage. During each one-hour session, speaker members are invited to present 2–5 minutes of their talk to the group. After presenting, you’ll receive feedback from Bobbie with optional input from other member attendees who are eager to support your growth. Learn more here. These sessions are for members only, become a member here.

Kickstart Cohort Program

Featuring Bobbie Carlton & IW Team | 4-Week Program | Next session starts Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET

Our Kickstart Cohorts are a combination of expert guidance on how to use the Innovation Women platform and an accountability group. We’ll show you how to best use our platform and tools while discussing how to position yourself as a speaker. Learn more here. These sessions are for members only, become a member here.

Speaker Coaching Cohort Program

Featuring Bobbie Carlton | 4-Week Program + A Bonus 1:1 | Next session starts Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET.

The program includes an easy-to-understand process, hands-on exercises, templates, personalized feedback, and practical strategies to ensure your presentation stands out. You’ll work in a small group, have regular breakouts and guided working sessions. This is a 4-week course plus a bonus session with Bobbie to review your presentation. Learn more here. These sessions are for members only, become a member here.

Speaker Marketing Club

Next Part 1 Cohort Starts on Tuesday May 12, 2026 | Next Part 2 Cohort Starts on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Ready to take your speaking career to the next level? Speaker Marketing Club by Innovation Women is a structured learning program designed to help you build a professional speaker marketing strategy and learn how to use speaking as a powerful marketing tool.

We support speakers building a speaking business and speakers supporting another business through speaking. Each 8-week cohort includes weekly lessons, workshops, downloadable resources and facilitated co-working sessions to help you implement what you learn in real time. Learn more here.

Lioness Magazine Event  Information

Lioness for the Female Entrepreneur is our digital magazine for women who are starting (or thinking about starting) companies. Get the latest news, tools and resources to launch and scale startups. Start Your Lioness Membership to unlock even more events and opportunities like regular co-working hours and Coffee Time! Check out our free event information below.

May Lioness Roundtable: Who’s Listening? A Conversation on Podcasting and Business Growth

Featuring Bobbie Carlton & Lioness Team | Open Invitation | Monday, May 18th, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET

Got opinions about podcasting? We want to publish them!

The Lioness Roundtable is a monthly conversation for female entrepreneurs—and every session gets recorded and turned into an article. Come connect with other business owners and share your insights. Your experience could be quoted and featured in front of our whole community! Learn more and register here.

Lioness Social Media Workshop

Workshops on Wednesdays @ 10:00 am | Drop-In Q&A Time on Thursdays @ 3:00 pm ET

The Lioness Social Media Workshop is a hands-on program designed for women entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their brand presence, one graphic at a time.

You’ll get guidance from our expert designers, learn new Canva skills and have a whole bunch of accountability partners. You’ll walk away with new skills and a (nearly) ready-to-post graphic that helps grow your visibility.

To join, you need a Canva account and at least one logo. More information about the program and scheduling can be found here.

Have questions about any of the events or resources listed above? Our team is here to support you. Reach out anytime at info@innovationwomen.com.

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