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SUMMARY:Speak Easy - July
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO SPEAK EASY A PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT DISGUISED AS A SECRET UNDERGROUND CLUB FOR YOUR VOICE.\nFounded by actor\, comedian\, and coach Brian Lafontaine (hi\, that's me)\, Speak Easy was created for anyone who's ready or almost ready to take the mic. Whether you're prepping a keynote\, refining your personal story\, or just trying not to black out the moment you speak this is your place. Tucked inside a video store-turned-theater (seriously)\, this monthly gathering channels the energy of a classic speakeasy: intimate\, low-pressure\, and just a little hidden. A space where speakers feel safe to show up\, mess up\, and grow without judgment.WE CAP IT AT JUST 5 SPEAKERS PER NIGHT SO EVERY PERSON GETS REAL TIME ON STAGE AND INDIVIDUAL EXPERT FEEDBACK THE KIND YOU USUALLY PAY BIG BUCKS FOR. AT SPEAK EASY\, IT'S INCLUDED. Not quite ready for the spotlight? No problem. Come watch. Listen. Sip something good. And soak in the magic of people being brave on stage. It's not about being perfect. It's about being heard. Doors open at 6:00 PM for early socializing and networking. The speaking portion of the event will begin at 6:30 PM\, followed by more opportunities to connect and chat with everyone after we've concluded with our speaker session. Want to wet your whistle or grab a snack? Beer and wine are available for purchase along with an assortment of other beverages and food items in the VisArt Cafe.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WELCOME TO SPEAK EASY&mdash\;A PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT DISGUISED AS A SECRET UNDERGROUND CLUB FOR YOUR VOICE.
Founded by actor\, comedian\, and coach Brian Lafontaine (hi\, that&rsquo\;s me)\, Speak Easy was created for anyone who&rsquo\;s ready&mdash\;or almost ready&mdash\;to take the mic. Whether you&rsquo\;re prepping a keynote\, refining your personal story\, or just trying not to black out the moment you speak&hellip\; this is your place. Tucked inside a video store-turned-theater (seriously)\, this monthly gathering channels the energy of a classic speakeasy: intimate\, low-pressure\, and just a little hidden. A space where speakers feel safe to show up\, mess up\, and grow&mdash\;without judgment.
WE CAP IT AT JUST 5 SPEAKERS PER NIGHT SO EVERY PERSON GETS REAL TIME ON STAGE AND INDIVIDUAL EXPERT FEEDBACK&mdash\;THE KIND YOU USUALLY PAY BIG BUCKS FOR. AT SPEAK EASY\, IT&rsquo\;S INCLUDED. \;
Not quite ready for the spotlight? No problem. Come watch. Listen. Sip something good. And soak in the magic of people being brave on stage. It&rsquo\;s not about being perfect. It&rsquo\;s about being heard. Doors open at 6:00 PM for early socializing and networking. The speaking portion of the event will begin at 6:30 PM\, followed by more opportunities to connect and chat with everyone after we'\;ve concluded with our speaker session. Want to wet your whistle or grab a snack? Beer and wine are available for purchase along with an assortment of other beverages and food items in the VisArt Cafe.
LOCATION:3104 Eastway Drive Charlotte NC 28205
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DTSTAMP:20260410T115324Z
URL:https://directory.charlotteareachamber.com/education/Details/speak-easy-july-1700631?sourceTypeId=Hub
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