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Programs & Events

Where Every Speaker Grows—Aspiring to Seasoned

NSA Houston offers a full calendar of high-impact programming designed to help you grow your speaking business, sharpen your skills, and build authentic connections. Whether you’re an aspiring speaker, on the rise, or already a seasoned pro, our events are crafted to meet you where you are—and take you where you want to go.

Monthly Chapter Meetings

Where Every Speaker Grows—From First Talk to Main Stage
Held on the third Friday of every month (with a few exceptions) at the Small Business Development Center, our Monthly Chapter Meetings are the cornerstone of NSA Houston. These energizing workshops are curated to support speakers at all levels—aspiring, up-and-coming, and seasoned professionals alike.

Each meeting features:

  • Presentations from nationally recognized speakers and industry leaders

  • Topics that cover stagecraft, storytelling, branding, business systems, marketing, tech, and more

  • A collaborative environment with opportunities to learn from others and ask questions

  • Built-in networking time to help you make meaningful connections

Location: Small Business Development Center – Visit our Upcoming Events page for details.

Whether you’re building confidence, building a business, or building a legacy—this is your space to grow.

Winter & Summer Networking Events

Connection. Collaboration. Community.
Twice a year, NSA Houston hosts seasonal networking events—Winter and Summer gatherings designed to bring professionals together for an evening of meaningful connections and community-building.

These happy hour-style events are held in collaboration with our valued partners, including:
ICF Houston (International Coaching Federation), HODN (Houston Organization Development Network), ATD Houston (Association for Talent Development) and more.

What you can expect:

  • A vibrant, cross-industry mix of speakers, coaches, consultants, trainers, and talent development leaders

  • Casual, in-person networking at premier Houston venues

  • A welcoming space for sharing ideas, building relationships, and expanding your reach

Open to members, guests, and partners—these events are about more than networking. They’re about collaborative growth across aligned industries.

Last Story Standing Competition

One Night. One Mic. One Winner—Represent Houston on the National Stage
Last Story Standing is NSA Houston’s annual storytelling competition—an exciting, high-energy event where local speakers compete to share their most compelling, impactful stories. This isn't just about applause—it's about earning the right to represent the Houston Chapter at the national level during NSA’s storytelling competition.

  • Open to members and non-members

  • Judged on storytelling structure, delivery, engagement, and emotional impact

  • The winner becomes NSA Houston’s official representative in the national Last Story Standing competition

Whether you're stepping on stage to share your story or showing up to support your peers, this is one of the most powerful and inspiring events of the year.

Quarterly Virtual Speaker Showcase

Showcase Your Message. Expand Your Reach.
Four times a year, NSA Houston hosts the Virtual Speaker Showcase, giving members a powerful platform to present their talk in front of peers, speaker bureaus, event planners, and industry insiders. This event is designed to boost visibility, build confidence, and provide valuable feedback.

  • 5–10 minute talks from selected members

  • Constructive critique in a supportive environment

  • Ideal for refining keynotes, elevator pitches, or workshop previews

  • Great exposure and networking with potential decision-makers

Apply to present or attend to be inspired—either way, you’ll walk away better than before.

Community & Connection

More Than Events—A True Speaker Family
At NSA Houston, we believe in growth through connection. Our programs are just one part of what makes this chapter thrive—the real magic happens through the relationships, mentorship, and community spirit that surround them.

What makes our community special:

  • A welcoming culture rooted in support and generosity

  • Collaboration between speakers of all experience levels

  • Opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and lifelong learning

  • A shared commitment to helping each other succeed

Whether you're preparing for your first gig or your hundredth keynote, you'll find a place—and your people—here.

Ready to grow with us?
Check out our Upcoming Events page and join us at the next NSA Houston program.
You don’t have to walk the speaker journey alone—and with us, you never will.


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