Join Lona Fink & Danielle Benzon who have decades of experience as speakers and trainers, as your hosts for this monthly networking meeting to gain inspiration, relationships, and proven advice to help you make your greatest contribution to the world.

You’ll benefit from focused networking breakout rooms and open, safe group conversations to gain insight and inspiration to grow your brand and business through speaking.

You’re only one insight or connection away from your most desired goals. Join us to find your next big breakthrough into the realm of speaking.

Meeting Times: Every 4th Wednesday of the month

Date: Aug 26, 2026 (Wednesday)

• 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT (Time Converter)
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
• 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm BST

Location: Zoom

Invite a friend! Non-members can attend 3 Grand Connection events for free. Get your Free Guest Pass or join today!

MEET THE GRAND HOSTS:

With over 27 years in Corporate America, Lona Fink founded Elevate Authentically, a Communication Coaching company. As a Keynote Speaker, TEDx Coach, and Toastmaster, she has a passion for delivering engaging and impactful presentations that inspire and motivate diverse audiences. Her mission is to be the beacon for authentic expression in both personal and professional relationships, guiding individuals and organizations to their fullest potential. Additionally, as a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Ambassador, she promotes Allyship and Neurodiversity in the workplace and beyond.

 

 

 

 

Danielle Benzon has devoted her life to exploring the agility and power of the voice-body instrument. She founded the Inspired Speaker Academy to help speakers and business owners to own and embody their message in a way that speaks directly to their ideal clients. Danielle helps speakers to transform their nerves and doubts so that every word they speak vibrates with purpose, truth, and self-celebration.

 

 

What to Expect:
The Grand Connection community is a fun, welcoming group of like-minded businesses and professionals with an intention to support each other to grow and scale our businesses through Grand Giving. At our Grand Speakers Group Event, you will have opportunities to connect, create, and collaborate in breakouts and in the main room as we discuss topics related to Speaking. Please have your camera, good lighting and microphone available. Practice your short introduction, including a quick book description, ahead and have a short write-up prepared to share in the chat, including your book link.

You Never Know Who You Will Meet!
Members have made many Grand Connections that have led to lasting relationships in our community. These connections have turned into collaborative ventures, partnerships, speaking engagements, podcast interviews, referral partners and great clients! You have the opportunity to meet like minded businesses to share and receive skills, resources and connections based on our founding principle of Grand Giving. Collaboration is an essential part of reaching your Grand Potential. We are even better together on this Grand Adventure.

Invite a friend! Non-members can attend 3 Grand Connection events for free. Get your Free Guest Pass or join today!