#187 How to Find Paid Speaking Gigs in 2025

How to Find Paid Speaking Gigs in 2025 (Even If You’re Just Starting Out)

Feeling stuck waiting to get picked for your next speaking gig? In this episode, Wendi McNeill of Charli Jane Speakers shares five proven strategies to land paid gigs in 2025, even if you’re brand-new to the industry. 

Discover where to find real opportunities, how to pitch with confidence (not pushiness), and what simple materials help you stand out to planners. You’ll also get a free resource, 50 Events Looking for Speakers Right Now, so you can start pitching today.

Grab your free list: https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers
Resources mentioned: Pitch Like a Pro | Speaker One-Sheet $7 Starter Kit 

Breathrough Public Speakers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakthroughpublicspeakers