Ready to unleash the power of your voice and make speaking a big part of your impact and income in 2026?

You’re invited into the Speaker Gateway

An intimate 6-week experience to kickstart your paid speaking career, led by keynote speaker and 4x TEDx speaker Lindsay MacMillan.

We begin in February.

This will be a women-only cohort because we’re on a mission to close the gender pay gap in the speaking industry. No more unpaid work!

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Part energetic alchemy, part practical bootcamp, the Speaker Gateway is an intimate six-week experience designed for women who feel called to the stage and want to build a speaker identity that actually translates into well-paid events.

Because this is 2026 and we’re leveling up and stepping into our full power.

Join the waitlist for the February 2026 cohort of the Speaker Gateway.

The Who The Speaker Gateway Is For

The Speaker Gateway is for you if:

  • You’re a woman who feels called to share your messages, stories, and leadership on the stage

  • You’re ready to get PAID to speak (universities, companies, conferences)

  • You’re curious about how to land a TEDx talk

  • You’re a corporate leader, entrepreneur, or creative

  • You’re ready to stop overthinking and start positioning yourself as a speaker

You do not need:

  • A huge following

  • A polished reel

  • Prior speaking credentials

You just need the desire and the willingness to show up as your full power self.

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of six weeks, you’ll have:

  • Rewired subconscious beliefs to move through mindset blocks and own the power of your voice

  • A clear speaker identity and positioning

  • A compelling signature talk (or keynote concept)

  • A polished speaker bio + pitch language

  • A personalized six-month roadmap to land paid speaking opportunities

  • A game plan for how to land a TEDx talk

  • Personalized feedback on your talk from a TEDx speaking coach

  • The confidence and clarity to step into your PAID SPEAKER ERA.

This program isn’t about hustling or grinding or following some one-size-fits-all template.

It’s about magnetizing abundant opportunities by letting your unique magic shine and being crystal clear on who you’re helping , the problem you are solving, and why organizations should be lining up to pay you good money for their events.

Your Guide

Lindsay MacMillan is a four-time TEDx speaker, five-time author, and creative entrepreneur.

Lindsay has delivered 100+ keynotes and talks across universities, corporations, and conferences—and knows firsthand how to build a speaking career that’s aligned, paid, and sustainable. Her speaking clients include NASDAQ, Michigan Women in Finance, Executive Woman Media, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, Dartmouth, and Lean In. She built her speaking business from scratch (no agent, no manager) and now brings in an average of $5k-$10k per 1-hour event.

Lindsay is also a certified breathwork instructor and helps her clients work through mindset blocks and limiting beliefs through somatic practices and energetic release.

Her style blends strategy with intuition, empowering women to step into visibility without burning out or shrinking themselves.

What Makes The Speaker Gateway Different

This is the program Lindsay wishes she had when she was starting out. It’s not a one-size-fits-all template or rigid formula, but a personalized path that honors your unique voice, experience, and superpowers.

  • The Speaker Gateway blends practical speaking strategy with intuitive, soul-aligned creation, so your message feels authentic, embodied, and naturally magnetic to opportunities. Lindsay brings her intuitive gifts and energetic practices front and center, along with her practical guidance.

  • It offers an economical, efficient alternative to $20k+ speaking programs that is actually personalized to YOU.

  • The container is intentionally intimate, allowing for real momentum and collaboration rather than passive learning.

  • You receive high-touch, personalized feedback, with a 1:1 kickoff call with Lindsay and the option to submit up to 1,000 words per week (keynote drafts, pitch language, outreach strategy) for thoughtful review and co-creation with Lindsay herself.

Logistics

  • Length: 6 weeks

  • Format:

    • 45-minute 1:1 kickoff call with Lindsay

    • Weekly 90-minute group sessions on Zoom. Calls are recorded and circulated afterwards if you can’t make it live. Additionally, you can submit up to 1k words per week for Lindsay’s review via a shared Google doc.

  • Group size: Max 8 people for a highly personalized experience. Women only.

  • Investment: $1,500 per person.

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The 6-Week Speaker Gateway Curriculum

Subject to change, but this provides a high-level overview of the program.

Week 1: Identifying & Honoring Your Speaking Superpower

We begin by uncovering the zones of genius where you naturally shine on stage and the reason people listen when you speak.

  • Identifying your core speaking superpower and the lived experience that fuels it

  • Releasing imposter syndrome and the habit of seeking permission to take up space

  • How your superpower sounds when spoken

  • Why voice precedes stage (and how starting a podcast or leading virtual workshops can warm you up)

  • A short spoken reflection/audio prompt (not public yet)

Outcome: A grounded, embodied speaker identity rooted in your natural authority and distinct edgeWe identify your zones of genius and where you truly shine as a speaker.

Week 2: Your Message & Signature Talk

Your lived experience becomes your authority.

  • Turning your pain into purpose for a top-tier hook

  • Identifying the problem you’re solving and your ideal audience

  • Choosing the right talk format (keynote, workshop, lecture, TED-style)

  • Structuring a compelling talk arc

  • Aligning message with audience + stage type

  • Voice note recording of the opening 2 minutes

Outcome: A clear signature talk concept you can confidently pitch

Week 3: Speaker Brand & Positioning

We give your voice the practical support it needs to become bookable.

  • Crafting a strong speaker bio and one-liner

  • Translating your story into professional language

  • Positioning yourself for credibility

  • Credibility assets — deep dive on podcasts + books

  • Defining your “lane” in the speaking world

Outcome: Speaker bio + one-page pitch ready to use

Week 4: Landing Speaking Opportunities

We go deep into strategies for both warm leads and cold leads to help you book your first speaking events.

  • Where speaking opportunities actually live

  • Pitching universities, conferences, companies, and organizations

  • Warm leads vs. cold leads.

  • Outreach strategy and follow-ups

  • Testimonials and media assets

  • Paid vs. unpaid stages (and when each makes sense)

Outcome: A personalized pitch plan with a Top 10 outreach list

Week 5: The TEDx Pathway

Demystifying the TEDx experience and how to land a talk on the coveted red dot.

  • What TEDx is—and what it isn’t

  • When TEDx supports your goals (and when it doesn’t)

  • Identifying 3-5 aligned TEDx events in 2026

  • How to position yourself for TEDx selection

  • Leveraging TEDx after the talk to monetize your next event

Outcome: 3-5 TEDx talks that you can apply to, along with a clear pitch that will optimize your odds

Week 6: Final Presentation & Six-Month Speaker Roadmap

We anchor it all in and celebrate how far you’ve come in just six weeks!

  • You deliver 10 minutes of your keynote talk for Lindsay and the rest of your cohort and receive feedback from a TEDx speaking coach

  • Map your next 90 days as a speaker

  • We close the container with clarity and momentum

Outcome: A talk that is ready to pitch and deliver, plus a personalized six-month speaker roadmap