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We are the Speaker Exchange Agency
The Speaker Exchange Agency has been working for meeting planners like you for over 10 years.
Most people come to us because they are exploring speakers and that makes complete sense. There is a lot of information out there, and many great speakers to consider.
What is important to know is that most of us are working from the same universe of speakers. The difference isn’t access to a secret list it is the guidance behind it.
What we bring is perspective. Experience. Context. Knowing which speakers truly deliver for a specific audience, which ones are right for this moment (and which ones aren’t), and how to navigate availability, fees, and timing so you do not lose momentum.
If you simply want to browse, you are always welcome to do that on your own.
But if you want a thought partner, someone to help you think through fit, strategy, budget, and long-term impact, that is where we are most valuable. One point of contact. Clear guidance. No noise.
We are here to be a good partner, whether you are early in the process or ready to move forward.
To our team Deia, Lyndy, Marla, Alex, Kris and Bella for their endless devotion to our industry, thank you.
Together we are family.
We thank you for working with us. Together, you have helped The Speaker Exchange Agency succeed, survive a pandemic and come out stronger in this incredible industry that changes countless lives!
If you are new to working with us here at SEA welcome to our family. All of us are glad you are here!
To learn more about why we love doing what we do, check out our feature in VoyageKC
To all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, mentors, bonus moms, dog moms, cat moms, plant moms and all the incredible women who help shape our lives… thank you. ♥
We are lucky to not only be mothers ourselves, but to have been guided by strong, caring women who came before us and helped make us who we are today. Their love, wisdom, resilience, humor, and support live on through all of us.
“Mama said there’ll be days like this…” 🎶
…and she was right.
This weekend we celebrate the women who cheer us on, lift us up, believe in us, and somehow always know exactly what we need.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Speaker Exchange Agency.♥
Seriously how are we only into the first full week of May...
Anyone else feeling the Maycember madness along with us?!?!?
We 100% agree it would be better if there were presents...
#Maycember #SurvivingMay #madness #SpeakerLife
⚽ FIFA World Cup + Kansas City = an incredible moment for our city
The countdown is on, and the energy is already building. If you’re planning a World Cup–themed event, client experience, or team gathering, this is the time to lean in.
Two standout local speakers who bring it to life:
Matt Besler
Former U.S. Men’s National Team player + World Cup athlete. Engaging, approachable, and a natural with audiences—whether it’s a keynote, Q&A, or meet-and-greet.
Devin Henderson
Delivers a powerful World Cup-inspired program centered on belief, leadership, resilience, and creating unforgettable moments—connecting the global stage to business and culture.
If you’re pulling something together and want to elevate the experience, we’ve got you covered.
Reach out: info@speakerexchangeagency.com
As we close out a crazy April here at SEA and head into May, we are so thankful for the chance to see so many incredible speakers in action over the past few weeks at events across Kansas City and beyond. Below are just a few of the amazing humans who have been sharing their insights, energy, humor, and inspiration with audiences lately.
• Chris Ruden – Resilience, mindset & overcoming adversity
• Robert Siciliano – Cybersecurity, scams & digital safety
• Bill Conerly – Economics made practical for leaders
• Bill Stainton – Humor, creativity & innovation
• Ancin Cooley – Leadership, culture & communication
• Freestyle+ – High-energy interactive entertainment
• Randy Dean – Time management & email sanity
• Joel Zeff – Teamwork, positivity & improv fun
• Lonnie McFadden – KC jazz, music & storytelling
• Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe – Resilience, wellness & burnout
• Tom Turcich – Around-the-world adventurer & motivation
• Justin Wren – Purpose, resilience & impact
• Candace Doby – Courageous leadership conversations
• Hayley Podschun – Broadway entertainment & energy
• Damon Dunn – Leadership, mindset & growth
• Jason & Diana Kander – Mental health, leadership & resilience
• Ryan Estis – Business growth & client experience
• Trey Kennedy – Relatable comedy & culture observations
Want to learn more about any of these speakers? Reach out anytime!! info@speakerexchangeagency.com
That’s a wrap!! Cheers to a great 2025. Enjoy our year in review from @thespeakerexchangellc 🫶
Don’t Let Your Attendees Turn into Conference Turkeys!
(A Holiday Reminder from Your Friends at SEA)
We have all seen it… the morning after the welcome reception, when attendees shuffle into the ballroom clutching their coffee like it is cranberry sauce for survival. The keynote speaker is ready to inspire, but half the room looks like they are still in a post-feast nap.
At a recent event, we spotted a genius fix: IV hydration stations! Think of it as a “wellness bar” for conference goers. A quick vitamin boost, a little hydration, and suddenly your attendees are alert, energized, and ready to soak up every word from your keynote.
So as you recover from a long Thanksgiving holiday week and head into December, don’t let your event be stuffed with sleepy audiences. A little pre-planning and maybe an IV drip or two can keep everyone feeling grateful and fully engaged.
Cheers to full hearts, lively rooms, and audiences that stay awake through dessert! 🦃✨
It`s Thanksgiving Week! Have you remembered to start thawing your turkey?!?!?
IASB Annual Convention Recap ✨
What. A. Week.
Brittanny, Deia, and Julie spent last week in Charlotte for the IASB Annual Convention, and it felt like coming home from your favorite summer camp. Extra special this year because Brittanny served as co-chair — her first full event — and absolutely crushed it. 🙌
From powerful speakers to a big name-change reveal and nonstop energy, it was a reminder of why we love this industry and how hard our meeting planners work to make the magic happen. You are the heartbeat of it all. ♥
Week at a glance:
• 17 speakers
• ~200 attendees — biggest IASB ever
• 5 days of programming (felt like 462)
• 150 care kits for Charlotte’s Children’s Hospital
• Brittanny presented the “Dottie Walters” award
• …and received a surprise award herself with co-chair Jeff Lohnes
• New identity: IASB → GSIA
• Brittanny selected for the Board of Governors 🎉
#IASB #GSIA #MeetingsIndustry #MeetingPlanners #EventProfs #SpeakersBureau #KeynoteSpeakers #ConferenceLife #EventIndustry #EventPlanning #IndustryLeaders #CharlotteNC #ProfessionalSpeakers #AssociationEvents #ConventionRecap #WomenInEvents #TeamSEA #SpeakerExchangeAgency
Fair warning ‼️ The SEA team went in together on a Powerball ticket - when we win there will be signs. 😆🙌🤑
Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier @drmhpelletier
Becoming Resilient in the Age of AI
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, lead, and live. But while the tech conversation gets most of the airtime, the human side of AI adoption often gets overlooked.
In her newest keynote, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier—a psychologist, leadership expert, and workplace mental health strategist—equips leaders and teams with the tools to thrive in times of rapid, uncertain change.
Audiences walk away with:
✔️ A clear understanding of the human side of AI transformation
✔️ The psychology of AI resilience
✔️ Practical strategies to safeguard workplace mental health while leveraging AI for growth
An engaging storyteller with a research-based approach, Dr. Pelletier has helped organizations worldwide turn uncertainty into opportunity—without sacrificing well-being.
Whether you’re planning a leadership summit, company-wide kickoff, or industry conference, her keynote offers both insight and actionable tools your audience can use immediately.
Who should book her?
✔️ Leaders navigating AI adoption
✔️ Teams facing rapid transformation
✔️ Organizations and professional associations prioritizing mental health and performance.
Contact us to learn more!
Big congrats to @juanbendana for the launch of Confident By Choice with Penguin Random House!
Even before launch, the book has caught fire— earning features in Harvard Business Review, Rolling Stone, and inked international publishing deals in three countries.
This book is a game-changer for organizations looking to inspire confidence in today’s fast-paced world.
Let’s go, Juan!
Send us a message to learn more about Juan and booking him for your next event!!
Luxury is not just a price point—it’s a mindset. And it’s the mindset any business needs to WIN big. 💎🔥
Coach Keren Eldad is rewriting the rules of success in the luxury world—and beyond. In her game-changing talk, she reveals the counterintuitive truths behind high-ticket dominance, cutting through outdated marketing norms to uncover the exact mindset that makes brands unforgettable and unstoppable.
Forget the formulas that work in mass or even premium categories. Luxury isn’t for everyone—and that’s exactly the point. 💥
If your business is extraordinary, your thinking needs to be, too.
Ready to break through the five hidden barriers holding you back—and step into your most iconic era? Book Coach Keren for your next event and give your team the mindset upgrade of a lifetime.
Let’s make luxury the new standard. 🏆
✨ Authenticity is the new tool we all need in our tool belt! 🔧💫
Erin Hatzikostas is redefining what it means to be a true leader—one who leads with honesty, vulnerability, and a genuine connection. Her message is clear: authenticity isn’t just a feel-good buzzword; it’s a powerful tool that drives success, builds trust, and creates real impact.
Gone are the days of stiff professionalism—show up as YOU! Whether it’s in the boardroom or on Zoom, authenticity is your superpower. 💪✨
Ready to own your story and lead with purpose? Reach out to us about having Erin at your next event! Let’s make authenticity the standard, not the exception. 💯
#AuthenticityMatters #TheSpeakerExchange #Keynote #AuthenticLeadership #BeReal #LeadWithPurpose #ErinHatzikostas
Wrapping Up 2024 at The Speaker Exchange with Gratitude & Cheer! 🎁 Thank You to all of our amazing Speakers and Partners for an Amazing Year!! We couldn’t do this thing we love without all of you and your incredible trust in us. ❤️
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Cheers 🥂 to 2025 and all the good that is still to come! 🫶
Did You Know??? Event Myth-Busting Edition with The Speaker Exchange!
Let us know you thoughts in the comments!
#EventTrends #SpeakerStrategy #ContentIsKey #EngagementMatters #SEAEvents
Wow!! How are we already more than a week into October?? Time flies when you are having fun and we had so much fun last month at The Speaker Exchange Agency! All the Speakers, all the events, all the FUN! 🤩 🫶💕🙌🎤 #speakersbureau #motivationalspeaker #keynote #keynotespeaker #womenownedbusiness
Another year of being a proud certified Women`s Business Enterprise (WBE)! 👏❤️
The Speaker Exchange Agency is proud to announce that we are certified as a Women`s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women`s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation`s leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women.
The WBENC Certification process has confirmed that our business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women, and has the appropriate structure and strategic business planning and implementation in place.
By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs, which in turn empowers women as leaders and brings about a more diverse, balanced and sustainable economy.
#womenownedbusiness #wbenc #wbe #keynotespeaker #keynote #speakersbureau #motivationalspeaker
Check out our very own Brittanny Kreutzer on the Humor In The C-suite podcast!!
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With her immense passion for the public speaking industry, and her background in sales to get the business off the ground, she shares how she finds humor helps people feel more comfortable, breaks down barriers, and allows for more creativity and innovation. 🙌💕🎤🤭
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Link in Bio!!
🌸 Spring is in full bloom at The Speaker Exchange and we’ve been having an absolute blast! 🌸
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From lunch and coffee dates with some of our favorite speakers to witnessing their brilliance on stage, and seeing our clients’ events come to life and captivate their audiences – we couldn’t ask for a better job! 🌟🎤🙌💕 #keynotespeaking #speakersbureau #events #eventsuccess #thespeakerexchange
👏 A massive round of applause 👏 and SEA Congratulations to the incredible Mitch Holthus, named The Kansas Society of Washington, D.C.`s 2024 Kansan of the Year! 🏆🎉
Mitch, the iconic Voice of the @chiefs and the most distinguished play-by-play "Voice" in franchise history, continues to inspire us all. Beyond the mic, his dedication to bettering Kansas and the Kansas City community shines brightly. 🌟
We`re overwhelmed with pride and joy for Mitch, celebrating this well-deserved honor. 🎉 Congrats again, Mitch, from your friends at The Speaker Exchange! 🎙️👏 #KansanOfTheYear #CommunityChampion #VoiceOfTheChiefs #kansas #keynotespeaker #speakerbureau
Join us on April 10th at noon. This is for YOU, our amazing partners!
During this short session you will learn the below along with a lot of other helpful tips from our good friend, Randy Dean, MBA: The E-mail Sanity Expert.
Join us on April 10th at noon. This is for YOU, our amazing partners!
Key Learning Points:
- Learn how to use new features in the Microsoft Outlook Local Client and New/Web Outlook versions for enhanced productivity
- Set up your screens and views for easier information access and efficiency when doing common activities in Outlook, Gmail, and enhanced tools in each suite
- Automate some of your outgoing messages using advanced techniques in your signatures, templates, and more
- Start and work your day more intelligently and with less distraction by setting up your software and browser to help you maintain focus on your most important items.
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc--sqDwiHdY0LTSI6w5WaQvQfbS382iW#/registration
We are so in ♥️ with all the fun we had at The Speaker Exchange Agency this February. Seriously, we couldn’t love what we do more and all the amazing people we get to work with everyday. From our first Galentine’s Day happy hour to lunches full of laughs to watching our talented Speakers in action delivering life changing messages and making our Clients beyond happy to participating in fireside chats to share our industry knowledge. And to top it all off we got to meet the hilarious and genuinely kind Nate Bargatze and watch our Kansas Chiefs win the Super Bowl AGAIN! Whew! We could not have asked for anything more this month! ♥️
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We cannot wait to see what else 2024 has in store for us! Better Connections Build Better Events. Better Teams. Better Communities. Better Families. Better Everything.
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#keynotespeaker #speakersbureaus #speaking #events
It’s been an amazing year at The Speaker Exchange Agency… we are so incredibly blessed to get to do what we do and love ❤️
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Thank you to all our incredible clients and Speakers for trusting us to help you inspire and change lives. Happy holidays and cheers to all the amazing things to come in 2024! ❤️🥂❤️
Speaker Industry | What to Expect in 2024 with Brittanny Kreutzer
As we go into 2024, we wanted to share some quick facts, tips and trends to watch out for in the Speaker Industry.
Need a great gift idea for that person in your life that is as "driven" as our Jules and Britt (who never stop working for their clients even when waiting in the school pickup line or outside the many kids` activities that they are so lucky to chauffeur)???
Look no further than this amazing steering wheel desk... Only $7 on Amazon, can`t beat that this holiday season!!
We take great pride in being Women-Owned. Many of our clients are also very appreciative. Recently, Julie Homsey was in Topeka, KS with her longtime client helping with a video they were shooting about the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as it pertains to the vendor selection process they use. It was an honor to be with them to support advancing divisity and inclusion. ♥
Tis` the season for giving! Last month we got to spend our time with so many great Speakers and a few celebrities... so here is our December addition of Name that Speaker/Celeb! Play to win a $25 Starbucks gift card.
Match the number with the Speaker/Celebrity:
Magic Johnson
Britt Frank
Josh Lozoff
Tara Renze
Andrew McCrea
Dima Ghawi
Nate Bargatze
Jesse Cole
First Person to Email or Direct message, wins.
@joshualozoff was speaking in KC last week and Lyndy got to catch up with him over coffee and hear about all the exciting work he is doing these days.
His interactive “Magic of Communication” keynote is sure to bring inspiration, entertainment, and tips on communication.
Message us to learn more!!
We loved getting to catch up with our long-time friend @bill.benjamin yesterday... We go way back with Bill and his business partner, @jppawliwfry
Bill is a top emotional intelligence keynote speaker, leadership thought & culture expert, and contributor to the New York Times bestseller, Performing Under Pressure.
Bill speaks to the concept of the Last 8%... people do well in the first 92% of what they want to say in a difficult conversation, or the first 92% of important decisions they face. But as things get progressively more difficult, emotions start to take priority and begin to drive behavior.
These emotions, such as fear and anxiety, cause people to become avoidant. Teams start procrastinating, ducking critical conversations, and sidestepping important decisions. Bill terms these situations the Last 8% and have come to find that individuals and teams that can skillfully face these difficult situations outperform those that don’t. It is the difference between a good team and a great team
We would love to share information about his Last 8% Culture System. Ask us for more information!
SEA is “UNSTOPPABLE” with Alex Weber lately! Deia was the lucky one who got to spend some time catching up with him last month...
Alex Weber is an International Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Peak Performance, a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, and an Award-Winning Entertainer for NBC, and most importantly one of the nicest humans and easiest speakers to work with. 😊
Some events are just good for your soul. ♥ On this night, our hearts were full.
Thank you to our good friend and speaker, @fundamismpaul for inviting us to Volley Llama (an event he co-founded). We had a ball! #volleyllama is an extraordinary community event that builds a legacy of hope to the children who rely on the specialized care and research @childrensmercy provides.
Love our local community. Lots of big smiles and fun was had!
We had a great time getting to spend some time with "America`s Personal Development Coach" @brantmenswar last month! We were introduced to Brant by @jimknightspeaker (another amazing speaker) all the way back in 2016. We were honored when they highlighted us in their article Top 13 Speaker Bureaus/Agents of `21 (check it out on our LinkedIn)... so awesome! 🤗
We would love to chat with you about how Brant`s transformational message of taking your "Black Sheep" core values and using them to take control of your life, make better decisions, fulfill your purpose, and positively influence those around you can be the perfect fit for your next event.
It`s officially the last week of Hispanic Heritage Month and we cannot let the month end without highlighting one of our favorite Latinas, Gaby Natale!
@gabynatale is a 3-time Daytime EMMY® winner, media personality, bestselling author and motivational speaker. Gaby became the first Latina author to be published by HarperCollins Leadership and the first Latina to win 3 consecutive Daytime EMMYs. People magazine included Gaby in their “25 Most Powerful Latinas” for her outstanding achievements. In 2022, Natale was the featured speaker for JP Morgan Chase Global Leadership Summit and the closing keynote speaker for IASB, among other events.
Connect with us now to learn more about Gaby! 💕
Can we just tell how thankful we are to go waay back with @frontrowmarilyn ?!??
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She is a great friend, beautiful person inside and out and an incredibly talented speaker. It was great to have her here in KC to deliver her outstanding keynote, Front-Row Leadership; How to Top Performers Never Settle for Balcony Seats.” After she spoke, attendees lined up to give her a hug, get a signed copy of her book and share stories. There were lots of laughs and love all around. ❤️❤️❤️
We found our Unicorn! In a marketplace crowded with high dollar speakers, @eriktherwanger is a hidden gem! His fee is awesome and he will go above and beyond for your event.
As the founder of ThinkGREAT, he draws from his experiences as a U.S. Marine, executive business leader, sales professional, and entrepreneur to help organizations to achieve greater levels of success. He combines leadership development, team building, sales training, and goal-setting (Oh My!) into strategies and techniques that empower employees, sales teams, leaders, and business owners to exceed expectations.
Contact us now to learn more about Erik... you won`t regret it!!
Well, that was fun! @shawnasuckow and @heymimibrown stopped by to visit us on their way to the lake for a girls weekend! We laughed and caught up all morning!
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If you are planning an event and looking for a high energy speaker who will deliver motivation, inspiration, and practical insights to help your team excel, Mimi is your go to! She has a proven track record of helping organizations achieve breakthrough results and drive sales growth. Her energetic and dynamic personality, combined with her unparalleled expertise in sales and marketing, make her the idea choice for any event.
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Shawna Suckow is a brand differentiator and amplifier. She helps humans and businesses to stand out, build trust, and become unforgettable in a crowded marketplace. She works with organizations to build trust when skepticism is the norm and helps them become unforgettable to prospects and customers. She is obsessed with helping audiences and individuals who want to amplify their brand and reputation so uniquely and authentically they render the competition irrelevant.
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Let us help you schedule a discovery call with Mimi and Shawna so you can learn how they will customize their content for your needs.
Deia had the pleasure this week of getting to spend time with the amazing @iamweshamilton and see him in action!
Wes Hamilton is the founder of Disabled but Not Really. On Jan. 9, 2012, everything changed when Hamilton was shot in the abdomen and paralyzed from the waist down. The years following the shooting not only saw Hamilton work through his journey of physical rehabilitation, but also a mental transformation that led him to start his own foundation.
Message us to learn more about how Wes` story and his message could be the perfect fit for your next event!
#iamweshamilton #keynotespeaker #wesspeakslife #publicspeaking #thespeakerexchange #disabledbutnotreally
Thank you @marvellessmark and Jana for coming to visit us yesterday!
Great to get our Rock Star SEA band together to kick the week off.
Marvelless Mark delivers high-energy, interactive experiences for ultimate team alignment. His approach may seem wild and spontaneous, it has a purpose to foster unity, boost energy and drive teams toward unreasonable dreams. To learn more about Mark and how he can inspire your attendees, please reach out for more information.
Check us out!! We were honored to be featured in @voyagekcmag “Kansas City`s Most Inspiring Stories", and share how our dream of owning a successful business in the world of keynote speakers and getting to have a life with our families outside of work became a reality! LINK IN BIO!
The Speaker Exchange Agency Featured Speakers
Here are some speakers we’re currently obsessed with!
Lead With Clarity
Award Winning Speaker, Leadership and Sales Expert, 2x Bestselling Author, Former NFL & NBA Executive, WIN MONDAY™ Founder
Work Ethic, Confidence, Leadership, Adaptability, Resiliency – Matt breaks down these core values and shares his honest, first-person perspective into exactly what it took to reach the highest levels of the soccer world.
If you can fail without becoming discouraged, success becomes inevitable
Clients We've Wowed
Our SEA Family
Meet our amazing team here at The Speaker Exchange Agency. Check out their bios to learn more about the staff you will be working with.
