Innovation Women and our sister company, Lioness Magazine, offer a range of educational programs designed to meet speakers and business professionals where they are—whether you’re just getting started, building confidence or preparing to pursue paid speaking opportunities. Some programs are included with membership, others are structured paid offerings. Additional one-on-one or agency support is available for those who want deeper, customized help.
Included With Your Speaker Membership
These resources are available to speaker members at no additional cost and are designed for ongoing learning and growth.
- Orientation & Updates Meetings: Our monthly orientation walks you through the Innovation Women platform, resources and opportunities so you can make the most of your membership.
- The Green Room: A growing library of speaker resources, including worksheets, educational modules and hundreds of hours of recorded Speaker Friends Friday sessions.
- Speaker Friend Fridays: Weekly live sessions focused on real conversations, shared experiences and practical advice. Can’t attend live? Recordings are always available in the Green Room.
- Office Hours: Every Friday, Bobbie Carlton hosts live profile reviews and provides direct feedback to help speakers strengthen their positioning and visibility.
- Educational Webinars: A rotating lineup of webinars covering speaking, marketing, business development and related topics.
- Lioness Resources (Entrepreneur Profiles): Entrepreneur-level members also receive access to Lioness Premium events and resources. Additional Lioness webinars and networking opportunities are open to all.
Structured Paid Programs (Member-Only)
These programs offer guided instruction, accountability, and hands-on support. Membership is required, and programs are available at an additional cost.
- Speaker Marketing Club (SMC): An 8-week program designed to help speakers position and market themselves professionally.
- Part 1: Focus on messaging, building your visibility, and foundational marketing.
- Part 2: With your messaging and other marketing basics in place, this will help you refine your systems and scale your efforts.
- Kickstart Cohort (1 Month): Ideal for newer members, this cohort focuses on learning how to use the Innovation Women platform while covering the basics of positioning yourself as a speaker.
- Coaching Cohort (1 Month): Designed to help speakers turn an idea into a clear, compelling Signature Talk with guided coaching and peer support.
- Social Media Workshop: A low-cost, weekly drop-in session where members can work alongside designers to create social media content. Canva users are welcome.
Personalized & Agency-Level Support
For speakers who want more individualized or comprehensive help, additional options are available.
- Private Speaker Coaching: Each month, a very limited number of one-on-one coaching spots are available with Bobbie Carlton for focused, personalized guidance.
- Carlton PR & Marketing Services: For deeper marketing and public relations support, the Carlton PR & Marketing team works with clients on websites, email marketing, SEO, positioning, and more. These services are available by consultation.
Choosing the Right Path
There’s no single “right” program. Many members use a combination of included resources, structured programs and personalized support over time. Reach out to info@innovationwomen.com at any time if you have any questions.