Wendee Speaks

In-Person, Virtual & Hybrid Event Host | Emcee | Moderator
#captivating #charismatic #commanding

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#emcee #moderator #Broadwaykeynote #events #eventplanner

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💥Hot Take💥

I recently had a client ask me for contact info for my preferred hair designer and makeup artist for an upcoming job. I was DELIGHTED!

That is not always the case.

If you have Black & Brown speakers at your event, PLEASE hire culturally…https://t.co/nvQkRR0EY7

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🤓Comment below if you can relate💫

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💥 Emcee Hot Take 💥

Don't rush to fill the silence.

Sometimes the interviewee is "difficult"

Express genuine interest. Approach your interview with compassion, humility, and empathy.

Be thoughtful and thorough in your preparation of your questions.…https://t.co/wUoyxEjL5M

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A relationship between your attendees and your event emcee should be curated LONG BEFORE they step onstage.

Here’s a few tips for getting the most out of your event emcee…

1. Include your emcee in your pre-event video and social media assets. Day one…https://t.co/YL9aStU0jk

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Early in my educational learning I was labeled as "gifted."

I was pulled from my neighborhood elementary school in Northeast Canton, Ohio and placed in a "high ability & gifted school" called Woodland Elementary. I was one of only FOUR Black students in…https://t.co/RL2rbbo1nT

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We are a Cornell University family.

My daughter, Raven Schwam-Curtis, is a summa cum laude graduate of Cornell University class of 2020. She received her B.A. in Asian Studies. She double majored (Asian Studies and Feminist Gender & Sexuality Studies) a…https://t.co/5vBZhBRdP3

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Yes ma’am, Pam.

Holla atcha girl 😎

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*Cue Steve Perry singing Open Arms*

Wanna look and feel like you’ve got it together when you step onstage?

OPEN YOUR ARMS. Literally.

Taking up SPACE on the stage can help you ground and center yourself before speaking. And open palms and OPEN ARMS c…https://t.co/lsDzj9D6Dx

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A GREAT moderator can make or break an event.

And theyre not all created equal.

A SKILLED moderator curates and guides meaningful conversations, connecting the dots and creating an unforgettable learning experience for the attendees.

REMEMBER: A los…https://t.co/HY4rktbuwV

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Bringing a 🎭Broadway show to life is one of the most challenging and collaborative endeavors in the world of performance. 💃🏾🕺🏽

Have you experienced the 💪🏽💫power of the performing arts in team building? 👥

Share your favorite experiences below 🗣…https://t.co/EdlC3q5zNS

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On #Juneteenth, a day of remembrance, we celebrate the excellence, diversity, joy, and resilience of Black communities.
We commemorate the news of freedom reaching enslaved Black Americans in Texas.

We’ll continue to strive for equal voting access, heal…https://t.co/eTlcYmxZnP

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Teamwork makes the DREAM work. Until it doesn’t.

Lack of employee engagement, limited trust among team members, silo mentality plaguing your teams?

Through fun exercises and the ethos of Broadway, I’ll turn your group of people into a passionate and c…https://t.co/ye0dKNRhQ7

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Confession time!

I’m addicted to learning, growth and CHANGE.

And I’ve set up my entire life to support my addiction.

Whether it’s playing with my hairstyles or my hair color I’m not afraid to try something NEW. Do blondes really have more fun? I’ll…https://t.co/NGtY6KerDJ

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FINALLY!!

A dream delayed is not a dream denied.

COVID-19 upended our plans to attend my daughter's college graduation from Cornell University in 2020. After years of hard work, she graduated summa cum laude but was only able to attend a virtual gradua…https://t.co/6l8IycdOjK

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A well-moderated panel discussion can make or break audience engagement.

Hiring a professional moderator can make a world of difference in keeping discussions focused, lively, and on track.

Reach out to me today, and let’s transform your next event in…https://t.co/4A7nJoKzOj

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"Legacy is not leaving something for people. It's leaving something in people."

It's graduation weekend in the Curtis house! My daughter is receiving her master's degree this weekend. As my daughter's graduation from Northwestern University approaches, I…https://t.co/WUDIgdi2m7

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We're halfway through 2023 but so much has happened already.

The air is orange in NYC because Canada is on fire.

Kilauea volcano is erupting in Hawaii.

Tornadoes ripped across the Midwest causing untold damage.

California was besieged by torrential…https://t.co/VRZRWqBNqX

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Happy Pride Month, ya'll! 🏳️‍🌈

Pride is a joyful celebration of all of the beautiful identities of the LGBTQ+ community. But Pride is more than just a parade.

My pronouns are she/her.

My kiddo's pronouns are they/she. They are queer.

I've talked…https://t.co/E5omBKiEQp