Booked & Paid: Using Your Book to Land More Speaking Gigs

How experienced speakers move from visibility to paid speaking.

Live on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2 PM Eastern

(1 PM Central / 12 PM Mountain / 11 AM Pacific)

You wrote the book.
You’re speaking.

But free “exposure” and pay-to-play stages are not where it’s at.

You’re ready for the rooms that have a budget and the deliberate paid speaking strategies that will get you there.

In this live Twin Flames Studios Expert Panel, you’ll hear from successful, experienced speakers who have used their books to architect long-term careers across corporate, conference, and leadership environments.

What We’ll Explore Together:

What separates sustained paid speaking careers from one-off engagements
Strategic decisions thought leaders make when treating a book as a business asset
Turning a core framework into keynotes, workshops, and sustained organizational work
Signals that corporate and conference decision-makers look for before committing their stage and their budget
Community, resonance, and long-term thinking that compound over time

If you’re ready to treat your speaking work as a serious professional practice, this conversation will meet you there.

Meet Your Host: Tina Dietz

Tina Dietz is an award-winning vocal leadership expert. She is also a pioneer in voice-powered publishing. Her work is recognized by Forbes, Inc., ABC, and The Chicago Tribune. As the founder of Twin Flames Studios, she leads a premier audio publishing company. The studio is known for its craftsmanship and has produced more than 500 titles.

Through her leadership, Twin Flames Studios pioneered the first remote audiobook production experience. Now, the team is leading the industry in transforming podcast content into books. Because of this dual innovation, Tina helps experts turn their voice into lasting authority.

Tina has more than two decades of experience across 30 industries and 8 countries. During this time, she has consulted with brands like Johnson & Johnson and General Electric. She has also worked with Aetna, Novo Nordisk, and UGG. Furthermore, her podcasts have reached more than 300,000 listeners. They have even been featured on Inc. Magazine’s list of Top 35 Podcasts for Entrepreneurs.

Our Incredible Panel of Experts:

Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown is a visionary voice in the world of leadership. She is a celebrated speaker and expert who helps organizations navigate the modern workplace.

Her latest book is titled, “The Shape of Change: On Leadership, Resilience, and the Urgent Art of Becoming More Human Together.” This book was developed with Twin Flames Studios. It serves as a powerful invitation for all of us to rethink how we lead. Specifically, it explores how we heal and evolve during times of deep transformation.

Andrea Sampson

Andrea brings a 25-year history as an award-winning advertising and communications executive. During that time, she worked on some of the world’s most recognizable brands. She is renowned for transforming complex concepts into engaging narratives. She does this by telling stories from her work and life.

Additionally, Andrea has a deep background as a TEDx speaker’s coach and organizer. Because of this, she inspires audiences to unlock their potential and apply innovative thinking. Her neurodiversity and clarity of message enrich her approach. Consequently, this enables the audience to understand and remember her ideas through the stories she tells. She is an authentic and visionary voice for non-traditional thought leadership.

Stephen Shedletzky

Stephen Shedletzky—known simply as “Shed”—helps leaders create safe environments. He is a sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor. To date, Shed has delivered hundreds of keynotes and leadership programs worldwide. As a thought leader in psychological safety, he supports industries where humans and culture matter.

After starting a corporate career, Shed encountered the work of Simon Sinek. He joined Sinek's team as the fourth hire. Over the next decade at The Optimism Company, he served as Chief of Staff. He also acted as the Head of Brand Experience and Training. During that tenure, he led a global team of speakers and facilitators. Today, he continues to collaborate with Sinek’s team to help build a more inspired world. Shed is also the author of Speak-Up Culture and the host of the “Shed Some Light” podcast.

Step Into the Next Level of Your Speaking Practice

If higher-level stages and sustained paid work are part of your future, this is the conversation to be in.

Live on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2 PM Eastern
(1 PM Central / 12 PM Mountain / 11 AM Pacific)