<p>You’re curating a live event and thinking, “Who should I book to speak?”<br>Let’s get one thing straight: this is NOT the time to fill slots with whoever’s available—or worse, whoever has the biggest following.</p><p>Your speaker lineup sets the tone for the entire room.<br>When it’s aligned, it’s electric. When it’s not, the energy dips—and your audience feels it.</p><p><strong>In this episode, I’m walking you through:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What to look for in a speaker <em>beyond</em> their resume or following</p></li><li><p>Why alignment &gt; popularity (every time)</p></li><li><p>What to ask in your speaker selection process</p></li><li><p>The importance of curating a lineup that supports your brand, values, and audience experience</p></li></ul><p>Whether you’re planning a panel, retreat, or full-on conference, this episode will help you book with clarity and confidence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Next Steps:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Get clear on the <em>outcome</em> you want your audience to have</p></li><li><p>Build a speaker lineup that creates flow—not friction</p></li><li><p>Stop booking people out of obligation, FOMO, or follower count</p></li><li><p>DM me <a href="www.instagram.com/thelesliejespersenexperience" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@thelesliejespersenexperience </a>and tell me who your dream speaker is—I’ll let you know if they’re a fit or flop</p></li></ul><p>And next week, I’m giving you the blueprint for how to take care of your speakers—so they feel like VIPs and deliver their absolute best on your stage.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us at <a href="www.leveleduplive.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Leveled Up Live 2025</a></p>