If you’ve ever wondered how some entrepreneurs consistently land speaking opportunities, panels, and corporate invitations, this episode breaks it down.

Spoiler: It’s not luck.

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames shares the strategy behind her recent speaking momentum — from Career Day and community events to corporate ERG panels, Power Table Live, and curated networking experiences like Coffee + ChatGPT.

This isn’t about chasing stages.

It’s about building them.

With over 15 years of online experience as a blogger, influencer, agency owner, and marketing strategist, Michelle explains how speaking opportunities compound when you focus on ecosystem building, proximity, and infrastructure — not pitching.

If you’re a solopreneur, coach, consultant, or creative looking to grow your authority and get booked without begging, this episode is your blueprint.

The difference between exposure and positioning

Most people wait to be picked.

Michelle shares why convening — hosting events, creating conversations, and building rooms — positions you as a thought leader before you ever step on a stage.

In this episode, she explains:

• How pre-networking builds familiarity before panel appearances

• Why corporate ERG panels expand credibility beyond entrepreneurship

• How stacking rooms across industries increases visibility and leverage

If you want to be the “obvious one” in your space, you need more than a polished bio — you need proximity and infrastructure.

Coffee + ChatGPT

An intimate, strategy-focused gathering where solopreneurs learn how to leverage AI, visibility systems, and backend infrastructure without losing their voice.

Join Here: https://www.beyondthebook.online/events-1/chatgpt-coffee-a-simple-guide-for-real-business-owners-guest-presenter-michelle-thames

You don’t need to chase stages.

You need to build rooms.

Authority compounds when you consistently convene, connect, and position yourself strategically across aligned spaces.

Michelle Thames is a marketing strategist, podcast host of Social Media Decoded, and founder of Thames Media Solutions. She helps multi-passionate women entrepreneurs build visibility ecosystems that turn attention into revenue and opportunities.

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