You’re curating a live event and thinking, “Who should I book to speak?”
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.

Your speaker lineup sets the tone for the entire room.
When it’s aligned, it’s electric. When it’s not, the energy dips—and your audience feels it.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:

• What to look for in a speaker beyond their resume or following

• Why alignment > popularity (every time)

• What to ask in your speaker selection process

• The importance of curating a lineup that supports your brand, values, and audience experience

Whether you’re planning a panel, retreat, or full-on conference, this episode will help you book with clarity and confidence.

Your Next Steps:

• Get clear on the outcome you want your audience to have

• Build a speaker lineup that creates flow—not friction

• Stop booking people out of obligation, FOMO, or follower count

• DM me @thelesliejespersenexperience and tell me who your dream speaker is—I’ll let you know if they’re a fit or flop

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.

Join us at Leveled Up Live 2025

🚨 Episode 4 of The Leslie Show’s 12-Week Live Event Series

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why relying on your speaker lineup to drive ticket sales is a risky move

• What actually sells tickets—and how to build a real, repeatable strategy

• How to create buzz and urgency around your event without burning out

• Ways to collaborate with speakers and partners without depending on them to promote

Whether you’re hosting a panel, retreat, or full-day conference, this episode will help you rethink your strategy and give you the tools to confidently sell out your next event.

This episode is brought to you by Practically Perfect PT

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🚨 Episode 3 of The Leslie Show’s 12-Week Live Event Series! 🚨

Thinking about hosting a live event? Here’s a big mistake you need to avoid: treating it like an online webinar or virtual summit.

Live events demand a completely different level of energy, engagement, and experience. If you don’t adjust your strategy, your event could fall flat—losing audience attention, draining the room’s energy, and missing out on the impact you want to create.

In this episode, I’m sharing:
✅ The biggest mistakes people make when they treat live events like online ones.
✅ Why keeping the energy high is non-negotiable (and how to do it).
✅ How speakers, hosts, and vendors can show up differently for in-person events.

💡 If you’re planning an event—or even just speaking at one—this episode will change the way you show up.

This episode is brought to you by Practically Perfect PT!

Episode 2 of The Leslie Show’s 12-Week Live Event Series!

(Make sure you've watched Episode 1)

This episode is your step-by-step guide to budgeting and planning your event like a pro—so you stay in control and actually make money, not just spend it.

✅ How far in advance you need to start planning
✅ The must-have budget categories most first-time event hosts forget.
✅ How to avoid surprise expenses that can kill your profit margins.
✅ The three biggest budgeting & timeline mistakes—and how to dodge them.

💡 Whether you’re hosting a 20-person mastermind or a 500-person conference, this episode will help you set yourself up for success.

This episode is brought to you by Practically Perfect PT—helping you stay strong, mobile, and pain-free so you can show up fully in your business, on stage, and in life. Because being the face of your brand shouldn’t come with uncomfort and pain!

📍 Start your event budget today—list out your top 5 expenses and pad them by 15-20%.
📍 If you’re thinking about hosting a live event, start researching venues NOW.
📍 DM me on Instagram (@thelesliejespersenexperience) and tell me: What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to event budgeting?
📍 Subscribe to The Leslie Show so you don’t miss next week’s episode—where I break down the #1 mistake people make when transitioning from online events to in-person experiences.

🔥 Loved this episode? Take a screenshot, share it to your IG stories, and tag me @thelesliejespersenexperience

I’d love to hear what resonated with you.

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Episode 1 of The Leslie Show’s 12-Week Live Event Series!

Let’s be real—there’s only so much trust and authority you can build from behind a screen. If you want people to truly believe in you, invest in you, and remember you, you need to be in the room.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why live events are the fastest way to build credibility, expand your network, and create real impact. Whether you're hosting intimate gatherings like Brunch with Babes™ to build relationships or large-scale events like Leveled Up Live to establish your authority, in-person experiences change the game.

✅ Why live events build trust, credibility, and connection faster than online content.
✅ The three types of events and how they impact your brand differently.
✅ How to decide whether you should be speaking on someone else’s stage or hosting your own.
✅ Why live events should be a key part of your business strategy (not just a "nice-to-have").

💡 If you’re serious about taking your brand from behind the screen to center stage, this episode is a must-listen.

📍 DM me on Instagram (@thelesliejespersenexperience) and tell me what level you're at in your events planning! Let’s talk about it!

📍 Subscribe to The Leslie Show so you don’t miss next week’s episode—where I break down exactly how to budget and plan your event timeline so you don’t run into last-minute chaos.

🔥 Love this episode? Take a screenshot, share it to your IG stories, and tag me @thelesliejespersenexperience! I’d love to hear what resonated with you.

Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Practically Perfect PT. Check them out here and follow them on IG @practicallyperfect.pt

🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review—let’s make BIG moves together!

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