Last Story Standing: It’s a Love Story — Tales of Heart-Led Leadership
February 14 • ArtLove Studio • Seattle, WA
On February 14th, inside the breathtaking ArtLove Studio in downtown Seattle, 8 powerhouse speakers will take the stage to compete for a coveted spot at the National Speakers Association National Competition in Austin, Texas this summer.
And this year’s theme?
“It’s a Love Story: Tales of Heart-Led Leadership”
Because let’s be honest - every great story is a love story.
Love for your clients, your mission, or love for the part of yourself that survived a life plot twist.
Or maybe you just really love your dog. That works too.
What You’ll Experience
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8 unforgettable five-minute stories, shaped with the Storyteller’s Mind Movie Method™
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A morning filled with inspiration, laughter, and “oh wow, I needed that” moments
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A delicious complimentary breakfast with fresh baked goodies, coffee, tea, and artisan chocolates from BAKERY NOUVEAU
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Receive playful Valentine's Day cards because we all love LOVE NOTES
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A venue pulsing with creativity - surrounded by local art and downtown energy
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A chance to cheer on the leaders who will represent the Northwest on the regional and (hopefully) national stage this summer in Austin.
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Less small talk than a typical Valentine’s date and far fewer opportunities for heartbreak
Why You Should Come
Because this isn’t just a show. It’s leadership with a heartbeat.
It’s storytelling that reconnects us to the humanity behind the work we do. It’s a room full of people who want to feel something real - before noon, on a Saturday.
Bonus: You can absolutely tell people you have Valentine's plans. And they don’t need to know it’s with us.
A big THANK YOU to our title sponsor ArtLove Salon, our food sponsor Bakery Nouveau and our video sponsor Engaging Virtual Meetings.
Schedule
| 8:15am |
Doors open |
| 9:00am |
Contest begins |
| 11:45am |
Contest ends |
| 12:00pm |
Lunch & networking |
| 1:00pm |
Speech feedback from judges |
| 2:00pm |
Event ends |
Following the competition, contestants will receive live feedback from the judges. It's your opportunity to learn top storytelling and speaking techniques, gain ideas to improve your stories, and network with top storytellers in the area.
Optional Boxed Lunch
After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to order an optional boxed lunch for purchase from Bakery Nouveau. Boxed lunches will be delivered directly to the venue.
VIP Package
Cupid loves your VIP status! This deluxe experience includes premier seating, white glove concierge service, a delicious boxed lunch from Bakery Nouveau, 5 raffle tickets for exciting prizes, and an exclusive VIP goodie bag!