Step into the Spotlight. Speak Your Truth. Spark Transformation.
February 27-28, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada
You’ve seen it. And you’ve felt it.
The TED Talk that draws you into the speaker’s journey.
The keynote that leaves you breathless with the conviction tomorrow will absolutely be better than yesterday.
The pitch on Shark Tank that makes you scream at your screen, “Think of the royalties, Kevin, royalties!” because it’s bursting with brilliance and relevance.
You want to be exceptional every time you speak in important meetings and on stage or screen, but you’re likely frustrated that you’re not… yet.
Which makes sense, because most of what you’ve learned about public speaking, storytelling, and calling people to take action is keeping you competent but preventing you from being truly captivating.
This isn’t your fault, but it is your responsibility to do something about, so that you can close the gap between who you are as a speaker—and who you could be!
What is Soul-Stirring?
Envision a one-of-a-kind performance playground for speakers, leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and talent development practitioners across industries and sectors who want to develop soul-stirring speaking skills.
Over two days, through a combination of game-changing and highly effective speaker training, experiential group activities, and participant hot seats, you will develop the communication mindset, skillset, and behaviors to grow your business and platform, speak up for ideas that are important to you and your organization, be seen as a go-to authority in your industry, and/or instigate positive social change.
This is NOT one of those events where you sit in your seat for a couple of days while being lectured to.
Or where a few volunteers are asked to get up occasionally while the rest of the audience passively watches.
As you will see from images of my past events and from participant testimonials, I lead participant-centered experiences where you consistently engage in transformative, action-oriented activities and immediately translate your discoveries into life-changing insights, behaviors, and habits.
“I was drawn to Soul-Stirring because, as a long-time speaker, I have always been able to share evidence and practical strategies with audiences, but have struggled with connecting with stories. The training helped me to grow my confidence and skills as a speaker and storyteller, and I highly recommend the event to others who are looking to improve their speaking skills. Alexia Vernon is an incredible facilitator and nothing short of brilliant in her offerings!”
Marie Holowaychuck, DVM, DACVECC, CYT
Founder and CEO, Reviving Veterinary Medicine
It’s Time for a New Speaking Paradigm
Too many of us have internalized the message that “good speaking” is achieved by faking it until you make it and measured by the number of likes garnered on a TikTok video.
Soul-stirring is about…So. Much. More.
It’s about integrating evidence with emotion.
Speaking with precision without dialing down passion.
Accessing stories that are lodged deep within your body, and sharing them in a way that feels scare-citing—for you and the people listening.
If you want to make a lasting, positive impact with your voice, you need a pathway that lets you safely and reliably bring all of who you are into your communication so you can stand up.
Speak out.
And squeeze the delicious juice out of every word you speak.
This is my zone of genius.
And this is what you will have the space, structure, and support to do at Soul-Stirring—so that moving forward you consistently communicate in a way that simultaneously calls in and galvanizes.
Because a message that doesn’t electrify is as pointless as a Zoom meeting that should have been an email!
The future belongs to the firebrands, which is not about being loud—it’s about having something worth saying and ensuring that it’s, well, soul-stirring for those who are listening.
We’ve all sat through presentations so boring or irrelevant we questioned our life choices—like white pants and $25 avocado toast.
Whether you’re leading a business, a movement, sharing cutting-edge research, or trying to convince your friends that Pickleball belongs in the Olympics, the key to success is liberating and consistently harnessing your soul-stirring voice!
Who Soul-Stirring is for:
- The Keynote Speaker or Corporate Trainer who wants to be booked and bankable by harnessing more of their “secret sauce” and storytelling superpowers in presentations and training.
- The Entrepreneur who wants to speak with more ease and presence during speaking gigs, interviews, and sales conversations so they effortlessly connect, call in, and convert.
- The Executive, Business, and Scientific or Clinical Leader who wants to bring more confidence, candor, and charisma to their conversations, pitches, presentations, and meetings to accelerate their impact, dispel misinformation, and cement their legacy.
- The Change Agent who wants to shift mindsets, amplify underrepresented voices, and catalyze transformation that makes the world work better for all of us.
Who Soul-Stirring is NOT for:
- The Novice Speaker who has never spoken to an audience of any size, feels overwhelmed by stage fright, and is looking for a beginner’s workshop with 101-level speaking tips. (This is not that!)
- The Aspiring Speechwriter who expects to create a talk in two days. (While participants will explore the structure and process my clients and I use to develop our presentations and craft content they can integrate into existing or future speeches, this is not a speechwriting intensive.)
- The Rigid Traditionalist who prefers conventional approaches to public speaking and is disinterested in experimentation, coaching, vulnerability, or storytelling. (If you are used to data-driven speaking because you are a business leader or in a field like healthcare, engineering, or computer science and you aspire to humanize your evidence-based presentations, we’d love to have you!)
- The Maintainer of the Status Quo who dismisses inequities that vocally disempower people with certain identities or who is quick to judge and criticize those who are different than them. (While participants will have diverse backgrounds and beliefs, one of our core values is to center and elevate people who are underrepresented. If this does not resonate, this is not the event for you.)
THE SOUL-STIRRING EXPERIENCE
Reserved for up to 16 participants
This is where the part of you that craves control and certainty hopes I’ll give you an hour-by-hour breakdown of our two days together.
But this is no conference, just like a backyard BBQ is a far cry from a Michelin-star dining experience!
I won’t provide a fixed agenda, because that would limit the opportunity for serendipity and sublime moments to unfold as we practice and experiment with our speaking.
But here’s what I can share—so you have a sense of our structure, the content we’ll be diving into, and the equal parts passionate, playful, and practical facilitation style I’m known for.
During our immersive 2 days, you’ll be up on your feet, engaged in a carefully curated and sequenced set of experiential activities, so that you:
Enhance your authentic speaking style to consistently leave a lasting impression that lingers long after an audience’s applause fades.
Identify the big idea(s) you want to be known for and how to communicate them with credibility, likability, and trust.
Tell stories to entertain, enlighten, and make scientific/factual information come to life.
Use business humor to reinforce key points and make complicated ideas more accessible.
Explore a proven structure for creating keynotes, business presentations, and pitches that dissolves objections and ethically moves people to take action.
Curate deeply resonating material for upcoming speaking opportunities.
Banish lingering “when I’m ready’s” by learning how to play nicely with the uncomfortable sensations that come up when you speak.
Weed out vocalized thinking and diminishing words and phrases by shifting how you connect with an audience.
Speak with embodied physicality and discover revelatory new ways to use your breath to improve clarity, tone, volume, rhythm, and overall vocal health.
Recover from speaking hiccups with ease, grace, and ample self-compassion.
Practice responding to questions and outright challenges so you never worry about being caught in an “I gotcha” moment.
Take responsibility for mistakes with humility and without compromising your self-worth or personal power.
Plus, on the second day, you will be filmed telling a 2–3-minute story you’ve honed throughout the event, and receive the footage to use in your future speaker marketing. (This, alone, is worth more than the investment to attend Soul-Stirring!)
During this hands-on, super interactive, two-day event, you will clarify the ideas you want to be known for and be up on your feet to level-up your ability to communicate them.
Soul-Stirring fuses:
Training so you can evolve into the communicator, presenter, and thought leader you were born to be
Role Play Opportunities so you transfer what you are learning into embodied and sustainable behaviors
Community so you can build powerful relationships and be championed by other ambitious and visionary leaders who are conspiring for your success
Reflection and Action Planning to ensure your insights and achievements during the event are translated into action afterward
“In just two days, Soul-Stirring helped me clean up and polish the way I speak. Speaking has always been part of my vision, and this experience strengthened that passion while growing my confidence more than anything else. I learned how to weave in key ‘speaking ingredients’—like humor, data, and questions—while focusing on the structure of problem, cause, and solution. I left with a deeper understanding of how to make my message resonate, connect, and deliver the outcomes I want. If you’re considering it, be ready to have fun, learn, and work hard—and walk away refreshed, polished, and ready to speak anytime, anywhere.”
Amara Emuwa, PhD, SHRM-SCP, ACC
Executive and Leadership Transformation Coach
Our Venue
We will jam at an all-suites hotel less than 10 minutes from the Harry Reid International Airport—making it easy to travel in and out for those coming from outside of Las Vegas.
Each day we’ll meet from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
We’ll break for one hour at lunch, and take two fifteen-minute breaks, one mid-morning and the other mid-afternoon.
Buffet-style lunch is included. And if you stay at the event hotel, you’ll also have access to a complimentary, made-to-order breakfast each morning.
MORE PRAISE FROM PREVIOUS ATTENDEES
“My experience at Soul-Stirring was transformational. It was hands-down one of the most interactive and actionable experiences I’ve ever had. I got to practice what I learned in real time, and the fact that it was in front of an unfamiliar, but warm and supportive audience (as I hope always to have!), made it unforgettable. I now know that I don’t need to write every word and memorize it. I can trust that focusing on serving others is half the battle. It’s a lesson I’ve always learned from Alexia, but her hyper focus on it during this session helped the message hit home for me in a bigger way. Alexia is an incomparable coach and a brilliant trainer. Just watching her delivery of her own material was instructive and inspiring. This is a workshop I’d attend again and again!”
Jennifer Hudson
Founder and President, ThinkBeyond Public Relations
“I’m still gobsmacked at what Alexia did with and for us. It was like watching Einstein run a chemistry lab. My mind is still overflowing from the experience. I loved all the vocal exercises, and especially how attuned Alexia was to those of us who tend to come across as ‘too calm.’ My biggest takeaway is that it’s absolutely possible to speak and inspire others while feeling deeply connected to myself, my message, and my audience.”
Brynn Breuner
Founder, MindSpark Branding
“If you feel called to share your story as a way to inspire others but don’t know where to start, Soul-Stirring is the perfect place to build the foundation you need. It gave me the confidence to trust my brain more than I thought possible and to tell my story without freaking out. Most importantly, I left believing that, with practice, I have the ability to be a truly powerful speaker.”
Andrea Matthes
Founder, I’mperfect Life
“I chose Soul-Stirring because of my aspiration to become a thought leader and my trust in Alexia, and in her ability to create an environment that’s simultaneously fun, engaging, and skillful. I knew the workshop would attract quality participants, which was important to me. Through the experience, I developed my ability to think quickly on my feet and engage my mind fully while on stage. Soul-Stirring provided the exposure I was seeking and pushed me to go deeper than I expected. The process revealed important areas for my continued growth that I hadn’t previously identified.
If you’re considering Soul-Stirring, know that Alexia creates a space where real development happens through enjoyment and connection. Her workshop attracts thoughtful participants who contribute to a rich learning environment. For anyone looking to elevate their presence as a speaker and thought leader, Soul-Stirring offers both the practical skills and the deeper insights needed for authentic growth.”
Jessica Sojorne Libere
Founder and Director, The Sandbox
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About Alexia Vernon
Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement for my unique and effective approach to high-stakes communication and leadership development, I am the founder and CEO of Step into Your Moxie – a coaching, training, and messaging company that shows executives, business leaders, and consultants how to find their voice and master using it.
I have supported thousands of coaches, consultants, trainers, business, and STEM leaders to amplify their voices, visibility, and influence through my training, coaching programs, and elite masterminds. I am also the creator of the Step into Your Moxie® Certification program.
Through our speaker coaching, my clients have delivered pitches and garnered 9-figure investor offers to sell their companies.
They’ve delivered international keynotes and TED and TEDx talks.
They’ve presented to corporate boards, before Congress, and been interviewed by Oprah!
While my clients have called me a “speaking whisperer,” I not only develop speakers, I also am regularly paid to speak by companies including Google, MGM Resorts, and PACCAR.
Represented by the renowned SUCCESS Speakers Bureau, I have delivered transformational keynotes and corporate training for the United Nations, numerous Fortune 500 companies, and professional and healthcare associations, and I am a TEDx speaker.
I have contributed to media including CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Forbes.com, Inc.com, European Business Review, and Women’s Health Magazine.
I am the author of the award-winning book, Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World and the creator of the popular LinkedIn Learning course, Communicating to Drive People to Take Action.
With a background in women’s studies, drama education, and improv, prior to launching my own company in 2007, I developed and led professional development and social justice programs for various nonprofit, arts, and educational institutions. I also taught women’s studies, public speaking, theatre, and improv for multiple colleges.
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Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
Soul-Stirring is held in Las Vegas, NV, the speaking and live event capital of the world. Homebase for our two days will be a non-smoking, non-gaming, all-suite hotel under 10 minutes from Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport and located just 5 minutes from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip—keeping room rates affordable.
We will meet from approximately 9:00 am-5:00 pm each day. We will break for lunch from approximately 12:30 pm-1:30 pm each day, and a lunch buffet will be provided. There are ample restaurant options in the neighborhood for you to socialize with other attendees during our breaks and in the evenings.
Your investment includes your epic live experience while attending the 2-day event, program handouts, your bonuses, a lunch buffet each day, and a professionally recorded video of you telling a story in front of our audience on the final day of the event. (Please note: Travel expenses, accommodations, meals, and drinks outside of lunch are not included, but if you choose to stay at the event hotel, you will have access to a complimentary, made-to-order breakfast each morning.)
The prep work required for Soul-Stirring will be minimal. Approximately one month before the event, you will receive some story prompts and writing exercises to complete in advance. We’ll also provide you with a full packing list and rest assured, everything you need you’ll be able to pack into a carry-on bag.
Soul-Stirring is designed for speakers, entrepreneurs, leaders, business professionals, and change agents with some speaking experience who want to level up their skills so they can bring more of their personality into their speaking, make a more positive impact, and generate additional income and/or opportunities
You are likely the right fit for this performance playground if you:
- Are game to stretch outside your comfort zone in pursuit of playing (or in this case speaking!) at your edge
- Like to be an active participant in events (versus sit back and just take notes)
- Are open to coaching (in areas of growth as well as areas of strength)
- Crave being in a community with other visionary people (particularly when many of those community members are women)
- Believe presentation skills and high performance must constantly be cultivated— irrespective of experience, rank, or income
- Sense my passionate, playful, and practical teaching style is a match for your personality
This event is tailored for those who have at least some speaking experience, and who are looking to heighten and bring more vulnerability, storytelling, and “secret sauce” to their speaking. If you’re just starting out and need to build foundational speaking skills or overcome sizable visibility fears, you will find a more foundational workshop a better fit. Please email us at speaking@alexiavernon.com if you still aren’t sure.
You bet. While it’s likely that 75%+ of the attendees will be women, the event is open to everyone irrespective of gender identity. You should know that Step into Your Moxie is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating safety and belonging for people from all backgrounds. This includes women, men, and non-binary people; people of color; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and those recovering from trauma or living with chronic illness.
Because of limited spots (a max of 16) and the unique planning involved in creating this intimate, one-of-a-kind experience, enrollment in Soul-Stirring is non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase, but it is transferable.
If your plans change, up until 2 weeks prior to the event, you can transfer your enrollment to a qualified colleague or friend, or apply your payment to a future Step into Your Moxie program. You will have up to 1-year to utilize your credit if you proactively reach out via email to let us know about your change of plans.
Do you have questions we didn’t answer? Still unsure if Soul-Stirring is appropriate for you? Please email us at
and a team member will get back to you within 1-2 business days with the information you need.
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“Soul-Stirring was instrumental in helping me become more aware of myself as a speaker—not only the words I use, but also my body language and emotions. It also gave me a strong foundation for structuring a pitch and having meaningful conversations about my business. Alexia’s feedback is incredibly detailed and intentional for every participant, and each exercise is filled with so much richness and insight.”
Dr. Maia Carter, M.D., MPH, FACHE
Clinician Leadership Coach and Director of Virtual Care Integration, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE BONUSES
The Speaker Workout
$497 VALUE
Before the live event, start building your soul-stirring speaking skills in my four-week, super hands-on, virtual speaking intensive. During our 4 LIVE, hour-long, weekly sessions, dive into fun and effective improv exercises that empower you to find your authentic speaking voice and style, communicate points of view unapologetically, strategically use humor to build connections and speak difficult truths, and tell stories that create aha moments.
Learn more about The Speaker Workout here.
Clarify Your Speaking Platform and Positioning
$375 VALUE
During this LIVE, half-day, virtual master class held after Soul-Stirring, explore how to talk about your unique platform (i.e., credentials, experiences, and the value they bring to your audiences) and positioning (i.e., speaking niche, differentiators, and points of view) to consistently book the best speaking opportunities for you.
Through a mix of speaker marketing teaching, messaging exercises, and participant hot seats, whether you want to consistently book (more) keynotes at conferences and companies or better brand yourself for podcast interviews and speaking gigs at associations and live events to connect with your ideal clients, employers, or funders, in this fun half-day master class, you’ll be equipped to do it.
This master class will be in March 2026, and, like The Speaker Workout sessions, it will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.
Kaia Came to Soul-Stirring to Rehearse for an Upcoming TEDx!
“I thought I was coming to Soul-Stirring to get ready for my TEDx, but I came away with so much more. I learned how to be part of a community, speak up and influence, and show others how to advocate for themselves. I realized I’m not just a speaker but also an educator and a thought leader. I can do hard things. And I can help other people find their voice, no matter my age, and be a real changemaker.”
KAIA VERNON-OLIVEIRA
SPEAKER, TEDxLASVEGAS
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THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED MORE EXPERTS.
BUT IT DOES NEED MORE SOUL-STIRRING.
In 2024, I lost my voice. Literally.
A vocal cord polyp rendered me hoarse and, in the weeks leading up to my surgery, unable to project above a whisper or speak for more than a few minutes without pain and vocal breaking.
While on the brink of surgery, as I felt the coolness of anesthesia spreading through my veins, I promised myself—Lex, if you get your voice back, you will use it more deliberately, tell bigger truths, and show others how to do the same.
Soul-Stirring isn’t just an event. It’s me living out my promise to the divine.
To Recap, Here Is What’s Included in Your Soul-Stirring Experience
2-Day Soul-Stirring Event in Las Vegas (February 27-28, 2026)
Includes full participation in this first-of-its-kind performance playground with 12+ hours of breakthrough speaker training with Alexia, event materials, and a daily lunch buffet.
$5000 USD VALUE
Soul-Stirring Speaking Footage
Within one month of the live event, receive 2-3 minutes of professionally recorded speaking footage of you telling a soul-stirring story in front of an audience that demonstrates your presence, skills, confidence, and subject-matter expertise to use in your speaker marketing and career or business development.
$2500 USD VALUE
The Speaker Workout
Prior to Soul-Stirring, join this 4-week LIVE, virtual improv-based speaker training series focused on speaking presence, point of view, humor, and storytelling. (All sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.)
$497 USD VALUE
Clarify Your Speaking Platform and Positioning
In this LIVE, half-day virtual master class held after Soul-Stirring, clarify your speaking platform (i.e., credentials, experiences, and the value they bring to your audiences) and positioning (i.e., speaking niche, differentiators, and points of view) to consistently book the best speaking opportunities for you. (This session will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.)
$375 USD VALUE
TOTAL VALUE: $8372 USD
YOUR INVESTMENT:
$2197 USD or 3 payments of $765 USD
Let’s ensure you speak with moxie and create positive impact
every time you open your mouth to speak!
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“Alexia is a thought leader who speaks from the heart. This experience enabled me to come out from hiding behind facts and a written script and trust that my personal stories can have a major impact on my audiences. I was pushed beyond my comfort zone in an environment that was supportive and trusting.”
Melanie Butz
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Yoga and Meditation Teacher
