August 19th is National Aviation Day; it’s also Orville Wright’s birthday. Wright and his brother Wilbur (known as the Wright brothers) were self-taught American engineers credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane -- a powerful…
Time for strawberry picking, family travel, fireworks, BBQs, and preparing for fall conference season. Summertime has been the subject of many great tunes through the years. ?Perfect song on the radio Sing along 'cause it's one we know It's a…
"Get a good education and travel. No one can take those things away from you." Grandpa M. It's advice my grandpa gave to my mom, and she passed it on to me. And on June 4th, 2022, I walked! I…
There certainly was a theme to the first part of 2022: Making the world a better place. We were proud to partner with planning executives, speakers, and celebrities to serve audiences nationwide with messages about wellness, the [re] distribution of…
It’s tax season. (We can hear your groans!) Are you like Dorothy, The Tin Man, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, scared of those Bears and Bear Markets? Are you looking for an Incredible Oz to lead your group into an…
How much the world has changed within these last few months. Just as we began to transition from the COVID crisis, we were smacked right in the face with President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the global economic ramifications. I…
As we cheer on the athletes participating in the Winter Olympics in Beijing, others are preparing for their chance in March at the Paralympic Games, which drives social inclusion and transforms attitudes, cities, countries, and the lives of millions of people around the world.…
Many Olympians only have limited opportunities to showcase their strength, focus, talent, and skills on the world stage. In the midst of a pandemic, world-class athletes epitomize courage, resilience, and commitment as they continue to train for the XXIV Olympic…
Planning the next big event can be exciting, but it can also be stressful! Whether a corporate conference or a trade convention, it requires a demanding to-do list. Preferred Speakers can help! We can work with you to research, contract…
It’s been a little blurry, but we’re still dancing thanks to the wonderful clients, speakers and entertainers with whom we have been privileged to partner. So thank YOU... for helping us make the most of another interesting year that was…