AUSTIN, Texas - eTradeWire -- The nationally recognized Ultimate Speaker Competition (USC) is coming to Austin for the first time, April 26–27, 2025, at Highpoint 2222 Innovation Center. This transformational two-day experience offers speakers, authors, and entrepreneurs the opportunity to elevate their message, build visibility, and connect with like-minded leaders from across the country.

Now in its 12th edition, USC has already helped over 200 speakers gain professional video content, training, and industry connections. This event is created and produced by Christoff J. Weihman and Michelle Renee Weihman, and is presented by GRACE Empowerment Enterprises.

We are also proud to shine a spotlight on our featured nonprofit partner, Too Found / Esperanza Community — an Austin-based organization dedicated to providing housing, support, and transformative resources to individuals currently experiencing homelessness.

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Through this event, we aim to raise both awareness and support for their mission. By empowering people with stability, community, and opportunity, Too Found is helping individuals rewrite their stories and move toward long-term transformation. We invite our attendees, speakers, and partners to stand with us in amplifying their impact.

The Austin event is proudly supported by several local partners, including:

• Austin Business Woman – Vidya Moorthy, CEO
• SCORE Austin – Shannon Black
• West Austin Chamber of Commerce – Nicole Tomaszewski
• Hearts & Minds Learning Center – Janet Alexander
• Too Found / Esperanza Community – Featured Nonprofit Partner

The Ultimate Speaker Competition features a live competition, speaker coaching, a featured Author Showcase, and an exclusive networking experience for personal growth leaders and content creators.

🗓️ Event Schedule:

• Friday, April 25 – Welcome Meet & Greet Kickoff Reception (Location TBA)
• Saturday, April 26 – Speaker Training, Author Showcase, Networking
• Sunday, April 27 – Live Competition + Championship Round

👩‍⚖️ Judges Panel Includes:

• Jim Cathcart – Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author, featured presenter
• Gordon Brodecki – Author of Unleash the Ultimate You, Founder of Garage Fitness
• Vidya Moorthy – CEO of Austin Business Woman
• Dagan Martinez Vargas – Author of Play the Room, Workshop Contributor & Guest Judge

🔊 Now Accepting:

• 🎤 Speaker Competitors – Aspiring to established
• 📚 Authors – For the featured Author Showcase
• 💼 Sponsors & Vendors – Mission-aligned brands seeking meaningful exposure

Speakers will receive:

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✔️ Professional video of their talk
✔️ Strategic training and coaching
✔️ Access to a powerful speaker network
✔️ The chance to be crowned Ultimate Speaker Champion – Austin Edition

Learn More:

🌐 https://ultimatespeakercompetition.com
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