Ready for some good news? Something to look forward to?
I’m thrilled to announce I am one of the speakers and talks for Ignite Seattle #47, happening Thursday, February 20, 2025! If you are looking for a fun night out with your friends, you’ll want to add this event to your February calendar. 12 Talks! 5 Minutes each. You’re guaranteed to laugh, cry, and everything in between.
- “We’re Wrong About AI” – Will Alpine
- “I’m Telling You for the Last Time How to Take Care of Your Orchids” – Nick Bayard
- “Sip Happens: Connection Without Alcohol” – Alysse Bryson
- “You’re Doing Your Dishes Wrong” – Noah Iliinsky
- “Your Mother Does Not Know Best” – Emily Irwin
- “How (Not) to Un-curse a Ring” – Josh Jelin
- “A Little Off the Top: Confessions of a Small Town Barber” – Tara Morgan
- “Why the Abacus Still Adds Up” – Arav Patel
- “A Student Named Efua Told Me She Had Nothing to Write About” – Michael Stusser
- “Death Becomes Us” – Nicole Van Borkulo
- “Kombucha Can Heal More Than Your Gut”—Elzani van Zyl
Get ready to laugh, maybe to cry, definitely to think.
Ignite Seattle is the largest open submission public speaking event in the Pacific Northwest. Twice a year, one of the greatest audiences in the world gathers to hear interesting people tell interesting stories. Each speaker gets 20 slides, for 15 seconds each, to share a passion for 5 minutes – it’s an evening of curated discovery. We take pride in providing every audience with a deep sense of the community + possibility surrounding us in Seattle at every moment.
- 6:30: Doors, cocktail hour, pre-show activity/social experiment (*please note this is not an alcohol-free event)
- 7:00: Seating opens
- 7:30: The show starts
- 9:30: Afterparty
Join us at Town Hall Seattle on February 20. Doors open at 6:30 for pre-show activities and social experiments, and the show starts at 7:30. This event is expected to sell out.
What is Ignite Seattle?
Ignite Seattle is the largest open submission public speaking event in the Pacific Northwest. We believe in the power of bringing people together through stories that inspire, enlighten, challenge, and entertain.
Three times a year, we gather one of the greatest audiences in the world at the historic Town Hall in Seattle to hear interesting people tell fascinating stories in just 5 minutes. (There’s a reason our tagline is “Enlighten us…but make it quick.”) Each speaker gets 20 slides, which advance every 15 seconds, to share their experiences and passions. It’s an evening of curated discovery, and our format helps speakers to be concise, focused and engaged.
Their team of volunteer organizers takes pride in providing every audience with a deep sense of the community + possibility that surrounds us in every moment. Ignite Seattle is a 501(c)(3) non-profit run entirely by volunteers. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships go directly into our events and related programming.
Their mission:
- Provide a fun and supportive forum for sharing diverse ideas, hearing challenging stories, and building a community of curious and open-minded people.
- Use the power of storytelling as a tool for entertainment and education and to bring people together.
- Teach our speakers and our audience the skills of storytelling and public speaking. All our speakers are offered professional speaker coaching, and in between shows, we teach public workshops open to all.
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Whether you’re a Seattle native, just passing through, or somewhere in between, everyone’s welcome to raise their glass—without the booze. Discover why Seattle’s sober scene is as refreshing as a sunrise over the Puget Sound. Trust us, you’re in for an amazing time!
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