Charm City Speakers is a 90-minute experience designed to help participants strengthen confidence and comfort expressing their authentic selves when speaking.

Created with a focus on accessibility, encouragement, and real-time practice, the space welcomes entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, organizers, and community members at beginner and intermediate experience levels.

Attendees get to practice in front of others in a tender and boundaried space. Unlike traditional speaking workshops focused solely on performance, Charm City Speakers emphasizes confidence-building, nervous system awareness, authenticity, and community connection.

Pop-up summer series dates:

● Wednesday, July 1

● Wednesday, July 15

● Wednesday, July 29

Each session is 90 minutes, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, and is offered at no cost to Impact Hub’s community – advance registration required.

Participants can expect:

● A welcoming atmosphere for entrepreneurs, creatives, and emerging leaders

● Guided public speaking activities

● Opportunities to practice speaking in a supportive environment

Charm City Speakers is especially valuable for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking to strengthen pitches, improve networking confidence, clarify their messaging, and deepen audience engagement both online and in-person.

This mini-series is facilitated by Bakari Jones – learn more about Bakari here.(www.BakariJones.com)

Check out all skillshare sessions here

Skillshare Overview

This event format showcases how we have something to learn from everyone.

For each session, Baltimore changemakers like you create and lead interactive workshops on different areas of their passion and expertise. Stay afterward to connect with other attendees!

There are three main focus areas for each session on how to build and sustain:

• Leaders – invest in the most important thing – YOURSELF. These sessions focus on topics like wellness, fun, connection, and self-care
• Businesses – your work is fueling change, and our network wants to see you succeed. Tap into these sessions to improve how you run and grow your business
• Communities – we can only solve complex challenges together. This category focuses on how to deepen impact, expand access, and strengthen connections

Charm City Speakers is a 90-minute experience designed to help participants strengthen confidence and comfort expressing their authentic selves when speaking.

Created with a focus on accessibility, encouragement, and real-time practice, the space welcomes entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, organizers, and community members at beginner and intermediate experience levels.

Attendees get to practice in front of others in a tender and boundaried space. Unlike traditional speaking workshops focused solely on performance, Charm City Speakers emphasizes confidence-building, nervous system awareness, authenticity, and community connection.

Pop-up summer series dates:

● Wednesday, July 1

● Wednesday, July 15

● Wednesday, July 29

Each session is 90 minutes, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, and is offered at no cost to

Impact Hub’s community – advance registration required.

Participants can expect:

● A welcoming atmosphere for entrepreneurs, creatives, and emerging leaders

● Guided public speaking activities

● Opportunities to practice speaking in a supportive environment

Charm City Speakers is especially valuable for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking to strengthen pitches, improve networking confidence, clarify their messaging, and deepen audience engagement both online and in-person.

This mini-series is facilitated by Bakari Jones – learn more about Bakari here.(www.BakariJones.com)

Check out all skillshare sessions here

Skillshare Overview

This event format showcases how we have something to learn from everyone.

For each session, Baltimore changemakers like you create and lead interactive workshops on different areas of their passion and expertise. Stay afterward to connect with other attendees!

There are three main focus areas for each session on how to build and sustain:

• Leaders – invest in the most important thing – YOURSELF. These sessions focus on topics like wellness, fun, connection, and self-care
• Businesses – your work is fueling change, and our network wants to see you succeed. Tap into these sessions to improve how you run and grow your business
• Communities – we can only solve complex challenges together. This category focuses on how to deepen impact, expand access, and strengthen connections

This Skillshare will explains how recent court developments (Kwong v. United States) may impact taxpayers who were charged penalties or interest during the COVID-19 period (2019 -2022 tax returns).

The session will walk through how to review your IRS account transcripts and identify potential eligibility to file a protective claim before the deadline of July 10, 2026.

Itinerary

• 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Explaining the KWONG Decision, what steps and forms are needed and Q&A
• 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm- Assist participants with opening an ID.me account on the IRS website account (for those who need it), how to access their Account Transcripts, and how to read them.
• 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm: Available to assist with one-on-ones and/or schedule appointments for those who need more assistance

Presenter

Yvonne Bellamy is a licensed Maryland tax preparer with over 14 years of experience serving individuals and families. She is an IRS Authorized E-File Provider (ERO) and an AFSP Record of Completion recipient. As the owner of Bellamy Tax Services, she focuses on helping clients understand their tax situations and identify opportunities to reduce penalties and improve outcomes. Yvonne is passionate about financial wellness and breaking down complex tax topics into simple, practical steps. She is committed to helping her community make informed financial decisions.

Check out all skillshare sessions here

Skillshare Overview

This event format showcases how we have something to learn from everyone.

For each session, Baltimore changemakers like you create and lead interactive workshops on different areas of their passion and expertise. Stay afterward to connect with other attendees!

There are three main focus areas for each session on how to build and sustain:

• Leaders – invest in the most important thing – YOURSELF. These sessions focus on topics like wellness, fun, connection, and self-care
• Businesses – your work is fueling change, and our network wants to see you succeed. Tap into these sessions to improve how you run and grow your business
• Communities – we can only solve complex challenges together. This category focuses on how to deepen impact, expand access, and strengthen connections

Charm City Speakers is a 90-minute experience designed to help participants strengthen confidence and comfort expressing their authentic selves when speaking.

Created with a focus on accessibility, encouragement, and real-time practice, the space welcomes entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, organizers, and community members at beginner and intermediate experience levels.

Attendees get to practice in front of others in a tender and boundaried space. Unlike traditional speaking workshops focused solely on performance, Charm City Speakers emphasizes confidence-building, nervous system awareness, authenticity, and community connection.

Pop-up summer series dates:

● Wednesday, July 1

● Wednesday, July 15

● Wednesday, July 29

Each session is 90 minutes, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, and is offered at no cost to

Impact Hub’s community – advance registration required.

Participants can expect:

● A welcoming atmosphere for entrepreneurs, creatives, and emerging leaders

● Guided public speaking activities

● Opportunities to practice speaking in a supportive environment

Charm City Speakers is especially valuable for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking to strengthen pitches, improve networking confidence, clarify their messaging, and deepen audience engagement both online and in-person.

This mini-series is facilitated by Bakari Jones – learn more about Bakari here.(www.BakariJones.com)

Check out all skillshare sessions here

Skillshare Overview

This event format showcases how we have something to learn from everyone.

For each session, Baltimore changemakers like you create and lead interactive workshops on different areas of their passion and expertise. Stay afterward to connect with other attendees!

There are three main focus areas for each session on how to build and sustain:

• Leaders – invest in the most important thing – YOURSELF. These sessions focus on topics like wellness, fun, connection, and self-care
• Businesses – your work is fueling change, and our network wants to see you succeed. Tap into these sessions to improve how you run and grow your business
• Communities – we can only solve complex challenges together. This category focuses on how to deepen impact, expand access, and strengthen connections

Across Ottawa, women are leading change: building organizations, strengthening communities, launching businesses, and advocating for a better future.

At a time when collaboration and collective leadership matter more than ever, this evening is an opportunity to come together, celebrate impact, and connect with the women shaping our city.

Hub & Spoke, the community event series that began at Impact Hub Ottawa over 14 years ago, returns for a special gathering dedicated to uplifting women leaders and the communities they serve.

Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration with Ottawa’s vibrant changemaking community.

🌟 Event Highlights

Changemaker Spotlights
Listen to stories from women leaders and community builders who are creating meaningful impact in Ottawa.

Purposeful Connections
Experience the energy of the Hub & Spoke series, where changemakers gather to share ideas, celebrate progress, and spark new collaborations.

Mix & Mingle
Engage in light-touch networking designed to help you meet others working toward positive change across sectors.

Food & Drink
General admission includes a complimentary drink and light catering. Additional drinks will be available for purchase.

👋🏻 Meet Our Hosts

Impact Hub Ottawa

Ottawa’s coworking space for social impact. From consultants and nonprofits to social entrepreneurs and small business owners, Impact Hub provides the workspace, services, and community you need to do good better.

Lean In Ottawa
Empowering women to lead, connect, and create impact. Lean In Ottawa builds inclusive spaces, mentorship opportunities, and community programs that support women in overcoming systemic barriers and achieving their goals.

While we all know what social media is; it takes specific skills to make it work for your business, especially during the busy holidays.

Learn how to set goals for this season, when to post, how to cut through the noise to engage your audience, and how to measure your success. Give your business the gift of a holiday social media strategy!

Topic: Empower Your Social Media Holiday Edition

Instructor: GoDaddy Specialist

Digital communication is key to running a successful business and one of the best ways to communicate over the internet with your customers is email marketing.

Learn some tools and tricks needed to level up your email marketing and wow your customers this holiday season and beyond. This virtual learning intensive is offered at two different times for your convenience.

Topic: Email Marketing

Instructor: GoDaddy Specialist