Charcuterie & Conversation: Own the Room

Charcuterie & Conversation is an intimate, hands-on workshop designed for professionals who are already leading in their industry, but aren't being seen as the leader they actually are.

This is not another networking event where you stand around hoping someone talks to you. This is a safe space to practice the thing most people are avoiding: talking about what you do with clarity, confidence, and zero apology.

HERE'S WHAT WE'RE DOING:

You'll walk in, grab a charcuterie board, and actually get comfortable in the room before the work starts. We'll do a fun icebreaker - because nobody wants to jump straight into vulnerability on an empty stomach.

Then we get into it.

Dr. Sam will walk you through why hiding isn't the same as being humble, and how to tell the difference. You'll learn how to talk about what you do in a way that doesn't feel salesy, opens doors to partnerships and sponsors, and actually starts conversations worth having.

You'll build your elevator pitch from scratch using a simple framework. You'll practice it in the room. You'll get real feedback. And you'll leave with something you can use the very next time someone says "so, what do you do?"

THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU IF:

✅ You're good at what you do but struggle to talk about it confidently

✅ You avoid networking events because you don't know how to start conversations

✅ You're in a pivot and need to relearn how to introduce yourself

✅ You want partnerships and sponsors but don't know how to communicate your value

✅ You're tired of watching less qualified people get the opportunities you deserve

WHAT YOU'LL WALK OUT WITH:

A polished elevator pitch that sounds like you — not a LinkedIn bio. The confidence to walk into any room and lead the conversation. Real connections with other professionals who are building in public, just like you. And the reminder that you are already good enough to be seen.

YOUR HOST:

Dr. Samantha DeLoache is a Doctor of Ph*rm*cy, speaker coach, and founder of MODEL Speakers Academy. She's been featured twice in Who's Who in Black Charlotte, named a 2026 Woman to Watch, and has appeared on local TV sharing her framework for speaking with confidence. Dr. Sam specializes in 202-level coaching — not for beginners, but for accomplished professionals who freeze when visibility matters most.

She's gotten sponsors. She's built partnerships. She knows how to communicate value, and she's going to teach you how to do the same.

📅 March 30, 2026

🕕 6:30 PM

📍 Picnic Barn at Hornets Nest 6301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216

🎟️ Limited seats — this is intentionally intimate

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

6301 Beatties Ford Rd, 6301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, United States

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