Apply to be a Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter

of Polka Dot Powerhouse!

Thank You for Your Interest in Speaking at Our San Francisco Chapter Virtual Meetings

We're so excited that you're interested in being a featured speaker for our San Francisco Chapter! These gatherings bring together women from all walks of life, entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, community leaders, and beyond, who are committed to building authentic connections and uplifting one another.

Thank you for stepping forward to contribute your unique voice to our community. We can't wait to learn more about you!

Before you apply, please understand the following:

We would love to learn from your expertise and ask that all presentations should not be “salesy” in tone or content, but informational. We will announce you and your business when you are introduced to start your presentation of 20 minutes.
If you are using a slide presentation, please do not include your business name, logo or have an offer on any of the slides.
You can share your offer during the New Products, Services, Events section of the meeting. We encourage you to bring this information and scheduling link for the virtual marketing table via the chat on zoom.
Please understand that ALL information must be complete for your application to be reviewed.
You will receive an email notification stating your application has been received.
If you presented to our chapter this past year, you are not eligible to present next year.
We give extra consideration in selecting speakers to our chapter members.
No application will be considered after the deadline of October 30th.
If you are selected to present in 2026 you will be notified by the end of Nov.
We are scheduling our speaker line up for 2026 in Nov. 2025.

Step 1:

Speaker Release & AuthorizationDownload, Print, Sign, Submit

Step 2: Complete the Application in full

Polka Dot Powerhouse San Francisco Chapter - Speaker Application

Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

Topic/Catchy Title of your talk

Brief description of your talk

3 things attendees can expect to learn

In lieu of reading your 1 minute Bio before you speak, these three questions will be asked so the audience gets to know you better. 1) Personal-What brings you the most joy outside of your work? 2) Professional-What inspired you to do what you do? 3)Polka Dot-Which of the 3 has impacted you the most, connection, collaboration or celebration?

Ice Breaker Question (asked during introduction time in meeting)

Link to Your Website

Social Media Links (for connection and tagging)

How many times have you spoken to a group on this topic?

As a speaker, what are you hoping to receive from sharing your story and expertise with the attendees?

Are you a current member of Polka Dot Powerhouse? If so which chapter? *

Please upload your Headshot

Upload the Signed Media Release *

I acknowledge that my talk and presentation is not to include a sales or product pitch. No logo or contact on slide presentation. I agree to a social media post, will share the post, and invite my social media following to attend

I agree