Inspirational Keynote Speaker

“My name is Carol Bothwell and I have been involved with the Impact100 movement for 17 years. I had heard the name Wendy Steele for all of those years but never had the opportunity to hear her speak in person until about 6 years ago. To say she is one of the most dynamic speakers is an understatement. Upon hearing her at an Impact100 National event, our Impact100 Chapter in Owensboro, Kentucky asked her to come speak at our 15 year anniversary celebration. Wendy spoke on a Wednesday night to approximately 150 invited guests who were bowled over…but her engagements didn’t stop there. In Owensboro we have a monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting which typically has 400+ attendees. When Wendy spoke to that event on Thursday morning the entire venue was enthralled. She has a quality of making everyone feel as though she is speaking directly to them and bringing them into the fold. Frankly, even though Impact100 is designed to be a women’s only organization, all of the audience was ready to join and the standing ovation she received was well-deserved and heartfelt. That meeting was 2 years ago and it is still known as one of the most engaging events ever. If inspiration is on your agenda I highly recommend Wendy to come speak to any audience, she will be very well-received by all.”

“We were thrilled to have Wendy speak at back to back engagements here in Owensboro, KY in 2020. She first presented to our chapter members and guests at a anniversary celebration. It was inspiring to meet someone who is so down to earth yet so accomplished in promoting women’s philanthropy. She spoke of the history of Impact100 and the vision for the future of women’s collective giving. Her style was engaging and dynamic and never felt scripted. We were all encouraged by her words and energized to hit the ground running! The next morning, Wendy was the keynote speaker at our local chamber of commerce breakfast, Rooster Booster, of at least 350 business-minded people. She blew us away with a new spin on the economic power that our nonprofit is providing our community. She speaks with an easiness and just enough humor to keep it simple to digest but with an authority and knowledge to keep it real. By the time it was over, everyone in the room wanted to be her friend and spend time with her. It was one of the few times that I saw a standing ovation from that crowd! Whether it’s been a TED talk, a zoom conversation, or an in person address, I’ve always felt that Wendy is authentic and relatable. She has a fabulous way of making a simple concept intriguing and worth supporting.”

“I highly encourage you to have Wendy Steele speak to your constituents! Wendy’s message is about how philanthropy changes lives in your community. As a matter of fact, this was an original tagline. Wendy’s motivational message will educate, entertain, and move people to action because she spells out what participating means. Your group will be inspired by her message.”

“Wendy Steele revolutionized the world of philanthropy! She pioneered the Impact 100 concept some 20 years ago, and on the heels of 9/11! Wendy’s steadfast belief in the process and her personal experience travelling the world to launch and support new chapters has given her a vast amount of information about the face of philanthropy. Her down to earth speaking style is so real that it is a pleasure to listen to her. She has gained a lot of insight over the last 20 years and is eager to share that knowledge and experience. If anything, you are left wanting more and hopefully this book will capture some of the wisdom she has to share, but make no mistake, hearing her speak in person is simply awe inspiring.”

“My name is Carol Bothwell and I have been involved with the Impact100 movement for 17 years. I had heard the name Wendy Steele for all of those years but never had the opportunity to hear her speak in person until about 6 years ago. To say she is one of the most dynamic speakers is an understatement. Upon hearing her at an Impact100 National event, our Impact100 Chapter in Owensboro, Kentucky asked her to come speak at our 15 year anniversary celebration. Wendy spoke on a Wednesday night to approximately 150 invited guests who were bowled over…but her engagements didn’t stop there. In Owensboro we have a monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting which typically has 400+ attendees. When Wendy spoke to that event on Thursday morning the entire venue was enthralled. She has a quality of making everyone feel as though she is speaking directly to them and bringing them into the fold. Frankly, even though Impact100 is designed to be a women’s only organization, all of the audience was ready to join and the standing ovation she received was well-deserved and heartfelt. That meeting was 2 years ago and it is still known as one of the most engaging events ever. If inspiration is on your agenda I highly recommend Wendy to come speak to any audience, she will be very well-received by all.”

“Wendy Steele communicates with passion that inspires connectivity and action. As the Founder of Impact100 Global, Wendy’s vision for collective impact is nothing short of amazing. Women around the world are on a mission to create invest in their local communities, thanks to Wendy’s inspiration and talent!”