Welcome to Your Diamond Growth Journey!
Authority & Thought Leadership
You told us: "I want to establish myself as the go-to expert through speaking, podcasting, publishing, PR, or thought leadership."
You're in the right place.
Authority isn't about knowing everything.
It's about consistently sharing what you know in a way that helps others.
Whether your dream is to speak on stages, host a podcast, write a book, become a trusted media resource, or simply be recognized as the expert in your field, this path is designed to help you grow your confidence, amplify your voice, and share your message with greater purpose.
You already have knowledge that someone else needs.
Now it's time to help more people discover it.
Your 90-Day Success Plan
💎 Diamond Tip: Don't wait until you feel like an expert.
Share what you know today.
Someone is a few steps behind you, looking for exactly the insight, encouragement, or experience you already have.
Authority is built one conversation, one presentation, one article, one podcast, and one act of generosity at a time.
⭐ Your First Three Stops
These experiences were intentionally selected to help you strengthen your voice, share your expertise, and establish yourself as a trusted authority.
Podcast Mastermind - 1st Friday, 9am Pacific | 10am Mountain | 11am Central | 12pm Eastern | 5pm GMT
Podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to build trust and expand your influence. Whether you're launching your own show or hoping to become a guest on someone else's, you'll find support, brainstorming, and accountability alongside fellow Diamond podcasters.
Speaker Mastermind - 4th Tuesday, 12pm Pacific | 1pm Mountain | 2pm Central | 3pm Eastern
Whether you're preparing for your first speaking opportunity or you're already presenting on stages, this mastermind offers encouragement, resources, idea sharing, and practical strategies to help you become a more confident and impactful speaker.
Feedback Friday - 4th Friday, 11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central | 2pm Eastern
Your message deserves to be heard—and polished. Bring your speaker one-sheet, book cover, presentation, podcast artwork, website, media kit, lead magnet, or content and receive thoughtful feedback before sharing it with the world.
🌱 Build Momentum
Authority is built through consistent action. These experiences help you refine your message, grow your confidence, and continue sharing your expertise.
Identity-Based Goal Setting - 1st Monday, 10am Pacific | 11am Mountain | 12pm Central | 1pm Eastern
Building authority doesn't happen overnight. This monthly session helps you create intentional goals that keep your visibility, speaking, publishing, and thought leadership efforts aligned with your bigger vision.
Social Media Co-Working - 1st Tuesday, 11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central | 2pm Eastern
Thought leaders don't just create—they consistently share. Use this collaborative work session to create meaningful content, strengthen your online presence, and keep your expertise visible to the people who need it.
Creative Playground - 2nd Wednesday, 11:30am Pacific | 12:30pm Mountain | 1:30pm Central | 2:30pm Eastern
Fresh ideas fuel meaningful content. Explore creative ways to communicate your message, uncover new perspectives, and discover inspiration for your next presentation, article, podcast episode, or book chapter.
Diamond Business Connect - 4th Wednesday, 9am Pacific | 10am Mountain | 11am Central | 12pm Eastern
Authority grows through relationships as much as expertise. Expand your network, build meaningful connections, and introduce yourself to women who may become future collaborators, podcast hosts, event organizers, or referral partners.
🌟 Additional Support
These experiences provide ongoing encouragement, relationship-building, and opportunities to continue learning alongside your Diamond Sisters.
Hype Monday - 2nd Monday, 10am Pacific | 11am Mountain | 12pm Central | 1pm Eastern
Every expert has moments of self-doubt. Start your week encouraged, celebrate your wins, and remember that your voice matters.
Large Group Mastermind - 2nd Friday, 8am Pacific | 9am Mountain | 10am Central | 11am Eastern
Sometimes your next breakthrough begins with one conversation. Bring your ideas, opportunities, or challenges and receive thoughtful input from fellow Diamond members with diverse experiences and perspectives.
Shannon's Quarterly Masterclass - July 20th-1:00 pm CST and October 21st-3:00 pm CST
Learn from Shannon's experience as she shares leadership lessons, business strategies, and insights that can help you grow both your influence and your impact.
REMEMBER:
You don't need a bigger audience before you begin.
You don't need another certification.
You don't need to know everything.
You simply need to be willing to share your experience, your perspective, and your wisdom with consistency and authenticity.
The world doesn't need another copy of someone else.
It needs the unique voice, story, and expertise that only you can bring.
So keep showing up.
Keep sharing.
Keep leading with generosity.
Because that's how trusted authorities are built.
Social Media Co-Working
1st Tuesday of each month
9am Pacific | 10am Mountain | 11am Central 12pm Eastern | 5pm GMT
Hosted by Samme Marazas
Podcast Co-Working
Have a podcast and need time set aside to do all of the details?
1st Friday of each month
11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central | 2pm Eastern | 7pm GMT
Hosted by Celeste Hartwell
3rd Monday of each month
10am Pacific | 11am Mountain | 12pm Central | 1pm Eastern | 6pm GMT
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Maximize your Diamond Membership
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2nd Tuesday of each month
9am Pacific | 10am Mountain | 11am Central
12pm Eastern | 5pm GMT
Tech Training Q&A
3rd Tuesday of each month
10am Pacific | 11am Mountain | 12pm Central 1pm Eastern | 6pm GMT
Hosted by Anahita Shahrvini
Diamond Business Connect
An engaging, 90-minute Zoom meeting with an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and network with members across the globe! These Zoom meetings are similar to a local chapter meeting and include a guest speaker.
4th Wednesday of each month
9am Pacific | 10am Mountain | 11am Central 12pm Eastern | 5pm GMT
CFO CO-Working Power Hour
Hosted by Nicole Anderson
Are you looking to gain better control over your business finances and ensure that your bookkeeping is in tip-top shape? Look no further! Our CFO Co-Working Power Hour, is here to help you navigate the world of numbers, making it easier to manage your business with confidence. We will start with 5-10 minutes of actionable bookkeeping tips and tricks, deadlines, budget ideas, and training that can help you streamline your finances, and then you will have 50 mins of work time to keep your books clean. These sessions are open to everyone. Hosted by a QuickBooks Online Pro-Advisor with 30+ years of accounting experience. You desire it - block your calendar for 1 hour a month to ensure your books are up to date. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and get free help. Let's power up your financial success together!
4th Thursday of each month
(with a few adjustments for holidays/vacations)
8am Pacific | 9am Mountain | 10am Central
11am Eastern | 4pm GMT
2025 Dates
1/23/25
2/27/25
3/27/25
4/24/25
5/22/25
6/19/25
7/24/25
8/28/25
9/25/25
10/23/25
11/20/25
12/18/25
Diamond Speed Connect + Open House
Every 5th Wednesday of the month, we'd love to invite you to join us for a 1 hour Diamond Membership Speed Connect + Open House
DATES:
January 29th 2025
April 30th 2025
July 30th 2025
October 29th 2025
December 31st 2025
5th Wednesday of each month
9am Pacific | 10am Mountain | 11am Central 12pm Eastern | 5pm GMT
Shannon's Quarterly Masterclass
An engaging, 60-minute Zoom meeting with the Founder of Polka Dot Powerhouse, Shannon Crotty. These classes will be quarterly, and are scheduled for:
January 27th 2025 at 3pm CST
April 21st 2025 at 9am CST
July 16th 2025 at 7pm CST
October 20th 2025 at 2pm CST
Facebook Group "Guides"
You'll find:
Replays of Member Hosted Masterclasses
Replays of Diamond Business Connect Speakers
