Welcome to The Mission Accepted Media Learning Lounge

Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for a powerful day of connection, conversation, visibility, and transformation.

This is more than a summit. It is a space where ideas are shared, conversations spark possibility, knowledge becomes action, and everyone has something to teach—and something new to discover.

At The Learning Lounge Workshop Summit, you will hear from extraordinary speakers, celebrity guests, panelists, and changemakers whose words, journeys, and leadership are designed to move you forward. This is the kind of event that leaves you thinking differently, showing up more boldly, and taking action where you have been waiting.

Come ready to be challenged, energized, and inspired to lead, live, and move with greater purpose.

Do not miss your chance to be empowered.

Join us for The Learning Lounge and experience powerful conversations, fresh ideas, and incredible Featured Speakers from around the world.

Upgrade to the Backstage Pass and join the After Party—where you can meet Featured Speakers, Celebs & Surprise Guests, ask your questions, and connect beyond the stage.

Come for the learning. Stay for who you’ll meet.

📍 Where: Zoom – accessible for all!
📅 When: Saturday, October 24th from

9AM to 7PM PST

The Learning Lounge is dedicated to making learning accessible, meaningful, and empowering for everyone. It creates a space where people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and areas of expertise can come together to share what they know, discover new perspectives, and grow through connection.

From personal stories and powerful ideas to practical strategies and real-world business insights, each gathering brings together voices worth hearing and conversations worth having. Because when knowledge is shared freely, curiosity is encouraged, and people are given space to learn from one another, the impact reaches far beyond the room—creating ripples of growth, possibility, and positive change.

By bringing together seasoned experts, innovative thinkers, and emerging voices, The Learning Lounge creates opportunities for meaningful connection, shared learning, fresh perspectives, and inspiration.

Join us as we bring together a growing global community of people who believe there is always something new to learn—and something valuable to share.

Consider this your formal invitation to step into a different kind of summit experience: one designed to spark curiosity, expand what’s possible, and give you ideas and insights you can actually take with you.

Invite your friends, colleagues, collaborators, and business community, and grab your tickets now.

Come curious. Leave inspired. And you might just walk away seeing something in an entirely new way.

FREE GIFTS from EVERY SPEAKER for EVERYONE!

In addition there are $20,000 worth of ADDITIONAL prizes to be won throughout the event! CHAT-BAG SWAG-BAG for everyone that attends!

October 2026 THEME

Learning Lounge Workshops

We created The Learning Lounge for a reason — because learning should lead somewhere.

There is no shortage of information in the world. We can listen to podcasts, watch videos, attend summits, download resources, and fill notebooks with incredible ideas.

And yet, knowing more doesn’t always mean doing more.

The Learning Lounge Workshop Summit is designed to change that.

This isn’t a day of sitting back while expert after expert talks at you. It’s an invitation to pull up a seat, roll up your sleeves, and become part of the learning experience.

Have you ever listened to an incredible speaker, filled pages with notes, and thought, “This is brilliant… I’ll come back to it later”?

And then later never quite comes?

That’s exactly why we built this differently.

Inside The Learning Lounge, our experts aren’t simply here to inspire you or tell you what worked for them. They’re here to teach you something you can use.

You’ll be invited to think, explore, participate, practice, ask questions, work through ideas, and begin applying what you’re learning while you’re still in the room.

Because the magic isn’t simply in hearing a new idea.

The magic happens when you do something with it.

Throughout the experience, you’ll explore practical tools, fresh perspectives, strategies, and approaches across business, leadership, growth, and life—all designed to give you something tangible to take with you.

You won’t leave with another notebook filled with someday ideas.

You’ll leave with greater clarity, practical takeaways, new connections, and next steps you can actually move forward with.

This is part summit.

Part workshop.

Part learning lab.

And entirely designed around turning information into implementation.

Come curious. Come ready to participate. Come ready to try something new.

Less talking. More teaching. More doing.

Pull up a seat.

The Learning Lounge is open.

SPEAKER LIST & AGENDA

Deb Drummond is the Founder and Visionary behind the Show Up Stand Up Speak Up, Yes You! movement. She has built her reputation as a woman who activates more abundance for others through creating full circle Media based opportunities. She is a Top Performance Business Trainer, Speaker, Personal Coach, and Success Leader. Deborah creates a Ripple effect wherever she goes.

Join Deb and this amazing line of speakers, women of consideration, and celebrities for an experience you’ll never forget!

The Learning Lounge Workshop Summit

9AM – 7PM PST

Deb Drummond & Carol Koppelman

Your Inspired Hosts For The Day!

ALL DAY

Lainie Strouse

Topic: How to Plan, Scale, and Market a

Successful Event

President of Entertainment & Media Liquidity AI Capital & Lower Merion Productions

Lainie Strouse is an experienced Producer and highly accomplished transformational Growth Strategist. 

Her specialties include Development, Live Event Production, Fundraising, Marketing and Sponsorship Executive Corporate Responsibility, with expertise in marketing, strategy, ambassadorship, public speaking, programming, sponsorship, high-level event production and partnerships with a proven track record of successful strategy, increasing brand awareness, generating incremental business, and creating new and innovative revenue streams. 

Strengths include TV and film Production, Awards, Budgeting, Activations, Communications ,Ticketing, Event Production and Management, Board Management and Development, Donor Development, Non-Profit Organization and Efficiency, Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Partnerships, Revenue Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Team Management.

October 24th : 9:30 AM PST

Deb Drummond

Topic: How to Navigate the New World of Television

Top Performance Business Coach | The Women’s Channel Founder | TV Expert for Entrepreneurs

Deb is a pioneer in the world of entrepreneurship. To date, she has built 7 international companies and inspired thousands around the globe.

She is the Founder behind the Show Up Stand Up Speak Up, Yes You! movement, a televised, heart project with a reach of over 350 million designed to remember the solidarity of International Women’s Day. Deb  owns the women's channel offering accessible televised opportunities to all women.

Deb’s thirty-year deep dive in Top Performance has built her reputation as a speaker, mastermind trainer and personal coach. She has educated, and motivated audiences of 20 thousand to stand to their feet. In her private practice, Deb has personally worked with over 30 thousand clients, moving them to a higher state of optimal health and wealth.

October 24th : 10:00 AM PST

Susan Winchester

Topic: What to Do When Work Knocks You Sideways

Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach | Bestselling Author

Susan J. Schmitt Winchester is a former Chief Human Resources Officer for Applied Materials and Rockwell Automation, bringing more than 36 years of executive HR leadership experience across technology, banking, automotive, consulting, and manufacturing.

An internationally recognized keynote and TEDx speaker, executive coach, and author, she is best known for the Amazon international bestselling book Healing at Work, which empowers leaders to transform workplace conflict into personal and professional growth.

Susan is passionate about helping organizations unlock human potential, strengthen leadership, and create thriving workplace cultures. She is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources, the profession's highest honor.

October 24th : 10:30 AM PST

Aysha Rivera

Topic: How to Build Strong Bones &

an Optimized Body

Strength & Longevity Coach |

Founder of Whole Fit Method

Aysha Rivera is passionate about helping women create sustainable habits that lead to more energy, confidence, and balance in everyday life. Through seasons of overwhelm, new jobs, marriage, and learning to reconnect with her body, Aysha discovered that true wellness isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency, momentum, and building routines that support real life.

She believes health should feel empowering and enjoyable, not restrictive. From prioritizing hydration and daily movement to maintaining energy and enjoying life without guilt, Aysha focuses on simple habits that help people feel strong, grounded, and confident in their own skin.

By living the habits she teaches, Aysha inspires others to see that thriving is possible, even during life’s busiest seasons. Her mission is to help people treat themselves well in small ways every day, creating lasting transformation through realistic and sustainable wellness practices.

October 24th : 11:00 AM PST

Carmel Ecker

Topic: How to Stop the Self-Sabotage

Hurting Your Business

Gremlin Tamer

Carmel Ecker is a Mental Fitness Coach based in Victoria, B.C. She began her coaching journey in 2020 after years of doing her own personal development work.

Realizing that so much of human conflict and frustration come from our inner world rather than our external circumstances, she knew that coaching was how she wanted to make an impact.

She’s since used her training to improve her own level of success in business, her performance as a mountain biker, and her happiness as a parent and life partner.

And she loves that she has the opportunity to support others in creating greater joy and satisfaction for themselves.

October 24th : 11:30 AM PST

Carmen Davailus

Topic: What Photography Taught Me

About Being Seen

Photographer | Artist | Speaker

Carmen Davailus is a photographer, artist, and speaker who creates meaningful work rooted in presence.

Her work includes nature-inspired photographic art, photography for individuals and families, and speaking centered on presence and meaningful work.

October 24th : 12:00 PM PST

Brandi Cox

Topic: How to Turn Your Audience

Into Income

Tech & Automation Strategist |

Founder of Quest for Clients

Brandi Cox is a combat veteran, gamer, and tech trail guide for entrepreneurs who are tired of doing everything alone.

Through her company, Quest for Clients, she helps overwhelmed business owners ditch the chaos, automate the boring stuff, and build wildly profitable systems that actually work.

Brandi believes profitable businesses outsource—and she’s living proof you don’t need to be loud or perfect to make big money doing what you love.

October 24th : 12:30 PM PST

Cathy Holt

Topic: How to Shift Your Visibility

Into Impact

Global Women’s Leadership Advocate | Speaker | Author | Change Catalyst

Catherine “Cathy” Holt is a global advocate for gender equality, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker.

With over 35 years of experience—including collaborations with the United Nations—Cathy empowers changemakers to use their voice and influence to create lasting impact. Her latest book, Unstoppable Women: Owning Our Voices, Leading Change, serves as both a rallying cry and roadmap for women who want to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction. 

Whether speaking on global stages or guiding one-on-one clients, Cathy’s work centers on equity, leadership, and elevating women as change agents in their communities and beyond.

October 24th : 1:00 PM PST

Celebrity Panel

Cassandra Cooper - CEO | Studio Strategist

Anshuman Kishore Singh - Director

Sean Lizée - Best-Selling Author & Actor

Kim Estes -
Emmy Award Winning Actor

Brian Sebastian - Hollywood MC

This incredible panel was put together to learn about how to break into the entertainment industry.

So powerful!

Don't miss it!

October 24th : 1:30 PM PST

Shiraz Baboo

Topic: Reality Addiction: Why You Keep Recreating the Results You're Trying to Change

Reality Interventionist

Shiraz is a multi-award-winning author, international speaker, and Reality Interventionist™ who helps people permanently rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck.

Renowned for his groundbreaking work on Reality Addiction™, Shiraz empowers entrepreneurs, healers, and high achievers to break free from unconscious patterns of lack and struggle, and shift into lives of abundance, ease, and joy.

Through his transformational book How to Rewrite Reality and his powerful programs, Shiraz has helped thousands around the world stop subconsciously choosing hardship and start consciously creating success. His work not only changes lives—it changes the way people see reality itself.

October 24th : 2:00 PM PST

Kia Kiso-Brennan

Topic: What is a Media Diet, How It Affects You, and How Learning It Will Improve Your Joy

Producer & Founder of Conscious Media Visionaries

Kia Kiso-Brennan asks whether the media we watch creates the world we get.

A producer with 90+ credits—including Netflix’s Mile… Mile & a Half and Michael Beckwith’s Spiritual Liberation—she is a Producers Guild member and SIE Society advisor.

She founded Conscious Media Visionaries and hosts Convos about Conscious Media with Kia.

October 24th 2:30 PM PST

Joanne Stacey

Topic: How to Use Your Voice

Inspirational Speaker | Singer | Songwriter

Joanne Stacey has been on the stage her whole life, entertaining well over 80,000 people all over the world.

She loves to share her stories through her thoughtful words and insightful lyrics as she takes her audiences through some of her hard-won life lessons, from the lowest lows to the highest highs. 

Through her inspirational journey, Joanne has come to know two things, music is life and sharing her heart in a vulnerable and honest way is really all that matters.

October 24th : 3:00 PM PST

Nyrie Roos

Topic: How to Build a Successful Webinar

Architect of the Webinar & Summit-to-Sale System™

Nyrie Roos is a Master Coach, Consultant, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Explosion Marketing. Since leaving corporate life in 2008, she has led teams of 100+, generated $20M+ in business revenue, and helped more than 1,000 business owners across four continents expand their visibility and sales.

Through her proprietary Webinar and Summit Conversation Accelerator System, Nyrie helps coaches, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs transform webinars, summits, and signature presentations into powerful client-generating ecosystems.

Her frameworks and platforms have contributed to more than $50 million in client revenue, helping experts become visible, irresistible, and positioned to attract high-quality opportunities consistently.

October 24th : 3:30 PM PST

Grace CW Liu

Topic: Gracefully Unmuted™: Embrace Your Worth & Speak Up When It Matters

Women’s Voice Strategist

Grace C.W. Liu is The Woman’s Truth Awakener, a Professional Communication Strategist, author, and speaker who helps women stop holding back when the conversation matters most.

Drawing on more than 23 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Grace created the Pearl of Grace® Method to help women trust their voices, embrace their worth, and communicate with greater confidence and clarity.

Through her work, she helps women move beyond knowing what they want to say to actually saying it. Grace is the founder of GraceSOULutions and author of Pearl of Grace®: A Path to Find Your Voice and Inner Worth.

October 24th : 4:00 PM PST

Desi Bolin

Topic: How to Go From Stuck to Strategic

Momentum Guide | Founder of The Catalyst Collective | Creator of The Catalyst Framework

Desi Bolin is The Momentum Guide, Founder of The Catalyst Collective™, and creator of The Catalyst Framework™.

She works with mission-driven entrepreneurs and leaders to turn clarity into momentum by bringing strategy, structure, soul, and growth into alignment.

Through strategic guidance, speaking, and transformational experiences, Desi helps people uncover what’s keeping them stuck, simplify what feels complicated, and identify the next move that actually matters.

She believes sustainable success isn’t built by doing more or pushing harder—it’s created through aligned decisions, intentional action, and the courage to move what matters.

October 24th : 4:30 PM PST

Additional Guest Speakers

Cheryl Olfert

Party Alert!!!!

Starting at 5:25 pm PST

We are adding even MORE VALUE and Powerful Moments and Inspired Memories to this and EVERY EVENT!

Let me PERSONALLY Invite you to The BACKSTAGE VIP LOUNGE !

We have found that people are wanting to chill out , hang out and continue to be inspired AFTER the Event ends for the day.

We have created this Extra Access Community for after the show.

Come behind the 🎬 Scenes and personally get to meet The Featured Expert Speakers (and maybe even a surprise guest or two!)

You will receive Beautiful Enhanced gifts above and beyond what you receive on the Summit, you will receive an invitation to post a question to the Expert of your choice .

From the Desk of Deb Drummond

Not only is Deb a warm-hearted person, she is also a very successful business woman who has been a pioneer and shining light for other women and men in business to follow in her footsteps while she blazes the trail for everyone else.

David

Not only is Deb a warm-hearted person, she is also a very successful business woman who has been a pioneer and shining light for other women and men in business to follow in her footsteps while she blazes the trail for everyone else.

Janyce

Not only is Deb a warm-hearted person, she is also a very successful business woman who has been a pioneer and shining light for other women and men in business to follow in her footsteps while she blazes the trail for everyone else.

Liza

What we’re all about!

Accessible & Inclusive

Learning should be available to everyone. The Learning Lounge brings together people from different backgrounds, industries, experiences, and perspectives in a welcoming space designed for discovery, growth, and connection.

Learning That Moves

This isn’t about sitting through another presentation. Explore fresh ideas, practical strategies, and new perspectives you can take beyond the summit and apply to your business, career, relationships, and life.

Access to Expertise

Learn directly from Featured Speakers, experts, innovators, and thought leaders who are ready to share what they know. And with a Backstage Pass, you’ll have even more opportunities to connect, ask questions, and continue the conversation.

Meaningful Connections

Meet people you may never have crossed paths with otherwise. Expand your network, exchange ideas, discover opportunities for collaboration, and build relationships that can continue long after the summit ends.

Real Stories.

Real Insights.

Hear the experiences behind the expertise—the lessons learned, challenges navigated, ideas tested, and discoveries made along the way. Because sometimes the greatest learning comes from hearing how someone else figured it out.

Ideas Into Action

Inspiration is wonderful. Action changes things. Walk away with new tools, perspectives, resources, and possibilities you can put into motion in your business, career, community, or everyday life.

YOU BE YOU!

Feel free to POP ON and POP OFF all throughout the event as it serves you! This is for filling up YOUR CUP and we know life may pull you away but you can pop back in at any time to catch another incredible speaker.

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What does an extraordinary life look like? In business and in life, there are decisions that absolutely define your destiny. Let’s schedule some time together to have a conversation and explore.

See you soon.

Be well and stay groovy.

Your new friend,

Deb

Contact

1-604-655-4698

Desk Hours

Monday – Friday

8AM – 7PM PST

Saturday – Sunday

10AM – 4PM PST

Location

Vancouver, Canada

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