LIVE webinar event reveals...

Why TEDx Applications Get Rejected and How to Create One Organizers Actually Accept

...even if you have no speaking experience, no clear idea yet, or have already been rejected before.

Date: Monday, May 4 | Time: 7 PM EST

Is This Event Right For You?

  • “Is your TEDx application getting ignored, rejected, or never even making it past the first round?”
    (Discover what organizers are really looking for - and the subtle mistakes that instantly disqualify even ‘good’ ideas.)

  • “You have an idea you believe in… but you’re struggling to package it in a way that makes organizers say YES.”
    (Learn how to turn your idea into a clear, compelling concept that feels fresh, relevant, and impossible to overlook.)

  • “You’re ready to stop guessing, overthinking, and rewriting your application over and over…”
    (And finally follow a proven structure that positions you as a speaker organizers trust, respect, and want on their stage.)

YOUR HOSTS

CeCe Espeut

Co-founder, RED Dot Speakers

Deborah M. Brown

Co-founder, RED Dot Speakers

About Your Hosts...

CeCe Espeut is a 2-time TEDx speaker and organizer who has been involved with the TEDx brand since 2014. She has worked with speakers at multiple stages of the TEDx process from idea development through final delivery. She has reviewed, coached, and refined hundreds of ideas, giving her a clear view of what curators look for and why most applications are declined. She helps speakers approach the TEDx stage with clarity, discipline, and respect for the platform.

Deborah M. Brown is a TEDx speaker whose talk was selected as a TEDx Editor’s Pick, an editorial recognition given to talks that demonstrate exceptional idea clarity, insight, and resonance with audiences. This distinction reflects a deep alignment with TEDx’s editorial standards and a mastery of how ideas are communicated, not just performed. Having walked the TEDx path herself, Deborah knows firsthand that getting to the red dot is not just about having a good idea. It’s about refining your message, anchoring it in meaning, and learning how to communicate it in a way that resonates deeply with an audience.

Join This FREE Event to Discover What It Takes to Earn a Spot on the TEDx Stage

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