The Ultimate Speaker Challenge
10 Speakers. One Live Stage. Cash Prizes.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 9am-12pm
Westin Lake Mary, Florida
FREE to apply. FREE to compete.
$3500 in Cash Prizes, Top Prize $2,000 and 3 prizes of $500
Applications are now OPEN.
Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2026 @ 11:59pm ET
Only 10 speakers will be selected from the applications to compete live on November 7.
Meet your hosts
Minesh Baxi
Minesh Baxi is a business coach, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author of 12+ books, including Stop Hiring Losers, Million Dollar Team Secrets, and Network Your Way to $100,000 and Beyond. With more than 24 years of experience in coaching and speaking, Minesh has helped entrepreneurs and professionals grow their businesses, strengthen their finances, and create greater freedom.
Macy Baxi
Macy Baxi is a TEDx speaker, speaker coach, and entrepreneur who helps experts turn their ideas into powerful talks that get noticed, remembered, and booked. She coaches aspiring and established speakers on clarifying their message, crafting compelling TEDx-style talks, and creating opportunities to get on more stages. Macy is also the host of Getting Speakers Booked and has worked with speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to help them communicate their ideas with greater confidence and impact.
Saahil Baxi
Saahil Baxi is an 18-year-old TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the Future Millionaires Podcast, where he has interviewed 200+ entrepreneurs, business leaders, and successful professionals and built an audience of more than 100,000. His mission is to inspire young adults to think bigger about money, business, and their future. Saahil is especially passionate about helping the next generation develop confidence, financial literacy, and an entrepreneurial mindset early in life.
Kimberly Baxi
Kim Baxi is a financial professional, educator, and coach dedicated to helping individuals and families make smarter decisions with their money. She focuses on financial education, debt reduction, protecting income, and building long-term wealth with practical, easy-to-understand strategies. Kim is also the host of Smart Money for Women 50+, where she helps women gain greater confidence and clarity around their financial future.