EO Talks 2026: Third Annual Storytelling Experience
January 21, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Rated the best EO Chicago learning event for two years running—EO Talks is back for its third year!
This year, we’re raising the bar: amplifying the promise, hitting the 5%, and engaging YOU, the audience, even more.
Why Attend
EO Talks isn’t just about listening—it’s about connection. Four bold EO Chicago members will step into the spotlight, guided by the incomparable Sally Lou Loveman (former Oprah audience producer), to share their raw, real, and transformative stories. These aren’t polished highlight reels. They’re honest, 5% moments that show who we are beyond business.
As an attendee, you’ll be invited to lean in, get curious, and reflect on your own story alongside your peers.
What’s New This Year
- Intimate + Member-Only Space – To deepen connection, this year’s EO Talks is exclusive to EO Chicago members. (Each speaker may bring one special guest.)
- Audience Engagement – Expect more ways to interact with the stories, the speakers, and each other.
- Amplify the Promise – The theme of the year comes alive: showing up fully, vulnerably, and authentically as yourself.
Agenda:
4:00 – 6:30pm Talks & Presentations.
6:30 – 7:30pm Social & Connection
Apply to Present:
Few things push you—and connect you—like telling your story in front of your peers. Step into the spotlight, work with Sally Lou Loveman, and show us the real you. Your 5% moment starts here.
Applications Due by September 26. Apply HERE.
Speakers will be announced in our October 1 newsletter.
About Our Host:
Sally Lou Loveman knows that the #1 fear people have is public speaking. It just happens to be the one fear she never had. After years as the audience producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show, Sally Lou now coaches people to love their story, connect with their audience, and speak without fear. Her book SPEAK: Love Your Story, Your Audience is Waiting shows how storytelling can become your superpower.
RSVP By: 1/12/26.
Attendees: EO Members, EOA & SAPs
