National Speakers Association - NSA Houston

National Speakers Association - NSA Houston Houston Chapter of the National Speakers Association Houston's leading association for professionals who speak!

Come visit us in person or online at www.NSAHouston.org!

08/22/2026

Houston, we have liftoff! The NSA Houston chapter kicked off the year with an Open House. We welcomed new members, made new friends, shared the vision for the year, and had the best time ever. This year is going to be HUGE!

07/29/2026

National Speakers Association Influence 2026 was epic for so many reasons. The community, the growth, the learning…all of it left us changed for the better.

In this episode of the President’s Podcast, host Megan Billnoske (Past-President of NSA Houston) sits down with Amanda S...
04/15/2026

In this episode of the President’s Podcast, host Megan Billnoske (Past-President of NSA Houston) sits down with Amanda Sherbondy, the Chief Operating Officer of the Houston Apartment Association (HAA).

If you are a professional speaker, trainer, or consultant looking to break into the multi-family industry—or if you’re simply curious about the massive scale of the Houston housing market—this conversation is for you.

With nearly 750,000 apartment homes in the Greater Houston area, the HAA represents a massive ecosystem of owners, developers, and supplier partners constantly seeking education and professional development.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: The “Stickiness” of Multi-Family: How Amanda transitioned from a paralegal student to a 20-year career veteran in the apartment industry.

A City Within a City: The sheer scale of the Houston Apartment Association and its role in advocacy, education, and networking.
Opportunities for Speakers: How NSA Houston members (speakers, coaches, and trainers) can collaborate with HAA’s Education Advisory Committee.
The Skills in Demand: From AI and mental health to “soft skills” and public speaking for supplier partners, learn what topics are currently “hot” in the industry.
Repurposing & Upcycling: A fun look into Amanda’s personal passion for antique restoration (including a very unique vanity seat project!).

Link in the comments 👇

04/03/2026

Series: Where Does the Call to Speak Come From? (Part 3)

At some point…
the question stops being:

“Do I feel called to speak?”

And becomes:

“Am I willing to be seen?”

Because speaking isn’t just expression.

It’s exposure.
It’s ownership.
It’s standing in front of others… without a place to hide.

And that moment?

It asks something of you.

To step forward
before you feel ready.

To speak
before you feel certain.

To trust
that your voice has value… even before it’s validated.

There’s a reason so many people feel the call…

…and so few answer it.

Not because they don’t have something to say.

But because stepping into the light
requires letting go of the safety of the shadows.

And yet—

Every great speaker you admire
made that decision at some point.

Not when it was easy.
Not when it was comfortable.

But when something inside said:

“This matters more than my fear.”

If you’ve been feeling that quiet pull…

Maybe today isn’t about having the perfect words.

Maybe it’s just about being willing
to take one step forward.

— NSA Houston Chapter





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