To be considered for a paid speaking role at TAG Talks®, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Public Speaking Experience: Speakers must have at least five professionally recorded videos of themselves speaking on a live, in-person stage to demonstrate their ability to engage and inspire an audience.

2. Minimum 15K Active Email List with a 30% Minimum Open Rate: Speakers must maintain a strong, engaged email list and agree to send at least 10 marketing emails promoting the event to their audience, demonstrating their ability to effectively reach and attract attendees.

3. Strong Social Proof: The speaker must have testimonials, reviews, and a robust social media following that reflect previous speaking engagements and positive feedback, enhancing their credibility.

4. Marketing and Branding Influence: Speakers must have an active presence on social media or other platforms and agree to promote the event at least twice per day on all their social media channels, helping to increase visibility and draw attention to the event.

5. Commitment to TAG’s Values: The speaker should align with TAG Talks®' mission of fostering personal and societal transformation through transparency, acceptance, and growth.

6. Expertise in a Specific Field: Speakers must have in-depth knowledge and experience in their area of specialization, positioning themselves as an authority on the subject.

7. Compelling Personal Story: The speaker should share a powerful, authentic personal journey that reflects TAG’s core philosophy of transparency, acceptance, and growth.

8. High-Quality Content: Speakers must deliver valuable, original, and transformative content that provides actionable insights and resonates deeply with the audience.

9. Audience Engagement Skills: The speaker should be able to emotionally connect with and engage the audience, creating a meaningful and lasting impact.

10. Professionalism: A professional approach is required in all interactions, including punctuality, preparedness, and respectful communication with both organizers and attendees.

This ensures that TAG Talks® speakers are highly qualified, experienced, and fully aligned with the event's values and goals.