speaking & collaborations

Let's inspire your audience to lead and unleash their Fabbo Potential: Cultivating Passionate, Profitable Careers Fueled by Confidence and Joy!

I ignite transformative journeys across diverse fields—equipping creative professionals with a CEO mindset, empowering leaders to drive change, and inspiring women athletes to excel with knowledge and passion. Together, we choose abundance over scarcity, cultivate resilience, and celebrate the unique 'fabbo' essence that empowers each individual to build thriving businesses, careers, and lives.

With over 40 years of experience in the wedding and sports industries behind the camera, I've developed a profound passion and commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, leaders, and those pushing boundaries. This extensive journey has taught me the critical importance of authenticity, purpose, and the courage required to share one's story, transforming challenges into victories and doubts into unwavering confidence.

Now, my mission expands beyond the wedding industry to empower professionals across all fields—from wedding pros and creatives to leaders and athletes. I inspire them to boldly embrace their authentic selves, remain steadfast in their purpose, and confidently navigate their professional journeys. I am dedicated to inspiring a diverse range of individuals to stand tall in their businesses and lives, proudly sharing their unique journeys, and embracing every challenge and triumph with confidence.

When working with me, expect a dynamic blend of enlightenment, emotion, and humor. Your audience will not only be inspired but fundamentally transformed, ready to lead their endeavors with true authenticity and a deep sense of purpose. They'll leave knowing they are fabulously themselves, on the path to defining success on their terms.

Are you Ready to empower your audience to embrace their potential and thrive in their competitive landscape?

Why choose me?

I'm

trusted by

Let's Be FABBO Together

As the voice behind the empowering Be Fabbo Podcast, where doers, dreamers, and changemakers tune in to fuel their growth professionally and personally.
Bobbi extends her reach, sharing stories of courage, and learning to stop the negative talk in your head and becoming your biggest fan and the power of being authentically fabbo.

If you need a guest or know someone that does, I would be honored to be a guest!

Join me on the Be Fabbo Podcast

Join you on your Podcast

One of my favorite ways to encourage & build community. Embark on a half-day journey limited to an intimate group of 50 participants or less, where we delve into the pillars of Mindset, Motivation, and Momentum. These 4-hour interactive sessions are meticulously designed for personal growth and transformation, offering actionable insights and strategies to ignite your potential and embrace the fabbo within. Fabbo for those seeking to elevate their life and career with clarity and purpose.

Designed with wedding pros in mind, this immersive workshop is co-led by myself and Jennifer Hardiman, an industry expert educator. Offering a focused 4-hour session or an in-depth 6-hour exploration tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within the wedding industry. Emphasizing Grit, Grace, and Real Talk, Forward Focused acts as a mini masterclass for entrepreneurs and teams eager to dive into actionable strategies beyond the surface excuses. It’s about rolling up your sleeves and committing to growth, ensuring your business doesn’t just survive but thrives in the competitive wedding market. Join us to craft a resilient, sustainable career in an ever-evolving industry landscape.


Be Fabbo Workshops

Forward Focused: Wedding Industry Workshop

Motivating and empowering your audience to take action and believe they have what it takes to thrive and lead in a competitive industry . From industry conferences stages to networking groups to workshops. As a keynote speaker, or with a signature talk or event emcee, my goal is to collaborate with you, so together we motivate, educate and celebrate our passion as entrepreneurs, leaders and women in sports.
Designed to spark those transformative 'aha' moments, fostering connections and growth.
Happy to customize a talk for your specific topic or event theme to best serve your audience and work with the run of day and other ideas to keep us on schedule.

Using my knowledge to steer group discussions, ensuring a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Guiding Insightful conversation toward deeper understanding and actionable insights that elevate and entertain the audience.
Happy to create the outline and questions and over all flow for this discussion and assist in recommending speakers that are a fabbo fit of the panel to best serve your audience. 

Live or Virtual Speaking-Emcee

Panel Facilitator Moderator

Ways to be FABBO together...
conferences, conventions, summits and groups big and small

This empowering session dismantles the stigma around failure, reframing setbacks as valuable learning opportunities and stepping stones to greater success. I'll guides you through embracing resilience, fostering self-belief, and recognizing the inherent potential within to overcome obstacles and bet on your own capabilities.
Key Takeaways:
Redefining Failure: Learn to view failures as isolated events rather than reflections of your identity, opening the door to growth and resilience.
Building Resilience: Strategies for developing a stronger sense of self-belief and resilience, enabling you to bounce back from setbacks with renewed purpose and direction.
The Power of Self-Betting: Unlock the transformative potential of betting on yourself, understanding that your greatest asset in achieving success is your belief in your own capabilities.
Best suited for:
Entrepreneurs and leaders at any career stage aiming to transform their perspective on failure and embrace risk-taking.
Anyone in need of a motivational boost to reaffirm their worth and capabilities, beyond temporary challenges
.Individuals facing crossroads or recovering from setbacks, looking for inspiration to move forward with confidence.
Length: 60 Minutes

Failures Are Just Events, Not Declarations of Who You Are: Bet On Yourself 

Explore how transformative leadership can extend beyond immediate goals to foster an environment of sustained growth, motivation, and loyalty. Bobbi Brinkman unveils the secrets to becoming an inspirational leader who not only achieves results but also inspires and retains top talent by cultivating a culture of genuine motivation and engagement.
Key Takeaways:
Empowering Leadership Techniques: Discover actionable strategies to become a more inspiring leader, capable of empowering your team to reach their highest potential while fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect.

Motivation and Engagement Mastery: Learn how to effectively motivate your team, boosting engagement and productivity. Understand the psychological drivers of motivation and how to apply them to keep your team committed and passionate about their work.

Retention Through Inspiration: Gain insights into retaining top talent by building an environment where employees feel valued, inspired, and connected to their work and the larger mission of the organization, significantly reducing turnover rates and building a loyal workforce.
Best suited for:
Anyone in a leadership role eager to create a ripple effect of inspiration, driving team engagement, and loyalty.
Length: 45 Minutes

The Ripple Effect of Inspirational Leadership: Inspire, Motivate, Retain

Oh and trust me, it will come and maybe not knock. Divorce, a death in the family, a global pandemic (hello Covid)!  It’s crucial to build a mindset that tackles the inevitable challenges and disruptions that life throws our way offering a roadmap for navigating through tough times with grace, determination, and strategic foresight. This session delves into practical coping mechanisms, mindset shifts, and proactive strategies to not only face adversity head-on but to emerge stronger and more resilient on the other side.
Key Takeaways:
Embracing Resilience: Discover how to cultivate a resilient mindset that transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth and learning.
Strategic Adaptation: Learn actionable strategies for adapting to change and uncertainty, ensuring you can pivot effectively when faced with adversity.
Maintaining Momentum: Gain insights into keeping yourself and your team motivated and focused, even when external circumstances seem daunting.
Best suited for:
Leaders and managers aiming to support their teams through difficult periods while maintaining morale and productivity.
Entrepreneurs and business owners looking for ways to pivot and adapt in the face of setbacks or market shifts.
Anyone looking to build resilience and maintain a positive outlook, regardless of life's unpredictable moments..
Length: 45 Minutes

What to do when SH#T comes knocking

 The profound realization that true success is not merely about reaching a set goal but embracing the path that leads there. This session illuminates the invaluable lessons learned, the personal growth experienced, and the unexpected opportunities discovered along the way to achieving your dreams.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Success: Gain a deeper appreciation for the milestones and moments that define our success stories beyond the final outcome.
Personal Growth: Discover how challenges and setbacks are not obstacles but opportunities for growth, resilience, and
self-discovery.
Mindset Shift: Learn to value the process and the progress, fostering a mindset that celebrates every step of the journey.
Actionable Strategies: Equip yourself with strategies to stay motivated, maintain focus, and cultivate joy in the pursuit of your goals, ensuring the journey is as rewarding as the destination itself.
Best suited for:
individuals + groups who are seeking deeper meaning and fulfillment in their professional journey -aiming to foster a culture of resilience, motivation, and sustained momentum.
Length: 45 Minutes

Chasing Success: Why the Journey is Just as Important as the Destination

We'll delve into essential insights and actionable strategies for creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to ensure your services not only meet the needs of LGBTQ+ clients but also resonate with them on a personal level, fostering a sense of belonging and respect. This session is dedicated to building a community of love and acceptance, not only for your clients but also among your colleagues and within the wider community. Together, we explore how to create spaces that welcome everyone, ensuring that every interaction is rooted in respect and appreciation for diversity.
Key Takeaways: 
Understanding and Respect: Gain a deeper understanding of the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ clients, and learn how to show respect and sensitivity to diverse identities.
Inclusive Practices: Discover practical steps and strategies to make your services more inclusive, ensuring every client feels seen, heard, and valued.
Building Connections: Learn how to create genuine connections with LGBTQ+ clients, enhancing their experience and fostering a loyal and satisfied clientele.
Best suited for:
 Business owners and leaders aiming to integrate DEI principles into their operations, cultivating an environment where love, acceptance, and understanding are paramount.
Individuals across all sectors looking to make a meaningful impact on inclusivity, both within their professional spheres and in the broader community.
Length: 60 Minutes

Embracing Diversity: Cultivating an Inclusive Space for LGBTQ+ Clients

Topics

Audience Favorite

CFWA Education Summit Aug 26-27 Orlando FL
Event Emcee

Maine Weddings EDU Oct 21-22  Portland Maine 
Presentation + Breakout

ABC World of Weddings Conference Nov 10-14 St Louis 
Event Emcee

Empowering Entrepreneurs May 7-8 Anaheim 
Event Emcee + Panel Moderator

NACE Experience  July 21-23 Denver
Breakout Speaker

Michigan Women Leadership summit April 5
Be Fabbo Workshop

CATERSOURCE/SPECIAL EVENTS Feb 11-15  Austin TX
Presentation + Panel Moderator

Women in Sports Mindset Online Community
Presentation + Panel Moderator

Compete WOmen In Sports DEI Summit Phoenix
Keynote + Panel

"The courage it takes to share your story might be the very thing someone else needs to hear to believe they can too."

Upcoming Speaking & Workshops

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Mindset • Motivation • Momentum

I am so excited and honored to be considered to speak to your audience and work with you.
Let's make your next event more than just a gathering; let's transform it into a launchpad for fabbo potential, where attendees  leaves recharged with energy, momentum, and the drive to create a life and career as vibrant, dynamic and fabbo as they are and eager to return to be part of your next event.
Thanks for being fabbo! 

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