Lori's expertise on image and career advancement, along with her #1 Amazon bestselling book Advance Your Image, has made her a sought-after speaker and presenter for a variety of groups and organizations, both within and beyond the music industry. Her ten plus years of public speaking, coupled with her image consulting expertise and work with recording artists and record labels, makes her a unique and vital addition to your organization's events and training programs.
To inquire about hiring Lori to speak for your upcoming event, contact us.
TOPICS AVAILABLE FOR AUDIENCES SUCH AS:
Recording artists, songwriters, musicians, other music industry professionals
Entertainers
Professional athletes
Speakers and authors
Entrepreneurs/business owners
Job seekers and career changers
HR training and development participants
and more!
PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
Topics specific to people in the spotlight:
What Role Does Your Image Play in Your Entertainment Career?
Developing a Marketable Image
Getting Your Boot in the Door: Networking in the Nashville Music Industry
Don't Get Bleeped! Handling Media Interviews with Class and Ease
Be the One to Get Signed: Effectively Presenting Yourself to a Label, Publisher, or Agency
Topics specific to career changers/job seekers, entrepreneurs/business owners, and more:
What Role Does Image Play in Your Personal and Professional Life?
Developing a Polished Image and Personal Brand
Steps to a Successful Job Search
Hot or Not? Looking Good on Paper and Online (resumes, promotional materials, social networking profiles, etc.)
Networking That Builds Relationships and Leads to Success
The Competitive Edge: Marketing Your Experience in the Job Interview
Representing Your Company With Style and Grace
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)
Vanderbilt University
O'More College of Design Image Conservatory
George Jones University
Indie Connect
Hope Park Career Transitions Group
Brentwood United Methodist Church Career Transitions Group
First Baptist Career Transitions Group
Monroe Harding
TESTIMONIALS:
"Lori Bumgarner is a true professional in her field of imaging for business. She is a joy to work with!"
Karol Lahrman
Reflection Agency/O'More Image Conservatory
"Lori, I am enjoying your book Advance Your Image and found your class at the NSAI SongPosium very rewarding. Fashion and image are passions of mine and I am very glad I did not miss your event. Your presentation was highly informative, but more importantly, I felt a very positive energy upon leaving your session. I hope that we have the pleasure of working together in the future."
Drew6
Recording artist
"Thank you again Lori for speaking to my class. I think they got a lot out of your advice and I know I did! I look forward to working with you again in the future."
Dale Addy
Partner, DNA Creative Marketing
"I recently hired Lori to speak at one of my company's music industry networking events regarding the importance of an artist's image and brand development. Her presentation was full of great insights, powerful advice, and strong examples that justified every point she was making."
Vinny Ribas
Indie Connect
"I realize the importance of maintaining a good image and I picked up some very useful tips from Lori's international web cast hosted by NSAI."
Lori's expertise on image and career advancement, along with her #1 Amazon bestselling book 