Every great entrepreneur has a story — but not everyone knows how to tell it in a way that connects, inspires, and moves others to action.
Join us for an interactive lunch and workshop presented by Sabirah Rayford, co-anchor of Seattle News Tonight and the primary anchor of Washington News Wrap, exclusively for EO members who want to elevate their communication skills and present with passion and authenticity.
In this session, you’ll explore how to:
- Transform personal experiences into powerful, relatable stories.
- Communicate across diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
- Deliver your message with genuine confidence and emotional impact.
You’ll work hands-on with simple creative prompts like “How investing back in my community changed the narrative” or “If my younger self could see me now.” Together, we’ll unpack how your answers — and those of your peers — can become meaningful stories that build connection, strengthen leadership, and leave lasting impressions.
Walk away with a fresh perspective on your entrepreneurial story and practical skills to bring energy and authenticity to every presentation.
This is not about perfect pitches or polished speeches. It’s about discovering your voice, finding the emotion behind your message, and learning how to communicate with clarity and purpose — both on stage and off.
Get ready to share, laugh, reflect, and be inspired — because your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
** Open to EO + 1, SAP, Executive Forum and SLP Forum
Sabirah Rayford co-anchors Seattle News Tonight weeknights. She also is the primary anchor of Washington News Wrap, a daily statewide newscast covering Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Sabirah is also the creator and the host of the Emmy-nominated program "For the Girls: Women on the Rise.", a 30-minute special program centered around sharing stories that uplidt and inspire women from all backgrounds.
Sabirah, an award-winning journalist, comes to Emerald City from the NBC affiliate in Houston, where she was an anchor and reporter covering a variety of topics, from crime and governement malfeasance to features and in-depth interviews with prolific changemakers in America's fourth-largest city.