Speakers Publishers & Authors Association

"Those Who Say What Can't Be Done, Should Never Interrupt Those Who Are Doing It!"

For The Best Training of & By The Best Speakers, Authors, Publishers & More, Welcome To One Day, Welcome To SPAA!

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Contact Us To Host Your Own Radio or Television Show on SPAA Radio or Spaa TV, Email us at [email protected] or call 708-785-7371 for details.

What is The SPAA?

The SPAA is the premiere, not for profit  "Speakers, Publishers & Authors Association" a membership organization founded in 2007, by a group of nationally acclaimed Professional Speakers, Publishers & Authors.  

The SPAA is dedicated to providing ongoing professional training and speaking opportunities, as well as resources to all members who are interested in developing or enhancing their speaking, publishing & writing skills, while providing equal opportunities for the professional publication & marketing of their works, entrepreneurship opportunities, professional recognition and more.

SPAA GOALS, MISSION & VISION:
SPAA's primary goal is to prepare, empower & provide its members with an equal opportunity to make positive contributions to the speaking, writing, marketing & publishing industries regardless as to their religious, socioeconomic, racial, educational or handicap status.

SPAA's mission is to provide equal access to professional forums, training and resources to individuals and  groups who are interested in creating, or enhancing speaking, writing, publishing and marketing of their respective works.

SPAA's clear vision is to maintain a position of authority & leadership as the premiere professional speakers, publishers, marketing & writing association by consistently providing innovative concepts & technology, economical and efficient means of developing, marketing and producing these works on both a national and international level.

SPAA PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
The SPAA provides a variety of professional speaking, writing, marketing and publishing programs & services exclusively to  its members, including but not limited to the following;
SPAA Monthly Speaking, Marketing, Publishing & Writing Training & Contests
SPAA Radio & TV Hosting Opportunities and promotions
SPAA National Creative Speaking, Writing & M  rketing Competitions (Contests)
SPAA National Members (50%) Loan Publishing Assistance Programs
SPAA Annual Speakers, Publishers & Authors Founder's Award Celebration

SPAA Slogan:
"Those Who Say What Can't Be Done, Should Never Interrupt Those Who are Doing It!"
SPAA Motto:
 "Do Today What Others Won't, To Have Tomorrow What Others Don't!"
SPAA USA - P. O. Box 22, Park Forest IL. 60466 * 708-785-7371 * www.spaausa.org

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SPAA USA HAS SOME OF THE BEST AUTHORS ON THE PLANET! DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT;

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"MASHAIRI" (A POERTY BOOK) AND "THE POWER WITHIN" A MOTIVATIONAL BOOK.

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Helpful Hints For Navigating Through This Site:

  • The SPAA Chicago South Chapter/SPAA South Suburban Illinois Chapter Meets The First Saturday of Each Month at The Urban Partnership Bank, at 7801 S. State St, in Chicago, at 9:30am.

  • EFFECTIVE JUNE 2, 2018 - THESE TWO CHAPTERS HAVE NOW COMBINED! (THE LAST MEETING IN PARK FOREST IS SATURDAY, MAY 19TH)
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  • To Find Out The Meeting Location, Time or Date of The Next SPAA Training Near You, Simply Click on The "More" Tab and Choose "Training, Classes & Programs" tab.

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  • To Locate A SPAA Speaker, click on the "SPAA Speakers Academy" Tab, if you are unable to locate the speaker you are looking for or want more info. fill out and submit the contact form provided on that page.

  • To Locate an Author (or book) do the same as above under the "SPAA Authors Academy" tab.

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THE SPAA THEATRE BOOT-CAMP


This is an intensive, hands-on Theatre Boot-Camp, for 4 weeks (one day a week), and covers every aspect of the theatre & Performing Arts from Acting, to Vocal, Lights, Video, Writing Stage Plays, Producing & Directing and more! The cost is only $99 and seating is limited, classes are starting soon. Call 708-748-9470, or visit www.spaatheater.org


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Sabrina Herrell, is a SPAA certified professional and currently the President of the SPAA Chicago South Chapter. She was recently awarded the 2016 “President of The Year Award” from SPAA USA. Sabrina is an aspiring author and professional motivational speaker, a licensed Illinois attorney and an architectural consultant. Sabrina is also the host of a radio talk show, she created developed after the name of her forth coming book; “Quick Tips” which will be heard and seen on SPAA Radio & SPAA TV.

Julie Orlov, CP (New York) Is a radio and television show host she speaks on various topics from relationships and business matters.
Les Brown, PP (Michigan), serves as a national speaker and word renowned motivator, he has been apart of SPAA since it's inception.

Warren Baxter, CP (England)

He serves as the National President of SPAA and leads the SPAA England chapter, one of the largest chapters in SPAA International.He is a professional speaker and provides assistance in the development of SPAA Policies and procedures.

Jodey Watley, CP (Hollywood) She is a well known R & B singer and inspirational speaker.

Dr. Regina Allen-Wilson is President/CEO of AW/Associates, LLC providing customized consulting services in the areas of team building, conflict resolution, image/self-esteem, self-motivation, job readiness skills, business/social etiquette training and spirituality. She has over 30+ years of corporate management/executive roles in Marketing and Human Resources with companies such as BP Amoco, TJX Corp., Advance Presort Services and Blue Cross/ Blue Shield which served as a foundation to helped her launch her company - AW/Associates, LLC.

Regina is also an award winning poet, published author, motivational speaker, certified life coach and victim’s advocate. She has published five books to date and written over 700 poems. She has been interviewed on several local, national talk radio programs, published in municipal news, gospel magazines, local newspapers, on social media and in numerous anthologies. She has won numerous awards for her business leadership skills, mentoring, volunteerism, writings, poems and books. She is a “Poet Fellow” award recipient of Noble House – London, England and even received acknowledgement from Dr. Maya Angelou for one of her books. She is a proud member of SPAA’s Leadership team for the South Suburban Chapter, and has just been awarded the SPAA “Speaker of The Year” for 2016.


Brenda Tucker-­‐Jeffries is an early retiree from the U. S. Department of Health and
Human Services.  Her specialties were grants and program management.  During her career she served as a manager, team leader, and mentor in the various roles of Director of Grants Management, Public Health Advisor and Analyst, Federal Women’s Program Manager and Life Member of Blacks-­‐In-­‐Government.  She has volunteered with the Village of Matteson’s Housing and Human
Relations Commission serving on a Task Force and participating as a member of a focus group convened to identify the wants and needs of the residents as it pertains to the economic development of the Village.

Maundi Gurtmah (India) He is the chapter president of our India chapter and a professional speaker.
Dr John Wilder, CP (Maine)
Is a physiologist and professional speaker.
Lily Midland (Tennessee) Is a inspirational speaker and speaks on topics dealing with autism and relationships.
Jolinda Wade (Illinois) Is a pastor and inspirational speaker.
Beth Holindaer (South Dakota) Is a motivational speaker
Jennifer Livingston (California)
Is a relationship speaker.
Robert Matthau, CP (Nevada) Is a inspirational and motivational speaker
Karen Sherman (Oregon) Is the president of the Oregon chapter and is a professional speaker and speaks on financial matters and real estate.
Angela Wiggins, PPS, serves as the national treasurer for SPAA and is a CPA and professional speaker she is also the author of several books.
Tracey Mosley (South Carolina), is a consultant and professional coach.
Rita Rocker, CP (Omaha), once served as the chapter president of the Omaha chapter, she is a professional speaker.
Marian Ohmehimer, CP(Omaha), once served in a leadership position of the Omaha chapter , and is a entrepreneur and motivational speaker.
Angela Washington (Florida) is a author and inspirational speaker
Tina Swain (Illinois) is a relationship expert and author, she is also an inspirational speaker
Monica White (Delaware) is a therapist and inspirational speaker.
Valerie Bowman (Illinois) is a first time author, and serves in leadership at Spaa she is a inspirational speaker
Jeffrey Haroldson (Iowa)
Sambonia Akahabuta, CP (Africa)
Eugene Dillanado, CP (Illinois), once served as the chapter president in Chicago and is the CEO of "The Balck Pages International", he is an inspirational speaker.
Lynn Pinner (Texas), once served in leadership in the Houston, Texas chapter, she is an inspirational speaker and entrepreneur.
Aftab Nazir, CP (Pakistan) is the president of our Pakistan chapter and a author he is also the pastor of his church and a world renowned inspirational speaker.
Macklin Harris (California) Is a physiologist and inpirational speaker.
Brandi Norwood, CP(Hollywood) is a well known singer and actress.
Seth Zimmerman (Kansas) is a scientist and inspirational speaker.
Czinga Mathews (Atlanta) is a self proclaimed "Foodie" and author of several books and inspires others to do the things they fear most.
Charles Manning (Illinois)
Charles Perry, CP (Illinois)
Once served in SPAA leadership he is an inspirational speaker.
Wendy (China) Is in leadership of our SPAA China chapter, she is an international motivational speaker.
Deirdre Webb (Illinois) is an inspirational speaker, singer and actress, she serves with the SPAA Theater.
Toni Mallard, CP (Philadelphia) Is an author and motivational speaker
Beth MaCintosh (Wyoming) is a fitness coach and serves a s a motivational speaker
Toneal Jackson (Ohio) is an author and inspirational speaker
Sandy Alston, CP (Illinois), is a first time author, she served in leadership at the South Suburban SPAA chapter and is a motivational speaker.
Artice & Richard Kennedy, CP (Illinois), the author of "But God" and "Thank God" (respectively, they are inspirations speakers and serve in leadership capacities in SPAA
Mathell Givens (Illinois) is an author and motivational speaker.
Ron Rembert (Mississippi) is a motivational speaker and business man.
Burma Thomas (Illinois) is a new author and inspirational speaker.
Delcine Wilkins, CP (Illinois) is the co-founder of SPAA and serves in leadership capacities in SPAA USA as well as the SPAA Theatre & Performing Arts Center, she is a teacher by profession.
Michelle Bolton, CP (Colorado) is a relationship expert .
Myla Heart (England) is a radio personality and author.
Tisha Arnold, CP (Hollywood) is a well known singer, and actress.
Carol Cameron (North Dakota) is a inspirational speaker and talk radio show host.
Samantha Gregory (Michigan) is an author and inspirational speaker
Paige Anderson
(Alabama) Is a motivational speaker.
Veronica Yancy (Illinois) is currently serving in leadership in SPAA, a professional photographer, a professional event planner, actress, singer and more.
Pastor Patrice Turner, CP (Illinois) once served in leadership in SPAA and is a author and pastor.
Val Densmore (Illinois) Is a public servant and recently elected as the city clerk in the South Suburbs of Illinois, she is an inspirational speaker.
Joyce Kelley (Illinois) , serves in leadership in SPAA and is a certified financial planner.
Wanda Rodgers (Illinois) is a talented singer, actress, and politician, she is multifaceted and serves in leadership at SPAA
Faith Miller (Illinois) serves in leadership at SPAA, is a singer, actress, speaker and minister.
Ami Bryant, CP (Illinois), serves in leadership at SPAA and is an author and inspirational speaker.

Jay Collins (Illinois) He is a singer and member of SPAA

Heidi Goldenburg (Omaha) once served in leadership at the Omaha chapter, she is a speaker.
David Heard (Illinois) is a retired engineer, a member of SPAA and actor and singer
Jacqueline Grover, is an active member of SPAA, a professional singer, actress and business woman she is the owner of "Creations By J" an event planner, caterer and much more.
Jimmy Emmons, CP serves in leadership in SPAA and is an author and professional speaker
JeRome Brown
Is a former president of ToastMaster, current professional member of SPAA.

Janet Hart (Illinois)is  a member of the SPAA South Suburban Illinois Chapter. (Click on photo for entire BIO).
Woodrow Grover, II
A multi-talented entertainer, sound technician, professional DJ, singer and actor.
Yvonne Snumsick
Is a professional model and actress, she has been an active member of Spaa Theatre. She is also a talented musician.
Tammy Montgomery-Dozi'er
The Author of From FADS to Freedom, a talented actress and singer. Tammy is also a member of S.T.A.T. and SPAA leadership.

Keban Works is a member of the Chicago South SPAA Chapter


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Aubrey "Coach V" Volious, CP

Aubrey "Coach V" Volious is the current President of SPAA Chicago South Chapter, in Chicago, IL., he is also a Certified professional and has earned the designations of Master Writer, Master Speaker, and Certified Executive Life Coach, he has also been awarded the SPAA Leadership award for 2014.