Every provider in this directory earned their spot one of two ways: certified through my training cohorts, or verified by a real speaker they've actually worked with. No self-declared experts. No popularity contests. Just people who can do the work.
The virtual assistant and admin industry has no governing body. Anyone can print a title, build a pretty website, and call themselves a speaker specialist by lunchtime. Speakers pay the price for that in wasted fees, botched logistics, and backends held together with good intentions. Meanwhile, the providers doing genuinely excellent work get buried under the noise, because they're too busy serving clients to shout over the hype.
This directory is the filter. It represents a standard: proof before placement, verification before visibility, and accountability after both. Every listing here is either certified through my training cohorts or verified by a professional speaker who confirmed the work directly. So when you contact someone from these pages, you're starting from evidence, not advertising. After more than twenty years online, I can tell you the internet does not need another list of names. It needs a standard somebody is willing to put their own name behind. This is mine.
Featured placement is a paid spot, I'll tell you that plainly, because you'd smell it anyway. But hear this: placement is paid, trust is earned. Nobody buys a badge here. Every featured provider passed the same certification or verification as everyone else.
My training cohorts turn capable admins into speaker-industry specialists, the kind who understand contracts, calendars, platforms, and the real backend of a profitable speaking business. Graduates are certified by me, personally. That badge means I put my name on your work.
Cohort Certified means trained and certified by Regina Baker personally. Speaker Verified means the provider applied and at least one professional speaker confirmed their work directly.
Featured spots are paid. Badges are not. You can buy visibility here, you cannot buy credibility. Those are two different products and they will stay that way.
Certification and verification reduce your risk, they don't replace your judgment. Always hold your own discovery call before you hire. That's just good business.
Presented exactly as written, because around here testimonials don't get rewritten, polished, or "enhanced." Their words, not mine.
I was introduced to the speaker world about two years ago, and at the time, I had no idea how it worked. Thankfully, John signed me up for Regina’s class, which turned out to be a game-changer. This is not your typical class. It’s very participant-driven, and Regina is incredibly flexible. She truly is a goddess of the speaker world! The course covers everything—from handling client and bureau inquiries, understanding step-by-step processes, and using proper communication, to learning the importance of building strong relationships. No matter what questions you have, Regina takes the time to answer them thoroughly and ensures you’re never left in the dark. She also offers one-on-one chats, which are invaluable. One of the biggest takeaways for me was the confidence I gained. By the end of the class, I felt much more comfortable navigating the speaker industry. Regina also provides customizable templates and helps you get familiar with CRM platforms like eSpeakers or Zoho, depending on what you use. It was truly one of the best classes I’ve ever taken. I walked away with confidence and a solid knowledge base that I’ll carry with me throughout my career.
If you're a virtual assistant looking to specialize in serving professional speakers, Regina Baker's The Speaker Virtual Assistant Academy is really a game-changer. This course offers everything you need to know to support speakers with their backend operations, including logistics, travel planning, speaker fees and contracts, and more. Regina’s teaching style is both engaging and supportive, and she also shares insider knowledge about the speaking industry that’s invaluable for anyone looking to serve this niche. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to niche down and work with a dynamic and rewarding client base. I highly recommend The Speaker Virtual Assistant Academy! It’s an investment that will elevate your virtual assistant business and set you apart in the industry.
Regina has been absolutely invaluable. She helped me put the right structure, systems, and processes in place to manage Owen Fitzpatrick’s speaking business at a much higher level. Her guidance has been clear, strategic, practical, and incredibly insightful.
What stands out most is that she understands not just the operations side, but the importance of creating a premium, white-glove client experience from the very first touchpoint. Her support has helped us become more organized, professional, and much more intentional in how we manage speaker inquiries, client communication, and the overall event experience.