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Keynotes
High-impact talks on leadership, communication, and building resilient teams.
Speaker · Mentor · Leadership Coach
Empower
the Next.
Building confident leaders and stronger teams through transformative keynotes, practical workshops, and intentional mentoring.
Lead.
With purpose
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Workshops
Hands-on sessions that give your team practical tools they can use immediately.
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Mentoring
Focused guidance for leaders ready to strengthen their voice and expand their impact.
On the calendar
Upcoming
events.
Join Vondale live for conversations designed to move people and organizations forward.
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Panelist
The Chicago Fund Funder Briefing
Sep 17, 2026MacArthur Foundation, Chicago, IL9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
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Panel Moderator
THRYVE Fitness Fest
Thryve Through the Change / Black Boy Joy: MENtal Health & Breaking the Stigma · 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM CDT
Sep 19, 2026South Side YMCA, 6630 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL3:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
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Keynote
Together We Create For The Kids
Find Your Voice. Own Your Story. Through Literacy.
Sep 26, 2026North Division High School, 1011 W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 5320610:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
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Keynote · SBC Summit 2026
Betting on the Future — The High Yield Return of Mentorship and Exposure
How mentorship and development drive community impact and brand value in iGaming and sports betting.
Sep 29, 2026Technology & Innovation Stage, Sports Betting Innovation, Stage 3, Lisbon, Portugal2:40 PM – 3:00 PM WEST
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Virtual Speaker
Hear the Mentors
Mentorship stigmas, benefits, and purpose — presented by Empowering Males, Inc. RSVP 708.739.4565.
Sep 29, 2026Virtual6:30 PM CDT
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Keynote
Faith Works 2026
Leadership Preparation: equipping leaders for ministry and marketplace
Oct 10, 2026Apostolic Faith Church, Chicago, IL10:30 AM – 11:50 AM CDT
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Panelist
Authors of Change: Mentoring the Next Generation
Virtual conversation with Chicago leaders investing in, mentoring, and creating opportunities for young people — presented by Burst Into Books. Livestream on YouTube & Facebook.
Oct 14, 2026Virtual6:00 PM CDT
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2026 Justice Ball Honoree
Justice Ball: Chicago
The official justice award show celebrating 50+ years of hip hop and justice — honoring those who have been on the front lines making a difference in our communities.
Oct 17, 2026Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL5:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
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Speaker
MBK Chicago Certification Celebration
Oct 22, 2026Obama Presidential Center, Homecourt, Chicago, ILTBD
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Mentoring
A thinking partner for your next season of growth.
I work with a small number of leaders each quarter on communication, trust, and decision-making under pressure.
- Biweekly 60-minute sessions
- Async voice notes between calls
- Exercises shaped around your context
2 mentoring spots open
Next cohort begins October 2026.
Booking inquiry
Let’s talk about your event.
Share your date, audience, and goals. I’ll follow up within two business days with availability and next steps.
vsingleton23@gmail.comFrom the field
Latest notes.
Ideas on leadership, communication, and building teams that last.
UpdateSep 7, 2026
New mentoring cohort opens this fall
I'm opening a small cohort for leaders who want to sharpen their executive presence and team communication.
NoteAug 22, 2026
The best talks start with a real problem
A few reflections on why audiences tune in when you name the tension before offering the answer.
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