Drop The Mic Night is BACK!
Drop The Mic Night is back this June with a brand new theme:
On June 18th, Drop The Mic Night is back at our home, CoCreate Stamford, and we are so excited to be there.
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Ten aspiring speakers will take the stage and share their take on this June's theme: BECOMING. Five minutes each. Raw, real and unforgettable. These are people from your community, maybe your neighbor, your colleague, your friend, who have worked hard to craft and deliver a talk that will move you. Come ready to laugh, feel something and leave inspired.
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And here's the thing about Drop The Mic Night — you're not just an audience member. You're a cheerleader. Literally. We hand out pom poms at the door because that energy in the room? That's what carries our speakers through. The more people we pack into that room, the louder the cheers, and the more powerful the experience becomes for everyone on that stage.
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Your ticket also includes food, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and the kind of genuine, warm community-building that keeps people coming back event after event. This isn't a stuffy fundraiser. It's a party with a purpose.
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And that purpose is real. Every dollar raised goes directly to Next Girl Up, empowering the next generation of girls to lead with confidence, creativity and courage. By showing up, you're doing two things at once: giving an aspiring speaker the moment they've been working toward, and investing in a girl right here in your community who is just getting started.
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That's a pretty great reason to buy two (or more) tickets and bring someone with you.
Speaker applications due April 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Every Speaker Starts Somewhere
There's no shortage of stages for experienced speakers. But for someone who's newer to this, finding a real stage with a real audience is harder than it sounds. Drop The Mic Night exists to close that gap.
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Our stage welcomes everyone — men, women and non-binary individuals — no matter your background or where you're from in life. High schoolers stepping up for the first time. Professionals who have always had something to say but never had the right place to say it. If you have a voice and something to share, there's a place for you on the Drop The Mic Night stage.
Every speaker selected to participate receives complimentary coaching and feedback to help them prepare, so when they step up to that mic, they're ready to own it. This is a space built on encouragement, not judgment, and every single person in that room is rooting for them. Whether you're dreaming of a TEDx stage someday or you just want to finally find out what you're made of in front of a crowd, this is where that journey starts.
Speaker applications due April 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Experience Mic-Dropping Moments
Four events in and the magic hasn't worn off. Speakers from across the country have stepped onto our stage nervous and walked off transformed. Audiences have laughed, gotten chills and left talking about what they heard for months and even years.
Visit our DTMN Library to watch past performances and see for yourself what a night like this looks like.
A Powerful Partnership
This June, we have the pleasure of partnering with:
Next Girl Up’s mission is to empower the next generation of girls to lead with confidence, creativity, and courage. Through their curriculum, students learn foundational marketing concepts, explore financial literacy, and learn how to start a business. Their program is offered in two formats: a 10-week series consisting of one-hour sessions each week, and a two-day immersive experience. Both formats use guided discussions and real-world, relatable case studies to deepen students’ understanding.
However, the true magic of the program extends far beyond the curriculum and structure. Students find their voice, build lasting confidence, form meaningful connections, and push beyond their comfort zones. The result is not only stronger business knowledge, but stronger, more self-assured leaders!
Programs are hosted by Next Girl Up or delivered in partnership with schools, libraries, and community organizations, and can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Students receive welcome kits, completion certificates, and access to a national network of women. If needed, programs are offered at no cost to students to ensure financial barriers never limit participation.
Learn more about Next Girl Up by visiting them online.
Speaker applications due April 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The Stage Is Waiting!
What would it mean to finally step up to the mic?
Not in a practice room. Not in front of your bathroom mirror. On an actual stage, in front of a real audience, delivering a talk you worked hard to craft and own completely.
That's what Drop The Mic Night gives you.
Ten aspiring speakers will be selected to take the stage this June and share their take on the theme of BECOMING. Each one will walk in with a story and walk out with something they didn't have before — confidence, connection and proof that they could do it.
And if you're one of the 10 selected, you don't have to figure it out alone. Every selected speaker receives complimentary coaching and feedback to help you shape your talk and show up ready. We're not just handing you a mic and wishing you luck. We're with you every step of the way.
Here's what some of our past speakers have said about the experience:
"Had the best time EVER. Met amazing people, spoke to an energized and loving crowd, and am leaving feeling more confident and ready to share my stories on more stages!"
"I got to know myself so much better through the process of writing my story and delivering it to a live audience. I walked away with a completely new network of fearless friends."
"The support, guidance, mentorship and cheering were out of this world. It was truly a powerful experience."
"I didn't realize how much I enjoy speaking in front of an audience, and that I could make strangers laugh."
Only 10 spots. One of them could be yours. Apply today!
Speaker applications due April 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
1st Place
TBD
$$$ VALUE
PRIZES
2nd Place
TBD
$$ VALUE
3rd Place
TBD
$ VALUE
Become a Champion
Drop The Mic Night wouldn't happen without the people and businesses who believe in what we're building. If you're interested in championing this event, we'd love to have you in our corner!
Stamford CoCreate
A huge thank you to Stamford CoCreate for being our home and for championing Drop The Mic Night and our community. We are so grateful for your continued support! Stamford CoCreate is a collaborative innovation hub designed to foster creativity, entrepreneurship and growth by connecting startups, corporations and industry experts. It provides a dynamic environment where businesses can access resources, mentorship and a network of like-minded professionals to drive sustainable growth and transformative solutions.
Venue Champion
Drop The Mic Night runs on community, and that includes the people and businesses who help make it possible. There are two ways to get involved:
In-Kind Champion
Got something to bring to the table? Literally. We welcome in-kind contributions of food, beverages and speaker prizes. Every donation offsets event costs, which means more of what we raise goes directly to Next Girl Up. If you have something to offer, we want to hear from you.
Donor Champion
Make a direct, tax-deductible donation to Next Girl Up, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Donor Champion packages start at $175 and go up to $5,000, each with its own recognition and visibility benefits. Download our Champion Deck to explore the full range of opportunities.
We welcome support from organizations and individuals alike. Not ready for a full package? Every dollar still makes a difference. Make a smaller donation to Next Girl Up directly here.
In Good Company
Meet some of our previous Champions
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