“Rita is a ball of energy and information. She has the innate ability to capture and hold the attention of an audience from start to finish. Her content is concise, practical, actionable, and peppered with humor which helps her listeners instantly see its application. She left our audience begging for more! Her background and experience enables her to share real world knowledge and not hearsay. She truly is a “Rockstar” who has found her calling!”

Carolyn E. Howell, President & CEO, Events USA

“Rita is a powerhouse of energy and heart – lighting up every stage and every conversation with her trademark passion, brilliance and sincerity. Rita’s a perfect fit for events looking to build communities that are united for big impact.”

Rachel Sheerin, Global Awards Director, Association for Women in Events

“Rita is informative and funny! She captivated and engaged the audience from the moment she started speaking to the last breath! No one played on their cell phones, which we all know is a big deal in this day and age. Her ability to connect with people is what makes Rita such a unique person. We were thrilled to have Rita as our speaker and I highly recommend her for your next event!”

Andrea Watson, National Concierge Association, VP of DC Chapter

“Rita is one of the best speakers I ever had speak at my events. Her story really moved the audience! She spoke from the heart and shared her personal successes and failures. She’s engaging, stimulating, inspirational, and funny! I can’t think of a time that I was given so many compliments on the speaker. I would highly recommend Rita to speak at your organization. If you do schedule her, please let me know because I want to hear her speak again!”

Kristina Bouweiri, President and CEO, Reston Limousine

“Rita’s talk about networking effectively was warm and engaging and contained a great mix of valuable information and a healthy dose of humor! The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive and we all walked away equipped to be better networkers and more successful in business.”

Sarah Zorio, Women in Insurance and Financial Services

"Rita Goodroe really knows her stuff when it comes to making deeper connections. She mixes smarts, heart, and some cool tricks to really open our eyes to what relationships can be. Totally eye-opening! And she was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process."

Robin Denny, Past President NACE Seattle

“Rita is an absolute rockstar at captivating conference attendees! Her top-notch communication skills and infectious energy electrified Podfest's 10 Year Anniversary—an epic four-day event with 2,000 attendees. With Rita at the helm, my job became a breeze. Her positive attitude, creative flair, and meticulous attention to detail set her apart. From crafting engaging pre and post-event content to seamlessly interacting with attendees, Rita ensures your event's success. With Rita on board, your event will be nothing short of extraordinary.”

Chris Krimitsos, Founder, Podfest Multimedia Expo

“Rita’s presentation was fun and engaging and gave our ERG members a lot to consider in how we approach our daily interactions both in our professional and personal lives. We also appreciated the resources and tools she shared with the group and how easy she was to work with.”

Jessica Reschke, Marketing Manager & Event Co-Chair, Family Structure ERG, Meritage Homes Corporation