<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">Dear NFB of SC Family,:00</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">The time has come to finish strong!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">We are proud to present the </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">final and most powerful session</span><span class="s1"> of our </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">2025 Public Speaking Mastery Series</span><span class="s1">, hosted by the South Carolina Association of Black Leaders (SCABL).</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">\U0001f4e3 </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Session 3: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking</span><span class="s1"><br></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;"><br></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">\U0001f5d3\ufe0f </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Date:</span><span class="s1"> Thursday, July 24, 2025<br>\U0001f556 </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Time:</span><span class="s1"> 7:00pm ET<br>\U0001f5a5\ufe0f </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Zoom Link:</span><span class="s1"> Click \U0001f449\U0001f3fd<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">here</a> to join</span><span class="s3" style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><span class="s1">zoom<br></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1"><br></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">We are thrilled to announce that this powerful session will be </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody;">facilitated by two of SCABL\u2019s very own dynamic leaders</span><span class="s1">, Board Members </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Melinda Jones</span><span class="s1"> and </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Michelle Scott</span><span class="s1">. Their lived experiences, insight, and vibrant energy will make this final session both personal and practical.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">Let\u2019s face it\u2014fear is the </span><span class="s4" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleItalicBody; font-style: italic;">number one thing</span><span class="s1"> that stops people from standing up and using their voice. Whether it's shaky hands, a racing heart, or a mind that goes blank, we've all been there. But here\u2019s the truth: </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">public speaking is a skill\u2014</span><span class="s5" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedItalicBody; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">not</span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">a talent. And fear can be conquered.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">In this final workshop, we will:<br>\u2714\ufe0f Unpack the psychology of fear and why it shows up before we speak<br>\u2714\ufe0f Identify practical tools to </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody;">reframe anxious thoughts</span><span class="s1"> and </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody;">stay grounded under pressure</span><span class="s1"><br>\u2714\ufe0f Learn quick techniques to boost </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody;">confidence, clarity, and calm</span><span class="s1"> beforeany presentation<br>\u2714\ufe0f Offer supportive coaching and optional practice opportunities</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">\U0001f3a4 </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Now Accepting Sign-Ups!</span><span class="s1"><br>We are officially opening the speaker sign-up list for our </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">2nd Annual Public Speaking Showcase</span><span class="s1">, to be held live at the </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">NFB of SC State Convention</span><span class="s1">, August 14\u201317, 2025. Whether you\u2019ve attended all three sessions or are jumping in now, </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody;">this is your chance to step into the spotlight and show what you\u2019ve learned.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">\u2b50 </span><span class="s4" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleItalicBody; font-style: italic;">All skill levels welcome\u2014from first-timers to future TED Talkers!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">This session is designed to help you silence the fear, unlock your voice, and step up with power. Let\u2019s close this series strong\u2014and open a new chapter of self-confidence for you.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">Warmly and with purpose,</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1"><br></span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Janice Bright, MA OL</span><span class="s1"><br>President, South Carolina Association of Black Leaders (SCABL)<br>National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina<br>\U0001f4e7 ns.jlbright@gmail.com</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">P.S.</span><span class="s1"> Missed the earlier sessions? No problem\u2014this one stands strong on its own. Whether you're speaking on a stage, in a meeting, or at the family reunion\u2014Don\u2019t let fear keep you silent.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">\U0001f449\U0001f3fd </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Zoom Link</span><span class="s1"><br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09"><span class="s3">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</span></a><br></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1"><br></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">\U0001f511 </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Meeting ID:</span><span class="s1"> 803 254 3777<br>\U0001f512 </span><span class="s2" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-weight: bold;">Passcode:</span><span class="s1"> 124578</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">\U0001f4de One Tap Mobile:<br>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,8032543777# US (Germantown)<br></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1"><br></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1">\u260e\ufe0f Dial-In:<br>+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)</span></p><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div></div></body></html>