🚀 Momentum 2026: See Who’s Speaking + What You’ll Learn ✨


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Hello, my friend! 👋

You may have been to a Momentum event before... so it's possible you already know that Momentum isn't your typical business event.

This year? It's the most intentional lineup I've ever put together.

Every speaker, every session, every day has been designed around one goal: you leaving Orlando with more than inspiration. You'll leave with a real, documented plan for growing, scaling, and monetizing your business. And you won't just learn it, you'll build it while you're in the room.

And because Momentum is capped at just 50 people, you won't get lost in a crowd of thousands. You'll actually meet and connect with the creators, collaborators, and thought partners who become part of your support system long after the weekend ends.

I'm thrilled to announce the complete speaker lineup for Momentum Weekend Workshop 2026.

Learn more about Momentum and the event workbook:

If you’ve been second-guessing the next move in your business...
If you're tired of spinning in circles with ideas and not enough progress...
If you know you’re capable of more, but aren’t sure what’s getting in your way...

Then, this event is for you.


🚀 Meet the Full Lineup of Momentum Weekend Workshop Speakers

🎤 Meet Our Lineup of 2026 Speakers:

Get ready to learn directly from creators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts ready to help you take action and create real momentum:

  • Lou Mongello (that's me): Podcast Host, Coach, Entrepreneur Panels on Monetization, Owned Channels, and Podcasting/Video, plus lessons from 20+ years of doing this.
  • Michael Collier: Former Disney Ambassador & Entrepreneur Michael went from representing one of the most beloved brands in the world as a Disney Ambassador to building his own brand from the ground up. He'll share the story, the lessons, and what it really takes to make that leap, and build something that's genuinely yours.
  • Melissa + Paul Pruitt: Digital Marketing Experts They help creators and entrepreneurs build thriving communities. Their session focuses on the human side of growing a brand people want to be part of.
  • Joe Casabona: Podcast Producer & Systems Expert Joe helps solopreneurs replace the manual, time-consuming tasks keeping them stuck with reliable, repeatable systems, so they can actually step away from their business without it falling apart.
  • Conor Brown: Social Media Expert Your brand has a story. Conor will show you how to tell it in a way that stops the scroll, builds real connection, and turns followers into fans. If you've ever struggled to make your content feel authentic and magnetic, this session is for you.
  • Cassie Tucker: Consultant & Podcast Host Social media and podcasting strategies for real, sustainable growth. Cassie brings hard-won experience helping creators build audiences they actually own.
  • Scott Cornelius, CPA: Certified Public Accountant The financial foundation your business actually needs. Scott makes the numbers side of entrepreneurship approachable, actionable, and a lot less scary.
  • Katie Fawkes: Director of Marketing, Ecamm Creating compelling video that works for your business, whether you're camera-shy or a seasoned creator. Katie will help you show up on video with clarity and confidence.
  • Jeff Sieh: Host, Social Media News Live Your AI Toolbox: From Idea to Execution. Jeff will walk you through the AI tools and creative workflows changing how solopreneurs create content, and how to put them to work immediately.
  • Lisa DiNoto: Photographer & Writer The creative workflows and entrepreneurial resilience it takes to keep building, even when it's hard. Lisa brings both the practical and the personal.
  • Paul Gowder: Coach & Entrepreneur Using AI to build email campaigns and write copy that actually connects and converts. A hands-on, practical session, not a theory lecture.Plus hands-on individual and collaborative
  • WORKSHOPS throughout the weekend, so you don't just learn, you do the work in the room.

🚀 You’ll Walk Away With:

  • A complete, customized marketing and monetization strategy
  • Actionable strategies for video, email, community, podcasting, and more
  • Clarity, accountability, and the community to keep you moving long after Orlando
  • A full AI toolkit: tools open, workflows started, ready to use Monday morning
  • Systems to reclaim your time and run your business without running yourself into the ground
  • A 200+ page printed workbook with exercises you'll complete during the Workshop, plus checklists, guides, and worksheets to keep your Momentum going at home

Click here to learn more


💡 This Year's Focus!

This year at Momentum, we're focused on helping you build a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable business without losing what makes it uniquely yours. Together, we'll explore:

  • Practical AI tools for content, visuals, email, and productivity
  • Systems and automation to save time
  • Organic and paid marketing
  • Video and social storytelling
  • Authentic community building
  • Proven monetization strategies in a half-day workshop
  • And much more!

Just as importantly, we'll dive into mindset, implementation, and creating a clear 90-day action plan, so you leave not just inspired, but with an actual roadmap to grow your business with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

The full workshop schedule with session titles and descriptions is coming soon. Stay tuned!


📍 Where the Magic Happens:

📍 Location: Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs - discount room rates available!
📆 Dates: October 15-18, 2026
Optional Mastermind Day: Mon., Oct. 19 (limited to 6 people!)
🕒 Schedule:

  • Thursday: 7-9 PM (Kickoff Session)
  • Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Momentum After Dark: 8 PM - 10 PM)
  • Sunday: 8 AM - 6:15 PM (Monetization Workshop Day)

🎉 🚨 Exclusive Early Bird Special Offer: Save $100 When You Register Today!

This exclusive early bird offer is only available for a limited time… and spots are filling up fast! We are more than 60% sold out

If you’ve ever said, “I wish I could turn what I love into what I do”… this is your moment.

If you have questions, click the link above for more information, or just hit reply. I'm always here to help!

Hope to see you real soon,

Lou


Lou Mongello - WDW Radio

Lou Mongello is a former attorney turned Disney enthusiast, founder of WDWRadio.com Disney podcast in 2005 (named Best Travel Podcast 9 consecutive years), member of the Podcast Hall of Fame, author, speaker, and business coach at LouMongello.com.

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