Speaking & Workshops with Vatrice Chestnut
Inspiring and equipping 40+ professionals to build resilient, systems-driven businesses — with practical, certified expertise in AI integration that cuts through the hype and delivers real results.
Vatrice Chestnut is a Certified AI Consultant | Business Systems Strategist who helps 40+ aspiring and new service-based business owners start smart—not start over. As a Certified AI Consultant, she brings practitioner-level expertise in AI tools and automation — not theory — helping audiences understand exactly how to use AI as a practical business asset, not a source of overwhelm. Through practical, story-driven talks, she demystifies what it really takes to build a sustainable business: clear offers, simple systems, and right-sized use of AI and automation.
Bring Vatrice to your conference, summit, association meeting, corporate ERG, or entrepreneurial community to give your audience a realistic, encouraging roadmap for their next chapter in business.
Ideal Audiences
Who Vatrice Speaks To
Vatrice is a strong fit for events and communities that serve:- 40+ professionals considering entrepreneurship
- Corporate leaders, subject-matter experts, and mid-career professionals exploring a shift into consulting, coaching, or other services
- New service-based business owners (0–2 years)
- Consultants, coaches, creatives, and small firm owners who are still building their foundations and juggling “all the things”
- Women’s leadership, DEI, and ERG groups
- Corporate or organizational groups that want to support members in career transitions, side businesses, or post-corporate paths
- Entrepreneurship programs and incubators
- Especially those serving underrepresented founders and second-career entrepreneurs
- Corporate leaders, subject-matter experts, and mid-career professionals exploring a shift into consulting, coaching, or other services
- Consultants, coaches, creatives, and small firm owners who are still building their foundations and juggling “all the things”
- Corporate or organizational groups that want to support members in career transitions, side businesses, or post-corporate paths
- Especially those serving underrepresented founders and second-career entrepreneurs
Signature Talks & Workshop Topics
Signature Topics
You’re Not Late: Starting a Service-Based Business at 40+
Format: Keynote or breakout
Ideal for: Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Key themes:
- Why 40+ is a strategic advantage, not a disadvantage
- Identity shifts from employee to owner
A realistic, non-glamorized view of running a service-based business
- How to explore ideas without getting stuck in “what ifs” forever
Start Smart, Not Over: Foundations for Your First 2 Years in Business
Format: Keynote, breakout, or half-day workshop
Ideal for: New Business Owners
Key themes:
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The minimum viable systems every new service-based business needs
- How to balance building, selling, and delivering without burning out
- Common early mistakes that force painful rebuilds later
- Simple ways to organize client work, time, and follow-up
Right-Sized Systems: Business OS Thinking for Solos and Tiny Teams
Format: Breakout or workshop
Ideal for: New Business Owners with a bridge toward future Efficiency OS work
Key themes:
- What a “Business Operating System” really means at the earliest stages
- Visualizing your client journey from first contact to referral
- How to document just enough process to feel in control
- When and how to start thinking about automation and delegation
AI Without Overwhelm: A Certified AI Consultant's Practical Playbook for 40+ Business Owners
Format: Talk, hands-on workshop or live AI demonstration
Ideal for: Aspiring Entrepreneurs, New Business Owners, and future-facing communities
Key themes:
- What a Certified AI Consultant actually does for your business right now
- AI tools making the biggest difference for service-based businesses (not hype, not theory)
- Live demo option: Watch real workflows built in real time
- AI Readiness Stack" — what you need in place before AI can actually save you time
Custom topics and formats are available on request, especially if you want to integrate branding, business credit, or systems into your program.
AI Expertise Rooted in Real Business — Not Just Theory
Vatrice holds a Certified AI Consultant credential and applies that expertise daily — in her own consulting practice and with clients. She doesn't just teach AI from a slide deck. She builds AI-powered workflows, implements automation systems, and has designed a proprietary AI-assisted Business Operating System (the 10X Navigator) that her clients use to run their businesses.
When she speaks on AI, your audience gets:
- Certified, current knowledge — not yesterday's hype
- Real use cases pulled from actual client engagements
- A practical filter for what AI tools are worth the investment for a small service-based business
- Implementation confidence — not just inspiration
What Audiences Can Expect
Speaking Style & Outcomes
Style:
- Relatable, honest, and grounded in real business experience
- Practical over theoretical—every talk includes clear next steps
- Encouraging but not fluffy; she respects that 40+ adults have real responsibilities and limited time
Outcomes:
Depending on the topic, audiences will walk away with:
- Greater confidence that it’s not “too late” to start or grow a business
- Clarity on what it actually takes to run a service-based business day-to-day
- Simple frameworks for offers, client journeys, and basic systems
- A better understanding of how to use AI and tools without complexity
What Clients Say About Working with Vatrice
Past Clients / Social Proof
Vatrice’s ability to blend innovative technology insights with real-world application makes her a sought-after speaker and moderator, driving transformation and success in the media industry.
Vatrice delivered a truly insightful and engaging interview on Hera Hub’s Flight Club Podcast with host, Felena. The quality of her discussion and the depth of her expertise are top-notch.
The questions you answered and input you provided is invaluable information to District companies on how to do business with the government. From the feedback I have gotten thus far, the District Connect Subcontracting: A Winning Opportunity Panel was extremely well received…
Formats & Logistics
Speaking Formats & Logistics
Vatrice is available for:
- Keynotes (30–90 minutes)
- Breakout sessions
- Half-day workshops
- Virtual talks and trainings
She can tailor content for:
- Conferences and summits
- Internal corporate events and ERGs
- Membership communities and masterminds
- Accelerator, incubator, and entrepreneurship programs
Formats & Logistics
Speaking Formats & Logistics
Vatrice is available for
She can tailor content for
- Keynotes (30–90 minutes)
- Conferences and summits
- Internal corporate events and ERGs
- Membership communities and masterminds
- Accelerator, incubator, and entrepreneurship programs
