Stephanie Renner is a speaker, writer, lawyer, nonprofit founder, and mother. For nearly 25 years, she served as counsel and advisor to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and organizations of every size. In that time, she learned that the most effective leaders aren’t defined by authority or strategy alone, but by resilience, authenticity, and empathy.

But her story isn’t just about her career. In 2024, her life changed forever when she lost her 18 year old son, Jordan, to suicide. Stephanie knows what it means to live with a grief that reshapes you every single day. But she also knows what it means to rise—not to go back to who you were before, but to step forward into a stronger, truer version of yourself. She doesn’t sugarcoat adversity, but shows how resilience is built through it.

Her journey has taught her that authenticity isn’t something you can afford to postpone until life forces you to change. You can live boldly, unapologetically, and fully now. Stephanie’s direct, sometimes irreverent, and always compassionate style allows her to uniquely connect with audiences; and her openness inspires them to embrace their true selves with courage.