Kristin Smedley

Tedx Speaker

Fields of expertise:

Author Leadership development Empathy in the Workplace Women Empowerment Educator DEI and DEIB Mental Health Women's History Month STEM

Kristin Smedley is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and internationally recognized change-maker who teaches audiences one transformative truth: Every transformation begins with what we choose to SEE. When two of her three children were born blind, Kristin was told all the things they would never do. Her sons ultimately taught her that the greatest barriers are often not found in a person’s ability, but in the assumptions and expectations surrounding them. Kristin went on to raise more than $4 million for retinal-disease research, bring an overlooked rare disease to the attention of the FDA and Congress, and build communities that have changed what families, educators, researchers, and leaders believe is possible. Through unforgettable storytelling and practical frameworks, Kristin helps audiences see beyond limitations, act from possibility, and create extraordinary outcomes.

What our clients say about this speaker

What a great day! We have had incredible feedback on how much your presentation meant to the associates and the worl they do on a daily basis.

J. Schofield

Kristin’s participation fundamentally shifted and expanded the discussion to be more inclusive than in years past. She opened the minds and hearts of our members and conference attendees and made a direct connection between her disability advocacy and our industry’s opportunity and need to be more inclusive.

Susan Landis

Kristin’s keynote was incredible. She was entertaining, hilarious, real, and vulnerable. People were crying, people were laughing, and the entire conference was buzzing. Her message was inspiring to me as a teacher, a leader, a mom, and simply as a human being. Her breakout session was packed. I would recommend her to anyone, and we can’t wait to have her again.

Meredith Penner

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