Biography

Darrah Brustein is a four-time founder, author, and coach for high-performers and entrepreneurs.

After spending 10 years building a credit card processing company into 38 states and a networking events company for over 30,000 people (which she later sold), she knew it was time to help others succeed, on their terms.

A prolific writer and interviewer, she’s worked with Shaq, Deepak Chopra, Seth Godin, Jillian Michaels, Robert Herjavec, Cam Newton, and the list goes on as well as brands like Chase, Visa, Toyota, and FedEx.

Her motto, “Design your life, build a career to fund it, and a network to support it,” has inspired millions to reach higher and dream bigger.

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The experience with Darrah was exceptional from end--to-end. It began with her investing pre-event time and a genuine interest in understanding our business and what we wanted to draw from her session. She then applied that with strong content and effective delivery, paired with approachability and relatability that ensured our full team's engagement. I know that different members of our team experienced personal impact from different elements of what Darrah shared with us, and I have no doubt we'll all be better for it from both a personal and professional standpoint.
– Brad Lochman, Chief Sales Officer, QGenda
Through a seminar on networking, Darrah brought numerous and invaluable tips and strategies for building my teams network. What was most impactful, however, was Darrah’s presence. She was able to bring her unique character along with her lived out stories and successes to inspire many on our team to believe they, too, can accomplish their goals in network building. Grateful for your investment in our team, Darrah!
– Nick Johnson, Regional Manager, Intervarsity
Darrah spoke on “Designing and Sustaining Networks of Purpose” addressing over 100 professionals and lay leaders who work with the Diller Teen Fellows program. She was a pleasure to work with in the preparation, and was well received by the conference attendees.
– Seth Cohen, Senior Director, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
Darrah was highly recommended by our partners to participate in the 2016 Dream Project Symposium, and truly exceeded our expectations. Her go-getter attitude and entrepreneurial background resonated very well with our millennial audience. As the conference coordinator, it was a pleasure working with Darrah and would definitely invite her back to speak. Working with Darrah made us feel like we gained a new trusted partner in our platform.
– Marcy Duvert, Events/ Marketing Coordinator at Egami Consulting Group

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How a Simple Apology Can Spark Healing and Mental Health Conversations

Learn how a heartfelt apology shared by Johnny Crowder can help you break stigma and ignite life-changing conversations about mental health and self-compassion.

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An Astronaut’s Guide on Leadership and Innovation Lessons on Earth

Explore how former NASA astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao’s experiences in space unlock insights on leadership, innovation, and resilience for teams on Earth.

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The Future of Event Keynotes: Personalization, AI, and Interactive Storytelling

Find out how event personalization, AI-driven insights, and interactive storytelling are revolutionizing keynote speeches with business futurist Greg Verdino.

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The Power of Play: Why Entertainment Is Essential for Engagement

“Entertainment is the emotional glue that connects people to ideas.”—Robert McKee, storytelling expert There’s a shift that happens the moment someone laughs. Shoulders loosen. The room lightens. The noise of the outside world fades just...

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Designing Events That Spark Lasting Connections

Discover Wendy Porter’s proven WPE Planning Process for crafting live, virtual, and hybrid events that foster genuine connections, boost engagement, and drive ROI.

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The Best Diversity and Inclusion Speakers

Why are diversity and inclusion speakers some of the most transformative voices on stage? Because inclusion is no longer a box to check; it’s a culture to create. From boardrooms to classrooms, arenas to virtual...

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How a Simple Apology Can Spark Healing and Mental Health Conversations

Imagine if a single, mental health–focused apology could dismantle stigma, validate someone’s pain, and launch...

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An Astronaut’s Guide on Leadership and Innovation Lessons on Earth

In the boundless vacuum of space, leaders face challenges that dwarf anything encountered on Earth....

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The Future of Event Keynotes: Personalization, AI, and Interactive Storytelling

Imagine a keynote at your next event that feels designed just for your audience—where every...

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The Power of Play: Why Entertainment Is Essential for Engagement

“Entertainment is the emotional glue that connects people to ideas.”—Robert McKee, storytelling expert There’s a...

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Designing Events That Spark Lasting Connections

Imagine stepping into an event where every detail is designed to foster genuine human connection—from...

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The Best Diversity and Inclusion Speakers

Why are diversity and inclusion speakers some of the most transformative voices on stage? Because...

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