Brené Brown

Dr. Brené Brown is an American research professor, author, and speaker renowned for her groundbreaking studies on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Brown earned her BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. in social work from the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair.

Brown’s 2010 TEDx Houston talk, ‘The Power of Vulnerability,’ became one of the most viewed TED talks in history, propelling her scientific research into global public consciousness. She demonstrated that vulnerability is not a weakness, but the foundational birthplace of courage, connection, and joy.

She has authored six number-one New York Times bestsellers, including Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Dare to Lead, and Atlas of the Heart. Brown’s work has transformed leadership development, executive coaching, and interpersonal communication across corporate, educational, and civic institutions worldwide.