Valerie Ashford Brown

POWERFUL INSIGHTS. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS. IMMEDIATE IMPACT.

Inspiring. Engaging. Authentic. With a rare ability to connect at a deeper level with her audiences – in person or virtually. Valerie is a sought-after thought leader on change and resilience who leaves her audiences ready to conquer change, take bold action, become more resilient and accelerate success in the midst of change and uncertainty.

Valerie's Programs Champion YOU To:

Inspire Bold Action
Boost Performance and Productivity
Improve and Enhance Relationships
Conquer Change
Boost Resilience
Lead with More Confidence Despite Uncertainty
Create a Momentum Mindset to Accelerate Life by Design Instead of by Default

She is a bridge builder to people, ideas, and entities employing her equity and inclusion, change management, and leadership experience to empower others.

About Valerie:

Valerie Ashford Brown is an engaging, high-energy, and impactful speaker and thought leader who has been assisting organizations, leaders, teams and individuals to conquer change, boost resilience, go from burnout to bliss, communicate and connect in a more authentic and meaningful way for over twenty years. She provides individuals with the tools needed to create a life by design and not by default in seven pillars of faith, family, friends, finance, field, fitness, and fun. 

Due to her unique combination of expertise in change management, equity and inclusion, and leadership, Valerie has emerged as a sought-after facilitator and panelist in many corporate circles.   

Using vulnerability and authenticity, Valerie has the ability to connect with her audiences at a deeper level.  Her engaging and empowering messages of extraordinary resilience, conquering change and creating success regardless of your circumstances have made her a favorite among her audiences.  

Valerie knows a thing or two about change and challenges through her own experiences in business and life.  As a wife and former stay-at-home mom, management consultant, executive coach, serial entrepreneur running two successful businesses, and avid runner, Valerie has conquered the ever-changing tough worlds of business, consulting, and life.

Valerie has boosted communication, collaboration and community building capabilities for individuals and entities.  She's coached C-Suite leaders, top level leadership and ambitious women of color.

Valerie graduated with honors from Webster University with a Master's degree in Management and Leadership with a focus in Organizational Development and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from Winthrop University. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the Center for Coaching Certification and is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer. Valerie is a Certified Change Management Professional through Georgetown University and Prosci. She received Diversity Equity and Inclusion Certifications from Cornell University and the University of South Florida. Valerie is also an Award-Winning Podcaster and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cycling, running, reading, and serving in her community.