Stephanie O'Dea
New York Times best-selling author
CA, USSlow, steady, and sustainable life and time management -- learn to meet and exceed your personal and professional goals without hustle or hype.
In 2008, Stephanie O'Dea made a New Year's resolution to use her slow cooker every day for a year and share the journey online. This simple idea led to ten published books, numerous television appearances, and a spot on the New York Times best-seller list. Named by Cision as the #3 food website in the U.S. in 2012, Stephanie's website began as a no-money-down project that blossomed into a well-loved resource for busy families.
With a background in social work, early childhood education, and yoga certification with a trauma emphasis, Stephanie brings a unique, holistic approach to wellness.
She specializes in helping people from all over the world find balance through her Slow Living philosophy, which emphasizes slowing down, reconnecting with purpose, and creating a life of steady, sustainable progress.
As the host of the Slow Living podcast and author of the recently released Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World, Stephanie is dedicated to guiding others toward calm and intentional living. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, three daughters, and a basset hound named Sheldon.
-Audience members will gain practical strategies to overcome burnout by recognizing early warning signs and implementing simple, sustainable habits to restore energy and motivation.
-They will learn how to move from overwhelm to intentional living by decluttering their schedules, setting realistic priorities, and creating a daily rhythm that fosters both peace and productivity.
-Attendees will walk away with time management techniques that actually work, including the power of time blocking, micro-shifts, and the “school schedule method” to create structure without stress or guilt.
-Finally, they will rethink success through a Slow Living approach, shifting from hustle culture to sustainable achievement by aligning daily habits with long-term goals, personal values, and overall well-being.
In 2008, Stephanie O'Dea made a New Year's resolution to use her slow cooker every day for a year and share the journey online. This simple idea led to ten published books, numerous television appearances, and a spot on the New York Times best-seller list. Named by Cision as the #3 food website in the U.S. in 2012, Stephanie's website began as a no-money-down project that blossomed into a well-loved resource for busy families.
With a background in social work, early childhood education, and yoga certification with a trauma emphasis, Stephanie brings a unique, holistic approach to wellness.
She specializes in helping people from all over the world find balance through her Slow Living philosophy, which emphasizes slowing down, reconnecting with purpose, and creating a life of steady, sustainable progress.
As the host of the Slow Living podcast and author of the recently released Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World, Stephanie is dedicated to guiding others toward calm and intentional living. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, three daughters, and a basset hound named Sheldon.
-Audience members will gain practical strategies to overcome burnout by recognizing early warning signs and implementing simple, sustainable habits to restore energy and motivation.
-They will learn how to move from overwhelm to intentional living by decluttering their schedules, setting realistic priorities, and creating a daily rhythm that fosters both peace and productivity.
-Attendees will walk away with time management techniques that actually work, including the power of time blocking, micro-shifts, and the “school schedule method” to create structure without stress or guilt.
-Finally, they will rethink success through a Slow Living approach, shifting from hustle culture to sustainable achievement by aligning daily habits with long-term goals, personal values, and overall well-being.
Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World
Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World
Format: 60-90 minute keynote (with options for a lunch-and-learn or half-day breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
- Professionals experiencing burnout and overwhelm in high-pressure environments
- Leaders and teams looking to improve productivity, well-being, and work-life balance
- Organizations seeking a healthier, more...
Slowing Our Kids Down in Modern Society
Slowing Our Kids Down in Modern Society
Format: 60-90 minute keynote (with options for a lunch-and-learn or half-day breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
- Educators, school administrators, and child care providers seeking practical ways to foster focus and well-being in children
- Parents and caregivers looking for strategies to help kids thrive in a...
Why SMART Goals are Stupid
Why SMART Goals are Stupid
Format: 60-90 minute keynote (with options for a lunch-and-learn or half-day breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
- Professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives who feel constrained by rigid goal-setting frameworks
- Leaders and teams looking for a more holistic, human-centered approach to progress and success
- Anyone who has ever felt...
Caring for the Caregiver: Learn to Pay Yourself First
Format: 60-90 minute keynote (with options for a lunch-and-learn or half-day breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
- Family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and support workers who give so much to others but struggle to prioritize themselves
- Parents, teachers, and service professionals balancing personal well-being with caregiving responsibilities
- Anyone navigating the emotional, physical, and...
Mindset + Action + Consistency = Success Formula
Format: 60-90 minute keynote (with options for a lunch-and-learn or half-day breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
- Entrepreneurs, professionals, and goal-setters looking for a sustainable way to achieve success
- Individuals who start strong but struggle with follow-through and long-term consistency
- Anyone tired of the cycle of setting big goals, taking frantic action, and then losing...
Simplified Time Management for Busy People
Format: 60-90 minute keynote (with options for a lunch-and-learn or half-day breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
- High-achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, and parents juggling multiple responsibilities
- Anyone who feels overwhelmed by their schedule and struggles to find time for personal goals
- Individuals looking to create work-life balance without sacrificing...
Making and Keeping New Year's Resolutions
Format: 60-90 minute keynote (with options for a lunch-and-learn or half-day breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
- Individuals who struggle with follow-through on personal and professional goals
- Entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives looking for a sustainable way to achieve success
- Anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of setting resolutions but not...
