Keynote Speaker - Justine Froelker

Full of grit and grace, Justine Froelker uses her fiery passion, the occasional curse word, and endearing humor to share her courage and truth to light up the world. Justine is an advocate for speaking the unspoken and choosing to thrive when life doesn’t turn out how you hoped, dreamed, or planned. Her spirit helps others to feel seen and empowered to change their own lives by learning to love and lead themselves and others well. Justine is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 25 years of experience in traditional mental health and personal and professional development. For ten years Justine has been certified in the work of Dr. Brené Brown as a Certified Daring Way™, Dare to Lead™ & BOLD™ Facilitator. Justine has extensive experience helping people cope with their stress in a healthier way, communicate more effectively with the people they love and lead, and walk in their whole truth. Justine is the author of eleven books including five Amazon best-sellers. Her latest book is Little Winston & His Big Feelings. Her previous books include Ever Upward, Lessons in Ever Upward, Taking Flight, The Mother of Second Chances, The Complicated Gray, Rest & Receive, Pelia the Marvel (faith and school edition), 100 Devotions for Kids Dealing with Anxiety, released through Zonderkidz, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Marvel Undone. Justine’s work can be found at her social media channels, the YouVersion Bible app, and many podcasts! Justine has been honored to do two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect. She travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, courage, resilience, mental health, preventing and coping with burnout, and courageous and curious conversation, especially in creating cultures of belonging and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad, their three dogs, and for four months of the year, hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and marveling in nature, especially around her gardens and creekside cabin.