Reggie D. Ford

Reggie D. Ford is not your average speaker—unless your average speaker is a bestselling author, TEDx powerhouse, mental health trailblazer, and former D1 athlete who turned childhood trauma into triumph. Born to a 14-year-old mom and raised in a world of dysfunction, Reggie rose through adversity to earn two degrees from Vanderbilt, build a thriving wealth management firm. Now pursing a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, he’s an international voice on vulnerability, resilience, and psychological safety. His talks blend heart, humor, and hard truth to spark transformation in boardrooms, classrooms, and beyond. Whether he’s guiding Fortune 500 leaders to flex their Vulnerability Muscle™ or inspiring communities to turn pain into power, Reggie leaves audiences moved and motivated. He might just make you cry, laugh, and rethink your entire definition of success… all in the same hour.