Ellie Shefi

Bringing together her 35 years of experience in education, 35 years of experience as an advocate and advisor, 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, and 20 years of experience in law, Ellie Shefi is an 8x #1 international best-selling and award-winning author and publisher, keynote speaker, strategist, media host, attorney, advisor, consultant, and corporate trainer who helps organizations optimize their operations and individuals expand their influence.

As the founder of Made to Change the World™ Publishing, Ellie utilizes her expertise as a multiple #1 international best-selling author, Quilly Award recipient, and member of the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors to guide leaders through the best-selling book writing and publishing process so they can amplify their message, scale their impact, and become globally recognized through speaking engagements and media exposure.

A sought-after speaker, Ellie is a member of the National Speakers Association. She is also the host of the Free by Design™ television show, the You Are Not Your Scars® podcast, and the Creating an Impervious Mind® expert YouTube series and is regularly interviewed in publications and on others’ podcasts and television shows, including NBC, ABC, CBS, the New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, to name a few.

An outspoken advocate fighting against injustice, Ellie is proud to serve on the leadership councils and advisory boards of nonprofits focused on civil rights, human rights, criminal justice reform, disaster recovery, fighting human trafficking, and ending mass atrocities.

A dedicated changemaker, Ellie is a recognized leader in civil rights law, human rights law, discrimination law, and constitutional law. Having overcome a lifetime of adversity, including abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, cancer, and more, Ellie is committed to giving voice to the voiceless and to advocating for social justice and equity. She is the proud founder of the Made 2 Change the World ™ Foundation, an emerging nonprofit organization that equips and empowers the next generation with the tools, resources, and strategies they need to create the lives, communities, and world they envision.