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 a civil rights attorney, television and podcast host, #1 international best-selling and award-winning author and publisher, keynote speaker, strategist, consultant, coach, 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, 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. 

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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 a civil rights attorney, television and podcast host, #1 international best-selling and award-winning author and publisher, keynote speaker, strategist, consultant, coach, 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 and media host, Ellie is 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, 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. 

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INTERVIEW & SPEAKING TOPICS

Business & Entrepreneurship

  • Supercharge your productivity: 5 hacks to getting more done in less time
  • Keys to increased profitability: 3 simple ways to diversify your business
  • Adapt or fail: How to thrive in turbulent times
  • Go viral: Secrets to delivering a 5-star client experience and creating an army of raving fans

Women & Creating a Life You Love

  • You Are Not Your Scars™: How to shed the chains of your past pain and free yourself to live  
  • Choose YOU: How to say NO and not feel guilty
  • Free by Design™: How to claim your sovereignty and live life on your own terms
  • Claim your crown: How to stand in your power and fully show up as you in the world

Mindset & Resiliency

  • Navigate the flames: 3 ways to walk through hell and come out happy
  • Don’t get knocked out of the game: 4 keys to creating and maintaining an impervious mind
  • Harness the fire within: How to get up every time life knocks you down
  • Become the boss of you: How to unprogram your life and chart your own course

Diversity & Inclusion; Cultivating Company Culture; Employee Recruitment, Retention, & Wellness

  • People first: Strategies that promote employee wellness and prevent burnout
  • The intersection of high performance and humanity: How to attract, recruit, and retain a diverse range of top talent 
  • Your voice matters: 3 keys to advocating for yourself and others
  • Can we talk: How to cultivate conscious conversations that move people to action 

Book Writing & Publishing

  • Monetize your masterpiece: 3 easy ways to leverage your book to increase your visibility, authority, and profitability
  • How to outline your book in 10 minutes or less
  • Obliterate writer’s block: The one thing you need to know to get your book out of your head and into your hands fast
  • Authorpreneurship: 7 steps to turning your book into a business

Speaking & Media Training

  • Your story sells: How to quickly and easily monetize your message
  • Own the stage: 3 ways to confidently captivate, connect, and convert
  • Master the media: 5 secrets to getting podcast, print, TV and event producers to say YES
  • Beyond the lens: 10 ways to powerfully connect through the camera

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

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PHOTOS APPROVED FOR USE

Lisa Nichols

 Founder of Motivating the Masses

Ellie is equipped with the information, education, passion, and conviction to move you to action. 

 

Jack Canfield

America's #1 Success Coach

I’ve done hundreds of interviews, and Ellie's was the top 1 or 2 of my interviewing career.

Ben Bobo

Host of Beyond with Ben Bobo

Ellie's like a quadruple-shot of life inspired espresso! 

Dela Fotoohi

Host of Dela's Voice

Ellie pierced through our souls with her presentation!

Bill Horan

Host of Secrets of Success

We’ve been on the air for over 33 years, and Ellie's interview was one of the best shows we’ve ever had!

Krista Hatcher Uelman

Host of Krista & The Morning Rush

Best interview I’ve ever had on the show! Ellie's a phenomenal woman!

HOST OF

Free By Design™ TV Show 

 

Watch on the Central New Jersey Network and Networks Across the Country.

Also available on the CNJN channel on Comcast, Verizon Fios, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV

You Are Not Your Scars® Podcast 

 

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

& all streaming platforms

Creating An Impervious Mind® Expert YouTube Series

 

Available on YouTube

Looking to interview Ellie or book her to speak at your event? 
Please send your request and relevant details to:
 [email protected]

Looking to interview Ellie or book her to speak at your event? 

Please send your request and relevant details to:

 [email protected]