Shelly L. Henderson is a truth-teller, encourager, and life-liver who believes in showing the scars—not just the successes. With wit, warmth, and hard-won wisdom, Shelly invites audiences into the real story behind building a business and a life at the same time—and the many messes that come with both.

She knows what it’s like to feel like quitting, to hire the wrong people, to question if it's all worth it—and she’s not afraid to talk about it. Shelly built a thriving company while raising a family, often on little sleep and lots of prayer. In her talks, she shares the unfiltered lessons from two decades of entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage, and personal growth—giving others permission to be human while still moving forward.

In 2018, she released her book Starting from Scratch, a humorous and heartfelt look at how to build something meaningful, even when you're figuring it out as you go. Today, Shelly brings that same honesty to the stage, combining relatable stories with practical takeaways that help audiences lead with courage, surround themselves with the right people, and start fresh—every single day.

Audiences love Shelly because she’s real. She’ll make you laugh, nod your head in recognition, and leave with renewed determination to keep going—even when it's hard.

What Shelly brings to the stage:

• Lessons from the trenches of business and life

• The biggest mistakes she made—and how to avoid them

• How to know when to hire (and who not to hire)

• Encouragement to “Start From Scratch” daily—with grit and grace

If you’re looking for a speaker who’s relatable, raw, and refreshingly real, Shelly Henderson delivers—with heels, humor, and nothing to hide.