Theresa Russell
Licensed Therapist | Speaker on mindset, emotional intelligence & the in-between moments of growth
Conversations that shift how people think, feel, and show up.
Topics
There are conversations we avoid…
and then there are conversations that change everything.
As a California Licensed Therapist, my work lives at the intersection of emotional awareness, identity, and human behavior. I don’t just speak to inspire, I speak to help people understand themselves in a way that actually creates change.
My approach is grounded, reflective, and deeply human.
Less performance. More presence.
Whether I’m speaking to a room of entrepreneurs, creatives, or leadership teams, the goal is the same:
to create space for insight, honesty, and meaningful shifts that last beyond the moment.
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Learning to say what you mean, without abandoning yourself
Boundaries aren’t just about saying no—they’re about finally being honest. This talk explores the connection between people-pleasing, fear of rejection, and the loss of self-expression, and offers a more grounded, sustainable way to communicate needs, desires, and limits.
Audience takeaway:
Tools to express themselves more clearly, navigate discomfort without shutting down, and build relationships rooted in honesty instead of obligation. -
Rewriting your relationship with alcohol, identity, and emotional clarity
This conversation goes beyond “quitting drinking” and into what sobriety actually creates: space, awareness, and self-trust. Through a grounded, therapeutic lens, this talk explores the emotional patterns, social conditioning, and identity shifts that come with changing your relationship to alcohol.
Audience takeaway:
A deeper understanding of their habits, the courage to question what’s “normal,” and a new perspective on clarity as power.
Speaking Style
My speaking style is conversational, grounded, and thought-provoking.
I don’t believe in overwhelming audiences with information or delivering perfectly scripted talks. Instead, I create an experience that invites reflection, connection, and real-time shifts in perspective.
The kind of conversations that stay with you long after the room clears.
Who I Speak To
Entrepreneurs & founders
Corporate teams & leadership groups
Women’s communities & curated events
Wellness, mental health, and personal development spaces
