Thought leader | Dr. Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW

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Dr. Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW

Research Professor · Social Worker · Author · Speaker · Podcast Host

If shame has ever made you feel small, Dr. Brené Brown explains why it owns so much of us. A research professor and storyteller, she became famous after her TED Talk on vulnerability went viral, making millions rethink the power of being real. She was one of the first to prove that shame is universal, and vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s strength.

Spotlight: Daring Greatly

Topics: Shame, vulnerability, courage, authenticity

Noteworthy Ideas: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, and courage.”

What We Use: Her shame research

Start Here: TED Talk: The Power of Vulnerability or Netflix: The Call to Courage

Body of Work

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