Bridgett McGowen

Have you ever experienced an energy that made you move to the edge of your seat or that had you stand to your feet? What about an excitement that stayed with you and had you talking about it long after an event ended?

That is the best way to describe Bridgett McGowen, an award-winning author, an award-winning publisher, and an award-winning international professional speaker who is known to be both comical and memorable. She will not only energize you but will inspire you to not let anyone or anything get in the way of you being the most unforgettable person in the room.

McGowen has been a professional speaker since 2001 and has spoken on programs alongside prominent figures such as former President Barack Obama, Deepak Chopra, Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, Stacey Abrams.

The Communicator Awards presented her with an Award of Distinction in 2023; the prestigious University of Texas at Austin presented her with a Master Presenter Award; Canada-based One Woman has presented her with two Fearless Woman Awards; and she has facilitated hundreds of workshops, keynote and commencement addresses, conference sessions, trainings, and webinars to thousands of students and professionals who are positioned all around the globe.

McGowen's expertise and presentations have been sought after by companies, post-secondary institutions, and organizations such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Fifth Third Bank, Vanguard Investments, LifeLock, Symantec, Kentucky Fried Chicken, National Association of Black Accountants.

McGowen has also taught for Prairie View A&M University, which is a part of the Texas A&M University System; Lone Star College System; and University of Phoenix. She has earned a bachelor's degree in Communication and a master's degree; is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; and is a member of the International Society of Female Professionals.

McGowen is also an Entrepreneur Leadership Network Writer; a former Forbes Coaches Council contributor; a Medium contributor; and is the author of several books to include "Show Up and Show Out: 52 Communication Habits to Make You Even More Unforgettable, the winner of an Award of Distinction from The Communicator Awards; Own the Microphone, an amazing collaboration with 50 professional speakers from around the globe.

McGowen's mission now is to help as many professionals as possible move away from being ordinary and flying under the radar, to dig deep and give the people the best versions of themselves even when they don’t feel like it, to not let anything or anyone get in their way of being the most unforgettable person in the room. Bridgett lives with her family in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and she absolutely loves beautiful sunsets.