Marci Shimoff

Marci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a world-renowned transformational teacher. As an expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love, Shimoff has inspired millions of people around the globe, sharing her breakthrough methods for personal fulfillment and professional success.

Shimoff’s newest book, "Love for No Reason: 7 Steps to Creating a Life of Unconditional Love," offers a revolutionary program for living in a state of deep and lasting love that doesn’t depend on another person, situation, or romantic partner. Her other books include the runaway bestseller, "Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out" and six titles in the phenomenally successful "Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul" series. Her books have sold more than 14 million copies worldwide in 33 languages, have topped all of the major bestseller lists, and have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 118 weeks. Shimoff is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time.

President and co-founder of the Esteem Group, Shimoff delivers keynote addresses and seminars on happiness, unconditional love, success, and peak performance to corporations, professional and non-profit organizations, and women's associations. She’s been a top-rated trainer for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, GM, Sears, Kaiser Permanente, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

As an acclaimed authority on success, happiness, and unconditional love, Shimoff is often approached by the media for her insights and advice. She has been on more than 500 national and regional television and radio shows and has been featured in over 200 newspaper articles. Her writing has appeared in many national magazines, including Ladies Home Journal and Woman's World.

Shimoff earned her MBA from UCLA and holds an advanced certificate as a stress management consultant. She is a founding member and board member emeritus of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of 100 top transformational leaders.

Through her books and her presentations, Shimoff's message has touched the hearts and rekindled the spirits of millions of people throughout the world. She is dedicated to helping people live more empowered and joy-filled lives.