Samantha Ettus

Samantha Ettus, a renowned work/life wellness expert, inspires corporate cultures and enhances employee retention and productivity through her executive workshops and keynotes. Thousands of professionals from C-level leaders to administrative assistants have benefitted from her unique guidance on how to achieve work/life success. She has a talent for igniting a spark within individuals and transforming it into a fire.

Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Ettus has authored five bestselling books and writes for Forbes. She is a sought-after speaker and was the host of a nationally syndicated call-in radio show. Her most recent book, "The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction," was published last fall, continuing her commitment to addressing the challenges of balancing professional and personal life.

Ettus began her career in media at CAA, Turner Pictures, Nickelodeon, and Ziff Davis. She founded a personal branding firm and recognized the crucial link between executive branding and work/life balance, which fueled her passion for this field.

Ettus is frequently sought after for her expert advice by traditional media outlets. She regularly appears on national television, including NBC News, "The Doctors," "Fox and Friends," "Access Hollywood," and the "TODAY Show." Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Inc., Fast Company, and Success Magazine.

Known for her interviewing talents, Ettus has conversed with a range of personalities from Mary J. Blige to Jessica Alba, Sara Blakely, and Al Roker. She spent two years as the host of the leading Internet talk show "Obsessed TV," which she co-created and produced with tech entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

Ettus’s "Experts’ Guide" book series, published by Random House, has featured chapters written by over 400 experts, including luminaries such as Rachael Ray, Richard Branson, Suze Orman, and Barbara Corcoran.

Active on social media, Ettus is also engaged in several causes related to women and girls. She is a member of the Friends of Good+ Foundation and sits on the advisory boards of Thuzio and Sparks and Honey. She co-founded the LA Women’s Collective and is involved in Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s paid leave coalition. Ettus resides in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.