Meet Tiffany Willis
Motivational Speaker | Champion of Resilience & Authentic Leadership | Groundbreaking Author | Corporate Leader
“I cannot celebrate my tree of success without acknowledging my seeds of struggles.”
~ Tiffany Willis
Tiffany Willis is a Fortune 100 executive and motivational speaker whose passion is empowering individuals to rise above challenges and embrace authentic leadership. Her extraordinary journey — from becoming a teen mother at 14, once labeled a ninth-grade dropout, and facing homelessness — to leading on the global corporate stage and managing over $100 billion in market capitalization for Starbucks, makes her a living testament to the power of resilience, grit, and relentless courage.
Tiffany speaks boldly on the power of owning your narrative, no matter where it begins. She shows audiences how struggles can become strengths, how scars transform into superpowers, and how adversity can be advanced into purpose. With her uplifting spirit, energetic presence, and unwavering authenticity, Tiffany leaves audiences — from university commencements to corporate boardrooms — not only inspired, but empowered to rise stronger, lead with courage, and create lasting impact.
This platform was created to share Tiffany’s story and extend her mission: to provide actionable insights on personal growth, leadership, and career navigation.
education
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University of Pennsylvania - Wharton Business School, Advanced Management Program
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Emory University - Goizueta Business School, MBA (Finance, Information Systems and Operations Management Concentrations)
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Duquesne University, BS in Accounting
select accolades
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Award-Winning Investor Relations Executive - National Investor Relations Institute
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Distinguished Alumni - Duquesne University
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Former Ms. Black Georgia USA
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