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Meet Reggie D. Ford
Award-winning Storyteller. Wellness and Resilience Architect. Voice for the Unheard.
Reggie D. Ford is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and nationally recognized expert in psychological safety, mental wellness, and leadership resilience. A survivor of complex trauma, Reggie was born to a 14-year-old mother and raised in a household shaped by poverty, addiction, and violence. His life is a powerful embodiment of the perseverance, emotional intelligence, and healing he now helps others cultivate.
The first in his family to graduate from college, Reggie turned pain into purpose—creating a mission-driven career dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive from the inside out. As the founder of the Vulnerability Muscle™ framework, he challenges the myth that vulnerability is weakness. Instead, he shows how it’s a catalyst for courage, connection, and sustainable success.
Blending personal storytelling with evidence-based insight, Reggie’s keynotes equip high achievers with tools to build psychologically safe cultures where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. His work is informed by a rich intersection of experiences: certified health and wellness coach, trauma-informed yoga instructor, former Division I athlete, and founder of both a wealth management firm and RoseCrete Wellness Company.
His bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction (PTSD), has inspired thousands to transform trauma into strength. Reggie holds two degrees from Vanderbilt University and is pursuing his Master of Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. He has been featured in Forbes, ESPN, USA Today, Fox, and honored by Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40.
From boardrooms to locker rooms, Reggie helps people reclaim their humanity and lead with heart.
Reggie D. Ford is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and expert in psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
A survivor of complex trauma, Reggie rose from severe dysfunction to national acclaim—earning degrees from Vanderbilt University and launching a mission-driven career that bridges business, wellness, and human connection.He is the founder of the Vulnerability Muscle™ framework and RoseCrete Wellness, and a certified health and wellness coach, trauma-informed yoga instructor, and former Division I athlete.
Reggie’s bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction, shares his journey and inspires others to transform pain into purpose. He’s been featured in Forbes, USA Today, ESPN, and more.
Through powerful storytelling and research-backed insights, Reggie helps leaders and teams build emotionally intelligent, psychologically safe cultures that elevate people and performance.
Please welcome Reggie D. Ford—TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and creator of the Vulnerability Muscle™ framework. A leading voice in emotional intelligence and psychological safety, Reggie’s work inspires leaders to turn vulnerability into strength. From overcoming complex trauma to advising Fortune 500 companies, Reggie brings a message of courage, resilience, and real transformation.
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