Lindsay Wrege

This keynote is perfect for organizations and teams eager to transform their workplace culture. Explore the business benefits of embracing individuals with disabilities, and learn how diversity can be a driving force for success.

Embark on a journey with this keynote where I share how growing up with my best friends, who happened to have disabilities, taught me the true meaning of accessibility – not just ticking boxes to stay ADA compliant, but creating an inclusive space where everyone can play together.

Driven by the shocking statistic that 80% of adults with disabilities are unemployed, I founded 321 Coffee, a thriving business with 6 locations and 50+ amazing team members with disabilities. Let’s dive into how scaling this venture revealed the powerful intersection where doing good meets doing well.

This keynote is your guide to the value of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), proving it’s not a charity case but a powerhouse for business success. Learn practical ways to weave DEI seamlessly into recruiting, training, and day-to-day operations, setting your team up for success.

“Decide what you’re going to impact, and then decide to make an impact.”

This keynote is perfect for inspiring action and promoting a culture to manifest the change you want to see in the world. It’s just as important to take action on your own ideas as it is to champion and support those around you.

Explore the dynamic world of social entrepreneurship fueled by passion and purpose. From a personal pain point, watching my friends with disabilities struggle to find meaningful employment, to bootstrapping an MVP with folding table and a coffee maker from Target, to filming a commercial with Queen Latifah, this keynote is a rollercoaster of lessons in risk-taking and resilience throughout my experience founding 321 Coffee.

Discover the power of representation, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the impact of mentors. Get ready to be inspired to take action on your ideas and champion others. Change begins with one, and that one can be you. Pick yourself, embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, and let’s create a world where everyone can thrive!

“Reality check, we were 18 years old college freshmen, we had no work experience, no savings account, and I don’t drink coffee. But we figured out what we were capable of.”

This keynote is perfect for any female-focused group or event.

Embark on an empowering and inspiring story as I share my personal story as a female founder launching 321 Coffee at the age of 18. In a world where women often grapple with being underestimated and not taken seriously, I want to empower women that their voice is worth listening to. Delve into the struggles and triumphs of my entrepreneurial path from wrestling with imposter syndrome to smashing stereotypes, I’m here to uplift you with the twists and turns of my unconventional entrepreneurial ride.

Challenge the traditional narrative of entrepreneurship as I recount encounters with amazing mentors who had a different starting point. My turning point came through meeting Maggie, founder of A Place at the Table. Discover how humanizing her journey, from spills to successes, empowered me to take the leap. Witnessing her growth from humble beginnings made me believe in my own potential. Explore the power of representation and relatability in inspiring others.

Join me in the mission to increase representation, humanize success stories, and empower individuals to pave their unique paths. Let’s create a world where diverse voices thrive, innovation flourishes, and women truly do belief in themselves. #EmpowerHER #RepresentationMatters

“Change starts with one, and it can start with you.”