REWRITE THE RULES:
Lead with Story, Build with Empathy
Keynote speaker, author, and facilitator inspiring a more human way to lead, live, and connect.
Leilani Garrett uses storytelling to ignite empathy, spark creativity, and transform culture—on the page and the stage. Whether she’s captivating readers with powerful fiction or guiding teams toward deeper connection, her message is clear: Empathy is the strategy, and your story is the spark.
The Radical Empathy Playbook
A FREE, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BUILDING DEEPER HUMAN CONNECTION IN LIFE, LEADERSHIP, AND CULTURE.
Empathy isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a bold business advantage. The Radical Empathy Playbook offers actionable insights, reflective prompts, and storytelling strategies to help you lead with humanity and impact. Perfect for team leaders, changemakers, and everyday revolutionaries.
Meet Leilani
AUTHOR. SPEAKER. FACILITATOR. STORYTELLER.
Leilani Garrett is a creative force redefining leadership, connection, and culture through storytelling. A celebrated fiction author and sought-after speaker, she brings radical empathy to the stage and the page. Her work bridges personal growth and organizational impact, helping leaders and teams break down silos, build trust, and show up more fully human. With a voice that’s as bold as it is warm, Leilani equips her audiences with the tools to transform not just how they work, but who they become.
Building Collective Success:
Empathy. Storytelling. & Change.
A KEYNOTE THAT DISRUPTS THE STATUS QUO AND DELIVERS REAL CHANGE.
Leilani’s signature keynote is more than a talk, it’s a transformative experience. Through powerful storytelling and actionable insights, she reveals how empathy isn’t just emotional, it’s strategic. Ideal for corporate leaders and teams hungry for deeper connection and better collaboration, “Building Collective Success” gives audiences the tools to lead with courage, build trust, and unlock innovation.
After the Burn:
A Novel That Sparks Reflection
ONE WOMAN’S STORY OF RESILIENCE AND A MIRROR FOR YOUR OWN.
Leilani’s acclaimed debut novel, After the Burn, is a gripping exploration of identity, love, and ambition. More than fiction, it’s a catalyst for self-discovery and conversation. Pair it with the companion workbook, an immersive journaling and discussion guide, and turn reflection into action. Perfect for book clubs, leadership cohorts, or anyone ready to reconnect with their voice.
STORIES THAT SHIFT PERSPECTIVES
Insights on empathy, creativity, leadership, and the stories that move us.
KEYNOTES. WORKSHOPS. CONVERSATIONS THAT SPARK CHANGE.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
If you’re ready to build more connected, creative, and courageous spaces, Leilani’s ready to help. From speaking engagements to hands-on workshops, she’ll meet your team where they are and help move them toward what’s possible.