Kim Hodous knows about success in the real world. She took a kitchen table hobby and turned it into a seven figure business -- despite being a former high school history teacher with zero business experience. Her work was recognized when she was one of the first 25 people inducted into the Arkansas Small Business Hall of Fame.

As a popular speaker, Kim's presentations have taken her from intimate groups of 20 to conferences of thousands. She combines her business expertise with a keen insight on life to empower leaders, teams and audiences to achieve extraordinary success, health and happiness in both business and life. Kim's keynotes and presentations have earned her a reputation for being enthusiastic, insightful and fun. With high energy and humor she shares practical strategies that are instantly applicable and allow participants to create win-win scenarios in both their relationships and their endeavors.

Kim is the best selling author of three books. Her latest book, "Show Up, Be Bold, Play Big: 33 Strategies for Outrageous Success and Lasting Happiness is taking the professional development world by storm and is becoming a 'must read' for those looking to achieve more success at work, while also getting the most out of life. For her writing, Kim was named The 2012 Author of the Year by The National Academy of Best Selling Authors and was the recipient of the esteemed Quilly Award.

Kim Hodous inspires thousands of people each year. She speaks for hundreds of organizations and companies annually. She's spoke to just about every major industry. She is requested by Fortune 100 companies. She's nationally known on the topics of work/life balance, leadership for women, communication, networking (the old-fashioned way -- face-to-face), productivity and getting more of what you want out of life. She's also a best selling author; an award-winning business woman; a yoga instructor; a mother of five and a sushi fanatic! People 'get' Kim and Kim 'gets' people. Kim is a fearless, no-nonsense speaker with a unique perspective on success, happiness, health and staying motivated so you can live life to the fullest.