Shelley Paxton is a Chicago-based author, international speaker, and transformational coach – aka Liberator of Souls. Her work has been featured in media outlets such as NBC, CBS, Thrive Global, Forbes, Inc., and PBS. And her first book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life, published by Simon & Schuster, was named #1 on Forbes’ list of 21 Books to Read in 2021. Shelley spent 26 years as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive, stewarding some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Harley-Davidson, Visa, McDonald’s, and AOL. Most recently, she served as VP, Global Marketing + Brand (CMO) of Harley-Davidson. In 2016 she walked away from the corporate world to become Chief Soul Officer of her life and, ultimately, her own company. She launched Soulbbatical with the mission to liberate a billion souls by inspiring them to rebel FOR rewriting the script of success.
