Dr. Stevic-Rust delivers more than inspiration—she drives true transformation!
Whether from the stage, on television, or working within an organization, with over thirty years of media experience, Dr. Lori takes complex clinical insights and makes them engaging, relatable, and immediately applicable.
Trusted by networks, publications, and organizations, Dr. Stevic-Rust’s expertise spans high-stakes topics, from national crises to brain health, empowering audiences with practical tools to build resilience and foster a culture of growth and support.
FEATURED IN :
Hire Dr. Lori For Your Next Event!
“Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust is one of the most popular speakers we’ve had in ten years at the Women’s Leadership Conference. So many speakers have inspiring stories and motivating messages, but Dr. Lori stands out with her stories and messages backed up with her professional experience as a clinical psychologist. She is engaging, and gives the audience a relatable message, explaining why we feel the way we feel as women – and the messages to tell ourselves to get over the imposter syndrome feelings to achieve our personal best. Her messages have stuck with me personally. I have put on my big girl shoes to do the things that scare me countless time since I last heard her speak. In addition, she goes above and beyond to engage attendees before and after the event.”
Hatton Gravely
Director, Women in Philantropy and Leadership
Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, a distinguished clinical health psychologist, is one of the most sought-after speakers in women’s empowerment, brain health, intergenerational relationships, and dementia caregiving. Her keynotes and workshops are catalysts for action, motivating audiences to think differently, act boldly, and drive lasting change.
Dr. Lori’s unique ability to translate complex psychological insights and neuroscience into relatable, engaging stories makes her stand out on any stage. She connects deeply with her audience and delivers strategies that resonate long after the event.
If your goal is to inspire leadership, empower women, and cultivate a supportive, inclusive culture, Dr. Lori is the speaker to make that happen.
Her presentations inspire action, not just motivation. Infused with relatable stories, humor, and enthusiasm, her talks leave a lasting impact, inspiring and motivating the audience long after the event.
As an award-winning keynote speaker with an approachable, down-to-earth style, Dr. Lori equips her audience with practical tools for real transformation, empowering them and making change feel within reach.
Book Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust for your next event and watch as she energizes your audience and sets the stage for sustainable, transformative change.
“Dr. Lori, thank you so much for speaking at our sales team offsite. You were simply captivating! Your enthusiasm, love for life and expertise to motivate, encourage, challenge and inspire personally impacted us in so many positive ways– including and beyond sales! You’ve enriched us with your perspective, wit and warmth! Our teams still talk about it!”
“Dr. Lori presented to our academic medical center’s faculty, staff and students in a capacity-filled auditorium. The talk was co-sponsored by our Mature Workforce and Civility Committees and was touted as “the best talk ever.” She was able to engage an audience with substance, style and inspiration. When planning their next program they remarked, “it’s going to be hard to get someone as good as Dr. Lori!”
Dr. Stevic-Rust is a dynamic and respected voice in the media, with over thirty-three years of experience as an on-air television consultant. Her ability to distill complex clinical concepts into easy-to-understand, digestible content has made her a sought-after guest on national shows, news segments, and radio. She’s also been a trusted contributor for major national publications. Her enthusiasm, paired with deep clinical expertise, ensures she consistently delivers compelling and relatable messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
Television networks, reporters, and producers turn to her for expert commentary on psychological aspects tied to current events. Following major news stories like the Columbine shooting, she served as a prime-time special contributor, offering insights into how stress and media violence impact our well-being. Her perspective as a health psychologist brings a powerful blend of mind-body integration to her commentary, making even the most technical subjects relatable and impactful.
Dr. Stevic-Rust’s unique talent lies in transforming the latest healthcare research into actionable insights that audiences can apply to their own lives. Her clinical background and gift for simplifying complex ideas shine in her media contributions. As the host of Health Pulse and The Best of Health Television for Lake Hospital Systems, she highlighted medical conditions and procedures through a patient-centered lens. Her ability to bridge cutting-edge health topics with practical applications has cemented her role as a leading voice in brain health, dementia, and caregiving. In fact, she created the internationally recognized Holistic Dementia Care®training program to help families and professionals provide better care for those living with dementia.
SPEAKING TOPICS
√ Put on Your Big Girl Shoes ®and Stop Faking It
High achieving women in positions of authority and visibility most at risk to suffer from the imposter syndrome. This is that tiny and sometimes not so tiny voice whispering to us that pretty soon others will figure out that we really have no idea what we are doing—that we are simply faking our way through our successes. Learning to be confident in not actually being confident. Create a self-image made of Velcro and let positive feedback stick. Embrace your flops and failures as they are the seeds of success. Put on your big girl shoes and do the hard things, the scary things and you will discover your inherent power and your capacity to step into your worth and your confidence.
√ Live Greedy for Life®
Who said aging means getting old? Kick the concept of graceful aging to the curb. Learn to live Greedy for Life™ by living with a ravenous and insatiable desire to live your REAL life. Learn to embrace your moments and make a choice to consciously live with gratitude. Gratitude in action actively changes the way the brain in wired. Identify ways to change how you think and discover a more productive, healthy and successful you. Create the mind you want.
√ Women in Conversation Workshop: Power, Leadership, and Our Brain
This workshop empowers women by exploring the intersection of power, leadership, and neuroscience, encouraging participants to reexamine their relationship with power. Through deep, transformative conversations, women will reflect on how societal conditioning shapes their approach to leadership and decision-making. The workshop offers insights from neuroscience on how the brain supports leadership, focusing on building self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. Practical exercises focus on effective communication, negotiation, and confident leadership, providing participants with the tools to embrace power in a fresh, positive light and lead with clarity and purpose.
“Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust is one of the most popular speakers we’ve had in ten years at the Women’s Leadership Conference. So many speakers have inspiring stories and motivating messages, but Dr. Lori stands out with her stories and messages backed up with her professional experience as a clinical psychologist. She is engaging, and gives the audience a relatable message, explaining why we feel the way we feel as women – and the messages to tell ourselves to get over the imposter syndrome feelings to achieve our personal best. Her messages have stuck with me personally. I have put on my big girl shoes to do the things that scare me countless time since I last heard her speak. In addition, she goes above and beyond to engage attendees before and after the event.”
√ Impactful Leadership: Stop Talking and Listen
Do you want a productive and engaged workforce? Are you eager to improve your bottom line? Ok, then let’s talk about listening. Learn to actively listen to what your team is saying and stop spreading the stress– those germs to yourself. When leadership is stressed, it becomes contagious and undermines productivity. Uncover leadership strategies to manage a stressful work environment, engage your team and facilitate innovation and fresh ideas. Lead with more self-awareness and social engagement and the bottom line will thank you.
√ Caregiving: Caring for Them, Caring for You
My grandmother, my mother, and I all have AARP cards. What?! Today’s baby boomers are juggling unique challenges—caring for two generations above them, managing their own health issues, and still supporting their children. Caregiving is hard, rewarding, exhausting, and a gift we give to each other. It’s emotional and physical for everyone involved. Navigating the healthcare system can add to feeling overwhelmed, but this talk offers practical guidance. You’ll leave with critical information on the health challenges of seniors, particularly dementia, and a next-step plan. We’ll also cover when to seek geriatric care and how to manage the juggle without losing yourself in the process.
“Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust was very well received by attendees at our Annual Conference. Her information was top-notch and her presentation style was dynamic and engaging”
“Planning a conference and selecting speakers who will engage a wide demographic of over 800 women can be challenging. Having Dr. Lori Stevic Rust at your conference or event is one of the best decisions you will make! She has the rare ability to combine her intellect and experience into a dynamic Keynote and at the end still have you longing for more. A definite conference favorite in both a keynote and workshop, she went above and beyond to make sure she knew what our needs were and our purpose for asking her to present.
Her passion, enthusiasm, and humor energized the room and was exactly what we needed to kick off our Women’s Conference!”
Dr. Lori is available for a variety of speaking engagements, contact her today and find out how she can make your next event unique and engaging, such as…
-
Keynote Addresses
-
Workshops
-
Small Group Training Seminars
-
Inspirational Events
-
Continuing Education Programs
-
Commencement Keynote
-
Business Retreats