Hi, I’m Lainie Rowell, a writer and speaker interested in attention, connection, and the choices that quietly shape a life.
I believe that what we notice determines how we live and who we become.

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Meet Lainie Rowell

Bestselling Author | International Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Educator

Lainie was in the room with Steve Jobs when he introduced the iPhone. She’s presented in 41 states and in dozens of countries across four continents and has even been called “very gritty” by Angela Duckworth.

Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and award-winning educator who helps individuals and organizations thrive by optimizing happiness, relationships, and performance.

Her clients range from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts, nonprofits, and independent organizations around the world. Whether speaking on a big stage or facilitating professional learning, Lainie shares evidence-based strategies to cultivate gratitude, enhance resilience, and drive innovation.

Her work is grounded in Bold Gratitude and her Notice, Evolve, & Thrive framework, which blend psychology, behavioral science, the neuroscience of well-being, and practical tools to help people notice what matters, evolve with intention, and thrive through meaningful connections.

Lainie is the author of Evolving with Gratitude, the lead author of Evolving Learner, and the creator of Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You & By You. Her work has been featured in Greater Good Magazine, Thrive Global, Edutopia, and PBS NewsHour.

As the host of the award-winning Evolving with Gratitude podcast, she interviews world-class thinkers, including Pulitzer Prize winners, pioneering neuroscientists, and leading professors from Harvard, Yale, and beyond. Her research-driven approach resonates with leaders seeking actionable strategies to support both individual growth and collective flourishing.

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Credentials at a Glance

  • Bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker

  • Degree in psychology, plus a postgraduate credential and a master’s degree in education

  • Presenter in 41 states and dozens of countries across four continents

  • Featured in Thrive Global, Greater Good Magazine, PBS NewsHour, and Edutopia

  • 25+ years of experience in education

  • Former district leader supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools

  • Apple Distinguished Educator and Google for Education Certified Innovator