Sculpting a new story
—ON THE STAGE AND IN LIFE
Cori Schuman is a force—raw, real, and unapologetically authentic. Her journey from addiction, incarceration, and loss to award-winning artist, mother, and speaker is a testament to the power of reinvention.
Through her electrifying keynotes, she brings audiences on a transformational ride, showing them that no matter how broken their past may feel, they have the power to sculpt a future beyond their wildest dreams.
She doesn’t sugarcoat the truth, and she doesn’t deal in clichés—
—she delivers powerful, soul-shaking insight in a way that is deeply human, wildly inspiring, and impossible to ignore.
Whether she’s speaking to corporate teams, creative entrepreneurs, at-risk youth, or personal growth conferences, Cori cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what really matters: resilience, courage, and the power of creation.
WHY BOOK CORI?
She speaks from lived experience—her story isn’t theory, it’s survival, transformation, and triumph.
She connects instantly with audiences through her raw storytelling and no-bullshit authenticity.
She gives people tangible tools to sculpt their own breakthroughs and create a life on their own terms.
She ignites creative courage, resilience, and reinvention in everyone who hears her speak.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
1. From Dope Dealer to Hope Dealer: Sculpting a New Life
Cori’s signature keynote takes audiences on a rollercoaster of redemption—from addiction, jail, and losing everything to reclaiming her life, motherhood, and purpose. This is a talk about resilience, reinvention, and the radical courage it takes to rewrite your story when the world has already written you off.
Perfect for: Recovery Programs, Personal Development Conferences, Mental Health & Resilience Events, Corporate Leadership Teams
2. Sculpting Your Story: The Art of Reinvention
Life will break you—but that doesn’t mean you stay broken. Cori teaches audiences how to reshape their narratives, reclaim their power, and transform pain into purpose. With the wisdom of someone who has rebuilt her life from the ground up, Cori shares how embracing our scars and imperfections can lead to something truly extraordinary.
Perfect for: Personal Growth Conferences, Women's Empowerment Events, Corporate Culture & Leadership Teams, Trauma-Informed Workshops
3. Creating Without Fear: A Masterclass in Creative Courage
For artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone called to create, Cori breaks down the biggest killer of creativity—fear. She dives deep into how to break through doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism, sharing her journey of going all-in on her art, trusting the process, and creating work that truly matters.
Perfect for: Creative Conferences, Art & Design Schools, Entrepreneurial Summits, Women in Business Events
4. The Art of Resilience: How to Keep Going When Everything Falls Apart
When life knocks you down, how do you get back up? Cori shares the mindset shifts, self-discipline, and inner grit that allowed her to turn rock bottom into a foundation for an entirely new life. This talk is a battle cry for anyone facing adversity—reminding them that resilience isn’t about bouncing back, it’s about forging forward.
Perfect for: Mental Health Conferences, Leadership Development, Recovery & Wellness Events, Colleges & Universities
5. Sculpting a New Chapter: Reinvention at Any Age & Any Stage
Too many people stay stuck in jobs, relationships, and identities that don’t serve them—because they think it’s “too late” to change. Cori shatters that myth with her own story and teaches audiences how to shed the expectations of others, trust their instincts, and take bold action toward a life that actually feels like theirs.
Perfect for: Corporate Leadership Retreats, Women's Empowerment Conferences, Midlife Reinvention Events, Career Development Workshops
