Gwen Medved, is a best-selling author, entrepreneur and advocate for women and children, known for her deep commitment to family and impactful storytelling. Gwen works with individuals and companies dedicated to making a positive difference and is on a mission to inspire others to see the opportunities hidden inside every obstacle.
Gwen has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Women’s Health, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates nationwide, as well as Yahoo! News, CNBC, and MSNBC.
A member of The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors, Gwen is a recipient of both the EXPY and Quilly awards. She is the executive producer of the Telly Award-winning film “It’s Happening Right Here,” which raises awareness about child sex trafficking in the U.S.
Gwen holds a B.A. from Purdue University and an M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Services from DePaul University. She is a certified Canfield Transformational Trainer, Values-Based Leadership Coach, Health Coach, and a dedicated advocate for women, children, and families.
In her personal life, Gwen enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends in the Midwest and Santa Monica, California. Her future goals include lake house living with backyard chickens.