

Why you should book Brenda Warner for your next event
- Brenda offers real-life advice to a wide range of audiences, including parents of special needs kids, single mothers, those mourning the death of their loved ones, and people struggling with other life challenges.
- Through her stories, audiences have found hope to triumph over obstacles. Although her experiences are her own, listeners can easily relate to her story.
- Brenda has mastered the art of moving the crowd, ensuring her attendees laugh or cry when they have to. Her versatility in twisting messages to suit the audience is impeccable.
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Brenda is also a gifted author, with her debut book, First Things First: The Rules of Being a Warner, published in 2009. In this book, which she co-authored with Kurt Warner, you will find the behind-the-scenes details about her family and the importance of helping the community. In her ''One Call Away'' memoir, Brenda recounts her tragedies and blessings and how faith has helped her overcome hard times.
As if that wasn't enough, Brenda also does photography, with a specialty in portraits. If you think this is an overstatement, then check the New York Times archives; you will find plenty of her photos there. Notably, she loves taking pictures of babies she handles at a local rehab where she volunteers.
Keynotes
Keynote by Brenda Warner:
One Call Away: Finding Hope, Faith & Strength in Every Chapter of Life
Brenda’s keynote presentations are a masterclass in vulnerability, humor, and strength. One moment you’re laughing at her candid family anecdotes, the next you’re reflecting on the kind of perseverance required to overcome grief, trauma, or self-doubt. As a Marine veteran, nurse, best-selling author, and mother of seven, including a child with disabilities, Brenda doesn’t just talk about grit - she lives it.
Her storytelling is compelling, relatable, and filled with messages of faith, accountability, and hope. Drawing from her books First Things First and One Call Away, Brenda walks audiences through the raw reality of loss, love, and personal transformation. She brings a spirit of grace and grit to every room, whether she’s speaking at faith-based events, women's leadership summits, healthcare conferences, or nonprofit fundraisers.
A co-founder of the First Things First Foundation, Brenda pairs her inspirational message with real-world impact, devoting her life to uplifting those who feel forgotten or overwhelmed.
Brenda Warner can talk about the following topics:
- Family
- Motherhood
- Writer
- Nursing
- Veteran (Marine)
- Overcoming Adversity
- Perseverance
- Philanthropy
- Disability
- Art
- Christian Faith