Keynote Speaker

CHRISTI
JOHNSON

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Helping Entrepreneurs Get Out of Survival Mode and Into Flow

Hi, I’m Christi! I'm a business coach, strategist, and speaker who believes that your business should support your life, not consume it.

After burning out in my own entrepreneurial journey, I realized that hustle culture wasn’t the answer. Now, I help creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build businesses rooted in clarity, ease, and joy.

My talks blend practical strategy with self-leadership, offering audiences the tools (and the permission) to slow down, trust themselves, and create sustainable success on their terms.


past speaking events:

Other Appearances:

The Conquer Summit | Creative Marketing Summit | Rising Tide Society | Shine ShEO Academy

Build a Business that Feels Good to Run!

My mission is to help service-based entrepreneurs create aligned strategies, sustainable systems, and self-care routines that fuel their creativity and their income without sacrificing their mental health. I believe success flows from self-love and self-love flows from alignment. Let's inspire your audience with a talk to help them build a business that lights them up, fuels their unique brains, and gives them the freedom to thrive in their own way. 

Build a Business that Feels Good to Run!

My mission is to help service-based entrepreneurs create aligned strategies, sustainable systems, and self-care routines that fuel their creativity and their income without sacrificing their mental health. I believe success flows from self-love and self-love flows from alignment. Let's co-create a business that lights you up, attracts the right clients, and gives you the freedom to thrive.

MY SIGNATURE TALKS

I'd love to speak on one of the below topics at your event! I'm happy to make it tailor-made to your audience. Or, we can chat about preparing a custom talk for your event! My number one goal is that attendees feel seen and leave with practical next steps to take action on making their business feel easier.

Take Back Your Time: Escape the Client Work Loop and Consistently Move Your Business Forward 

Most creative entrepreneurs think they’ll finally have time to scale once client work slows down. But in reality, that time has to be intentionally created and protected. In this talk, I’ll show attendees how to set stronger boundaries, restructure their workload, and make empowered decisions like raising rates or hiring help so they can finally focus on their next-level goals without burning out.

Attendees will learn how to:
  • Recognize the mindset traps and time leaks keeping them stuck in the client work loop
  • Set boundaries that support their capacity and vision
  • Free up time and energy to step into their CEO era

Perfect for: Creative entrepreneurs, service providers, and educators who want to move from 1:1 work to scalable offers but feel like they are drowning in client work and are constantly putting out fires.


Breaking Up with Hustle Culture: How to Set Boundaries, Prioritize Rest, and Still Get Results

It’s time to stop believing that more hustle equals more success. In this transformative session, attendees will learn how to break free from burnout cycles, set boundaries that stick, and build a business that supports their life instead of consuming it.

Attendees will walk away with:
  • A redefined vision of success that prioritizes both wellbeing and growth
  • Practical strategies for setting boundaries with clients, time, and energy
  • A simple process for designing a sustainable weekly schedule that honors their energy

Perfect for: Creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business teams who are ready to ditch burnout and build a business that feels good and works long-term.

MOTIVATION AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION: HOW TO WORK WITH YOUR BRAIN, NOT AGAINST IT

Most creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs think their lack of motivation is a personal flaw. In reality, it’s often a sign that their systems don’t align with how their brain works. In this session, I'll shares ADHD- and creativity-friendly strategies to work with your brain, not against it, so you can increase your executive function skills, build momentum, reduce shame, and actually get things done—on your terms.

Attendees will learn how to:
  • Understand how executive dysfunction impacts planning, follow-through, and motivation
  • Shift from shame-based productivity to compassionate, brain-friendly systems
  • Implement practical tools to get into action even on low-energy days

Perfect for: Neurodivergent creatives, service providers, and entrepreneurs who struggle with consistency and want sustainable ways to stay motivated, focused, and in flow.


I believe success shouldn't come at the expense of your mental health.

WATCH ME SPEAK

"Christi was excellent to work with as a speaker at our small business conference. Her energy was contagious and many of our attendees were eager to connect with her one on one during the event for deeper conversations."

- Danielle Kaminski, Host of The Makers & Shakers Conference in Spartanburg, SC

THIS ADHD GIRLIE LOVES A GOOD PODCAST!

I've hosted over 175 episodes of The Dream Biz Podcast and have also been a guest on several podcasts. I love bringing honest conversations about entrepreneurship to listeners everywhere. My podcast chats will be relatable, practical, and honest. I'd love to be a guest on your podcast! 

podcast topics:

Breaking Up with Hustle Culture: What My Mental Health Crisis Taught Me About Sustainable Success

Motivation & Executive Function: 7 Ways to Work With Your Brain, Not Against It

Reclaim Joy in 10 Minutes or Less: Small Steps for a Brighter Business Day

Burnout-Proof Your Business with Boundaries that Support Your Time, Energy & Your Best Work

3 Ways to Make Your Next Launch More Fun

In this episode, I chatted with Quianna on Quianna Marie Weekly about how to make your launch go from stressful and tiring to FUN and easy! I shared my top 3 ways to make your launch feel like a PARTY! I shared my top tips for the tech, timeline, and checkpoints needed to make your next launch feel like a party.

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How to Avoid Goal Setting Mistakes

There's setting goals and then there's setting the *right* goals in your business. In this episode, I sat down with Katrina Widener on the Badass Business Squad Podcast to discuss the five most common goal setting mistakes entrepreneurs make — and how to avoid them. You'll learn practical steps to apply today!

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Scaling and Outsourcing for Creative Enturepreneurs

In this episode, I sat down with Halle Heather to chat about how to identify what tasks to outsource and the key steps to scale your business. We talked about business strategy plus practical advice on growing your email list, conducting market research, and executing successful launches.

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FEATURED INTERVIEWS:

Where I've Been:

Loved how Christi made a stressful business strategy feel more like a party! Everything about launching can feel daunting with so many moving parts. Christi helped my audience create a game plan for future launches to not only increase the bottom line, but to learn and track stats that really matter along the way! It was relatable, engaging and easy to listen to, like we’re just business besties chatting over coffee or on a hot girl walk!
 - Quianna Marie, Host of Quianna Marie Weekly

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Whether you're hosting a conference, workshop, podcast, or team retreat, I bring grounded, actionable insights that empower entrepreneurs to lead with clarity, protect their energy, and grow sustainably. Let’s create an unforgettable experience that leaves your audience inspired and equipped to build a business that actually feels good. Contact me today to chat about booking me to speak at your event!

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