Barbara Bray, author, coach, mentor, speaker, podcast host, and difference-maker, has been on a mission for over 30 years to transform teaching so learning is authentic and meaningful. She is the co-author of Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning. Barbara has hosted the Rethinking Learning podcast since 2017 to capture stories from inspirational innovators. These stories became the heart of her book, Define Your Why: Own Your Story So You Can Live and Learn on Purpose.

Barbara is co-host of the podcast “Real Talk with Barbara and Nicole” focusing on authenticity in a polarized society. Her new book is “Grow Your Why - One Story at a Time” with 23 personal stories from inspirational educators, entrepreneurs, and innovators. She loves to write and is inspired by stories, especially your story. This is why Barbara calls herself a Story Weaver.

Through Why Press Publishing, she is a mentor and coach to anyone who wants to be a writer or podcaster. Barbara is also pursuing her life coach certification to coach people to grow their why and build their dreams.