Dr. Brenda Combs, EdD — Ambassador of Inspiration™  is a powerhouse of resilience, purpose, and transformation. Once homeless and battling addiction on the streets of Phoenix, she triumphed against the odds and rebuilt her life from the ground up. Today, she is a nationally celebrated motivational speaker, bestselling author, educator, publisher, producer, and advocate for women and recovery communities.

 

Dr. Combs is the Founder of SHERO Entrepreneurs™, a global empowerment movement for women in business. She is also the Co-Founder and Director of Making Things Better Sober Living™, an Arizona-based program dedicated to providing safe, structured housing and life-changing support to individuals in recovery.

As CEO of BRC Publishing, she helps authors bring their stories and missions to life. Through BRC Theater Group, she writes and produces theatrical works that inspire audiences and uplift local talent.

 

Her remarkable transformation—from living under bridges to earning advanced degrees and becoming a respected community leader—has been featured on CNN, NBC, The Today Show, and numerous national outlets. Dr. Combs now speaks across the country, empowering women, entrepreneurs, and people in recovery to rise above adversity, walk in purpose, and build meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

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