Dr. Bren Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation - Bren Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Bren is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, and Dare to Lead.

Brown's TED talk - The Power of Vulnerability - is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. She is also the first researcher to have a filmed talk on Netflix. The Call to Courage special debuted on the streaming service on April 19, 2019. Bren has spent over 20 years studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers.

She is also the host of the podcasts Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead. Her own story of vulnerability and courage has inspired millions to embrace their imperfections and recognize their worth. Bren's work has been featured on PBS, NPR, TED, and CNN.