Brene Brown

About

Brene Brown is an American scholar, author, and public speaker best known for her work on shame, vulnerability, and courage. Her books, which include "Daring Greatly" and "The Gifts of Imperfection", have become international bestsellers and have been translated into over 30 languages. She is also the host of the popular podcast, "Unlocking Us."

Brene Brown Timeline

1965

Brene Brown is Born

On November 18, 1965, Brene Brown was born in San Antonio, Texas.

1987

Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin

Brown earns a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin.

1996

Earns Doctorate Degree

Receives her Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work from The University of Houston.

2006

First Book Published

Brown's first book, "I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't): Making the Journey from 'What Will People Think?' to 'I Am Enough'", is published.

2010

The Gifts of Imperfection Published

Brown publishes her second book, "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are".

2013

Rising Strong Published

Brown publishes her third book, "Rising Strong: The Reckoning, The Rumble, The Revolution".

2017

Netlfix Special Released

Brown releases her Netflix special, "The Call to Courage", which focuses on topics like vulnerability, courage, and shame.

5 Interesting Facts about Brene Brown

1. Published Five Bestselling Books

Brene Brown has published five New York Times bestsellers including Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, and Braving the Wilderness.

2. Host of Netflix Specials

In 2018, Brene Brown became the host of two Netflix specials - The Call to Courage and Unlocking Us.

3. Developed 10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Living

In her work, Brene Brown has developed 10 guideposts for wholehearted living which include practices such as self-compassion, courage, and creativity.

4. Started a Podcast

In 2020, Brene Brown launched her own podcast called Unlocking Us, featuring conversations with experts in fields like business, psychology, and neuroscience.

5. Received Numerous Awards and Recognition

Brene Brown has received numerous awards and recognition for her work including being named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Brene Brown birthday?

Brene Brown is an American non-fiction author who was born on November 18, 1965 and is currently 57 years old. She is best known for her books and methodologies on courage, vulnerability, empathy, and shame, which have made an impact on individuals and organizations globally.

What is the Net Worth of Brene Brown?

Brene Brown has an estimated net worth of $3M. She is an American professor, author, speaker and consultant. Her wealth comes from her sales of books, consulting services, public speaking engagements and other business ventures.