Meet Suzanne
Suzanne spent more than a decade in broadcast journalism, covering breaking news, high-pressure situations, and stories that unfolded in real time. At the height of her career, a single phone call changed everything—a brain tumor diagnosis that led to two surgeries while becoming a new mom.
That experience reshaped how she understood resilience, leadership, and what it truly means to adapt when plans fall apart.
When you're down, keep your head up. When you're up, keep your head down.
Suzanne Spencer
From Breaking News to Breakthroughs
As a television news anchor, Suzanne spent years reporting on moments no one plans for—crises, loss, and communities forced to adapt in real time. She learned how to stay grounded when information was incomplete, pressure was high, and emotions were raw.
That experience sharpened her ability to ask the right questions, cut through noise, and help people make sense of complex, fast-moving situations in an approachable, conversational way. It also taught her the power of perspective—how the story we tell ourselves in uncertain moments shapes what we do next.
Today, Suzanne brings those same skills to the keynote stage, using them to continue making an impact. She asks the questions that get to the core problem your audience is facing and tailors her talk accordingly. She crafts a story that won't only leave your group inspired, but they will undoubtedly see solutions to their own problems while Suzanne is on stage.
Suzanne's last day on-air
Suzanne signs off at FOX6
Beyond the Stage
It was no surprise to Suzanne’s family and friends that she chose a career path in journalism; from an early age, Suzanne was naturally curious and always asking questions. Suzanne’s career took her from Indiana to Wisconsin—where she won many awards over a decade in the profession. She takes an immense amount of pride in her cold case series with Milwaukee Police and opportunities to travel the country including with the US Navy on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The career was everything she wanted—until it wasn’t.
Suzanne has translated her authentic connection with others, storytelling ability, and compassion for people experiencing difficult moments—into her new profession and believes it truly sets her apart in a competitive field. When she’s not on stage, Suzanne enjoys cooking, new fitness routines, and is writing her first book centered around her brain tumor experience. She loves spending time with her husband, Paul, and daughter, Jane, in Milwaukee finding joy in everyday moments that don’t make headlines—but matter most.
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