Dr. Brenda Wade
Psychologist, Television Host, Author, Seminar Leader, Keynote Speaker, and Producer“One of the most renowned psychologists in America,” Dr. Brenda Wade is best known for her dynamic, love-centered approach to transformation. She has earned numerous awards as psychologist, author, television host, producer, keynote speaker and workshop leader.
Television Producer, Host, and Guest Expert
Dr. Brenda regularly appears on CNN and NBC’s Today Show as a psychology expert. Featured on shows such as Oprah and Good Morning America, she hosted both the nationally syndicated Can This Marriage Be Saved? and the national PBS Pledge Special Power Choices. A regular contributor to Essence magazine and other major publications, she also hosts Black Renaissance on the CW network.
The San Francisco Chronicle described Dr. Brenda’s demeanor on the program as “…always knowledgeable, selectively tough or sympathetic.” The Boston Globe stated Dr. Brenda’s manner on the show mixed with “the magic of television, encouraged [people] to respond…,” and that the show had an “odd integrity”, not often viewed in a TV talk/relationship program.
Heartline Productions, Inc. was founded by Dr. Brenda to produce quality media programs that focus on transforming lives.
Author
Dr. Brenda is the author of four books, the most recent being 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Falling in Love featuring 99 succinct, informative and essential tools to help women fall in love and maintain healthy, lasing and loving relationships. Dr. Brenda also authored Power Choices: 7 Milestones on Your Journey to Wholeness, Love, Joy and Peace to demonstrate the power of bringing together psychology and spirituality to transform lives.
Dr. Brenda co-authored with Brenda Richardson, What Mama Couldn’t Tell Us About Love, which focuses on healing the wounds and celebrating the strengths of African American Women. Dr. Brenda’s first book, also co-authored with Brenda Richardson, Love Lessons: A Guide to Transforming Relationships, leads couples in trouble through a step by step healing program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Dr. Brenda is a regular contributor for Essence Magazine. In addition, she has contributed recently to such publications as Forbes, Ebony Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, Jet Magazine, Heart & Soul, and Match.com.
Speaker
Speaker/Workshop Facilitator
Dr. Brenda is founder of the International Love, Money & Seva Summit which takes place Labor Day weekend. Known for her dynamic and interactive style, she also offers keynote addresses and presentations on human development to corporate, professional and general audiences internationally. Her presentations have been hailed as “legendary,“ and as a keynote speaker, Dr. Brenda leaves audiences standing on their feet cheering, but above all inspired and transformed. A small sample follows:
- The Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit
- Essence Music Festival
- California Convention of Marriage, Family, and Child Therapists
- National Black MBA Convention
- Bay Area Black United Fund's Health Summit
- National Telecommunication's Employees
- National Head Start Convention
- San Francisco and Oakland Mayor's Conference on Women
- National Black Journalists Association Conference
- National Unity Conference of Journalists
Consultant
Dr. Brenda consulted in Child Development for MCA, and along with Linda Ellerbee and Pat Schroeder, Dr. Brenda presented at the Disney Television Think-a-Thon answering the question "Who is the American family?".
As a trainer and management consultant, she works with various organizations and businesses and leads retreats and seminars around the world.
Dr. Brenda is past Chair of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and serves on the boards of various community organizations. She has received multiple awards for her work with persons living with HIV and AIDS and service to Families & Children.
Trainings
Driven by her compassion and desire that all people receive the transformational tools they need to lead their most abundant lives, Dr. Brenda has developed the Power Coaches Program to both train and provide coaching services internationally. Participants are trained in Dr. Wade’s unique style of coaching that immediately transforms peoples’ lives – moving them to healthier and happier states of being. Graduates are then able to bring back these tools and share them with their communities.
Psychologist
A clinical psychologist in San Francisco, California, Dr. Brenda specializes in couples and family therapy, with a private practice that reaches internationally. A protégé of the world-renowned author and therapist Dr. Virginia Satir, her approach is both humanistic and practical.
A graduate of the University of Puget Sound, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Brenda completed her Ph.D. in Developmental and Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington. Dr. Brenda is former Adjunct Professor of John F. Kennedy University, San Francisco State University, and Antioch University West.