(By Stacie Banton)
Many female public speakers have gained global recognition for their impactful and inspiring voices. Among them is multi-award-winning, serial entrepreneur and leader Dr. Shawnda Stewart, a remarkable public figure whose faith-based message of peace, purpose, and prosperity has already touched audiences nationwide. Through her co-authored best-selling book Peace Within, her dynamic keynote presentations at women’s expos featured in magazines, newspapers, and TV, as well as multiple high-ranking syndicated nationwide radio shows, her influence is now expanding onto the world stage — inspiring global communities to embrace resilience, build generational wealth, and walk boldly in faith and purpose.
Long Beach, California–based businesses led by Dr. Stewart provide marginalized individuals with the tools they need to create lasting prosperity and foster genuine peace. Her dynamic presentation style enables her to connect deeply with audiences. Since public speaking plays a crucial role in driving social change by inspiring and motivating people, building relationships and networks and communicating ideas effectively, the significance of public speakers like Dr. Stewart and her community work cannot be overstated.
Founder of Stewart Insurance Services, Stewicks Consulting Services, LLC, and CaliSunGlow
Dr. Stewart’s experience as a retired corporate leader in Information Technology and an entrepreneur spans more than 30 years. She ran several corporate multi million-dollar enterprise technical projects and owns and runs several businesses, including the nationally operating independent insurance brokerage Stewart Insurance Services and the well-known business consulting firm Stewicks Consulting Services, LLC. In addition, she owns and operates CaliSunGlow, a widely recognized skincare brand.
Highly accomplished businesspeople like Dr. Stewart make great speakers because of their special combination of first-hand knowledge, compelling testimonial stories from their journeys, and proven leadership skills that resonate with audiences.
Author & Financial Coach
Dr. Shawnda Stewart is recognized nationally as a faith-based financial coach, best-selling author, and dynamic entrepreneur. She combines her expertise as President & Founder of Stewart Insurance Services with her mission to empower marginalized communities to achieve financial independence, purpose, and peace. In addition to her successful career in business, Dr. Stewart shares her message widely — as a featured speaker at women’s expo events, a contributing voice in leading magazines, newspapers, TV appearances, a guest on multiple high-ranking syndicated nationwide radio shows, mentoring women preparing them for corporate leadership and was invited to the mayor of Long Beach, California’s business round table. She is also the co-author of the best-selling book Peace Within: The Home, The School, The Community, The World, which offers strategies for building generational wealth and fostering peace across every area of life. Grounded in faith, her voice continues to inspire women to transform pain into purpose, prosperity, and legacy.
Awards & Recognitions
Throughout her career, Dr. Stewart has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including the 2025 Passion Purpose Peace Award. She is the recipient of two honorary doctorates—one in Divinity and another in Theology—recognizing both her faith-based leadership and her transformative impact in business and community empowerment.
Academic Background
Dr. Stewart has a strong academic background. She has a bachelor’s degree in information technology, an MBA with honors, certification in project management and extensive credentials in Business and Technology.
From Humble Beginnings to World Renowned Speaker
Dr. Stewart’s journey to becoming a world-renowned speaker is incredibly motivating. Success comes to those who embrace challenges. Dr. Stewart is a wonderful illustration of this. Through hard work and perseverance, Dr. Stewart overcame significant obstacles to become the woman she is today. Her journey stands as a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and determination, highlighting how challenges can be transformed into stepping stones toward lasting success.