Meet The Author
Dr. Shelly L. Mathewis
Dr. Shelly L. Mathewis is a gifted communicator with a heart for equipping and empowering others. She is a sought-after Life Speaker, event host, and now published author, whose life’s mission is to lead, inspire, and elevate those she encounters.
Her debut memoir, When Strong Women Break: The Strength They Praised Was Slowly Killing Me, is a raw and honest look at what it costs to carry strength for everyone else, and what it takes to move through breaking points toward healing and wholeness. Through her own story, Dr. Mathewis speaks to the reality that even the strongest among us reach a breaking point and shows what’s possible on the other side of it.
Community & Service
Her passion for people extends within the community, where she is heavily involved as a mentor, advisor, and board member with several organizations dedicated to service and empowerment.
Scholar & Leader
Dr. Mathewis is also a distinguished scholar and leader. She holds a Doctorate in Organizational Development and Leadership and leads global HR and learning strategies, develops leaders, and drives cultural transformation. She is also an Adjunct Professor, teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses, equipping the next generation of business professionals and leaders.
Leadership Development
In 2017, she developed the Mathewis Leadership Development Series ® to equip senior leaders in both the private and public sectors to lead with confidence and intentionality. Her professional memberships include the Society for Human Resource Management, the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Forbes Professional Women’s Association, the National Association of Professional Women, and the Black Doctoral Network. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Founder & CEO
Dr. Mathewis is the Founder and CEO of Virtue 8 Productions and Virtue 8 Publications. She is also a professional actress and executive producer whose stage credits have taken her across the nation. Whether on stage, in the conference room, behind a podium, or now on the page, she brings the same authenticity and purpose to every platform.
Life Beyond Work
Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Mathewis now calls Texas home. She loves spending time with family, international travel, cheering on her beloved Kansas City Chiefs, serving at her local church in various capacities, and most of all sharing the love of God wherever He sends her.
