Keynote Speaker on Leadership & Decision-Making | Former Multi-State Mortgage CEO | American Dream TV Host (CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg)

Michelle Vaughn is a keynote speaker and facilitator who helps leaders navigate pressure, uncertainty, and change with clarity and confidence. With 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Michelle built and scaled a multi-state company with 25 employees across 13 states. She's presented at AIME conferences to audiences of 6,000+ attendees and hosted a weekly educational speaker series featuring industry thought leaders including Mat Ishbia (CEO, United Wholesale Mortgage) and Barry Habib (Founder, MBS Highway). Michelle previously hosted "The American Dream," featured on CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg, Travel Channel, Roku, and Apple TV, giving her extensive broadcast and media experience. Her keynote topics include: Leadership Under Pressure: Making Clear Decisions in Uncertain Times Identity-Driven Decision Making: Leading from Your Core Navigating Change Without Losing Clarity Self-Leadership in High-Responsibility Roles Rebuilding Trust—with Yourself and Your Team Creating Alignment in Uncertain Environments Michelle's approach is grounded in real-world leadership experience. She doesn't deliver scripted motivation—she creates conditions for honest reflection, aligned decision-making, and meaningful action. Her presence is steady, direct, and trusted, making her a natural fit for audiences seeking clarity and practical leadership insights. Ideal podcast topics: Leadership, decision-making, entrepreneurship, mortgage industry, business scaling, personal transformation, navigating loss and rebuilding.