sobriety isn’t the end of the story. it’s the beginning of power.
Gen Stoney is a nationally recognized college speaker on recovery, resilience, and risk reduction — helping students make safer decisions and expand what they believe is possible.
why this matters now
College campuses are navigating rising anxiety, binge culture normalization, identity pressure, and silent struggling. Gen delivers bold, evidence-informed talks that focus on the critical shifts needed for student safety and success.
• Reduce high-risk behaviors
• Increase protective decision-making
• Encourage early help-seeking
• Strengthen student resilience
• Support retention and long-term success
• Reframing sobriety as leadership
meet gen
Gen Stoney is redefining what’s possible in recovery, sobriety, and collegiate mental health education. With nearly two decades of lived sobriety, a background in psychology, and extensive training in trauma-informed coaching, Gen brings credibility, emotional intelligence, and real-world clarity to every stage she steps onto.
A two-time best-selling author and host of The Unapologetic Woman Podcast, she has shared stages with global thought leaders and has been named one of the Top 10 Leading Speakers to Follow in 2026 by MSN.com. Featured as a guest expert on FOX and The CW, she has been recognized as one of the Most Inspiring Women to Look Out for by The New York Journal.
Her talks don’t preach. They challenge. They expand. They empower. Gen delivers bold, evidence-informed sessions that help students navigate anxiety and high-risk behaviors by reframing sobriety not as a restriction—but as the ultimate power move for leadership and resilience.
Trusted by Professionals. Respected by Leaders.
What clinicians, executives, and long-term recovery professionals say about Gen’s impact.
★★★★★
“In the 11 years I’ve known Gen, I’ve witnessed her bring light and hope into the lives of countless individuals. As an outstanding Sober Mentor, teacher, and speaker, she empowers people to become their best selves through personal experience, emotional intelligence, and compassionate leadership. I refer clients to Gen without hesitation because of her exceptional skill. I trust her judgment completely.”
Dr. Onawa LaBelle
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Windsor
★★★★★
“Working with Gen helped me navigate a pivotal point in my long-term recovery. Internally I struggled with fear and panic. Gen’s multimodal approach helped me rebuild trust in myself and eliminate the anxiety that threatened my stability. I see the impact in my work and grounded relationships. I no longer live in fear for my sobriety.”
Laura Shue
Healthcare Analytics Professional | 13 Years Continuous Recovery
★★★★★
“I had several years of long-term recovery but still didn’t feel like I was thriving. Her approach blends multiple modalities with clarity to uncover patterns I would have otherwise avoided. Because of her guidance, I now experience confidence, clarity, and genuine joy in my life and recovery. Anyone who works with her will feel the impact immediately.”
Lauren Scully
Sr. National Account Manager
★★★★★
“Gen is a living testament to what sobriety can look like. Her wisdom and unwavering commitment to empowering others make her an exceptional speaker. Anyone fortunate enough to work with her is in capable, transformative hands. You will see the impact.”
Dr. Kimberly Olson
CEO, Goal Digger Girl Co
Ready to bring this level of impact to your campus?
signature talks
the choice point
how students make safer decisions before it’s too late. a powerful keynote on impulse control, social pressure, and how small choices shape long-term outcomes.
anxiety to agency
emotional regulation tools that actually work. practical coping skills students can apply immediately during stress, overwhelm, or identity crisis.
sober is a power move
identity, confidence & social life without substances. breaking the myth that sobriety limits students — and showing how clarity builds influence.
rock bottom to leadership
turning adversity into purpose. a story-driven keynote on resilience, recovery, and building a life students are proud of.
binge culture & burnout
the real cost of “functioning.” helping students recognize patterns early and interrupt destructive cycles before consequences escalate.
custom program collaboration
Don’t see a talk that fits your campus? Contact Gen to collaborate on a custom program tailored to your students’ needs.
available for keynotes • orientation • greek life • athletics • residence life • parent programming
ready to go from survival to stability?
If you’re sober-curious, newly sober, or rebuilding after a difficult season — this session is your reset.
In 60 focused minutes, we move you from overthinking to clarity, white-knuckling to strategy, and isolation to supported action. You leave with a 30-day roadmap and tools that work.
the unapologetic woman podcast
TOP 10 LEADING SPEAKERS TO FOLLOW IN 2026 — MSN.COM / FEATURED ON FOX • THE CW • WOMEN’S INSIDER • NYC JOURNAL • 2X BEST-SELLING AUTHOR / SOBRIETY. POWER. CHOICE. LEADERSHIP. /