Liz’s inspirational story was captured on Lifetime Television’s Emmy-nominated original film, Homeless
to Harvard. |
Liz Murray was the daughter of two loving but drug-addicted parents in the Bronx in New York City. She was raised in neglect and squalor, as her parents’ addiction eroded their family, eventually leading both her mother and father to contract HIV/AIDS, a disease that would ultimately claim both of their lives. Homeless at age 15, she graduated from high school while living on the streets and overcame incredible odds to win a full scholarship to Harvard University.
Liz has spent the last 10 years traveling to over a dozen countries, inspiring thousands of clients as one of the most highly sought after inspirational speakers in the world. The same tools and strategies that pulled her from the streets now transform the lives of others, from student groups to business audiences.
Liz was among the very first people to receive Oprah Winfrey's "Chutzpah Award." |
Liz’s gift is to work closely with a person to become attune to their heartfelt vision for their life, and to develop highly personalized tools to support them in creating a deeper fulfillment and success defined by their terms.
Liz has been featured on ABC News 20/20, Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNN, written up in The New York Times, People magazine as well as numerous other media outlets. She has authored advice columns in the New York Times Upfront Magazine.
She has been awarded the White House Project’s Role Model Award and a Christopher Award.
Liz has shared the stage with Steven Covey, Mikhail Gorbachev, the Dali Lama and Tony Blair. Liz brings her empowerment work across the Unites States, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.