Founder and Keynote Speaker, Sage Culture Co.
One glance at the Sage Culture Co. website and you know something about Brandi Spurling: She’s full of spunk and energy. And she wears round glasses which, according to Mitzi Clayton, director of community relations and NCAA certification at Mizzou, fit her “to a T.” According to Mitzi’s research, round frames indicate a range of attributes, from eccentric and quirky to trailblazing and visionary.
“Indeed, the shape does make Brandi’s eyes seem more open, but more importantly, it is the eyes of others that she masterfully opens to see the world as a place where all should be accepted, supported, and empowered to grow to their greatest potential,” Mitzi says.
What does this 33-year-old do to make the world a better place? Brandi is the founder and keynote speaker for Sage Culture Co., a company that shows leaders how to build teams that achieve success for their organizations by putting their people before profits. She speaks at conferences nationwide about culture and imposter syndrome. She’s a writer and ghostwriter. And she’s funny.
Kristen Graham Brown, owner of Hoot Design Company, calls Brandi a “human sparkler” whose energy is contagious.
“Now, let’s talk about how Brandi is a megaphone for women in business,” Kristen says. “She doesn’t just open doors; she practically builds new ones … Brandi is a trailblazer. She’s paving a golden road of opportunity and dancing along it, pulling everyone forward with her. She’s like the Pied Piper of progress but way cooler and without the rats.”
Brandi serves on various local committees and is a major fan of community theatre. But using her talents to give back is her jam, like co-emceeing for Heart of Missouri CASA and leading team-building exercises for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
“Giving back with time is great,” Brandi says. “But nothing can match when your time overlaps with talent. That’s the good stuff.”
And through it all, Brandi uses humor to break down barriers and build teams. After conference attendees kept characterizing her keynotes as a mix of comedy act and education, she decided to take it to the next level. Brandi completed training in stand-up comedy with The Second City in Chicago.
She’s here all week!
Age: 33
Fun Fact:
Brandi proclaims to be the messiest person in the world and relies on her husband to keep their home habitable.
