
From breaking barriers as her city's first female firefighter to captivating audiences as a TEDx speaker and podcast host, Shelli knows the power of a story well told.
After 3 decades on the front lines, Shelli has turned adversity into impact, challenges into catalysts and now spends her time helping others do the same.

She has been featured in countless publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur and Women’s Post, sharing her expertise and using her unique perspective as a tool for connection, growth, and resiliency.
Whether speaking on stage or mentoring one-on-one, Shelli equips others to unleash their potential, inspire action, and create meaningful change.
As host of The YES Effect Podcast, Shelli utilizes the power of connection to inspire listeners with real stories of adversity, victory, challenge and resiliency.
One of the most transformative episodes is about Chyz—a young girl who walked into day one of the junior firefighter bootcamp Shelli founded, unsure and hesitant.
By the end of the week, she left with unshakable confidence and a burning passion to become a firefighter.
Hear how she transformed herself physically, mentally and emotionally and how she finally made her dream a reality.
