Marty McDonald

Marty McDonald is the Founder and CEO of Boss Women Media and BWM Creative Studio, a boutique experiential storytelling and brand strategy studio based in Dallas. Through keynotes, workshops, and her Chief Audacious Officer advisory work, she helps brands and leaders show up boldly and connect with women in ways that feel real.

Marty is the USA Today bestselling author of Audacious and the founder of Elle Olivia, a children's brand that landed on Target shelves just six months after launch. Her work and insights have been featured in Forbes, Essence, Inc., and The Wall Street Journal.

She serves on the boards of the Texas Women's Foundation and Habitat for Humanity and holds an MBA and B.S. from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Above all, she is a proud wife and mom of three.