Herrera Sisters

For speaking events, leadership gatherings, educator development, and culture-shifting conversations on stage and in the room

Science. Humanity.
Aligned Action.

WORK WITH US
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Who We Are

The Herrera Sisters bring a rare blend of neuroscience, lived wisdom, and deeply human leadership to every space they enter. Whether they are speaking to educators, school leaders, mission-driven teams, or communities navigating change, they create experiences that are both grounding and transformative.

For organizations, schools, and leadership teams ready to go deeper, The Herrera Sisters also offer workshops and facilitated experiences that turn reflection into real practice. These sessions are designed to support psychological safety, values alignment, emotional awareness, and healthier ways of working together.

Each experience is tailored to the needs of the room while staying rooted in the frameworks that define their work.

Why Hear Us Speak

Their work helps people move beyond surface-level solutions and into the kind of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and values-aligned leadership that changes how we lead, teach, and relate to one another.

Bring Stacie and Sandi Herrera to your next event for a conversation that is insightful, practical, and deeply resonant. Their sessions invite people to think differently, lead more intentionally, and reconnect with the human side of growth, culture, and change.

They do not just deliver ideas. They help audiences feel what is possible and leave with language, tools, and a clearer path forward.

Leading with self-awareness: the foundation of healthy culture

Real leadership begins within. In this session, The Herrera Sisters explore how self-awareness shapes the way we communicate, regulate, and lead others. This conversation helps leaders understand that culture is not built through policy alone. It is built through people who know how to notice, pause, and choose aligned action.

Key takeaways:
• Understand how self-awareness influences leadership and team culture
• Recognize patterns that impact trust, communication, and decision-making
• Learn practical ways to lead with more intention and emotional clarity

Signature Speaking
Topics

From regulation to advocacy: how we create spaces where people can thrive

Psychological safety is not a buzzword. It is a daily practice. In this talk, The Herrera Sisters guide audiences through the connection between emotional regulation, trust, and advocacy. Participants learn how to create environments where people feel safe enough to contribute, speak honestly, and grow.

Key takeaways:
• Explore the link between regulation, trust, and meaningful advocacy
• Learn what helps people feel safe, seen, and supported
• Identify concrete practices that strengthen belonging and accountability

Human-centered leadership in education, organizations, and systems

Systems do not change unless people do. In this keynote, The Herrera Sisters speak to the heart of what it means to lead in a way that honors both outcomes and humanity. This is a conversation about culture, courage, and building environments where people do not have to disconnect from themselves to succeed.

Key takeaways:
• Reframe leadership through a more human and sustainable lens
• Understand how values alignment strengthens culture and performance
• Leave with a deeper sense of what meaningful leadership requires now

Social Soup Podcast
(Episode 48: Unpacking Bliss: How to Build a Life that Feels Good, with Sandi & Stacie Herrera)

How do we build a life—and a world—that feels more like bliss? In this episode, Michelle sits down with sisters Sandi and Stacie Herrera to talk about their new book, Unpacking Bliss, and the framework behind HumanizEDU: a movement to transform school culture and support mental health in real, human ways.

They open up about their sibling journey, co-founding a business, building emotional intelligence in schools, and launching an AI-powered voice companion called Bliss 24/7. From healing burnout to redefining success, this episode is full of wisdom, warmth, and truth bombs.

Real Money with Lisa Chastain
Why Teacher Engagement Creates a Ripple Effect of SUCCESS in Schools

Imagine an education system designed for joy, growth, and connection. No fear. No neglect. No isolation.That’s the mission behind HumanizEDU, co-founded by sisters Sandi and Dr. Stacie Herrera. In this discussion with Lisa Chastain, they shine a light on the mental health challenges in schools, the importance of psychological safety, and how their book, Unpacking Bliss, encourages educators, parents, and communities to embrace joy and connection in learning.The future of education starts with putting people first.

🎙️ Explore the ideas reshaping education:- Why disruption is necessary in education—and why it’s a good thing- What it really means to put the human back into schools- How proactive solutions are addressing the student mental health crisis- Why Brain-wired Strengths are shaping the future of learning- What YOU, as parents, can do today to be part of the solution- How the lessons from Unpacking Bliss are shaping safer, more empowering schools

HumanizEDU Podcast
Hosted by Sandi & Dr. Stacie Herrera

We collaborate with trusted educators and mental health professionals from around the world to ignite and empower a passionate community committed to revolutionizing education and amplifying resiliency from the inside out.

After over a decade of transforming school cultures and youth mental health across the US and around the world we wanted to highlight amazing educators and thought leaders to share their stories, strategies and hacks as we navigate this ever-changing world.

Conscious Educator Playground Podcast
Hosted by Sandi Herrera

Welcome to the Conscious Educator Playground where we collaborate with trusted educators from around the world to ignite and empower a passionate community committed to revolutionizing education from the inside out.

After over a decade of transforming school cultures across the US and igniting the inner genius in educators around the world we wanted to highlight amazing educators to share their stories, strategies and hacks as we navigate this ever changing world. Join us as we create our lives and our cultures on purpose.

This is the Conscious Educator Playground…Let’s Play!

We Speak
To Move People.

Dr. Stacie and Sandi Herrera, known as The Herrera Sisters, are speakers, educators, and thought partners devoted to helping people lead with greater awareness, compassion, and alignment. Their work bridges neuroscience, emotional well-being, and leadership development to support healthier cultures in schools, organizations, and communities.

With a voice that is both grounded and transformative, they help audiences make sense of complex emotional and relational dynamics in ways that feel accessible, actionable, and real.

Their approach is rooted in psychological safety, values-based leadership, and the belief that meaningful change begins with the courage to notice what is true.

Booking Options:

  1. Keynotes

  2. Retreats & summits

  3. School or organizational PD sessions

  4. Podcast guesting

For inquiries, please contact: 

hello@humanizedu.com