Beth McDonough

Addiction doesn’t just take away habits—it strips away identity, relationships, and self-worth. In this keynote, Beth McDonough shares her own journey from a celebrated TV journalist to the devastation of two DUIs, public downfall, and the long road back to freedom. Drawing from her lived experience and the themes of her memoir "Standby," she offers a candid look at shame, resilience, and the power of second chances. Audiences will walk away with practical insights into navigating recovery, reframing setbacks as opportunities, and embracing vulnerability as a strength.