Brandi Nicole Johnson is an award winning international speaker, facilitator and coach. Currently, Brandi remains focused on her passion for developing the world's next generation of leaders and creating experiences that transform lives.
Prior to founding Estella Elaine and transitioning to the technology industry, Brandi climbed the ultimate career ladder in the nonprofit sector. She went from Intern to Executive Director in less than a decade and all before the age of 30. Brandi spent most of her career at the Center for Creative Leadership, a globally ranked, internationally known provider of leadership development, research, and executive education.
Brandi is a Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts and was the first person of color who led StartingBloc's Board of Directors. In 2005, Brandi was awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. Over the last 24 years, by either appointment or election, Brandi has served Girl Scouts in more than 10 leadership roles at global, national and local levels of the organization. In 2016, the Triad Business Journal named Brandi one of the Top 40 Leaders Under 40 and she was profiled by Made in Greensboro.
Brandi has a Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communication Studies. She loves consuming food that is life changing and asking provocative questions that inspire action.