Stephen Seidel
Lexington, Kentucky
Overview
Stephen Seidel is a former engineer turned performer, now agency owner, keynote speaker, coach and podcast creator. With a journey spanning marketing, media, and mindset, he blends technical precision with powerful storytelling to help leaders, brands, and communities transform how they connect. With 20+ years in branding, marketing, and media, he’s worked with Fortune 500s like Coca-Cola, emerging franchises like Clutch Coffee Bar, startups like SeedLegals, and medtech companies like OcuMend, acquired by Allergan, by aligning culture with customers where purpose meets profit. His campaigns h
About
Stephen Seidel is a former engineer turned performer, now agency owner, keynote speaker, coach and podcast creator. With a journey spanning marketing, media, and mindset, he blends technical precision with powerful storytelling to help leaders, brands, and communities transform how they connect. With 20+ years in branding, marketing, and media, he’s worked with Fortune 500s like Coca-Cola, emerging franchises like Clutch Coffee Bar, startups like SeedLegals, and medtech companies like OcuMend, acquired by Allergan, by aligning culture with customers where purpose meets profit. His campaigns have generated $100M+ in growth, earned Clio Awards, and sparked movements that took over YouTube’s homepage. Stephen has collaborated with cultural icons and leaders across industries, from Soleil Moon Frye and Paul Reubens to Anthony Rose, creator of BBC’s iPlayer. His work with the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Incubus’ Brandon Boyd was featured on the jumbotron at Dodger Stadium before 50,000 fans. As a TEDx speaker, Stephen has presented at General Assembly, Penn State, University of Kentucky, WeWork, Crave Online, LEAP Foundation, ASAPS, CX Awards, and more. His insights have been featured on Fox Business, USA Today, MSN, E! Online, Next Gen’s Mentor Moments, and many other major outlets. Through Executive C-Suite Coaching at StephenSeidel.com, he equips leaders to rewrite their narratives, elevate executive presence, and leverage connection as currency. His philosophy centers on shifting from Good → G.R.E.A.T. through Gratitude, Reflection, Empathy, Accountability, and Transformation. Stephen also co-founded Gents Journey, a men’s mental health collective of 6K members redefining strength through vulnerability. With the launch of the Journey Deck conversation cards, the community is dedicated to fostering Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Trust (G.R.I.T.) in leaders and communities. With a passion for documentary storytelling, he created the #1 Apple Podcast, Wolves Among Us with Audacy, reaching 6M+ downloads, and now in development for TV. At its core, the series is citizen journalism rooted in authentic storytelling and cultural commentary. Seidel is a proud #GirlDad, a Philly-raised Eagles fan, and a Sicilian pizza enthusiast who once rang the NYSE bell dressed as Mr. Slurpee. Because after all, if it’s fun, it gets done. Free pdf, How to Book Free Press: TheSeidelAgency.com/Media Get Your PR Audit: TheSeidelAgency.com/PRAudit View Stephen's Speaking Reel: rebrand.ly/seidelspeaking