Shasta Nelson is an in-demand keynote speaker, popular media resource, and author of three books, including The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time. For over 15 years, Shasta has been translating the science of human connection into actionable practices that lead to greater belonging in our communities and workplaces. Her expertise has activated organizations such as Google and LinkedIn to intentionally create and accelerate the high-trust and resilient relationships that lead to higher employee retention, engagement, and collaboration.
Shasta has been featured in hundreds of publications such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and TIME magazine; and has appeared as a guest on the Harvard Business Review podcast, Today Show, and Steve Harvey Show. Shasta is a two-time featured TEDx speaker, and she has delivered 500+ keynotes for over 20 different industries, including tech, healthcare, nonprofits, education, and more.