
FUTURE CAIN
International Speaker
Social Emotional Leadership + Workplace Wellness Expert featured in NY Times and Forbes
Future Cain is a certified culture facilitator, Ombud, and leadership consultant specializing in organizational culture, social emotional intelligence, and workplace wellness. As the CEO and Founder of The Future of SEL, she helps institutions and organizations cultivate emotionally intelligent leadership, foster social responsibility, and implement holistic well-being strategies that drive sustainable productivity and success. Previously she served as Wisconsin’s Statewide Project Coordinator for Trauma Informed Social and Emotional and Mental Health systems.
With over two decades of experience in education and leadership, her career expands across several industries including the private behavioral sector, early childhood through higher education, and small businesses and large corporations. Future is a mom to two who reside in Wisconsin, and believes that true transformation begins when individuals take the time to reflect on their impact and commit to personal and collective growth.

SPEAKER PROFILE
FUTURECAIN
LANGUAGE | ENGLISH
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KEYNOTE | SIGNATURE TOPICS
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Self Awareness Is The First Step In Creating A Collaborative, Equitable Environment
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Proactive and Preventative Approach to Employee Mental Wellness
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Prevention of Audible Abandonment ™ In The Age of Quiet Quitting
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Sitting With Ourselves Centers Wellness, Peace, and Joy
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Social Emotional Leadership - that Builds A Culture of Care
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Belonging Is The Work of ALL
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Social Responsibility and Awareness
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Creating A Culture of Wellness
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Self-care is Self-Less
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Living Well to Lead Well ™
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OFFERINGS | FUTURE OF SEL
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Live + Virtual Keynote Speaker
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Small + large group discussions
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Live interviews + conversations
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Workshops + culture facilitation
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Content Creation
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Fireside Chats
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Writings

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New York Times | Featured Expert
Black LinkedIn Is Thriving. Does LinkedIn Have a Problem With That?
By Ashanti M. Martin
Forbes | Featured Expert
Is ‘Quiet Quitting’ A Problem Or A Symptom Of A Problem?
By Dana Brownlee
Spectrum News 1 | Featured Expert
Wisconsin Working to Better Students' Mental Health with New Project
By Courtny Gerrish
InJoy Success Podcast | Guest
What Darkness Teaches Us
Hosted by Jeff Baietto
Listen on Spotify
FEATURED WORKS
Harvard Business Review | Featured
How Black Women Can Navigate Pay-Gap Gaslighting
By Lola Bakare
What particularly stood out was Future's emphasis on wellness practices as a foundation for professional success. She provided attendees with actionable strategies for maintaining mental and physical
well-being while navigating the challenging tech industry. Her approach was refreshingly holistic, acknowledging that true success requires
attention to all aspects of our lives.
Karla Rowe
Business Development Manager,
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
I had the pleasure of engaging Future Cain as a speaker for a virtual presentation. She is an incredible speaker (and even more incredible human) who captivated our audience of 100 HR leaders from around the globe with her impactful presentation on "Belonging is the Work of All." Her profound insights, commitment to promoting belonging, and her focus on calling people in, not calling people out, make her an invaluable resource for organizations striving to create a culture where all employees are well. For conference organizers looking for their next speaker in the areas of Social-Emotional Leadership, Workplace Culture, or Wellbeing,
you've just found your next keynote in Future Cain!
Tracie Sponeberg
Chief People Officer
