Shelly Grimm is a keynote speaker, consultant, and founder of The Perpetual Caregiver, a platform dedicated to illuminating the unseen emotional, financial, and relational realities of caregiving across the lifespan. With more than 27 years of experience spanning frontline advisory work to executive leadership roles within Fortune 50 companies, Shelly brings a rare dual perspective: deep professional expertise paired with lived experience as a lifelong caregiver. Her work explores the intersection of identity, responsibility, resilience, and planning—helping audiences understand how caregiving, often unacknowledged, shapes careers, families, leadership, and legacy.

What makes Shelly a sought-after keynote speaker is her ability to name what most people feel but rarely hear spoken aloud. Her talks are honest, grounding, and transformative—blending storytelling, research, and practical frameworks that leave audiences both validated and equipped. Whether speaking to caregivers, leaders, healthcare professionals, financial institutions, or mission-driven organizations, Shelly delivers more than inspiration; she offers clarity, language, and actionable insight. Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of themselves and others—and with tools to navigate care, transition, and purpose with greater compassion and confidence.