Kelly
Oriard

Co-Founder & Chief Therapeutic Officer, Slumberkins

Kelly's Special Set of Skills

  • Balancing motherhood and career
  • Copywriting & Storytelling
  • Brand Innovation
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Culture
  • Product Development

Kelly's Rise

Kelly Oriard is the Co-Founder and Chief Therapeutic Officer of Slumberkins, the award-winning emotional wellness brand helping children and families connect through story, science, and heart. With a dual Master’s in Marital & Family Therapy and School Counseling, Kelly’s mission has always been to make mental health tools accessible, actionable, and rooted in deep healing. She co-created Slumberkins to bridge therapeutic insight with creative content, and helped lead the brand from idea to a nationally recognized movement, featured on Shark Tank and honored twice on the Inc. 5000 list.

Professional Superpower

Kelly blends clinical expertise with visionary storytelling. As Chief Therapeutic Officer, she has authored dozens of children’s books, developed evidence-informed products, and co-executive produced the Emmy-nominated Slumberkins series on Apple TV+. Recognized by Forbes as a Top 200 Female Founder and named Oregon Entrepreneur of the Year, Kelly has reshaped how emotional literacy is taught, offering families a therapeutic framework that feels empowering, not overwhelming.

Personal Superpower

Kelly leads from the heart, with grounded wisdom, real-life experience, and a therapist’s lens. From her background in professional athletics to her work in therapy rooms, she’s no stranger to high-pressure environments and brings a calm, clear presence to everything she builds. Her ability to make emotional wellness feel accessible, even joyful, is a gift to parents, educators, and communities alike.

What Drives Kelly

Kelly is driven by a belief that emotional wellness is a lifelong journey, and one we’re all worthy of walking, starting young. Her work is rooted in the idea that systemic healing starts at home. Through Slumberkins, she’s on a mission to equip the next generation with the tools to feel, speak, and grow through their emotions, one story at a time.

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One-on-one mentorship sessions

Unlock an exclusive, one-on-one appointment with Kelly. During your video session, Kelly will be on the line to offer personalized advice, support and guidance designed to help power your business forward. Consider this your phone a friend (with major bonus points).

THE NORTH concierge team will contact you to complete your booking.

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Rate: $150

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