Angela Pennella is a TEDx Speaker, Creator of Hugs in the Wild™, founder of The Official Hug Dealer™, and Inspirational Speaker.
Angela's purpose and speaking is built around five pillars — Hugs, Hope, Hustle, Healing, and Heart — it’s the purpose-centered framework behind her work as a speaker, advocate, and entrepreneur. Angela helps others live, lead, and love with purpose.
Angela Pennella is a human connection leader, creator, and storyteller who believes in the power of living with courage and heart. An engaging speaker and head injury survivor turned fearless advocate, she inspires others to turn life’s challenges into true possibility.
Through her speaking, coaching, and community-building work, she encourages people to rediscover connection with themselves, with others, and with what truly matters to them. Whether she’s sharing Hugs in the Wild™, filming episodes of Hug & Tell™ or empowering audiences to believe in their own strength through renewing their mind, Angela leads with authenticity, heart, and hope.

Human connection is our superpower.
Through The Official Hug Dealer ™ , Hugs in the Wild ™ , and Hug & Tell ™ , and the entire brand, Angela inspires people to reconnect and charge each other up — one hug and one story at a time.
Connection & Courage-
Audiences experience the power of human connection firsthand. They learn how small acts of kindness, like offering or accepting a hug, can break down barriers, build trust, and spark courage to engage more authentically in life and work.
The heartbeat of it all.
Hope is what fuels every pillar — a reminder that no matter what we face, there’s always a reason to believe in what’s next and something bigger.
Faith & Possibility-
Listeners are inspired to hold on to hope and faith, even in the face of uncertainty or struggle. They walk away with renewed belief in their own potential and the confidence to pursue new opportunities and open doors they didn’t think possible.
Redefining ambition.
Through her work on Achiever Syndrome®, Angela helps high performers shift from burnout to balance — creating success that’s sustainable and soul-driven.
Authentic Ambition-
Discover how to harness ambition without sacrificing authenticity. Gain practical insights on staying driven and productive while staying true to values and maintaining balance, motivation, and meaning in work and life.
Turning trauma into triumph.
As a traumatic brain injury survivor and advocate, Angela shares her journey of recovery to help others find courage, compassion, and strength in healing.
Resilience & Transformation-
Attendees connect with the journey of healing, both physical and emotional. They learn how to turn trauma or setbacks into sources of strength and transformation, embracing vulnerability and self-compassion as tools for growth and renewed purpose.
Where compassion meets courage — and purpose takes the lead.
The why behind it all. Heart is living and leading with love, empathy, and authenticity — creating a ripple of purpose in everything you do.
Purpose & Leadership-
Attendees uncovers the deeper “why” behind everything they do. They are encouraged to lead and live with heart, bringing empathy, courage, and intention to their relationships, careers, and communities, creating lasting impact through authentic leadership.
As a TEDx speaker, motivational coach, and advocate, Angela inspires audiences with stories of courage, resilience, and human connection. Her keynotes and workshops combine storytelling, actionable insights, and heart — leaving participants motivated, empowered, and ready to take meaningful action. Whether you’re planning a conference, corporate event, or community program, Angela will deliver an unforgettable and emotional experience.
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