Katie Wood

Author of A Simple Seed (Penguin Random House)

Katie Wood is a thought leader, entrepreneur, and author of A Simple Seed, journal of growth, gratitude & giggles. In 2014, she transitioned from a 10-year career in teaching special education to fully embracing entrepreneurial life. Katie speaks frequently at training events, schools and is also developing several business ventures. A Simple Seed has been ranked a best-seller on Amazon, #1 in All Children’s Books, #1 in Happiness Self-Help, and #5 in all books and was recently acquired by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House. The journal has been featured on The TODAY SHOW, NBC, Entrepreneur Magazine and several podcasts. Katie was also a walk-on to a Division 1 Basketball team at Providence College and a two-year captain. Among her successes, Katie credits her most rewarding role as that of mom to her 4 wild and fun-loving kids and a fire-wife.