Vera Milan Gervais is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and mindset mentor who who helps women develop confidence in themselves and their leadership skills. Her signature Wordz We Wear® programs inspire women to challenge limiting labels and create their best life.

Vera knows first-hand that the way we describe ourselves can directly impact the way we show up. A birth defect that resulted in four major surgeries before she turned 18 left her with a leg length difference, scoliosis, and osteoarthritis. Managing her health while building careers as an entrepreneur, professional writer, marketer, and strategic consultant influenced Vera’s perspective on balancing success and well-being.

Vera’s ability to simplify complex ideas and theories led her to writing and speaking, allowing her to provide audiences with clear and actionable steps to increasing their confidence and leadership skills. She has shared WORDZ We Wear with individuals, corporations and non-profit groups.

An adventurous introvert, Vera is an avid hiker, gardener, and photographer who has climbed mountains, come face-to-face with a python, built several businesses with her husband, and explored all seven continents with her family!

The mother of two talented and amazing young adults, Vera lives near the ocean in New Brunswick, Canada with her husband and business partner Marcel, and 100 pairs of earrings.