Keri Mangis
Award-Winning Author, TEDX Speaker, Thought Leader
Keri speaks and writes for those navigating times of transition, questioning old beliefs, and seeking deeper meaning in an increasingly chaotic world.
Drawing on two decades of study in spiritual and personal transformation—including Alchemy, Jungian psychology, rites of passage, and cultural myth—Keri brings a unique voice to conversations about change. She bridges ancient wisdom with modern realities, inviting readers and audiences alike to reclaim their agency, reimagine their roles, and move through life’s thresholds with greater clarity and power.
Her work has appeared in Spirituality & Health Magazine, Star Tribune, Elephant Journal, and more.
Her first book, Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness, received multiple awards, including the 2020 IPA Award for Mind, Body & Spirit and the 2020 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal in Non-Fiction Spiritual and Supernatural.
Keri’s forthcoming book, The Essential Ingredient: Remaking Ourselves in Times of Crisis, offers an illuminating exploration of personal and collective transformation—an urgent call to evolve consciousness and reclaim meaning in uncertain times.
Keri's Signature
As a speaker, Keri blends personal storytelling with cultural critique, inviting audiences to challenge the roles they've been handed and reclaim their inner truth. Whether she's reimagining rites of passage like menopause, exploring the messy middle of change, or dismantling societal myths, Keri offers thought-provoking insights that land in the heart as well as the mind. Her presence is engaging and generous—guiding listeners not toward easy answers, but deeper questions.
Through her work, Keri invites individuals—especially in midlife—to embrace transformation not as a loss, but as a gateway to deeper meaning, power, and purpose.
With wit, wisdom, and unwavering integrity, Keri invites deep thinkers, soul-searchers, and changemakers to reclaim their full humanity and step into their most powerful, purposeful selves.
What others are saying
Keri Mangis has been a valued speaker at the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community for over five years. Her talks are consistently warm, inviting, and deeply engaging—drawing listeners in with both her presence and her message...Her style is thought-provoking yet grounded, helping audiences connect to their own inner truths while also expanding their perspectives. We’re always grateful to host her.
Keri was an absolute joy to have on my podcast! She was engaging, insightful, and brought such a unique perspective to our conversation...her passion as both a spiritual teacher and wholeness advocate was infectious and really made the episode come alive. If you’re looking for a podcast guest that will leave your audience feeling more authentic, aligned, and inspired, I highly recommend Keri.
Keri spoke with grace and honesty. She connected her personal experiences to the topic in such a touching way.
Keri Mangis is a wonderful guest! She is warm, insightful, and knowledgeable. I truly enjoyed our conversation. It felt like an important conversation with a friend over coffee. I hope we can do it again.