Meet Becky

Leadership is a lifestyle, not a job title.

I’m Becky Schmooke (pronounced “Smoke”). I’m an author, leadership consultant, and keynote speaker. I teach action-based mindfulness and leadership for people and organizations who are ready to do things differently.

I blend ancient Stoic wisdom with modern science to help people turn obstacles into opportunities and mindfulness into action. I’ve worked with teams in healthcare and corporate spaces, first responders, and athletes and coaches from youth sports to the NFL.

Becky’s Mindful Kitchen sits just outside Iowa City. It’s where I bring everything to life through hands-on experiences: team building and leadership retreats, strategic planning workshops, private parties and classes, and weekly summer camps for kids. The teaching kitchen is only the start. There’s also a treehouse, archery range, bushcraft skills, first aid training, a wood-fired pizza oven, chickens, baby goats, and a timber adventure playground.

I’m also a mom to 3 girls and the wife of a firefighter, so life stays busy! It gives me endless real-world stories, and I use them in my posts, talks, and workshops.

My goal is simple: build compassion and confidence in others, so they take action to live their life, not just pass time.