Italia Tornabene | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Italia Tornabene is a distinguished entrepreneur and speaker who has transformed a life of adversity into one of remarkable achievement.

Raised in poverty with limited resources, she built her success through determination, resilience, and the drive to create opportunities where none existed. Her journey from hardship to success gives her an authentic, powerful voice as a speaker, inspiring audiences to overcome challenges and pursue their goals with confidence.

A serial entrepreneur, Italia has founded multiple successful businesses, including Tornabene Wine, an award-winning premium wine company, and Baxter Learns to Save, a children’s financial literacy brand. She is also an award-winning author, a life and business coach, and the founder of EmpowerHer Journey, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping underprivileged men and women start and grow their own businesses. Through her books, keynotes, and coaching, Italia empowers others to recognize their potential and create meaningful, lasting success.

Current position (6)

Founder

EmpowerHer Journey Inc

Founder

Tornabene Wine

Founder

Baxter Learns to Save

Founder

Tornabene Limited

Founder

Bene Bellezza

Founder

Feme Fatale: Shades of Retribution

Achievements (7)

Scaled 9 Businesses

Demonstrated proven success in launching, growing, and managing diverse ventures, each generating significant revenue and market impact.

Created The Empire Blueprint™

Developed a repeatable growth system used by entrepreneurs and organizations to achieve sustainable, measurable success in any industry.

Founded EmpowerHer Journey

Established a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering single mothers by offering personalized financial and resource support.

Award Winning & Best Selling Published Author

Wrote and published books including Easy Investing, Decoding Men, Suits to Stilettos, and Baxter Learns to Save.

Ms. New York US Nation 2024

Earned state-level recognition for leadership, poise, and community service, representing New York nationally.

Launched Tornabene Wine

Created an award-winning wine brand donating 20% of profits to EmpowerHer Journey.

Media Recognition

Featured in multiple media outlets for entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and women’s empowerment.

Degrees (3)

Business Administration Management

Virginia College of Birmingham Alabama

2006 to 2008

Bachelors Legal Studies

Kaplan Univeristy

2008 to 2012

Criminal Justice & Constitutional Law

Kaplan University

2012 to 2015

Presentations

Presentations (3)

The Empire Blueprint™: Building Through the Chaos

A high-impact keynote revealing how to find meaning and growth in the middle of uncertainty. Italia shares her journey from homelessness to scaling nine businesses, teaching audiences how to embrace chaos as the catalyst for resilience, clarity, and success. Includes actionable steps for applying The Empire Blueprint™ in business and life.

The Journey is the Destination

This talk reframes success as the result of the process, not just the outcome. Drawing on personal and professional milestones, Italia shows audiences how to recognize the value in their current season, embrace challenges as growth opportunities, and find purpose in the journey itself.

From Rock Bottom to Revenue

A motivational and strategic presentation on transforming personal adversity into professional achievement. Italia shares the mindset shifts, strategies, and systems that took her from survival mode to scaling multiple seven-figure brands.

Workshops (5)

Scaling in Any Niche

2 hours

An interactive workshop walking participants through The Empire Blueprint™. Attendees will learn how to identify scalable opportunities, build systems under pressure, and create a 90-day action plan tailored to their business or career.

Leadership in Uncertain Times

90 minutes

A practical leadership workshop designed for entrepreneurs, executives, and team leads. Focuses on decision-making under pressure, motivating teams during volatility, and fostering innovation through uncertainty.

Monetizing Your Expertise

90 minutes

This workshop guides participants through packaging their knowledge into profitable offers, programs, and services. Includes creating signature frameworks, identifying target markets, and leveraging personal branding for consistent revenue growth.

Building a Purpose-Driven Brand

2 hours

A deep dive into creating a brand that aligns with personal values and resonates with the right audience. Participants will craft a brand story, identify their unique value proposition, and design strategies that attract loyal customers while making an impact.

Resilience Mastery: Thriving Beyond Setbacks

90 minutes

Focuses on developing mental and emotional resilience to handle personal and professional challenges. Through exercises, Italia teaches how to reframe adversity, harness it for growth, and create a personal action plan for bouncing back stronger.