Todd Kinney is a keynote speaker, author, dad, husband and attorney. Todd delivers candid, humorous and deeply human keynote talks that resonate across industries — from corporate teams to legal professionals, healthcare leaders, students and more.
Welcome to the world of Todd Kinney, an attorney based in Omaha, NE. Todd shares his life with his wonderful wife who thinks he chews too loudly and his four amazing kids, who are often embarrassed by him but gladly take his money. Todd enjoys spending time on the golf course, traveling and passionately cheering for his Iowa Hawkeyes. Todd once embraced the title of the “life-of-the-party” guy but struggled with a complicated relationship with alcohol. After a six-year journey of self-discovery and experimentation with various approaches tofind balance, Todd made the courageous decision to bid farewell to alcohol in 2019. On October 20th, 2025, he celebrated six years of sobriety. Removing alcohol from his life has opened up a world of depth, meaning, and newfound contentment for Todd, proving that quitting was not the loss he thought it would be, but instead a remarkably surprising windfall. Todd shares his unfiltered and sometimes humorous journey in his keynotes across the U.S. as a testament to the transformative power of taking the road less traveled.
Welcome to the world of Todd Kinney, an attorney based in Omaha, NE. Todd shares his life with his wonderful wife who thinks he chews too loudly and his four amazing kids, who are often embarrassed by him but gladly take his money. Todd enjoys spending time on the golf course, traveling and passionately cheering for his Iowa Hawkeyes. Todd once embraced the title of the “life-of-the-party” guy but struggled with a complicated relationship with alcohol. After a six-year journey of self-discovery and experimentation with various approaches tofind balance, Todd made the courageous decision to bid farewell to alcohol in 2019. On October 20th, 2025, he celebrated six years of sobriety. Removing alcohol from his life has opened up a world of depth, meaning, and newfound contentment for Todd, proving that quitting was not the loss he thought it would be, but instead a remarkably surprising windfall. Todd shares his unfiltered and sometimes humorous journey in his keynotes across the U.S. as a testament to the transformative power of taking the road less traveled.
Todd Kinney delivers powerful, relatable talks rooted in real life — helping audiences rethink habits, presence, and the choices that shape our relationships, careers, and well-being. Each keynote is tailored to the audience while sharing a common thread: clarity, connection, and meaningful change.
A candid look at how alcohol can quietly create distance in our closest relationships, and what changes when clarity and presence take its place.
A relatable keynote for high-pressure careers that challenges coping culture and invites professionals to look inward without judgment.
An honest, non-preachy talk that helps students understand how their relationship with alcohol can influence their future — before patterns are set.
A wellness-focused perspective on sobriety, exploring how life becomes clearer, calmer, and more fulfilling without alcohol.
Todd Kinney is an attorney, author, husband and father of four based in Omaha, Nebraska, known for his inspiring journey from a conflicted relationship with alcohol to embracing a sober lifestyle. He shares his story and insights to help others explore mindful, alcohol-free living.
“I Didn’t Believe It Either” is Todd’s memoir about his personal journey through six years of struggling with alcohol and ultimately choosing sobriety. It blends honesty, humor, and real reflections on life, family and growth.
Todd’s decision to quit drinking came after years of internal conflict and realizing that alcohol was hindering his well-being, parenting, and life clarity. His choice in 2019 marked a pivotal moment toward a healthier and more fulfilling way of living.
Todd celebrated four years of sobriety on October 20, 2023 — a testament to his dedication to personal growth and mindful living.
Todd focuses on topics such as sobriety, mindful living, family life without alcohol, personal transformation, and the unexpected benefits of giving up alcohol. His writing and public conversations aim to inspire reflection and positive change.
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