entrepreneur. speaker. writer
Entrepreneur
Speaker Writer
empowering
the next generation to
lead innovate inspire
#doWIT

ABOUT
Sarah Hernholm is a former elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur.
In 2009, she left the classroom to create WIT - Whatever It Takes. At WIT, Sarah works with t(w)eens around the world who are interested in using their voice and ideas to launch businesses, non-profits, and/or social movements. WIT also focuses on helping t(w)eens develop emotional intelligence, soft skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Since launching WIT, Sarah has created the coaching program
360 Self, Inc.. She is part of the Washington Speakers Bureau has given 3 TEDx talks, multiple keynotes, and one commencement address. She also writes for FORBES, TODAY Show Parent, WIT Magazine, hosts the DO WIT podcast, speaks on stages, and zoom rooms around the world, and is currently writing her book 11 Tips for Doing WIT.
Sarah is available for speaking engagements and coaching, working with entrepreneurs, teams, and organizations to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, navigate challenges, and take bold action. Whether through keynote speeches, workshops, or one-on-one coaching, she helps individuals and businesses break through barriers, embrace innovation, and do whatever it takes to succeed.
Reach out to book Sarah as a speaker or coach and bring her expertise, energy, and real-world insights to your event or team.
CHECK IT OUT
- FORBES
- TEDx Talks
- WIT Magazine on Medium

Sarah believes that while not everyone is meant to be an entrepreneur, everyone can benefit from living with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Recognizing the gaps in traditional education, she built WIT into a global platform where young people launch businesses, non-profits, and social movements, even earning college credit through a partnership with UC San Diego. Sarah champions the power of an entrepreneurial mindset for both youth and adults. She openly shares lessons from her own journey, from early business missteps to redefining failure as a tool for growth.