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Sun Ah Brock

Founder of LUX Decor & MARU; Storyteller; Advocate for Connection & Belonging

Sun Ah Brock is a compelling entrepreneur and unforgettable storyteller. Abandoned in Korea at age four and adopted by a Canadian family, her journey is raw, powerful, and deeply human. Her talk resonates with anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider—moving audiences with authenticity, resilience, and an unshakable voice.

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Sun Ah was born in Korea and abandoned at 4 years old. She was adopted by a North American family and had never explored her cultural roots - until now.

Her speech shares a deeply personal story, which weaves together relatable anecdotes and examples for those who’ve experienced feelings of not fitting in. Over time, Sun Ah realized that fitting in and belonging are not synonymous with one another, and when we learn the difference, we can finally move towards living a more fulfilled life.

The audience will feel inspired to connect deeply, quickly, and authentically, and will understand why being vulnerable matters when looking to build connection. She'll also provide straightforward, actionable ideas for fostering a sense of belonging in any stage of life's journey, from our businesses to our relationships and beyond. Sun Ah is a gifted story teller, and she will inspire you to dig deep, reflect & lean into your emotions.

Sun Ah has built a multi million dollar design business and now she is on a mission to create the largest interior design community in North America. Her vision goes beyond beautiful spaces. She is building places, both physical and emotional, where people feel a deep sense of belonging.

As the founder of LUX decor, a leading interior design firm, and MARU, a fast growing platform for designers and tradespeople, Sun Ah is passionate about the power of storytelling and human connection. To her, these are the cornerstones of meaningful relationships in both life and work.

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The Journey to Belonging
In this deeply personal and globally resonant keynote, Sun Ah Brock takes audiences on a journey through identity, separation, and ultimately, belonging. Born in Korea and adopted to North America at four years old, she shares the complexities of growing up disconnected from her culture, her origins, and her name, and how the search for belonging shaped her life, leadership, and purpose.

This speech, delivered in both Hawaii and Korea, is not just about one woman’s journey. It is a powerful reflection for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, a misfit, or a stranger in their own family, community, or workplace.

Through rich storytelling, vulnerable insight, and sharp moments of clarity, Sun Ah invites her audience to reconsider what it means to belong and to ask themselves where they feel most at home. Her message is a reminder that belonging is not something we wait to be given. It is something we have the power to create.

Themes Explored:
- Identity, loss, and the power of reclamation
- Belonging across cultures, borders, and generations
- How personal healing unlocks leadership potential
- Why creating space for ourselves and others is the greatest form of community
Impact:
This keynote left audiences in both Hawaii and Korea deeply moved, sparking reflection, connection, and conversations long after the applause ended. With standing ovations in both countries, Sun Ah’s message struck a universal chord: that the journey home doesn’t always follow a straight line, but it always starts within.

Embrace Your Story to Empower Others
Embrace Your Story to Empower Others
In this deeply moving and inspirational keynote, Sun Ah Brock shares the story of her beginnings. Abandoned at four years old in Korea and brought to North America as a child, she reveals how years of silence around that experience shaped her ambition, leadership style, and eventual breakthrough.

More than a personal narrative, this talk offers a powerful lens into how our untold stories influence how we lead, inspire, and connect. Sun Ah helps audiences understand that storytelling is one of the most human tools we have. When we share it with honesty, it becomes a bridge to belonging.

Audiences will learn how to:

Gain clarity on the personal narrative that drives their leadership and purpose

Build a personal story bank to draw from in conversations, networking, and selling ideas

Use storytelling to clarify purpose, strengthen personal brands, and communicate with clarity

Embrace vulnerability as a leadership strength and a path to belonging for themselves and those they lead

Perfect for:
Founders, entrepreneurs, leadership teams, women’s networks, brand-driven businesses, and anyone ready to lead with more presence, authenticity, and purpose.
Building a World of Human Connection Starts With Us
Building a World of Human Connection Starts With Us
Connection is no longer a soft skill. It’s a business imperative.

In today’s hyper-connected workplace, teams are more digitally engaged than ever—but emotionally, many are disconnected, disengaged, and craving something deeper. This keynote is a call to rehumanize the way we lead, work, and connect.

Drawing on her experience as a founder, entrepreneur, and Korean-born adoptee, Sun Ah shares the personal story she once kept quiet and how embracing it transformed the way she build relationships, lead teams, and create culture. When we understand the power of connection, we stop managing people and start moving them.

This keynote offers a refreshing perspective for leaders, teams, and organizations ready to shift from transactional culture to one rooted in trust, belonging, and purpose-driven collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

The neuroscience of connection and why human-centered leadership drives performance

How to go beyond surface-level communication and create real engagement

Practical tools to build trust and psychological safety across teams and departments

Why vulnerability, storytelling, and empathy are the new leadership power skills

Ideal For:
Corporate leaders, executive teams, employee experience strategists, HR professionals, high-growth companies, DEI and culture conferences, hybrid and remote teams, and organizations ready to build cultures that retain top talent and unlock deeper connection.

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When you create a space that is valuable, authentic, and vulnerably human, it becomes a catalyst for connections beyond business.

Why Sharing Your Authentic Story Is the Most Powerful Leadership Tool You Have

Sharing your personal story isn't about you—it's about creating connections and fostering belonging. When you own and share your experiences authentically, you inspire others to do the same and unlock powerful opportunities for leadership and impact.

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“Sun Ah is a heartfelt story teller, and the audience gave her a standing ovation. There are so many relatable moments and Listening to her speak has pushed me to share my own story to create a better sense of connection with those around me.”

David Arsenault, Champions for Life Foundation

“Sun Ah is a force of nature! By finding her voice, she will inspire and impact countless others. Public speaking has exponential idea transfer: Not one-to-one but one to many! I can't wait to see where this takes her!”

Erin Fletter, EO Colorado, Sticky Fingers

"Three years ago, Sun Ah was just another entrepreneur: a dreamer with a big vision, but without a voice. Today, she holds the stage with power and conviction, owning the spotlight she had spent her entire life avoiding.”

Marina Byezhanova, EO Canada Bridge, Brand of a leader

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Sun Ah Brock

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The Journey to Belonging

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“Sun Ah is a heartfelt story teller, and the audience gave her a standing ovation. There are so many relatable moments and Listening to her speak has pushed me to share my own story to create a better sense of connection with those around me.”

“Sun Ah is a force of nature! By finding her voice, she will inspire and impact countless others. Public speaking has exponential idea transfer: Not one-to-one but one to many! I can't wait to see where this takes her!”

"Three years ago, Sun Ah was just another entrepreneur: a dreamer with a big vision, but without a voice. Today, she holds the stage with power and conviction, owning the spotlight she had spent her entire life avoiding.”

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Sun Ah Brock

Bio

Keynotes

The Journey to Belonging

Embrace Your Story to Empower Others

Building a World of Human Connection Starts With Us

Topics

“Sun Ah is a heartfelt story teller, and the audience gave her a standing ovation. There are so many relatable moments and Listening to her speak has pushed me to share my own story to create a better sense of connection with those around me.”

“Sun Ah is a force of nature! By finding her voice, she will inspire and impact countless others. Public speaking has exponential idea transfer: Not one-to-one but one to many! I can't wait to see where this takes her!”

"Three years ago, Sun Ah was just another entrepreneur: a dreamer with a big vision, but without a voice. Today, she holds the stage with power and conviction, owning the spotlight she had spent her entire life avoiding.”

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