Rhiannon Thoreson
Author | Speaker | Attorney | Survivor | Victim Advocate
At 19 years old, Rhiannon survived a kidnapping and assault that would shape her life’s purpose. Now an attorney and public speaker, she uses her voice to empower others—especially survivors of trauma.
Rhiannon is the author of the upcoming memoir My Beauty From Ashes, a deeply personal account of healing, identity and reclaiming one’s story. Her writing journey has evolved into a powerful path toward forgiveness as a force for healing.
In 2023, Rhiannon delivered a TEDx talk titled Forgiving the Unforgivable, where she shared her perspective on trauma, recovery, and forgiveness. Through her work as a writer and in the courtroom, she continues to advocate for mental health awareness, victims’ rights and survivor empowerment. Hear the uncanny power of forgiving the unforgivable.
