About Me:

Ly Smith is a six-time international best-selling author, award-winning motivational speaker, and creator of the C.A.N.D.Y. Method™—a breakthrough framework that helps high-achieving women shift their self-talk from self-doubt to self-belief. As the founder of UpCycle Coaching and the G3 Mastermind (Genius, Gifts & Greatness) community, Ly has empowered hundreds of entrepreneurs and professionals to transform from Reactors into Creators who lead boldly and live unapologetically.
With over 30 years of experience in personal development and a decade on global stages, Ly blends neuroscience, storytelling, and humor to help audiences rewire their mindset, reframe their inner dialogue, and rise into their full potential. Her work has been featured across international platforms including Next Top Speaker, Global Speakers Talk, and multiple women’s leadership summits.
Whether she’s coaching inside her mastermind or inspiring audiences to embrace their “extra” in extraordinary, Ly’s mission remains the same: to help others see life as happening for them, not to them.

Signature Topics: Positive Self-Talk • Mindset Mastery • Confidence for Entrepreneurs • From Reactor to Creator • Leadership Through Self-Awareness