Events — The Lesson
The Lesson

As seen at SXSW 2026

The Lesson
LIVE

Where turning points become clarity.

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About the event

Inflection points
that alter a life’s
trajectory.

The Lesson LIVE convenes around the inflection points that alter a life’s trajectory. Those who have faced consequences, pressure, or irreversible choices step forward to speak from a single turning point, where conviction was tested and direction was decided.

Each account unfolds in real time, translating lived experience into clarity that reshapes how we lead, decide, and move forward, distilling meaning from moments of change.

Debut SXSW 2026, Austin TX
Speaker Reed Frerichs, Founder of The Lesson
Booking Available for organizations & events
Reed Frerichs speaking at The Lesson LIVE

Reed Frerichs

Founder, The Lesson

SXSW 2026

Voices from the stage

Kait Stephens Speaker

Kait Stephens

Founder & CEO, BRIJ

Jewell Loyd Speaker

Jewell Loyd

WNBA Las Vegas Aces · Founder, Forge

Sarah Peretz Speaker

Sarah Peretz

Entrepreneur & Consultant

The Lesson LIVE at SXSW 2026

The Lesson Live event SXSW 2026
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Speaking inquiries

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