Whitney Reynolds believes in more seats at the table, inspiration in the hard moments and hope for all. This mindset for unique programming originally bucked the trend when The Whitney Reynolds Show launched in 2012 on PBS. The show's inspirational mission developed from Whit's firsthand experience with a challenging childhood. She had the gift to gab & combined that to create a program that flips the script. One that invites the viewers to switch seats and feel seen for exactly where they are.

She is the Executive Producer, Host and the "Chief Inspo Officer" of the Telly Award winning and Emmy® Nominated Whitney Reynolds Show. Prior to launching her nationally syndicated program, she worked in news for NBC and went on to launch her first talk show on that network. During college at Baylor University she interned for Good Morning America and fell in love with the national stage and its potential reach. When Whitney was just 25 years old she stepped into owning her own show and creating Whitney Reynolds Media. Not being owned by the network truly jump started her entrepreneurial journey. Whit’s business mentor is Melissa Bernstein of Melissa & Doug who like Whitney, also started her business in an extra space in her home.

Whitney’s “safe space” mission however, doesn’t stop with her TV program. Since 2013 she has hosted a motivational “give back” segment on iHeart Radio and in 2021 launched a national iHeart Podcast, Pop and Positivity. She also authored Beyond The Interview, in 2023 did a TedX talk at Wrigley Field and also made Crain’s 40 Under 40 list. Over the years Whitney has helped in fundraising over 2 million dollars for local and global charities through her media work. She currently sits on the Board of Managers for The Service Club of Chicago.


Born and raised in Oklahoma, Whitney’s learned how to combine southern charm with big city hustle. Her motto is: “If the door closes, find the darn window.” Whitney lives in Chicago, in the Roscoe Village neighborhood with her husband (Dave), twins (Marlowe + Acher) and shih tzu (Sir Crouton). When she's not on camera, it's guaranteed you will still find her talking, she simply loves people and their stories.

awards and honors

  • Emmy® Nomination, Executive Producer/ Whitney Reynolds

  • Crain’s, 40 Under 40 2023

  • Member, Economic Club Of Chicago

  • Emmy® Nomination, The Whitney Reynolds Show

  • Telly® Gold Winner, “People’s Choice 2022”

  • Telly® Bronze Winner, “National Programming 2022”

  • I Am Woman Award, “Endure Charities, Chicago Bulls 2022

  • Telly® Bronze Winner, “Overcoming Racism, 2020”

  • Stevie Award Winner, “Video Of The Year”

  • Board of Managers, The Service Club of Chicago

  • Racial Justice League Member, YWCA

 

Whitney and Family (David Heiner, Marlowe, Acher and Sir Crouton)