Create Yourself featuring Delmar Johnson, Author, Speaker & People Operations Advisor

Affectionately known as "the Godmother of HR", Delmar Johnson gets real about her rise, fall, and rise again, using tangible skills, gifts, and life lessons to become one of the most sought-after advising experts to date. Already a published author, her latest book, Get Off the Pew, is a delightful journey of self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-awareness to get out of our own way in business and in life. She's no fairy godmother! She's real, authentic, and shares guidance to implement immediately.


About Delmar: 


Delmar Johnson is a dynamic speaker, author, and people operations advisor who equips leaders and growing businesses to thrive. As the Founder of HR Brain for Hire™ and Delmar Unlimited™, she helps organizations strengthen leadership, refine processes, and cultivate people-first cultures while minimizing risk. With 25+ years of experience across corporate giants, startups, and scaling enterprises, Delmar is a trusted strategist known for blending practical HR expertise with humanity-centered insights. 


Her story is one of resilience—navigating layoffs, entrepreneurship, and life transitions with grit and purpose. That lived experience infuses her talks with authenticity and actionable strategies audiences can immediately apply. An award-winning entrepreneur and Amazon Best-Selling Author, Delmar has been featured in Black Enterprise, Success Magazine, and Voyage ATL. She has shared the stage with Matthew Knowles, Marcus Lemonis, Marshawn Evans-Daniels, and Dr. Cindy Trimm, leaving audiences inspired to lead boldly, build stronger teams, and unlock their full potential.


Connect with Delmar: 


LinkedIn:   / delmarjohnson1  


Instagram:   / delmarunlimited