David Lloyd Strauss

David Lloyd Strauss is a man who knows what it means to start over. Years ago, while hiking and exploring the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, a falling rock struck his head, leaving him bleeding, disoriented, and fighting for his life in the desert. That moment changed everything. It forced him to confront decades of pain, fear, and self-doubt he had buried deep inside. At 15, David ran away from home after losing his mother, putting himself through high school and college on his own. Life handed him one challenge after another—grief, trauma, heartbreak—but David didn’t stay down. Instead, he turned those experiences into fuel for growth and transformation. Today, David is a best-selling author and a passionate speaker, known for his book Dancing with Energy Vampires. In it, he helps readers recognize the people, habits, and beliefs that drain their energy—and shows them how to reclaim their power. His talks are direct, emotional, and full of moments that will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about your own life. As an author coach and ghostwriter, David loves helping people bring their transformational stories to life. His mission is to guide others in sharing their truth and using their experiences to inspire change in the world. David’s message is simple but powerful: You can’t change what’s happened to you, but you can choose how to move forward. And when you do, the life you’ve always dreamed of is waiting. He’s here to help you find the courage to take that step.