From Divorce Survivor to Divorce Disruptor
Cynthia Wollersheim isn’t just an author—she’s proof that resilience, courage, and strategy can outlast the toughest battles.Cynthia Wollersheim
Cynthia is a woman of many talents and bold achievements. She’s an artist, writer, art dealer, and CEO of AIA Displays. She produced the PBS television show Wisconsin Style and designed the world-renowned John Lennon Exhibit, which drew over 30 million people. Creativity and grit have defined her career — but when her marriage collapsed, she found herself in a decade-long courtroom saga that would change her forever. Through sheer determination, Cynthia outsmarted a broken system, filing complaints, challenging lawyers, and refusing to back down. She emerged not only with scars but with a set of strategies that she knew the world needed to hear. Men Don’t Pay…Where They Don’t Lay is the result: a raw, unfiltered survival guide for anyone walking through the fire of divorce.
Experience
Cynthia’s professional life has been as dynamic as her personal journey. She has:
- Created and curated art experiences that reached millions of people.
- Led successful businesses in both art and media.
- Produced television programming that highlighted design, lifestyle, and culture.
- Navigated real estate and business ownership, building credibility in multiple industries.
But perhaps her most impactful “experience” came from the courtroom — 10½ years of navigating mediators, attorneys, judges, and endless filings. That lived reality, combined with her sharp business instincts, is what makes her perspective so unique and powerful.
Owner of Sold by Wollersheim Real Estate
In addition to her work in the arts and media, Cynthia is also the owner and lead broker of Sold by Wollersheim Real Estate. She applies the same values of negotiation, strategy, and client-first advocacy to her real estate clients that she promotes in her book: don’t get taken advantage of, know your worth, and never walk into a deal blind. Her work in real estate adds another layer of credibility — proving she understands money, assets, and the importance of protecting them.
Bold stories. Unfiltered truths. Lasting impact.
Book Cynthia Wollersheim for your next interview, podcast, or speaking event.Cynthia isn’t just an author; she’s a speaker with a message that resonates. Her fearless honesty and lived experience make her an unforgettable guest for:
- Podcasts on divorce, resilience, women’s empowerment, finance, or relationships.
- Television and radio interviews on legal system reform, divorce survival strategies, or life after divorce.
- Speaking engagements for organizations, conferences, and community groups seeking raw, practical insights on empowerment during one of life’s hardest challenges.
Topics include:
- 10 kick-ass secrets no divorce attorney wants you to know
- The financial traps of divorce and how to protect your assets
- Building resilience when your life feels like a courtroom battlefield
- Breaking free from “open wallet syndrome”
- Turning personal trials into public empowerment