My name is Jenna and I’m a writer, speaker and facilitator.
I have always been a storyteller, from random thoughts in my journals to journalism school. But I never thought I would tell my own story due to the shame of being a queer woman of colour.
Telling my story has taught me the power of breaking silences, authentic connections and learning from diverse perspectives. Now, I see the ways storytelling can help communities grow by connecting deeper to ourselves and each other.
When we listen to and learn from each other’s stories, this can lead to authentic connections and create more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces.
Let me show you how I can help tell your story and learn from other perspectives through talks, workshops and performances.
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“It’s rare that a speaker can connect with audiences on multiple levels, but Jenna did exactly that. She will not disappoint.”
“Passionate. Engaging. Inspired. This is how I’d describe Jenna’s contributions to the inaugural CKX Summit. ”
“Jenna is a truly inspiring individual with an ability to leave the audience feeling confident and empowered to be their most authentic self.”
Speaking
I give customized and engaging talks to help your organization explore diversity, equity and inclusion, identity and self-expression. Through storytelling, spoken word and facilitation, I invite audiences to see and embrace their multi-layered stories.
Conference Storytelling
I weave together key conference themes and write a summative spoken word piece that is performed at your conference finale. This is a powerful way to unite participants in a common vision and end with a strong call to action.
Workshops
I offer workshops exploring anti-racism, equity and inclusion, self-expression and telling your personal story. I hold challenging conversations with care, and provide helpful tools to empower you to find your voice through storytelling.