I am an engaging and thought-provoking speaker who expresses complex ideas through storytelling, spoken word and facilitation. Through my personal experiences as a queer Christian woman of colour, I am broad-reaching in my talks and delivery. I invite people to embrace their multi-layered stories and I share my challenges of living on the border of different identities in a relatable way.
I can take my audiences to challenging places because I have also explored these spaces in my personal, practical and academic experiences. My talks are honest, vulnerable and humorous, weaving in personal stories, challenges, lessons and spoken word. Through my work and lived experiences in LGBTQ+, Christian and racialized communities, my keynotes are customized and adapted to your needs. I approach topics in a personal and accessible way, holding space for complex conversations and multiple perspectives.
My three focus areas:
Who Gets to Live Authentically: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace and/or Classroom
Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQ+ Communities
The Power of Finding Your Voice and Telling Your Story
Examples
Jenna Tenn-Yuk joins Reshmi Nair to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on Trinity Western University, on CBC News Network. Click on the photo for the interview.
Being gay and Christian:
Jenna Tenn-Yuk spoke to Robyn about the difficulty of being both Christian and gay, and how she came to terms with it.
From the Walrus Talks National Tour: We Desire a Better Country. Recorded April 24th, 2017 at the Fredericton Playhouse.
The Chinese Jamaican Oral History Project:
Jenna Tenn-Yuk shares her experiences growing up Chinese Jamaican.
Organizations
“Jenna Tenn-Yuk spoke as part of the Walrus Foundation’s national tour of The Walrus Talks tour. She was one of 100 prominent Canadians who spoke at these events, and she was fantastic to work with from start to finish. Her talk beautifully combined her own story with a passionate call for social justice, and our audience loved her. It’s rare that a speaker can connect with audiences on multiple levels, but Jenna did exactly that. She will not disappoint.”
“Through her use of spoken word poetry, Jenna has an amazing ability to tell her own personal experiences in an engaging and though-provoking way. She is a truly inspiring individual with an ability to leave the audience feeling confident and empowered to be their most authentic self. ”
“We had the pleasure of having Jenna speak at our Toronto Catholic District School Board’s Inclusion and Belonging Retreat for LGBTQ+ students and allies for the past three years. Jenna uses spoken word and personal storytelling to connect with our Catholic leaders about inclusion and belonging for all of our students.”