speaking
Jennifer is an engaging, animated speaker who has given a range of talks from industry keynotes in Vienna, Austria to how-to workshops at PodCamp and inspirational talks at Harvard.
With a focus on entrepreneurship, pursuing passions and making dreams a reality — sometimes despite huge obstacles — Jennifer has a unique ability to make a strong emotional connection to her audience, taking them on a journey through laughter, sometimes tears, and everything in between.
speaking engagements & workshops
Closing Keynote: April 2015
Harvard Women in Business Week
Harvard University – Cambridge, MA
Guest Speaker: Dean’s Leadership Roundtable
Stern School of Business, New York University – New York, NY
Keynote: Pursuing Your Passion
Harvard Women in Business Internship Kickoff
Harvard University – Cambridge, MA
Workshop: Finding Your Career Path
Harvard Intercollegiate Business Convention
Harvard University – Cambridge, MA
Keynote: The Future of Culinary Tourism
International Culinary Tourism Conference – Vienna, Austria
Traveling the World with Your Blog or Podcast
BlogWorld Expo – New York, NY
The “M” Word – How to Monetize Your Talents
PodCamp – NYC & Philadelphia
What’s Your Food Philosophy?
Guest Speaker, Culinary Institute of America – Hyde Park, NY
Entrepreneurship 101 (for high school students)
Guest Lecturer, Babson College – Wellesley, MA
Startups Panel
Stern School of Business, NYU – NYC
general topics
Talks and speeches can be tailored specifically to your audience, but here are my general themes:
- Finding the courage to pursue your true passions — no matter what anyone else has to say
- What to do when life throws you a great big, hairy curveball
- When life hands you lemons, make lavender-infused lemon sorbet
- Be willing to stand apart, even if it takes you to the edge of the universe
- What it really means to be an entrepreneur, and what it takes