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The Say Yes Experience
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Origin Story
Origin Story
Let’s find what lights you up again.
I was traveling constantly, keynoting conferences, inspiring rooms full of people, while quietly running on empty.
One night, as I packed for another trip, my 9-year-old son, Blaise, looked at me and said, “Are you serious, Mama? You’re leaving again?”
It stopped me.
He said, "When you get back, let's Say Yes to things that light you up. Make you happy again."
When I got home, he had a plan.
He said, "Let's go get ice cream." He knows my love language.
We sat across from each other with a big Chocolate brownie supreme between us (my love language). And I realized it wasn't about ice cream-he was asking for me to come back to my life.
When we walked out, we said it at the same time, "We gotta do that again."
And we did. We found small and big experiences the brought fun back into my life, which allowed me to show up as a better, more joyful version of myself.
Then, I had an idea- to do 100 Days of Say Yes Experiences—one hundred intentional yeses to things I hadn’t done before, things that stretched me and required courage.
Some were bold—driving a NASCAR at 160 mph, trapeze flying, or spending a day homeless with nothing but the clothes on my back.
What I discovered is although courage can be found in the big experiences we have, most of the time, it comes in the daily decisions we make, the quieter moments that others may not see. The everyday courage.
What I learned is what I now see in audiences everywhere: it's not just that audiences are burned out, overwhelmed and exhausted, it's about disconnection. Disconnection with themselves, fun and their potential.
When I speak, I don’t ask people to do more.
I help them reconnect— to their courage, to what matters, and to a way of working and living that actually sustains them.
Your audience doesn’t leave with motivation that fades by Monday.
They leave with language, perspective, and practical ways to say yes again—at work and at home.
It’s More Than a Keynote. It’s a Full-Body Reawakening.
If you’re just looking for someone to stand on stage and give a “motivational speech,” Jessica’s probably not your person. This is an experience.
Because this isn’t about surface-level inspiration. It’s about real movement, the kind that gets under your skin and lingers long after the applause. It compels them to take action.
During every keynote, Jessica brings the audience into the moment. She guides them through a Say Yes Experience right there in the room. It’s reflective, emotional, and personal. People laugh, pause, sometimes cry and leave with a shift they can feel.
This is transformation, not just motivation.
Because this?
This is something else entirely.
The Say Yes Experience® is what happens when real transformation meets the stage, when people don’t just listen… they feel. They sit up. They lean in. And they start to come alive again.
Jessica designed this framework from the ground up based on what actually works when people are running on empty, doubting their worth, or stuck in survival mode. It’s a 3-part, heart-centered approach that looks like this:
Reignite Curiosity
Get people to slow down and ask: What do I really want? This part reconnects your team to their inner spark, the part that’s been buried under to-do lists and burnout.
Build Courage
Let’s be honest, growth is uncomfortable. This piece is about showing people how to move through self-doubt, silence that perfectionist voice, and say YES even when it feels scary.
Deepen Connection
The best workplaces aren’t just productive, they’re human. This final piece is about creating deeper bonds, better conversations, and real alignment with what matters.
Jessica doesn’t just explain these ideas. She lives them on stage. She brings people into the moment and creates a space where laughter, reflection, and transformation all happen, sometimes within the same 60 seconds.
Participants recognize themselves in her stories. They relate to her experiences. They ignite one small dose of courage in the moment that transcends the keynote into a practical roadmap for growth.
And when it’s over?
People don’t just clap.
They cry. They hug. They reach out. They change.
Because this experience doesn’t end at the applause.
It echoes in how people lead, how they show up at work, and how they treat themselves long after the lights go down.
Watch In Action
What Happens When People
Say Yes?
It’s not just about what happens during Jessica’s keynote, it’s what happens after that changes everything.
You’ll see it in the quiet moments. The long exhales. The texts people send that night saying, “Wow, I really needed that.”
Because when Jessica speaks, something shifts.
She gives people permission to choose courage... to stop pretending they’re fine, and start getting honest with themselves. Her message wakes people up from the go-go-go autopilot they didn’t even realize they were stuck in.
Here’s what clients tell us they’ve seen after The Say Yes Experience®:
A sales team that started having deeper, more real conversations instead of just checking in on metrics.
A senior leader who finally admitted they were burned out and chose to ask for help instead of pushing through.
A room full of high-achievers who realized that saying “yes” to themselves wasn’t selfish, it was necessary.
This isn’t about hype or surface-level motivation. It’s about people walking away changed, with a new kind of clarity and emotional permission they didn’t even know they needed.
And here’s the beautiful part:
That shift doesn’t stay in the ballroom. It ripples out.
Into their teams. Their homes. Their communities.
Because when one person chooses to say yes to courage-their energy, their joy, their boundaries-it inspires others to do the same.
That’s the power of this work.
That’s what Jessica brings.
What Event Planners and
Audiences Are Saying
Why Event Planners Keep Saying
“YES” to Jessica
You know that moment when you book a speaker and just hope they’ll deliver?
Yeah… that’s not how it goes with Jessica.
From the very first email to the last standing ovation, planners tell us again and again. “She made everything easy.”
Here’s what makes Jessica such a no-brainer to work with.
In short?
Jessica doesn’t just speak. She collaborates. She listens. She overdelivers.
And she makes you, the planner, look like an absolute rockstar.
Stress-Free Communication
No chasing. No guesswork. Just fast replies, clear expectations, and that rare “I’ve got you” kind of professionalism that makes planning feel smooth.
Tailored-to-You Keynotes
This isn’t a plug-and-play presentation. Jessica dives into your audience’s world and builds something for them. Their struggles. Their language. Their energy. It’s all woven in.
High-Energy, High-Connection Delivery
Even the back row leans in. Whether it’s a group of 30 or a ballroom of 3,000, Jessica brings full-body presence that makes people feel seen, energized, and truly engaged.
Real Interaction That Sticks
People don’t just listen, they experience. With tools like the Say Yes Bucket List™, Jessica creates space for reflection, journaling, laughter, and “Oh wow, that hit me” moments.
Lasting Post-Event Buzz
Long after the applause ends, your audience is still talking about her keynote and actually using what they learned.
Podcasts
Voices That Ignite
Join Jessica as she dives into raw conversations that spark courage, connection, and curiosity—helping you say YES to what truly matters.
See the
Say Yes Experience in Action
Experience what it’s like when Jessica takes the stage.
From roaring laughter to silent reflection, her presence moves the room.
Who Jessica Speaks For
She’s Spoken Across Countless Industries
But Her Message Always Hits Home.
You know how some speakers only make sense in one industry?
That’s not Jessica.
Because burnout, overwhelm, and feeling disconnected? That’s not a “corporate” problem or a “healthcare” problem. It’s a human one.
Jessica’s message reaches people, no matter what badge they wear or what title’s under their name.
Healthcare, Technology & Innovation
Those who thrive under pressure and who need someone to help them breathe again.
Corporate, Finance and Sales
Fast-paced teams who are crushing deadlines but forgetting themselves in the process.
Real Estate, Construction & Hospitality
Groups pushing hard for results who need a reminder that success doesn’t mean burnout.
Women’s Leadership Events
Spaces where women reclaim their power, say yes to worthiness, and rise together.
Education, Government & Nonprofits
Mission-driven professionals who give their all and finally get to pour back into themselves.
And no matter where she goes, here’s what happens:
Heads nod. Eyes well up. People laugh, reflect, and feel seen in ways they didn’t expect.
Because Jessica speaks to the heart of the matter and that has no industry boundaries.
The Say Yes Blog
Bold Truths + Practical Tools
The One Thing You Should Know in the New Year
My biggest fear was cats.And I don’t mean “oh they’re creepy” fear.I mean heart-thumping, palm-sweating, get-me-outta-here fear. But on this 100 Days of Say Yes Experiences journey,
#48-Day 1: The Story I Wasn’t Planning to Tell
In this episode of The Say Yes Experience, Jessica shares how say yes like a kid changed her life and how it can change yours
#47-The Original Yes: What If You Say Yes Like a Kid?
In this episode of The Say Yes Experience, Jessica shares how say yes like a kid changed her life and how it can change yours
How One YES began a Movement that Inspires Millions
In this episode of The Say Yes Experience, Jessica shares the pivotal moment when her 9-year‑old asked a question that cracked open real clarity—and led
What Are You Really Afraid Of?
My biggest fear was cats.And I don’t mean “oh they’re creepy” fear.I mean heart-thumping, palm-sweating, get-me-outta-here fear. But on this 100 Days of Say Yes Experiences journey,
Bikini, Hugs and Flaming Lips
If there’s one thing this past week taught me, it’s this: the edge of your comfort zone is where your confidence begins. But let’s be
Got Questions?
You’re Not the Only One!
Let’s face it, hiring the right speaker can feel overwhelming. So here’s a no-fluff, straight-up look at the things people ask us all the time.
Still wondering about something?
Don’t sit on it. Send your question our way, no matter how big or small.
SayYes !
to a Speaker Who Will
Transform Your Event
Jessica doesn’t just speak. She shifts energy, reignites potential, and helps people rediscover their resilience.
If you want an event that stays with people long after the closing slide, this is your moment to say yes.
If you want an event that stays with people long after the closing slide, this is your moment to say yes.