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Jess is a FORBES TOP RATED SPEAKER that helps women and audiences POWER THEIR PRESENCE, so they can  INFLUENCE A ROOM, and achieve PURPOSE AND PROFIT.

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Jess Ekstrom is leaving her mark on this world and it's amazing to watch her do it.

CHIP GAINES
Co-Founder of Magnolia Network

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HI, I'M JESS EKSTROM!

I’m an author, motivational speaker, and the founder of  Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop. Here is my story…

In college I started my company, Headbands of Hope, based on the idea that  SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS can make a HUGE IMPACT.

My first ever pop-up (I actually had to rush home because I remembered everything BUT the headbands!)
This was our first ever DIY headband day where the kiddos could actually design their own headbands!
The moment I saw Headbands of Hope in Ulta stores for the first time- see my red eyes from crying! 😭
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"Jess Ekstrom's story is a great example of how pursuing your entrepreneurial passion and being a force for good can lead to extraordinary things!"

ZACH KITSCHKE, CANVA CMO

As Headbands of Hope grew, so did my story. Now, I’m a FORBES TOP RATED KEYNOTE SPEAKER speaking all over the world to help people, companies and leaders discover their lane between PURPOSE AND PROFIT, so they can achieve UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH.

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"If Brené Brown and Amy Schumer had a baby, it would be Jess Ekstrom."

MYRNA DARAMY, AUDIENCE MEMBER

My story jumped from stages to books after I inked a book deal for Chasing the Bright Side with Harper Collins. This book will train you to not just envision a brighter future, BUT GO CREATE IT. Over 85,000 copies sold and counting!

Jess' book, Chasing the Bright Side circled

💪 #1 New release on Amazon

💪 Apple “must-listen” audiobook

💪 Publisher’s Weekly starred review

💪 Harper Collins staff pick

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It's a page turner that you won't be able to put down until you've finished, but holds lessons that will reveal themselves to you for a lifetime.

MARC RANDOLPH
Netflix Co-Founder & First CEO


And then I launched an interactive entrepreneurship book for kids and teens...

CREATE YOUR BRIGHT IDEAS IS THE #1 CHILDREN'S JOURNAL ON AMAZON! READ, JOURNAL, AND COLOR YOUR WAY TO THE FUTURE YOU IMAGINE ⭐️

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Over the years, I’ve realized that my success is not about how far I can reach, but  HOW FAR I CAN HELP OTHERS REACH. 

Which is why I launched Mic Drop Workshop®️: a company with the sole purpose of helping women become seen and valued as thought leaders and motivational speakers.

HELPING THOUSANDS OF WOMEN TELL THEIR STORIES AS PAID PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND PUBLISHED AUTHORS.

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THE FIRST TIME I HEARD JESS SPEAK AT FAILFEST I WAS BLOWN AWAY. BLOWN AWAY BY HER COMPANY, HER SPEAKING, HER MESSAGE, BUT MOST OF ALL, BLOWN AWAY BY HER.

JEFF HOFFMAN
Co-Founder of Priceline.com

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JESS EKSTROM IS SETTING A TREMENDOUS EXAMPLE FOR YOUNG GIRLS EVERYWHERE. SHE'S PROOF THAT WITH A SOLID BELIEF IN YOURSELF AND THE FUTURE, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

SHINICA THOMAS
Wake County Commissioner

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LINKEDIN LEARNING

Over 10,000 students are taking Jess' paid public speaking course "How to Turn Your Entrepreneur Journey into a Successful Keynote Talk"

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I had a great time in conversation with jess ekstrom. she asked great questions and was incredibly engaging with the audience.

ELIZA REID
First Lady of Iceland

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