Have you ever thought about boosting your thought leadership and getting paid to speak?

I have followed the career of influential keynote speaker Jess Ekstrom for years. I've purchased headbands from her company Headbands of Hope, I subscribe to her email newsletter, and now she's here to share her wisdom on entrepreneurship, thought leadership, how to build a brand as a speaker and so much more!

We also cover the big mistake speakers make, the impact of powerful journaling prompts, and how to get yourself booked for well-paying gigs (Jess shares so many juicy tips).

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Resources & Links

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Follow Jess Ekstrom on her website and at @jess_ekstrom on Instagram or on TikTok. You can also learn more about Headbands of Hope. For every item purchased, a headband is donated to a child with an illness. 

Get on the list for Jess’s Monday morning Hype texts! Text the word HYPE to 704-228-9495.

Mic Drop Workshop is where Jess offers courses to help you sell and tell your story as a paid keynote speaker and author.

Check out Jess’s book, Chasing the Bright Side: Embrace Optimism, Activate Your Purpose, and Write Your Own Story and explore her other company, Prompted, that offers guided journaling prompts to help you achieve your goals.

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