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Breaking silences, one story at a time.

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Speaking

I give customized and engaging talks to help your organization explore identity, diversity and inclusion, and self-expression. Through storytelling, spoken word and facilitation, I invite audiences to see and embrace their multi-layered stories.

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Conference Storytelling

I weave together key conference themes and write a summative spoken word piece that is performed at your conference finale. This is a powerful way to unite participants in a common vision and end with a strong call to action.

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Workshops

I offer writing and spoken word workshops exploring diversity, self-expression and telling your personal story. I hold challenging conversations with care, and provide helpful tools to empower you to find your voice through storytelling.

 

Latest Talks and Interviews

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“It’s rare that a speaker can connect with audiences on multiple levels, but Jenna did exactly that. She will not disappoint.”
— David Leonard, The Walrus Foundation
“Passionate. Engaging. Inspired. This is how I’d describe Jenna’s contributions to the inaugural CKX Summit. ”
— Lee Rose, Community Knowledge Exchange (CKX)
“Jenna’s ability to cultivate environments where people can access their own story, in their many dimensions, is a powerful tool in the journey of reconciliation with self and others.”
— Wendy Gritter, Generous Space Ministries
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I want to help you tell your conference story.

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It's an honour to be featured in The Chinese Jamaican Oral History Project with many notable Chinese Jamaicans in Toronto. I come from such a rich and resilient history, and there are many stories I'm learning about each day. There's so much to be proud of in our community, and many stories and histories that still need to be told. . A big thank you to @danielclarksonfisher for including me in this project and bringing us all together. Click on the link in my bio to hear my interview and check out the other stories, too!
When you wake up this morning and see how packed Nathan Phillips Square already is haha. Who’s going to the @raptors parade today to celebrate our first @nba championship?!?
Over the past decade (woah!), it has taken a lot of energy to come out over and over again. It has also taken a lot of energy to sit in those tough conversations where people denied who I was, prayed for me and told me what the Bible said about "homosexuality." I wish people knew how their words would have impacted me, well-intentioned or not. . Through those experiences, I've written a piece for Broadview Magazine (formerly UC Observer) on how to be a better ally to queer, trans and non-binary people in your faith communities. This journey takes time and you may not always get it right, but showing up in these little and big ways can make a world of a difference. . What are some other ways that make you feel safer and supported in your coming out journey? . Click on the link in my bio for my latest piece.
Looking forward to performing some poetry at the @badgirlscollective Book Club on June 6 with some talented Asian writers and storytellers, @carrianneleung and @erinkangster! . Be sure to check out Carrianne’s book, That Time I Loved You, which explores a Scarborough suburb filled with newcomers in the 1970s and the challenges of being who you are. The book made me laugh, cry and reflect on many themes, including identity, family, belonging and home. . It also made me think about my parents’ journey of moving to Canada in the 1970s and the challenges they experienced. And of course, Poh Poh was one of my favourite characters! . Tickets are available on the @badgirlscollective profile.