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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.

 

The Walrus Talks: Who Gets to Live Authentically?

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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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When your nerdy writer self lines up to meet Caribbean authors, Marlon James and David Chariandy, at @torontolibrary’s Appel Salon! . It was an inspiring evening to hear about their writing, process and connections to Jamaica and Trinidad. They talked about their use of language and representation to tell stories about the Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora, and the ways literature can be used to speak truth to power and change lives. . It has been powerful to read their books where stories and language of the Caribbean have been centred and seen. To read books where patois and other stories from my culture have been normalized and take up pages. . I could relate to David's stories as a first-generation Canadian, where he has used language and stories to understand and connect to a place he wasn't born in. He also asked for my full name, so he could look out for me one day haha (he was so sincere!) . If you haven't read David Chariandy and Marlon James, do yourself a favour and pick up one of their books!
A little taste of summer in New York City to celebrate family before all the storms and cancelled flights. Dear spring, please come soon!
If you're anything like me, you're attached to your phone. You love seeing your phone light up with messages and notifications. But sometimes, it becomes too much. Okay, lots of times it becomes too much. . You may find yourself with your phone out, scrolling through social media because you're bored or trying to capture the "perfect moment" instead of being present with the people and moments in your life. . A few months ago, I did a workshop on shifting and refocusing my phone use with @experiencejomo, the Joy of Missing Out. The exercises and conversations helped me to reflect on my values and tangibly see the ways I'm consumed by my phone. . The workshop was led by my friends, @christina.m.crook and @elissajoywatts, who are super awesome! Christina also wrote The Joy of Missing Out, which is full of wisdom on being more mindful with our technology use. . If you want to be more mindful of your phone use, give @experiencejomo a follow and sign up for their next workshop by clicking on the link in their profile. You can also get a 25% discount by using the promo code, MOREJOY. . Promise me, you won't regret spending more time with the people in your life than being tied to your phone.
Although we spent only 20-30 seconds in each room, it was a breathtaking experience to see @yayoikusamas Infinity Mirrors exhibit at the @agotoronto. The Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity was my favourite room and well worth the wait. . A big thanks to @jrokim and @zestohl for getting me tickets!