Keynote #1

Recent research has shown that 31% MORE people believe the future won’t be as bright as the present compared to just one decade ago. We are losing our ability to grow through failures to design a brighter future. It’s time to make a change and learn how to bounce forward with resilience.

Jessica Tepas knows the remarkable power of resilience well. A self-proclaimed “expert at being a beginner,” she thrives on practicing the skill of learning through failure, and growing and adapting through life’s vulnerable moments of transition.

• The true power of failure on the way to success.
• How to intentionally and quickly learn from the past in a way that drives change.
• Actionable, research-backed steps to become more hopeful on a daily basis, and why it matters.
• Proven methods to bounce forward to a brighter future.

Humans, at our core, are social creatures. We rely on companionship to help to ease stress, anxiety, and depression, boost our self worth, provide comfort and joy, prevent loneliness, and even increase our lifespan.

Then why do 1-in-3 people say that social media, a tool designed for connection, has negatively affected their mental health? Many studies even show that heavy social media use can often lead to depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

Jessica has had a public presence since 2010. From starting a blog to stay in touch with her family and friends, to now being broadcast to 30+ nations around the globe, she has dealt with everything from “trolls” to anxiety to imposter syndrome and beyond.  Through this experience, Jessica developed tangible, intentional methods to combat this negativity. It wasn’t until she started her consulting business in 2016 that she realized how wide-spread and common this experience was for other female founders, now making it her mission to teach others how they can use social media as a tool for good - for their communities, for their businesses, and for themselves.

If you‘re looking for a combination of storytelling and tangible skills to transform how your audience approaches their everyday, then this is the keynote for you.

• How to modify their social media habits in a way that benefits their daily life.
• Mindset tips and tricks that will have them shift their focus and ready their minds for social media.
• Methods to use social media in a way that is positive for both their business and them as individuals.