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Jess Ekstrom - Social Entrepreneur; Growth Mindset & Women's Empowerment Speaker; Chief Creative Officer at Mic Drop Workshop; Founder of Headbands of Hope; Bestselling Author of "Chasing the Bright Side" & "Create Your Bright Ideas"

Jess Ekstrom

Profile updated January 8, 2026
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About Jess Ekstrom

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Making it Without Losing It: The new rules for innovation— and motivation— that lasts

Let’s face it, there’s always a “what’s next?” Your ability to individually and collectively reach that next big milestone -- without burning out-- has to do with the answer to the following question:

How do we create motivation that lasts when we’re never done?

It turns out -- While traditional leadership approaches focus on external rewards, the latest science shows us that the most flourishing contributors have a personal, internal connection to their work. That’s right; people with high intrinsic motivation experience lower rates of disengagement, higher levels of innovation and more fulfillment than those focused primarily on external factors.

Forbes Top Rated keynote speaker, Jess Ekstrom, uses modern research and her experiences starting two multi-million-dollar businesses to guide audiences to deeper engagement, fulfillment and lasting motivation in their role.

If you’re looking to infuse individuals at any level of your organization with unshakeable motivation through gripping storytelling and entertainment, it’s here.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Why a primary focus on external motivation increases burnout
  • How intrinsic motivation leads to increased problem solving and fulfillment
  • The three psychological needs that inspire lasting motivation
  • Simple secrets to more powerfully create and innovate everyday
  • Three questions to lead yourself and others with a greater purpose in mind

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Books by Jess Ekstrom

Create Your Bright Ideas: Read, Journal, and Color Your Way to the Future You Imagine - Book by Jess Ekstrom

Create Your Bright Ideas: Read, Journal, and Color Your Way to the Future You Imagine” (2022)

Create Your Bright Ideas: Read, Journal, and Color Your Way to the Future You Imagine

Chasing The Bright Side - Embrace Optimism, Activate Your Purpose & Write Your Own Story - Book by Jess Ekstrom

Chasing The Bright Side - Embrace Optimism, Activate Your Purpose & Write Your Own Story” (2022)

Chasing The Bright Side - Embrace Optimism, Activate Your Purpose & Write Your Own Story

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