Speaker Bio

Jay is a passionate advocate for financial independence and an engaging speaker with a flair for humor and storytelling. Inspired by her father’s financial wisdom and her mother’s example, Jay achieved financial independence at 56. Now in her ninth year of traveling the world, she has explored 32 (78 total) countries and counting. Jay’s mission is to empower individuals, particularly young people, to move beyond consumerism and materialism to embrace responsible money management and financial freedom.

As an Advanced Communicator within the Toastmasters organization, Jay has delivered workshops and keynotes in Germany, Italy, South Africa and Argentina, leaving audiences inspired and entertained. She was honored as the Audience Favorite at the 2015 San Miguel de Allende Storytelling Competition in Mexico. Whether captivating listeners with compelling tales or coaching others in public speaking, Jay’s enthusiasm and expertise shine through every presentation.

Workshop Topics

Basic Money Management: The Road to Financial Independence

In this transformative workshop, Jay distills three powerful lessons from her father into actionable strategies for achieving financial freedom. Participants will learn to:

•Manage spending habits effectively.

•Define and plan for long-term financial goals.

•Understand their spending and saving patterns.

•Live beneath their means to build lasting wealth.

Jay shares relatable stories of her own successes and failures, demonstrating that financial independence is achievable for anyone. Attendees will leave equipped with simple, practical tools to take control of their finances and build a wealth-focused lifestyle.

Dynamic Speaker: Power Presentation Skills

Public speaking doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this interactive workshop, Jay breaks down the essentials of powerful presentations:

•Crafting captivating openings.

•Using stories to connect with your audience.

•Delivering messages with clarity and confidence.

With proven techniques to manage anxiety and engage listeners, participants will gain the skills to speak with impact. Jay’s approachable teaching style ensures everyone leaves ready to communicate their ideas effectively.

Nomadic Retirement: Why Stay in One Place?

Jay takes audiences on an exciting journey through her nomadic lifestyle, sharing hilarious and inspiring tales from her global travels. From being detained in Vietnam to volunteering across continents, Jay highlights the life-changing benefits of travel:

•Enhancing social and communication skills.

•Broadening horizons and building resilience.

•Boosting confidence and learning in ways no classroom can replicate.

This humorous and heartfelt presentation will leave attendees inspired to explore the world and embrace the unexpected.

Keynote Speeches

The Heart of a Volunteer

Jay’s deeply moving keynote offers a window into the transformative power of volunteering. Drawing from experiences in Mexico, Ghana, South Africa, and the U.S., she shares how small acts of kindness can create profound change. Attendees will leave motivated to make a difference in their communities, with a renewed appreciation for the impact of giving back.

With her wealth of experience, passion for teaching, and commitment to inspiring others, Jay’s workshops and speeches promise to engage, educate, and leave a lasting impression.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me

Through a series of anecdotes and tales of positive failures Jay helps the audience understand that failure is inevitable but some things can be avoided. This graduation keynote covers the wisdom Jay wishes someone had shared with her when she was a senior graduating high school.

Testimonials

“After her speech Jay was surrounded by people (and I was one of them) who simply wanted to be close to her in order to understand what they had just experienced. Jay mesmerized her audience, in her hands we were puppets. Excuse my delight, but that wasn’t a speech that was a phenomenon”.

Dr. Thomas Rose      Koln, Germany

“I enjoyed Jay’s presentation very much. Her anecdotes about her dad were funny and informative. The information about financial independence will resonate and make a lasting impression with my students. They were taking notes! The presentation was thoroughly enjoyable”.

Nancy A., Teacher       Wiesbaden Germany

“This entire discussion was very helpful because it is different to hear my parents constantly tell me how important it is to save and invest and make smart financial decisions; then to see someone who has talked about and done all of the measures to be financially independent”.

Student      Wiesbaden, Germany

“I loved today’s session! It gave me a new zest and excitement for my future”.

Student      Wiesbaden, Germany

“I really enjoyed the talk because it was educational, personal and funny at the same time”.

Student       Wiesbaden, Germany

“You kept my attention throughout. Your enthusiasm alone could have gripped even those with the worst attention problem”.

Student        Wiesbaden, Germany

“The presentation was very funny. I liked the way you talked about your father and the lessons he gave you”.

Student      Wiesbaden, Germany

Available for:

Keynotes      Speeches      Workshops      Panel Discussions

Book Jay Today!

1+504-298-6882

E-mail:  JadyBSpeaks.com???

Payment: 50% of speaker fee required withing 14 days of signing the Speaker Contract. The remaining 50% is due on date of event.

Member Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International, Advanced Communicator (AC) Competent Leader (CL)

Sponsored and Mentored Naples Toastmasters Club, Naples, Italy

I look forward to speaking with you about your group or organization.