Global Thought Leader Motivational Speaker
Disability Advocate

Whether it’s engaging Jessica for your corporate keynote or global conference, or asking her to share her story at a local community event, Jessica is always captivating and inspiring.

She will take you on a journey, filled with moments to ponder, and moments for laughter. Jessica is the definition of ‘inspiring change’.

Audiences leave with practical insights and a renewed commitment to inviting diversity and disability to the table—not just as a diversity initiative but as a strategic and ethical imperative.  

Jessica is poised and articulate, with a level of sophistication and wisdom that is resonates with her audiences the world over.

Jessica Smith – Powerful Keynote & Corporate Speaker

The Business of Inclusion: Why Accessibility is a Leadership Advantage

• Disability inclusion isn’t charity—it’s smart business.
Companies that embed accessibility into leadership see greater innovation, higher employee engagement, and stronger financial performance.

• Jessica delivers a compelling case for why inclusive leadership is the future and how organizations can shift from compliance to competitive advantage.

Breaking Bias: How to Challenge the Narratives That Hold Us Back

• Unconscious bias shapes hiring, leadership, and workplace culture—but what if the biggest barriers aren’t physical, but the assumptions we hold?

• Through raw storytelling and real-world corporate examples, Jessica reveals how leaders can break bias, challenge their perspectives, and unlock the full potential of their teams.

Adaptive Leadership: What the Corporate World Can Learn from Disability

• True resilience and problem-solving don’t come from theory—they come from lived experience.

• Jessica shares how growing up in a world not built for her forced her to master adaptability, creative problem-solving, and leadership under pressure. These are the same skills that define top-performing executives and businesses.

Beyond Diversity: Building a Culture of Belonging That Drives Success

• Diversity is a statistic. Inclusion is an invitation. Belonging is a strategy for business success.

• Jessica helps organizations move from passive inclusion to active belonging, ensuring that every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute.

AI, Innovation, and Disability: The Leadership Challenge of the Future

AI is shaping the future of work—but is it leaving people behind? Jessica is at the forefront of the conversation on AI bias, disability representation, and the ethical responsibilities of leadership in the digital age.

• A must-hear talk for companies navigating technology, human-centered innovation, and ethical leadership.