Keynote speaker · Two-time Emmy winner
Nearly 20 years in broadcast news, from local newsrooms to national morning television. Now I help people and teams tell their stories with confidence.
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My story
Two Emmys. Nearly 20 years in broadcast news. And one big decision: to stop renewing a life that worked and start building one that fit. Today I run two businesses, speak to audiences about living with intention, and write about every step along the way.
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Signature keynote
Everything we do is a story. Each day, each week, our whole life. We don't get to choose our ending in its entirety, but we do get to guide the story. This keynote helps your audience step back, look at their lives through the lens of storytelling, and stop going through the motions.
Learn more →New keynote
I call it the success renewal effect: staying in something because it works, without stopping to ask if it's still right. This keynote shows your audience how to spot it in their careers and their lives, and how to choose their next renewal with intention instead of on autopilot.
Learn more →Beyond the keynote: emcee, host, and more.
Nearly 20 years of live television taught me how to carry a show: keep the energy up, roll with the unexpected, and make every guest look good. I bring that same on-air personality to your event as an emcee or host, so the whole room stays engaged from open to close.
Jillian Mele Communications
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For the pitch, the panel, the big room. I'll help you get out of your own way, walk in calm and ready, and speak with the confidence your seat at the table deserves.
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The inside view on how newsrooms really work, so your team knows what to expect and has a plan ready for the moment you hope never happens.
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The more you share your story, the more people know you or your business. I'll get you comfortable on camera and show you how to turn an ordinary day into content that builds your brand.
On Substack
Newest · Oct 21, 2026
What nearly 20 years of breaking news and a relentless work ethic taught me about the hard days of business.
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Oct 18, 2026
Not all attention is support. But all of it tells you something.
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Oct 8, 2026
Because the little things aren't little. 10 ways to support someone building something from the ground up.
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Room at the Table · Coming January 2027
You belong here. Now let's help you believe it.
Something new is coming for women who are ready to believe they belong. A circle built on confidence, connection and women who cheer each other on.
