Tiny Adventures

How to participate more fully in the life you already have.

We've become remarkably good at preparing to live.

We optimize our schedules, chase bigger experiences, and convince ourselves that we'll slow down after the next deadline, the next vacation, or the next season of life. Somewhere along the way, recreation became another item to check off instead of something that restores us.

But what if a richer life isn't waiting for a bigger adventure?

What if it's already hiding in the ordinary moments we've stopped noticing?

In this heartfelt and humorous keynote, Jess shares unforgettable stories about dogs, trails, aging, and the tiny adventures that quietly shape our lives. Through laughter, reflection, and relatable experiences, audiences discover that a meaningful life isn't built through extraordinary moments alone. It's built by paying attention, participating, and noticing what brings us alive.

Rather than leaving with another list of things to accomplish, audiences leave with a new way of seeing the life they already have.

In this keynote, audiences will leave:

• Seeing everyday life as a place for adventure instead of waiting for "someday."

• Recognizing the activities, places, and people that genuinely restore their energy.

• Understanding why participation matters more than perfection.

• Inspired to create more joy through simple, accessible adventures that fit into everyday life.

Perfect for community events, wellness conferences, libraries, outdoor organizations, dog lovers, and anyone ready to reconnect with what matters most.

Because sometimes the biggest adventures aren't the ones that take us somewhere new.

They're the ones that bring us back to ourselves.