Keynote Speaking
Jill Featherstone's signature approach as a speaker lies in her remarkable ability to transform her authentic, raw, and deeply personal journey of overcoming adversity into empowering, actionable insights for her audience. She doesn't merely share a story; she leverages her own experiences with racism, depression, and self-doubt as a powerful, relatable testament to resilience, purpose, and reclaiming one's power, delivering it all with genuine heart and humor. Through this unique method, she helps individuals, particularly Indigenous youth and women, transform their pain into power, uncover their true purpose, and confidently live their most authentic story.
Your Purpose Starts with Why: Uncovering the Life You Were Meant to Live
This powerful and relatable keynote dives into what it really means to find your purpose — especially when life hasn’t always made the path clear. Drawing from her own journey of transformation, Jill speaks candidly about the detours, doubts, and defining moments that helped her discover her “why” — and how others can do the same.
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With honesty, humour, and heart, Jill delivers a message that resonates deeply with youth, women, Indigenous communities, and anyone searching for more meaning in their life.
Audience Takeaways:
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A renewed sense of clarity and confidence
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The belief that it’s never too late to start again
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Simple steps to begin walking in alignment with your purpose
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Encouragement to turn pain into power and fear into fuel
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The understanding that your story is your strength
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Youth conferences & school assemblies
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Indigenous women’s events
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Community gatherings
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Wellness & leadership retreats
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Professional development days
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Empowerment seminars
What Other People Think of You Is None of Your Business
This bold and heart-led keynote is about reclaiming your power — no longer letting the opinions, judgments, or gossip of others dictate how you see yourself. Jill shares raw and relatable truths from her own life, including the battles with self-worth, fear, and people-pleasing — and how she rose above them.
Through story, insight, and reflection, Jill invites audiences to release what doesn’t belong to them, stand in their POWER, and even find forgiveness for those who tried to break their spirit.
Audience Takeaways:
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Learn to stop internalizing outside opinions
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Recognize when you’re giving away your power — and how to stop
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Gain confidence to speak, live, and lead unapologetically
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Understand the emotional freedom that comes from forgiveness
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Walk away with practical steps for standing in your power and staying there
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Indigenous women’s events & empowerment gatherings
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Youth conferences & leadership development
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Community wellness events
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Healing circles, women’s shelters, or trauma-informed spaces
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Professional development days with a focus on emotional resilience
Changing the Narrative — Starting with Mine
In this raw and inspiring keynote, Jill shares her powerful journey of overcoming racism, low self-worth, depression, and troubled teen years — to becoming an Amazon #1 bestselling author, motivational leader, and a voice for those who feel unseen or unheard. Today, she not only shares her story, she creates empowering spaces across Canada where others can rise, heal, and be seen too.
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This isn’t just a story of success — it’s about survival, healing, and the power of reclaiming your life. Jill’s honesty, humour, and heart make this keynote unforgettable for audiences who are ready to believe in second chances and their own potential.
Audience Takeaways:
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Hope and encouragement for anyone facing adversity
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A deeper understanding of resilience, healing, and self-worth
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Motivation to rewrite your story, no matter where you started
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Inspiration to use your voice and your truth to help others
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Empowerment to rise, speak up, and take back your power
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Youth conferences & school assemblies
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Indigenous leadership and empowerment events
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Women’s gatherings and wellness retreats
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Mental health and community wellness programs
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Writing, storytelling, or personal development workshops
Investing in a keynote speaker means investing in impact.
Jill Featherstone delivers on that promise and more. Explore six key reasons why her message will resonate deeply with your audience:
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Delivers Authentic & Relatable Storytelling
Jill shares her raw, personal journey with honesty, humor, and heart, making her message deeply resonate with diverse audiences, including youth, women, and Indigenous communities.
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Empowers Audiences Towards Purpose & Clarity
Her keynotes guide attendees to uncover their "why," fostering a renewed sense of clarity and confidence to align with their true purpose and embrace new beginnings.
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Provides Actionable Strategies for Personal Power
Jill offers practical steps and insights, equipping individuals with tools to overcome self-doubt, stop internalizing outside opinions, and confidently stand in their own power.
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Inspires Resilience and Healing from Adversity
Drawing from her experiences with racism, depression, and low self-worth, Jill provides hope, motivation, and a deeper understanding of how to heal and rewrite one's narrative.
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Encourages Voice and
Self-Worth
Her talks empower individuals to use their voice, embrace their truth, and take back control of their lives, fostering self-acceptance and the courage to live unapologetically.
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Addresses Profound Social & Emotional Challenges
Jill tackles critical topics like generational trauma, self-worth battles, and the fight against suicide and addiction, offering supportive and transformative insights.