Jessica Shortall
Keynote Speaker: Social Entrepreneur, Thought Leader & Author of "Work. Pump. Repeat: The New Mom's Survival Guide"
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Jessica Shortall Biography
Jessica Shortall is a top innovation speaker and social entrepreneur, known for her expertise in building impactful coalitions and fostering social change across diverse groups. With a career spanning decades in social impact, she uses human stories, data-driven insights, and sustainable methods to address complex social issues. Shortall has held pivotal roles such as the Managing Director of Texas Competes, where she leads over 1,200 Texas employers and chambers of commerce in advocating for LGBTQ non-discrimination, influencing significant changes in the Texas political landscape.
Shortall's communication skills are evident in her high-profile speaking engagements, including a keynote at SXSW in 2016, which garnered two standing ovations and was highly praised by attendees. She is also a prolific writer, with her articles featured in Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, and Forbes, and has ghostwritten for a variety of leaders. Her first book, "Work. Pump. Repeat.", provides a survival guide for breastfeeding mothers returning to work, drawing from her own experiences as a working mother.
Throughout her career, Shortall has demonstrated a commitment to social innovation and advocacy. Her TEDx talk on the economic and moral case for paid family leave, which has accumulated over a million views, highlights her ability to engage and inspire large audiences. She holds an MBA from the University of Oxford, where she was a Skoll Scholar in Social Entrepreneurship. Shortall's diverse background includes serving in the Peace Corps in Uzbekistan, co-founding The Campus Kitchens Project, and developing TOMS Shoes' One for One giving mission. She resides in the Twin Cities with her family, continuing to advocate for social change and equality.
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What topics does Jessica Shortall speak about?
Jessica Shortall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Women in Business, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Inspirational, Empowerment, Influential Women, LGBTQ, Personal Growth, Family & Parenting and Culture.
Where does Jessica Shortall travel from?
Jessica Shortall generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jessica Shortall?
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Jessica Shortall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Women in Business and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jessica Shortall for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jessica Shortall generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Malaak Compton, Erin Gruwell and Jean Case. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jessica Shortall for an upcoming event.
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Building Bridges & Empathy in a Divided Time
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Breaking the Gendered Earner/Caregiver Paradigm
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Working Motherhood & Returning to Work After Baby
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Social Entrepreneurship, Smart Philanthropy, DEI & Corporate Social Responsibility
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How do I book Jessica Shortall to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jessica Shortall for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jessica Shortall, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jessica Shortall or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jessica Shortall for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jessica Shortall, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jessica Shortall, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jessica Shortall speak about?
Jessica Shortall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Women in Business, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Inspirational, Empowerment, Influential Women, LGBTQ, Personal Growth, Family & Parenting and Culture. -
Where does Jessica Shortall travel from?
Jessica Shortall generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jessica Shortall?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jessica Shortall for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jessica Shortall for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jessica Shortall or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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