Jenn James

Change Agent, Environmentalist, Explorer, Global soul, Idea generator, Life mentor, Marketer

About me: Over the last decade, I've been on a journey to learn everything possible about the power of positive thinking, spirituality, meditation and most recently, the benefits of a raw, vegan diet and orthomolecular and integrative medicine. I still have a lot to learn and put into practice, but know that this is an important part of my journey. As a "new" mom of twins, my life is full of wonder and blessings. Professional bio: I'm a marketing professional with 15+ years’ cross-industry experience in: product development and design, enterprise technology, B2B, customer experience, go-to-market strategy, innovation, branding, content strategy, strategic marketing and planning, managing and developing teams. I'm known for innovative product development and marketing initiatives, building key strategic partnerships, and driving double-digit profit growth representing over $100M in incremental revenue. I have a reputation as a creative problem solver, skilled presenter, critical thinker, savvy strategist, and compelling storyteller. I have a Masters Degree in Business Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida and a Bachelors Degree in Marketing Management. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennjjames

I'm passionate about: Living a Full Life. Eating Healthy. Spirituality. Innovation. TED & TEDx Events. Traveling. Food as Medicine. the Future. Creativity. Technology. Positivity. Design Thinking. Family Time. Relaxation.

You have the power to create your own story. What story will you tell?

B2B Marketing Strategy, Brand Strategy and Marketing Management, Marketing Innovation, TEDx events, ThetaHealing

I'd like to share a story about a film about my uncle called, "Think of Me First as a Person". In December 2006, decades after my grandfather and filmmaker Dwight Core Sr. shot the first frame, the film won a special honor: one of only a handful of amateur movies accepted into the Library of Congress, National Film Registry. "Think of Me First as a Person" is a short documentary about my uncle, Dwight Core, Jr. who was born with down syndrome. The footage was shot on 16mm in the 1960s. My cousin, George Ingmire, completed the film forty years later. The film explores perceptions about down syndrome from multiple viewpoints. The sincere tone and heartwarming narration by my grandfather lends a remarkable poignancy to this short film. The story that unfolds within this documentary is sure to shed light on both the struggles and blessings of raising a child with special needs. The story was covered by the Virginian-Pilot and includes some clips from the film. See below for more: Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM1cPOzK7IA Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHU

People don't know that I have twins, Isaac and Adalai. It's the most rewarding and exciting "job" I've ever had. I daydream about world-schooling my children – teaching them and learning more about the world and exploring cultures through real experiences – and hope that dream becomes a reality some day.