Jessica Dumas
Jessica sparks true transformation. Her keynotes are raw, powerful, and grounded in lived experience, pushing audiences to find courage and confidence in their leadership. Jessica turns adversity into strategy, and silence into influence, leaving people inspired and ready to lead with purpose. Jessica delivers a keynote that shifts minds and leaves impact.
Jessica Dumas doesn’t just speak, she transforms lives. Her message cuts through noise, ignites confidence, and gives people permission to lead in a way they never thought was possible. As a First Nation woman, who rose from systemic disadvantage to national influence, Jessica brings unmatched insight into resilience, communication, and leadership.
When you hire Jessica, you're not just getting a keynote speaker, you’re gaining a catalyst for your mission. Her powerful story of overcoming tragedy, violence, poverty, and marginalization isn’t just inspiring; it’s truly a roadmap. As a TEDx Speaker and a Certified Life Coach, audiences leave with actionable tools, renewed confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to turn adversity into authority.
Jessica is an award-winning speaker and coach who specializes in helping women entrepreneurs take the stage—literally and figuratively. She guides clients from self-doubt to spotlight, from silence to impact, life changing transformations. Whether speaking to corporate teams, government officials, or grassroots communities, Jessica delivers truth with clarity, compassion, and power.
Her work is grounded in real experience. She’s the first Indigenous woman to Chair the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, she hosts an impactful podcast and radio show, and she is a respected voice on boards and committees nationwide. Her accolades include the Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer Award and CBC’s Top 40 Manitobans under 40, among others.
Jessica’s sessions aren’t lectures, they’re wake-up calls. Your audience will leave with more than inspiration. They’ll leave ready to show up, speak up, and lead.
If you want a speaker who brings lived wisdom, unshakable presence, and the ability to change lives from the stage—Jessica Dumas is it.
Jessica Dumas doesn’t just speak, she transforms lives. Her message cuts through noise, ignites confidence, and gives people permission to lead in a way they never thought was possible. As a First Nation woman, who rose from systemic disadvantage to national influence, Jessica brings unmatched insight into resilience, communication, and leadership.
When you hire Jessica, you're not just getting a keynote speaker, you’re gaining a catalyst for your mission. Her powerful story of overcoming tragedy, violence, poverty, and marginalization isn’t just inspiring; it’s truly a roadmap. As a TEDx Speaker and a Certified Life Coach, audiences leave with actionable tools, renewed confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to turn adversity into authority.
Jessica is an award-winning speaker and coach who specializes in helping women entrepreneurs take the stage—literally and figuratively. She guides clients from self-doubt to spotlight, from silence to impact, life changing transformations. Whether speaking to corporate teams, government officials, or grassroots communities, Jessica delivers truth with clarity, compassion, and power.
Her work is grounded in real experience. She’s the first Indigenous woman to Chair the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, she hosts an impactful podcast and radio show, and she is a respected voice on boards and committees nationwide. Her accolades include the Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer Award and CBC’s Top 40 Manitobans under 40, among others.
Jessica’s sessions aren’t lectures, they’re wake-up calls. Your audience will leave with more than inspiration. They’ll leave ready to show up, speak up, and lead.
If you want a speaker who brings lived wisdom, unshakable presence, and the ability to change lives from the stage—Jessica Dumas is it.
Own The Stage: Speak Like a Leader at Conferences, Events, and Keynotes
Format: 2-Day In Person Training, includes hot seat coaching, practice rounds and actionable feedback
Who It’s For:
- Leadership teams, executives, supervisors, and technical experts
- Professionals who present at conferences, industry events, and panels
- Anyone ready to build a signature talk and deliver with confidence
Description:
Great speakers don’t just...
Own Your Voice: Speak Up with Confidence in Meetings, Boardrooms, and Committees
Format: 2-Day In Person Training, includes hot seat coaching, practice rounds and actionable feedback
Who It’s For:
- Internal teams and staff at all levels
- Professionals who need to speak up in meetings, on committees, and in day-to-day communication
- Those who hesitate to share their ideas or speak with authority
Description:
Too many professionals stay quiet in...
KEYNOTE: Resilient As Hell: The Unseen Power of Rising From A Life Meant to Keep You Down
Format: 60 Minute Keynote (Additional Breakout Option)
An Inspirational Story of Overcoming, Believing and Leading With Your Voice
Description:
Jessica grew up in a world that told her to stay small. A young Indigenous woman raised in poverty, surrounded by violence and silence, her life wasn’t supposed to work out, she was meant to always struggle, but after losing her brother to police...
Ultimate Event Emcee
Jessica Dumas is the ultimate emcee for your most important events, especially when it demands more than just someone at the mic! She brings a magnetic blend of professionalism, warmth, and cultural awareness—an unmatched ability to engage, inspire, and keep events on time. From hosting the world’s largest International Indigenous Tourism Conference to facilitating high-profile leadership events across Canada, Jessica commands the stage with humour, heart, and a deep respect for the...
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