Jess Druey is a writer, speaker, founder, and content creator who speaks at the intersection of modern adulthood, business, and culture. Her talks are grounded, energizing, and practical — blending lived experience, storytelling, and clear frameworks audiences can actually use.

Jess speaks to students, creatives, founders, executives, and teams navigating change, growth, and the future of work.

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1️⃣ Adulting, Purpose & Building a Meaningful Career

How to find direction, passion, and confidence in a world with no clear roadmap.

Jess speaks candidly about navigating adulthood — from early career uncertainty to building a life and career that feels aligned, sustainable, and fulfilling. Her talks help audiences move past comparison, pressure, and rigid timelines to discover purpose through action, curiosity, and self-trust.

Topics include:

  • Finding purpose without having it all figured out

  • Turning curiosity into a career

  • Passion vs. skill — and how they work together

  • Building confidence, discipline, and momentum

  • Creating a life that feels as good as it looks

Ideal for:
Students, young professionals, career days, leadership development programs, and community events.

2️⃣ The Wine Industry & The Next Generation Consumer

How wine can evolve without losing its soul.

As the founder of WHINY, Jess brings a next-generation perspective to the wine industry — helping audiences understand how younger consumers discover, connect with, and experience wine today. Her talks explore culture, accessibility, storytelling, and longevity in a changing market.

Topics include:

  • Why younger consumers feel disconnected from wine

  • Making wine approachable without dumbing it down

  • Brand storytelling, packaging, and community

  • The future of wine culture and hospitality

  • Building brands that last beyond trends

Ideal for:
Wine industry conferences, hospitality groups, beverage companies, and cultural organizations.

3️⃣ Business, Leadership & Working With Gen Z

How companies can actually attract, motivate, and retain the next generation.

Jess helps leaders and organizations better understand Gen Z — not as a trend, but as a workforce and consumer group reshaping business. Her talks focus on communication, values, culture, and how companies can evolve without losing credibility or control.

Topics include:

  • What Gen Z actually wants from work (and what they don’t)

  • Building trust across generations

  • Leadership styles that resonate with younger teams

  • Brand authenticity vs. performative marketing

  • How corporations can stay relevant long-term

Ideal for:
Corporations, leadership teams, HR groups, marketing teams, and executive offsites.