HIRE JESSE AS A SPEAKER!
Hire Jesse León: Inspirational Speaker
Jesse León is living proof that one person can change another person’s life trajectory. From
surviving human trafficking, addiction, and homelessness to earning degrees from UC Berkeley
and Harvard, his story—told in his award-winning memoirs I’m Not Broken and No Estoy Roto
(Penguin Random House)—is now being adapted for television and film.
He has inspired audiences at the Ford Foundation, Gates Foundation Discovery Center, the
United Nations, and TEDx, as well as thousands of educators, mental health professionals,
corporate leaders, and justice officials across the U.S. and abroad.
Jesse’s talks blend powerful storytelling with actionable strategies, addressing leadership,
resilience, education, mental health, substance abuse, and human trafficking. Whether opening a
conference, engaging mid-event, or closing with impact, he ensures every audience member feels
seen, valued, and empowered to create change.
Signature Messages & Keynote Topics
Jesse offers customizable keynotes that inspire audiences across sectors—from education and
behavioral health to corporate leadership and social impact. His talks are designed to ignite
resilience, strengthen leadership, and drive meaningful results.
• “Reminding educators that the seeds we plant today grow into futures we may never see.”
• “True change begins when we face challenges with purpose, vulnerability, and courage.”
• “Bouncing Back: Hope, Resilience, and Reinvention in Behavioral Health.”
• “Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Therapy in Practice: What It Looks Like.”
• “Uniting for Progress: Bridging Divides to Address Critical Social Issues.”
What People Are Saying
“Jesse Leon is an author whose message is so raw, moving and authentic, it will move you to
appreciate his resilience even if his experiences are far removed from your own. Prepare to be
lifted out of your comfort zone and inspired by his powerful story of surviving against the odds.”
“Jesse Leon is a galvanizing presenter and author. His personable and undeviating approach to
telling the story of his life captivates and stills an audience. However, Jesse's master talent is the
way he stands hopeful for the future, and passes that optimism on to everyone he meets.”
“Jesse was fantastic! He delivered a heartfelt and vulnerable presentation that truly touched our
community. He was a pleasure to work with, and he obviously cares deeply about the important
work he does. The responses to Jesse’s talk were overwhelmingly positive, and we are grateful to
have had an opportunity to share in his life journey, even in some small way.”
“Jesse was an amazing speaker! His authenticity and willingness to share his personal story
touched all attendees at our event. He spoke about difficult topics with grace and sensitivity and
helped create awareness and a safe space for talking about challenging issues affecting our
communities. It was an absolute honor to have him join our firm for our celebration of Hispanic
Heritage Month.”
“Having Jesse on our show was an amazing experience. We’re immensely grateful to him for
sharing his story with us as part of a special segment we did about him, his journey, and his
memoir. We received an excellent response from his segment on our show, Primer Impacto, with
hundreds of favorable comments on our many social media platforms from people praising
Jesse’s ability to deliver his message in a clear and sensitive manner to Univision’s millions of
Hispanic viewers across the U.S.”
“Jesse’s powerful keynote gave voice to the pain so many of our youth are facing today as well
as the hope our members work tirelessly to offer to the youth we serve. Jesse’s warmth and
generosity in sharing his lived experience will long be remembered by our attendees.”