Jade Simmons

Rockstar Concert Pianist, Powerhouse Motivational and Experiential Speaker, Best of SXSW performer

Jade Simmons is a creator of transformational experiences designed to activate audiences into becoming the biggest, boldest version of themselves possible. The world-class concert artist is also the CEO of Jade Media Global, a revolutionary live experience and g lobal content distribution company specializing in 360º personal development and strategic transformation. Nicknamed “Classical Music’s # 1 Maverick” and named one of the Best Keynote Speakers of 2019 and 2020, her electrifying, genre-bending concert adventures span Rachmaninoff all the way to rap and include virtuoso storytelling, uncommon insights, and boundless inspiration. Today, Jade’s experiences not only delight concert audiences, but her dazzling, high-impact presentations are fast becoming the go-to fuel for the world’ s superlative brands and organizations from financial services, to biotech, to entertainment, education, energy and beyond. The equal-opportunity disrupter was also a surprise Independent candidate for President in the 2020 elections.

 

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  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    Texas, USA

  • Jade Simmons Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

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  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    Texas, USA

Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

NEW! Purpose…The Remix: Unleashing the Rhythm of Impact

“Your Purpose is not the thing you do. It’s the thing that happens in others when you do what you do.” —Jade Simmons Those 21 words, Jade’s Purpose Statement, have been opening minds and changing lives since the very first time they were uttered, sending ...

“Your Purpose is not the thing you do. It’s the thing that happens in others when you do what you do.” —Jade Simmons

Those 21 words, Jade’s Purpose Statement, have been opening minds and changing lives since the very first time they were uttered, sending individuals and organizations into new stratospheres of impact. Now, enter Purpose the Remix, a full-length presentation designed to help audiences reimagine, reconnect with, and reignite purpose and all the powers that come with it. With her signature blend of interactive musical motivation, Jade delivers her highest-octane performance yet, complete with piano, electronics and yes, drumming to display all the sounds, rhythms, and possibilities that purpose unlocks.

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The Smell of Breakthrough

Jade’s newest transformational mainstage keynote experience is a masterclass in the art of reframing challenges to gain invaluable insights into how to best prepare for the season ahead. Perfect for organizations determined to lead their teams in sustainable strategies that ...

Jade’s newest transformational mainstage keynote experience is a masterclass in the art of reframing challenges to gain invaluable insights into how to best prepare for the season ahead. Perfect for organizations determined to lead their teams in sustainable strategies that keep the breakthrough coming!

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Dynamic, Disruptive Diversity: A Bold Approach to Harnessing the Power of Differences

Jade’s leading the charge for diversification of the workplace with a powerfully positive approach that dares to eschew guilt and obligation in favor of curiosity and authentic connectivity. Perfect for organizations determined to be at the forefront of the diversity and ...

Jade’s leading the charge for diversification of the workplace with a powerfully positive approach that dares to eschew guilt and obligation in favor of curiosity and authentic connectivity. Perfect for organizations determined to be at the forefront of the diversity and inclusion movement.

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How to Move Like a Maverick

An empowering line-up of uncommon mindset-shifts and brave, new modes of operation designed to shift your people from status quo huggers to empowered trailblazers in one fell swoop. Perfect for organizations looking to motivate their people to new heights personally and bigger...

An empowering line-up of uncommon mindset-shifts and brave, new modes of operation designed to shift your people from status quo huggers to empowered trailblazers in one fell swoop. Perfect for organizations looking to motivate their people to new heights personally and bigger results professionally.

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Audacity!: Dare to Lead on Purpose

An incredible thing happens when audacious leaders dealing with the pressures of monumental change are given the tools to connect, improvise, and unlock the undiscovered gifts of their team members…breakthrough breaks out. Perfect for organizations looking to offer something...

An incredible thing happens when audacious leaders dealing with the pressures of monumental change are given the tools to connect, improvise, and unlock the undiscovered gifts of their team members…breakthrough breaks out. Perfect for organizations looking to offer something other than run-of-the-mill leadership training.

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About Keynote Speaker Jade Simmons

Jade Simmons is a creator of transformational experiences designed to activate audiences into called a “musical force of nature” (Yamaha Music) with an “uncanny ability to connect with the sounds of
today” ( Seattle Times). Jade is the CEO of Jade Media Global, a revolutionary live experience and During her early career after graduating from Northwestern and Rice Universities, she performed in recital and with orchestra as a classical pianist in renowned halls, including the hallowed ones of the White House and the US Supreme Court. Following an artistic epiphany, she pivoted from playing the piano to
impress audiences, to using music as the vehicle by which to provide the inspiration, entertainment, and transformation that profoundly moves them instead.

Nicknamed “Classical Music’s # 1 Maverick,” her electrifying, genre-bending concert adventures span Rachmaninoff all the way to rap and include virtuoso storytelling, uncommon insights, and boundless
inspiration. Today, Jade’s experiences not only people to greater purpose, inspire seismic shifts in mindset, and activate their teams and leaders to instantly start living more consequential lives of impact.

Recently named one of the Best Keynote Speakers of 2019 and 2020, Jade’ s impact spans a multitude of industries and transcends audience demographics. The world’ s superlative brands and organizations from financial services, biotech, entertainment, education, energy and beyond are bringing Jade in. The born storyteller is also a stellar mindset strategist fluent in the language of high achievers.

She has revolutionized the concert platform. Today, her notably diverse audiences have come to expect creative projects backed by riveting performances.

Mrs. Simmons has toured the US extensively in recital and with orchestra, highlighted by performance at venues as wide-ranging as Ravinia, the Chicago Sinfonietta in Symphony Hall, New York’ s Town Hall, Detroit Institute of Arts, and the White House. She has been named one of the Best of South By Southwest and has also received the Sphinx Organization’s Medal of Excellence in a concert held at the US Supreme Court and hosted by Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Often the first, the founder, or at the forefront, Jade was the first New Music/New Places fellow for the prestigious Concert Artist Guild, and she was the International Piano competition’s webcast. She’s also
the beloved voice of Decomposed, the critically-acclaimed American Public Media podcast that turned classic music storytelling on i ts head. The show has been heralded in Time, Esquire, Indie Wire, and BBC America.

Simmons continues to make an unexpected impact on and away from the stage. As an ordained minister and author, she challenges us to pray bigger with the best-selling Audacious Prayers for World Changers. An equal-opportunity disrupter, in 2020, the Operation Restoration, which powered her run as an Independent candidate for President of the United States. Her platforms prioritize people and unifying policies over politics as usual. Learn more about her audacious journey from pianist to the Presidency at www.operationrestoration 2020.com.

Testimonials

“Jade Simmons is not a speaker…she’s an experience.”

CEO

Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization, Natl Conference 2014

“Jade was phenomenal. She is kind, cheerful, pleasant, respectful and genuine. Jade treated all of us working on the event as if we were lifelong friends. Jade is an amazing musician, an incredible speaker, a lightning rod of energy. Her message was relevant to everyone in attendance – Women, Girls, Men and Boys. Jade needs to be heard around the world. Her message is so important in today’s world. From High School kids to the World’s Largest Corporate Boardrooms – everyone can benefit from Jade’s lessons.”

Steve Whyte

University of the Pacific

“Jade’s performance was thought provoking, engaging and attuned. In four different graduation ceremonies she was able to combine the music and dialogue in a unique way for each of the audiences. Her articulation was clearly aligned with the language of the graduates in order to move their motivation and their perception. Her presentations were engaging on a number of levels – all at once. Fantastic!!!!”

Grand Canyon University

 

“Jade was AWESOME! Loved the energy it was completely different experience”

Network of Executive Women

 

“Jade was not only a critical part of our event day, but she helped promote the event ahead of time on her own social media channels and engaged in conversations directly expressing her excitement in joining us. Following her stellar performance, she then took the time to respond to every guest who tweeted at her continuing to motivate off the stage. I heard from a number of attendees how excited they were she responded and continued to be the “real deal.”

Colleen Spitz

Sacramento Metro Chamber

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Aug 14, 2019

Jade Simmons: Dynamic, Disruptive Diversity

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Feb 25, 2019

How to Be a Creative Maverick

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