Acclaimed Creator of Mind Blowing, Transformational Experiences & One of a Kind Inspirational Adventure
Jade Simmons
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Jade Simmons At A Glance:
Jade Simmons is an internationally acclaimed 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 global 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.
Jade Simmons is an internationally acclaimed creator of mind-blowing, transformational experiences and one-of-a-kind, inspirational adventures designed to activate audiences into becoming the biggest, boldest version of themselves. The world-class concert artist has been called a “musical force of nature” with an “uncanny ability to connect with the sounds of today.” Jade is the CEO of Jade Media Global, which is a revolutionary, live experience and global content distribution company specializing in 360o personal development and strategic transformation.
Following an artistic epiphany, she pivoted from playing the piano to impress audiences, to utilizing music as the vehicle to provide the inspiration, entertainment, and transformation that profoundly activates them instead.
Nicknamed “Classical Music’s #1 Maverick,” her electrifying, genre-bending concert adventures span Beethoven 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 experience is fast becoming the go-to fuel for the world’s superlative brands and organizations from financial services, biotech, entertainment, education, energy and beyond. The likes of Dell, Raytheon, NBC Universal, Pfizer, Intuit Quickbooks, Nationwide, Hershey’s, Barrons, and the Royal Bank of Canada are bringing Jade in to power up their people.
In her inimitable career as a concert pianist, Jade has remained committed to expanding the boundaries of Classical music. Simmons has extensively toured the US in recital and with orchestra, which are highlighted by performances at venues as wide-ranging as: Ravinia, the Chicago Sinfonietta in Symphony Hall, New York’s Town Hall, Detroit Institute of Arts, and the halls of 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.
Simmons is also the author of the best-selling book Audacious Prayers for World Changers. As an equal-opportunity disrupter, in 2020, the Maverick made her boldest leap yet as founder of Operation Restoration, which powered her run as an Independent candidate for President of the United States.
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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 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. If you’re ready to compose an exhilarating beat your organization can groove to, ready to unleash teams who are locked into the greater mission, and ready to create an atmosphere that attracts and retains the best of the best talent, you’re ready for -
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 keep the breakthrough coming! -
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 inclusion movement. -
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 results professionally. -
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 other than run-of-the-mill leadership training.
Jade Simmons is relatable, inspiring, engaging, funny, original, and highly energetic. She spoke to MOD, not at MOD. She knew our culture's nuanced language and idiosyncrasies and she connected with our entire team. Months after her keynote, we're still talking about it. Jade is positive empowerment wrapped in music and storytelling. Highly recommend.— Scott & Ally Svenson, MOD Pizza Co-Founders
A clear, powerful pianist with a magnetic personality…worth seeing any time.— Washington Post
Jade comes to the mainstage extremely well-prepared. She sounded like she had been working with us for a very long time. She aligned with our messaging. A lot of speakers say they do that, but it’s often artificial. With Jade, it’s completely genuine.— Bard Orvis, Senior Meetings & Events Planner, Voya Financial™
We are always looking for people who are unique, new — fresh. Jade Simmons is that. She’s very dynamic. She draws you in, you just want to listen to her, and the way she tells her stories and interjects her music — there’s no one like her.— Aimee Kane, Meeting & Event Management, Nationwide
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