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Keynote Options
Keynote 01
From Guilt to Grace
Understanding Sibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse
Ideal for: Child advocacy centers, social service and mental health organizations, psychology students
Description: Sibling sexual abuse is one of the last taboos. It happens more often than most realize — yet families, schools, and even professionals rarely talk about it. Survivors grow up in silence, carrying guilt that isn’t theirs. Families fracture under the weight of secrecy. And those who caused harm are left with confusion, denial, or shame that goes unaddressed.
In this presentation, Jane Epstein shares her personal story alongside survivor voices to break open the silence around sibling sexual trauma. Born from her viral TEDx talk that broke the story on SSA, this talk is filled with honesty, compassion, and practical insight. Jane challenges myths, reveals the cost of hidden abuse, and shows what becomes possible when we meet survivors, families, and even children who caused harm with grace instead of blame. The result is a new vision of resilience, prevention, and healing that professionals can help make real.
By the end of this keynote, participants will be able to:
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Identify common myths and misconceptions about sibling sexual trauma that prevent early recognition and response.
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Analyze the long-term impacts of silence on survivors, families, and children who have caused harm.
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Apply survivor-informed approaches that foster resilience, compassion, and healing in professional practice.
What Clients Say
"Credibility + Compassion."
A clear arc from guilt to grace to resilience. One brief interactive moment you actually feel. Plain language that navigates messy terms with respect.
Keynote 02
Real Resilience
Why some people bend, not break, in the face of adversity
Ideal for: Team building & wellness themed events
Description: Every organization talks about resilience, but few truly understand what it looks like in real life. As a survivor of childhood abuse turned advocate and non-profit founder who has heard thousands of stories, Jane Epstein discovered that resilience is not about grit, but grace.
In this grounded but uplifting talk, Jane reveals the habits and mindsets that have allowed her and others not only to endure hardship, but to grow as a result. Your team will come away with new tools to adapt to changing environments and mounting pressure while retaining their core values and humanity.
By the end of this keynote, participants will be able to:
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Distinguish between myths of “grit” and the true principles of resilience.
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Examine the role of vulnerability and connection in overcoming adversity.
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Practice strategies to foster resilience in themselves and their teams.
What Clients Say
"Real talk, not buzzwords."
A lived-experience keynote that opens hard conversations with care, uses plain language people remember, and leaves the room lighter, not numb. Warm, candid storytelling with just enough humor. No therapy advice, no shock tactics. Pre-event alignment and a quick post-event debrief so it lands where you need it. Optional book signing & bulk orders.
Panels, Firesides, and Podcasts
Jane is also available to sit on panel discussions, participate in live fireside conversations, and interview for podcasts.
She has shared her story on stages and events around the world, both in-person and virtually, and likes to tell her hosts that she’s an open book. Ask her anything about anything!
Topics Included
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Topic 1: Breaking the silence around sibling sexual trauma
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Topic 2: Turning lived experience into advocacy
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Topic 3: Resilience, recovery, and the role of grace
