Story Ideas
Jen Fort is a storyteller, career coach, and Inspiration Instigator who helps women 40+ reinvent themselves when life doesn’t go as planned. After a 19-year corporate career ended abruptly, Jen turned her “Oh No” into a “Hell Yes,” writing the Wisdom & Warnings book series and inspiring women to find courage in their next chapter. Her talks blend humor, honesty, and hope—proving that reinvention isn’t about starting over; it’s about starting different.
The College Must-Have's You've Forgotten
Tips from graduates, advisors, and others who have been there, done that, to help the incoming freshman avoid common pitfalls.
- Preparing to leave home, from the practical to the emotional.
- Adjusting to college balancing must-do’s and want-to’s.
- Building meaningful connections (not on social media).
Parenthood 2.0
Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of letting go, finding new ways to support the new college student, and rediscovering passions, dreams, or joys.
- Essential skills to teach before your child flies solo.
- How to make move-in day a dream instead of a nightmare
- Letting go without losing connection.
- Managing the empty nest (and finding joy).
A Happy Divorce is Possible
Divorce sucks... but learning how others navigated this season can help you get to the other side.
- Making the Big Decision
- Assemble Your Tribe
- Communication
- When Kids are Involved
Wallflower to Superpower
Every woman has an inner badass, embrace her!
- Confidence is key
- Stand tall in your truth
- What's your secret sauce?
- Never apologize
Project in the works....
Connectworking is the new Networking
Connectworking is a friendlier, less intimidating approach to building relationships. It’s not about collecting business cards or crafting the perfect elevator pitch. It’s about showing up as your authentic self, listening, and creating value in every interaction. At its core, connectworking is about building relationships that matter.
Failure Redefined
My mission is to help people struggling with stagnation, worry and fear of failure. I’ve spent my life failing, then failing better and ultimately succeeding by embracing the lessons learned along the way.
In my upcoming book, I'll reframe failure as a necessary and positive step towards success.